Basic Concepts of Mathematics (MAT 221)
Term: 2021-2022 Fall Term
Office: SCM 119C
Office Hours:
Monday/Wednesday: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Tuesday/Thursday: 8:00AM - 9:00AM
Friday: 9:45AM-10:45AM
Office Phone: 803-321-5901
Mon-Wed-Fri, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM (8/23/2021 - 12/6/2021) Location: MAIN SCM 109
MAT 221 is a content course for students intending to become elementary school or early childhood teachers. It is designed to improve, broaden and deepen proficiency, appreciation and understanding of mathematics. Content will include elementary number theory, problem solving strategies, numeration systems, fundamental operations, and algebra. Methods and best practices for teaching elementary school mathematics will be modeled as part of instruction. Special attention will be given to the Common Core State Standards in mathematics and traditional as well as technological tools and strategies for teaching. Required of all Early Childhood and Elementary Education majors. A grade of "C" or better is required for Early Childhood and Elementary Education majors. This course does NOT satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement.