SLS 217: Fundamentals of Mathematics I at College of Staten Island
4 credits · Fall 2026
Fundamentals of Mathematics I (SLS 217) at College of Staten Island has 2 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 2 of 2 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: David Ibrahim and Christopher Bejar.
Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, David Ibrahim ranks chillest (Chill) and Christopher Bejar least chill (Easy).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
Requirements
Prerequisites: A minimum GPA of 3.0 and MTH 123 or higher or appropriate math placement.
About this course
A study of the conceptual basis of arithmetic operations on integers, decimals and fractions designed for students seeking certification as elementary school teachers. Ideas behind familiar algorithms are explored using visual models, verbal problems, and other concrete representations. Emphasis is placed on students being able to provide verbal and written explanations for these ideas.
Best professors for SLS 217 at College of Staten Island, Fall 2026
- David IbrahimChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 4.9 (29) · difficulty 2.2/5 · 93% would take again
- Christopher BejarChill Rank 2 of 5: Easylimited data?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 4.7 (6) · difficulty 1.8/5 · 100% would take again
Ordered chillest first. A Chill Rank compares a professor with other CUNY professors on Rate My Professors difficulty, rating and would-take-again; it needs at least 3 ratings. How it works
SLS 217 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:55 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means
Questions about SLS 217 at College of Staten Island
- Who teaches SLS 217 at College of Staten Island in Fall 2026?
- David Ibrahim and Christopher Bejar are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is SLS 217 at College of Staten Island hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.0 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a SLS 217 section is full?
- Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.