Learn mathematics as part of the General Knowledge for Teachers series by focusing on numbers, operational expressions, geometry, algebra, probability, and statistics.
This course provides an overview of the basic Mathematics concepts most commonly tested on the general knowledge certification exams for teachers. Some prerequisite knowledge of middle school and high school math is assumed, but the review materials are suggested, where appropriate. Unit 1 starts the course with a few self-tests to check your knowledge of basic pre-algebra topics before proceeding to the rest of the course. Topics covered are types of real numbers, divisibility rules, order of operations, percents and word problems involving percents. Unit 2 reviews the basic definitions in geometry and focuses primarily on properties of triangles and quadrilaterals, as well as calculating perimeter, area, and volume. Unit 3 consists of topics typically studied in beginning and intermediate Algebra courses: linear and quadratic equations and their graphs, inequalities, and introductory function concepts. Unit 4 provides an introduction to the study of probability statistics by overviewing methods of collecting, representing, and analyzing data, including drawing conclusions from the results of studies and avoiding bias.
- Unit 1: Review of Numbers and Operational Expressions
- Unit 2: Geometry and Measurement
- Unit 3: Algebra
- Unit 4: Probability and Statistics
- Demostrate mastery of numbers sense, concepts, and operations;
- Apply principles of geometry and measurement;
- Demonstrate knowledge of algebraic thinking and the coordinate plane; and
- Interpret probability, statistics, and data.