MATH 131 - Geometry and Algebra

Intended for early childhood and elementary education majors, this course covers proportions, percents, and real numbers; basic geometry that includes congruence, similarity, symmetry, and transformations; measurement and coordinate geometry; and algebra emphasizing multiple representations. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in MATH 130 or consent of department. Four hours each week.

4 semester hours

May not be taken concurrently with MATH 132 without consent of department.

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Explain the reasoning used in solving problems involving proportions, percentages, and relationships between quantities using unit rates, tables, double number lines, and/or strip diagrams as supports.
Use algebraic reasoning to identify, solve, manipulate, and/or evaluate expressions, equations, functions, patterns of linear and non-linear functions, and patterns of sequences.
Develop, apply, and explain basic geometric concepts and skills, including fundamentals of measurement for length, area, and volume.
Describe, compare, classify, draw, and analyze plane figures.
Perform rigid motions and relate them to congruence, symmetry, and similarity.
Interpret statements that use geometric terminology, prove or disprove conjectures about geometric shapes, and perform/explain basic compass constructions.
Describe, compare, classify, draw, and utilize technology to study plane and space figures.

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