MAT 148 - Understanding Early Childhood Mathematics

3 Contact Hours, 3 Credits
3 Lecture periods 0 Lab periods


An overview of mathematical concepts. Includes counting, number operations, spatial relations, patterns, algebra, measurement, and data in early childhood education. Also includes content knowledge by using physical models, technology, and pattern finding strategies to explore the progressions of these concepts from birth to grade 3.

Prerequisite(s): MAT 142  or higher, or mathematics assessment test into MAT 189  or higher.
Information: It is not recommended that students enroll concurrently in MAT 146  and MAT 148. Access to a scanner required for math classes taken online.
 

1. Describe counting concepts.
2. Demonstrates the use of standard and non-standard units for measurement for length and area.
3. Analyze spatial relations and attributes of 2 and 3 dimensional shapes.
4. Collect data to answer questions and use different data representations.
5. Describe patterns and early algebra concepts.
6. Demonstrate visual models for early childhood mathematical concepts.

A. Counting and Cardinality

B. Subitizing

C. Magnitude

D. One to one correspondence

II.  Demonstrates the use of standard and non-standard units for measurement for length and area.

A. Non-standard units

B. Standard units

C. Estimation and approximation

III.  Analyze spatial relations and attributes of 2 and 3 dimensional shapes.

A. Standard units of area

B. Formulas for area and perimeter

C. Measuring volume

D. Orientation, position, and symmetry

E. Composing and decomposing shapes

IV.  Collect data to answer questions and use different data representations.

A. Collecting data

B. Organizing data

C. Represent data graphically

V.  Describe patterns and early algebra concepts.

A. Patterns and sequences

B. Equal sign as balance

C. Conjectures and relational thinking

VI.  Demonstrate visual models for early childhood mathematical concepts.

A. 2-dimensional models

B. 3-dimensional models