Mar 29, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MGED 3011 - Measurement and Geometry Concepts in Middle Grades Education


Credits: 3

This course introduces the essentials of geometry as a method for problem solving and procedures for measuring. Content includes exploring the properties of geometric figures, exploring concepts and procedures for measuring and learning about standard units in the metric and customary systems, making constructions using pencil and paper and dynamic software, using mathematical language to express ideas to justify reasoning while exploring the basis of formal mathematical proofs and solid geometry metrics. Also included are content-related pedagogy and best-practice instructional strategies.