Single Course Option: ( 5 to 7 semester credit hours)
Focuses on mathematical reasoning and problem solving. Topics must include whole numbers, integers, number theory, rational numbers, non-metric geometry, and measurement. Additional topics may include probability, statistics, functions, logic, and irrational numbers. Courses designed to fulfill this descriptor should be in cooperation with common transfer partners to facilitate ease of student transfer.
If an institution offers a single course, the course meets the requirements for state certi?cation in elementary teaching. This course ful?lls the Illinois Transferable General Education Core Curriculum (iTransfer Gen. Ed.) requirement only for students seeking state certi?cation as elementary teachers or special education teachers.
Prerequisite: A student in this course should be college-ready in mathematics as assessed by local institutions (for example: Intermediate Algebra with a C or better, placement, co- requisite course, multiple measures, transitional mathematics competencies, PMGE, or professional organization recommendations, etc.).
Full review and revision Fall 2024 - 10/25/2024 - Course has a single course option, M1903A, and the 2 course sequence option, M1903 (current descriptor). Effective Spring 2025 NEW DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE FOR SUBMISSION IN SPRING 2025