Università Roma Tre

This course is designed to help the prospective elementary teachers make the transition from school mathematics to viewing elementary mathematics from an advanced standpoint. The course enables the student to: 1. Consider the different systems of numbers (natural numbers, integers, rational and real numbers) from an advanced standpoint. 2. Consider elementary geometry and algebra from and advanced standpoint. 3. Reach an understanding of the nature of mathematical thought (abstract concepts, mathematical problems, the idea of proof).