* Concepts for Module Four * Technology and Mathematics for Teachers (TMT) *

TMT is primarily for 5^th through 12^th Classroom Teachers

It is intended to present an alternate approach to teaching and learning Basic Mathematics.

Whole Numbers

Place Value, Standard Notation, Number Names, Expanded Notation

Simple Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Using Calculator

Carry in Addition, Borrow in Subtraction, Multiple Digit Multiplication & Division

Equating Whole Numbers using Inequalities of Greater Than and Less Than ( > < )

Order of Operations: Inclusions, Exponents, Division/Multiplication, Addition/Subtraction

Decimal Numbers

Place Value, Standard Notation, Number Names, Expanded Notation,

Simple Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Using Calculator

Equating Decimal Numbers using Inequalities of Greater Than and Less Than ( > < )

Order of Operations: Inclusions, Exponents, Division/Multiplication, Addition/Subtraction

Fraction Numbers

Numerator, Denominator, Proper Fraction, Improper Fraction

Least Common Multiple, Lowest Common Denominator

Reduce Results, Changie Denominators, Concentration on Operation

Simple Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division

Sorting or Ordering from High to Low and from Low to High

Equating Fraction Numbers using Inequalities of Greater Than and Less Than ( > < )

Mixed Numbers

Numerator, Denominator, Proper Fraction, Improper Fraction

Least Common Multiple, Lowest Common Denominator

Reduce Results, Changie Denominators, Concentration on Operation

Simple Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division

Sorting or Ordering from High to Low and from Low to High

Equating Mixed Numbers using Inequalities of Greater Than and Less Than ( > < )

Exponents ( 0 through 4 )

Notational Names, Standard Notation, Expanded Notation,

Simple Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Using Calculator

Including Fraction and Decimal Bases with Simple Operations

Overview of Exponets with Common Bases: 4⁰ 4¹ 4² 4³

Square Roots ( 1 through 100 )

Notational Names, Standard Notation, Expanded Notation,

Simple Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Using Calculator

Interpolation and Estimating the Result of Square Roots with Irrational Solutions

Including Fraction and Decimal Radicands with Simple Operations

Interpolation and Estimating Results of Square Roots with Non-Rational Solutions

Proportion Problems

Definition of Ratio, Definition of Proportion, The Law of Proportions

Non-Simple Computational Solutions, Horizontal vs Vertical Forms of Proportions

Including Fractions and Decimals into both types of arrangements

Percent Problems

Definition of Percent Symbol, Equivalent of Percents: Fraction & Decimal

Conversion of Simple Percents into Fractional and Decimal equivalents

Conversion of Simple Percent Equations into Simple Proportions for Solutions

Percents of type: A variety of Percents with Whole Number Values < & > 100

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Tom Love * Malone College * Fall 2003