Thinking about
becoming a K-8 teacher?
Here is a math
course designed for you.
01:640:197
Problem-Solving and Reasoning with Discrete Mathematics (3)
For students interested in pursuing a career in K-8 teaching. May not be used as an elective for the math major or minor. Pre-requisite: 01:640:026 or 027 or appropriate performance on the placement test in mathematics, and permission of department.
An activity-based course where you will be working in groups to investigate problems that are interesting and engaging and that can be used in K-8 classrooms. At the elementary school level, discrete math is a good arena for discussing problem-solving and reasoning, which play an important role in national and New Jersey math standards.
Math 197 will be given at
Scott 219 on the College Avenue Campus on Monday and Thursday second period
The index number is 53307.
The instructor is Joseph G. Rosenstein (joer@dimacs.rutgers.edu).
The cost of text materials for this course will be covered by an “Improving Teacher Quality Partnership Grant” from the New Jersey Department of Education.
This page is based on Joe Rosenstein's announcement. The course was originally listed as 103-T.