Course SyllabusCourse InformationCourse Number/Section ED 4V95 - 501Course Title Math Concepts for TeachersTerm Spring 2008Days & Times Tuesday, 7:00 - 9:45Professor Contact InformationProfessor Julia HaunOffice Phone 972-883-2730Email Address [email protected] Location CBW 1.206Office Hours Tuesday, 6:00 - 6:45 or by appointmentOther Information Messages and assignments can be delivered to the Teacher Development Center, FN 3.118Course DescriptionThe primary objective of this course is to examine how to facilitate the learning of mathematics in grades Kindergarten through eight so that students are actively involved in their own learning. Teachers will be encouraged to become actively involved in visualizing mathematical concepts, solving problems, performing mental calculations, using manipulatives, and employing mathematical models to realize that mathematics is a way of thinking rather than a collection of rules. The content is designed to reflect the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Principles and Standards for School Mathematics and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Mathematics (TEKS), Grades K-8. The content and pedagogy for problem solving; whole numbers; number theory; integers; fractions and decimals; pre-algebra; probability; geometry; and measurement will be examined.Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes1. The student will analyze problem situations, create solutions strategies, solve problems, and justify his/her thinking.2. The student will hypothesize whether properties from one set of numbers will work for other sets of numbers and then validate his/her conjectures.3. The student will construct concepts of number, patterns, geometry, measurement, probability, and statistics through the use of exploration and investigation.TExES Domains and Competencies - This content of this course relates to the following domains and competencies assessed on the TExES (Texas Examination of Educator Standards) indicated.Generalist EC-4Domain II - Mathematics, Competencies 013, 014, 015Generalist 4-8 Domain II - Mathematics Competencies 010 - 025Course Syllabus Page 1Mathematics 4-8Domain 1 - Competencies 001-003Domain 2 - Competencies 004-007Domain 3 - Competencies 008-011Domain 4 - Competencies 012-014Domain 5 - Competencies 015-016 Required Textbooks and MaterialsRequired TextsAlbert B. Bennett, Jr. And L. Ted Nelson, Mathematics for Elementary Teachers, a Conceptual Approach, 7th editionRequired MaterialsCalculator, basic or scientificSuggested Course MaterialsSuggested Readings/TextsAlbert B. Bennett, Jr. And L. Ted Nelson, Student Solutions Manual for use with Mathematics forElementary Teachers, 7th EditionAssignments & Academic CalendarProblems will be assigned to provide practice on concepts and skills covered as part of this course. Homework will not be collected or graded, but will be reviewed in class.Dates Section Number Assigned ProblemsJanuary 8Problem SolvingSections 1.1, 1.21.1 - 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 17, 191.2 - 3, 5, 7, 9, 23, 27, 28, 29January 15Homework QuizSets, Functions, and ReasoningSections 2.1, 2.22.1 - 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 412.2 - 3, 5, 7, 11, 19, 21, 23January 22Homework QuizWhole Numbers (Place Value, Addition & Subtraction)Sections 3.1, 3.23.1 - 21, 23, 25, 27, 39, 413.2 - 15, 19, 21, 35January 29Homework QuizWhole Numbers (Multiplication & Division)Sections 3.3, 3.43.3 - 9, 11, 13, 33, 43, 453.4 - 1, 3, 5, 7a, 11, 19February 5Test Number 1 Chapters 1 - 3February 12Number TheorySections 4.1, 4.24.1 - 3, 274.2 - 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 21, 25, 27February 19Homework QuizIntegers and FractionsSections 5.1, 5.25.1 - 1, 3, 7, 9, 15, 17, 19, 215.2 - 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 25, 27, 39, 43, 45Course Syllabus Page 2February 26Homework QuizIntegers and FractionsSection 5.3Decimals: Rational and Irrational NumbersSection 6.15.3 - 3, 5, 11, 33, 35, 37, 49, 516.1 - 5, 7, 13, 23, 35, 37March 4Homework QuizDecimals: Rational and Irrational NumbersSections 6.2, 6.36.2 - 3, 9, 29, 43, 456.3 - 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13March 18Test Number 2Chapters 4 - 6March 25ProbabilitySections 8.1, 8.28.1 - 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 178.2 - 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 25April 1Homework QuizGeometrySections 9.19.1 - 7, 9, 11, 13April 8Homework QuizGeometrySections 9.39.3 - 3, 5, 8, 9, 10 11, 27a, 28aApril 15Homework QuizMeasurementSection 10.1, 10.210.1 - 5, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 2510.2 - 3, 9, 13, 15, 17, 21, 31April 22Homework QuizMeasurementSections 10.310.3 - 3, 5, 19, 21 Last day of classApril 29Test Number 3Chapters 8 - 10Grading PolicyIn order to receive a passing grade in this course, each student must:1. Participate in class.2. Complete all tests.Homework will be assigned for each section and reviewed at the beginning of each class. Homework quizzes will be given over the homework assigned and problems worked in class as indicated on the syllabus. The lowest two quiz grades will be dropped. No make-ups quizzes will be given.Three examinations will be given. Each exam will reflect the content of the problems or activities that have been assigned or discussed as a part of the course and problems from the text chapter tests. Completion of the homework will be your best preparation for the exams. A comprehensive final exam will not be given. Test 3 will be administered in place of the final.Grading:Quizzes 100 pointsTest 1 100 pointsTest 2 100 pointsTest 3 100 pointsCourse Syllabus Page 3The cumulative point total for the quizzes and tests is 400 points. The following point scale will be used to determine the final grade. Final Grade Total PointsA+ 388 - 400A 376 - 387A- 360 - 375B+ 348 - 359B 336 - 347B- 320 - 335C+ 308 - 319C 296 - 307C- 280 - 295D+ 268 - 279D 256 - 267D- 240 - 255F Below 239Course PoliciesMake-up examsMissed exams will be given at the discretion of the instructor. Only extreme situations will warrant rescheduling an exam. No make-up quizzes will be given.Extra CreditExtra credit is not awarded for this course.Late WorkNo late work will be accepted. Class AttendanceAttendance will be taken. Failure to attend class may impact the final grade.Classroom CitizenshipAll reading and homework assignments are expected to be completed before class.Cell phones are to be turned off.Student Conduct & DisciplineThe University of Texas System and The University of Texas at Dallas have rules and regulations for the orderly and efficient conduct of their business. It is the responsibility of each student and each student