Texas Common Number
MATH 1350
Course Number Course Title Day & Time Course Fee Register
M 316K Foundations of Arithmetic Online $895.00
Course Type
Self-Paced Online
Class Description

The primary objective of this course is to increase students' understanding of mathematics as outlined in the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) Standards for Early Childhood-Grade 5 (K-5).

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This course is independent study and is self-paced. Students have five months upon registration in which to complete all coursework and exams.

Textbook and Materials

Judith Sowder, Larry Sowder, and Susan Nickerson. Reconceptualizing Mathematics. New York: W. H. Freeman. Either the 2nd or 3rd edition is acceptable.

Technical Requirements

Students are required to use a laptop or desktop computer with a high-speed internet connection. Tablets and smartphones are not supported. The computer should have a modern and updated operating system, at least 2GB of RAM, a webcam, a microphone and also meet Honorlock's system requirements for online testing.

A phone, camera, or scanner to digitize handwritten work for submission online.

Official UT Austin Course Description

An analysis, from an advanced perspective, of the concepts and algorithms of arithmetic, including sets; numbers; numeration systems; definitions, properties, and algorithms of arithmetic operations; and percents, ratios, and proportions. Problem solving is stressed.

Class Prerequisites

One of the following with a grade of at least C- : Mathematics 301, 302, 303D, 305G, 316, Educational Psychology 371, Statistics and Data Sciences 302, 304, or 306.

Students must have the approval of the University Extension advisor to enroll in this course. See more information about Course Approvals.

Students should contact the University Extension advisor with any questions about prerequisites or placement in our courses. All students should contact their academic advisor with any questions about how this course fulfills their degree requirements.