Thinking about becoming a K-8 teacher?

Here is a math course designed for you.

01:640:103-T 

Problem-Solving and Reasoning with Discrete Mathematics (3)

For students interested in pursuing a career in K-8 teaching. May not be used as an elective for the math major or minor. Pre-requisite: 01:640:026 or 027 or appropriate performance on the placement test in mathematics, and permission of department.

(Note:  Math 103-T is a special section of Math 103; the topics discussed in this section will be different from those in other sections of Math 103.)

An activity-based course where you will be working in groups to investigate problems that are interesting and engaging and that can be used in K-8 classrooms.  At the elementary school level, discrete math is a good arena for discussing problem-solving and reasoning, which play an important role in national and New Jersey math standards.

Math 103-T will be given at Scott 219 on the College Avenue Campus on Monday and Thursday second period (9:50-11:10am).  The index number is 53307.

The instructor is Joseph G. Rosenstein (joer@dimacs.rutgers.edu). 

The cost of text materials for this course will be covered by an “Improving Teacher Quality Partnership Grant” from the New Jersey Department of Education.