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.This course provides the conceptual framework for understanding and applying properties, models and operations related to various spatial systems (ratio/proportion;measurement; and graphing probability and statistics) in problem solving settings.
This is a course on the degree plans for all students seeking certification as elementary teachers. Most students in theis course have learned mathematics through a rule-based, abstract instructional program. This course is designed to emphasize and indepth development of understanding of spatial modeling, bridging from the modeling to the abstract concept or process, and learning the abstract process. Furthermore, communicating the concept or process both in oral and in written form and solving problems involving the concept or process will be emphasized.
MATH 1314, College Algebra, or equivalent, or placement beyond College Algebra on the departmental Algebra placement test.
There is no required text for the course. The objectives will be covered with handouts and library references. Students will be expected to build a resource notebook from the handouts and references. So, a ring-binder is recommended to hold these materials
The students are expected to gather metric measuring devices appropriate for the course. They are: a meter stick, measuring tape,....... Some devices are not required, but are suggested.
There are 42 objectives related to ratio/proportions, measurement, units, geometric figures, formulas, models for money and time, graphs, elementary statistics and probability and other topics. You can find them attached.
The class uses a combination of lectures and group discussion. Students will be expected to particpate in the discussion by contribution and thoughtful evaluation of other's participation. Using physical models to learn the topics and learning how to learn from them will be a substantial portion of the class.
Grades: Course grades will be based on writing assignments (15%), group/daily work (15%), Tests (45%, 3@20% each), reports (15%, 2@7.5% each) and other homework (10%). A weighted average of at least 90% earns an A, 80% earns a B, 70% earns a C, 60% earns a D. Less than 60% earns an F.
Writing: At each class there will be a writing prompt. The purpose of the writings for the students to explore their learning of mathematics through the course and to evaluate their own understanding of the course topics. The will be graded for completion, though the instructor may ask that poorly or hastily written papers be rewritten.
Group and Daily Work: Much of the time spent in class will be in groups. The purpose of the groups is to increase your active participation in the class. You will be interacting with your group members, working on assignments, and so on. It is the responsibility of the students to ensure that their group's work is turned in for recording. On any group work turned in there should be a designated person to have the work returned to. It will only be returned to that person.
Tests: There will be 3 tests over the course of the semester. They will be cover the content of the most recent chapters. All tests are in class. There will be an closed book/notes portion of the test on basic recall and an open book/notes portion for wider exploration. The third test will be held during the regular class meeting time, but on FRIDAY, August 11, 2000.
Reports: Each student will be responsible for writing two reports and making brief presentations on them to the class. The purpose of the reports is to identify published materials in the library that can be helpful in understanding material from the class syllabus. Presentations will be made during the second hour of class on Thursdays.
Other Homework: There will be other occasional homework assigned and collected. The work will vary from completion of a worksheet to making some measurements at home to ??? It will be scored for correctness.
VIII. TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
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IX. CLASS POLICIES
Late Homework: In general, I accept homework after deadlines without penalty until such time as I have graded the homework of your classmates. After that time, I will continue to accept late homework, but with an increasing penalty as its lateness increases. I also reserve the right to enforce exact deadlines on particular assignments if I feel it is important.
Registration: You are the only person responsible for your registration in this class. If for some reason you decide not to continue with the course, you will need to see your advisor or the registrar to drop the course. If you quit coming to class and do not drop, I will be forced to assign you a grade based on the work you have completed, usually an F. Please don't make me do that.
Help: The best source of help for this course is the people directly involved in this course. Those may be your peers or myself during class, self-organized group study sessions or office hours. Wherever you get it, don't wait for the last minute to get help.
Cell Phones/Beepers: Please turn them off during class. Should you choose to respond to one during class time, you will be asked to leave the room and not receive any credit for that class meeting.
Attendance: Attendance at all class meetings is expected. Please notify the instructor about any absences as soon as reasonableThere is no credit for group and daily work if you have an unexcused absence. All absences are unexcused until they are documented as excused, including having a written note from the instructor acknowledging the excuse. This may be in response to a note or email from you.