MAED 520 - Patterns and Functions for Elementary/Middle Level Teachers

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Enrolled in the Master of Education Mathematics Education
Examines the function concept as applied to elementary and middle level real-number functions and graphing techniques for these functions. Topics include real-number functions, such as absolute value, step, linear, quadratic and other polynomial functions, trigonometric and other periodic functions, exponential, logarithmic functions, and all other inverse functions. Introduces beginning calculus concepts. Explores curricular materials that develop function concepts in grades Pre-K-8.