MATH 116 — Math Experiences for Early Childhood Education
; Attributes: LA This course presents methods and materials of instruction for the caregivers and teachers of preschool children so they can provide mathematical experiences confidently and knowledgeably. The content focuses on the influences of Piaget, Bruner, Gagne, and the psycho-educational aspects of how children learn (especially mathematics) and progress through the stages of development put forth by Piaget. Students receive instruction in the areas of cognitive development most closely associated with mathematics, i.e., classification, one-to-one correspondence, seriation, and counting, and have the opportunity to observe and participate in model lessons and experiences. or MATH 011 Introductory Algebra; C- or higher in MATH placement testing results; or departmental approval.