MTH 203 - History of Mathematics: Calculus Concepts for Teachers, 3 credit hours

Prerequisite(s): MTH 140 or MTH 141 (MTH 141 can be taken concurrently with MTH-203) or an ACT Math Score of 27 or higher, a SAT Math Section Score of 550 or higher (if taken prior to March 2016), a SAT Math Section Score of 640 or higher (if taken after March 2016), or a SAT Math Test Score of 28.5 or higher, or instructor permission.
Conceptual mathematical course that shows the future teacher what is meant by “inquiry” learning in math using the NCTM Process Standards and Ohio Learning Standards’ Eight Mathematical Practices as the primary pedagogical approach to the course; the course will connect these inquiry-based learning activities with the NCTM Process Standards and the OLS Eight Mathematical Practices. Content includes functions (linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic), Calculus I concepts, trigonometry, and the study of the historical development of: geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, and probability including contributions of significant figures and diverse cultures.