| Graduate Course Details | |
|---|---|
| Number | MSM 705 |
| Title | Geometry and Measurement for Middle School Teachers |
| Credits | 3.0 |
| Prerequisites | Acceptance into the Master of Arts in Teaching Middle School Mathematics program or permission of the Program Coordinator. Not available for degree credit towards the MAT or MS mathematics programs |
Description
A comprehensive coverage of measurement concepts including perimeter, area, surface area, volume and the Pythagorean Theorem. Topics include properties of plane and 3-dimensional geometric figures, the concepts of congruence, similarity, symmetry, transformations and tessellations. An understanding of the nature and techniques of establishing geometric proofs is also central to the course.