Geometry for Middle Grade Teachers
The content covered in this course will include: Area, perimeter, volume, surface area, Properties of two and three dimensional figures, points, lines, planes, space, the Pythagorean theorem, transformations, fractals, tessellations, perspective drawings and informal proofs. The material covered will address Illinois Learning Standard Goal 7 and Goal 9 and related content performance descriptors for educators. The course is designed for Elementary education majors that wish to enhance, enrich and deepen their knowledge of Geometry and apply for a 6th-8th grade Mathematics endorsement from the State of Illinois.
Mathematics Content Area Standards 7 (Measurement) and 9 (Geometry) from the Content-Area Standards for Educators document published by the Illinois State Board of Education will be emphasized.
Outcomes: Students will obtain an understanding of the geometry topics taught in the middle grade mathematics curriculum.
Mathematics Content Area Standards 7 (Measurement) and 9 (Geometry) from the Content-Area Standards for Educators document published by the Illinois State Board of Education will be emphasized.
Outcomes: Students will obtain an understanding of the geometry topics taught in the middle grade mathematics curriculum.