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M360M MATHEMATICS PROBLEM SOLVING

Prerequisite and degree relevance:

M408D with a grade of at least C, and written consent of the instructor. Designed for

prospective secondary mathematics teachers. M360M and M375 (Topic: Mathematics

Problem Solving) may not both be counted.

Course description:

The course is designed to familiarize prospective secondary mathematics teachers with

the problem solving process and its importance in mathematics. Students will engage in

extensive group and individual problem solving. The course will include discussion of

heuristics, strategies, and methods of evaluating problem solving. Communicating

mathematics, reasoning, and connections between various mathematical topics will be

emphasized.

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