MHE 511 Number Theory for Teachers

Number theory is the study of the whole numbers: their relationships, properties, and characteristics. Candidates will develop mathematical thinking skills and discover deep and subtle relationships between numbers; some of which are familiar to elementary and middle grade students. Candidates will create appropriate mathematical content for a lesson/unit incorporating a variety of strategies for a diverse population of students from the middle through secondary school grade levels. Pre-requisite(s): MHE 450 or the equivalent or consent of program advisor. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours