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MATH 2008 AB: Foundations of Numbers and Operations 3 Credit Hours; Department of Mathematics and Computer Science; College of Arts and Sciences; Valdosta State University Section A: MW 14:00-15:15 NH 1207; Section B: MW 15:30-16:45 NH 3035 Spring 2011 Instructor: Dr. Peggy L. Moch Office: Nevins Hall 2123 Phone: 229-333-5785 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Mon, Wed: 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM; Tue, Thu: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM; or by appointment. Options: Call, e-mail, stop by during office hours, or make an appointment :-) PREREQUISITE MATH 1101 or 1111 with a grade of C or better REQUIRED MATERIALS Textbook: Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers, 4th Edition, (2008) by O’Daffer et al Other: Colored pencils or markers, calculator (graphing preferred), ruler (12 inches and 30 cm), stapler, scissors COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is an Area F introductory mathematics course for early childhood education majors. This course will emphasize the understanding and use of the major concepts of number and operations. As a general theme, strategies of problem solving will be used and discussed in the context of various topics. Designed for ECED and SPEC majors. COURSE GOALS This course focuses on preparing early childhood education majors to: 1. Understand and use the major concepts of number and operations in mathematics for grades P-5. 2. Solve problems using multiple strategies, manipulative, and technological tools; interpret solutions; and determine the reasonableness of answers and efficiency of methods. 3. Communicate using precise mathematical terminology. 4. Construct and justify arguments as well as interpret solutions; and determine reasonableness of answers and efficiency of methods. GENERAL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES All students will learn to: 1. Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers, and number systems. 2. Understand meanings of operations and how they relate to one another. 3. Compute fluently and make reasonable estimates. 4. Apply multiple problem solving strategies and understand how approaches to solutions relate to one another. ASSESSMENT Grading Scale 90% – 100% A 80% – 89% B 70% – 79% C 60% – 69% D Below 60% FThere will be examinations, Web assignments, homework assignments, in-class participation, and a mandatory comprehensive final examination (worth 20% of the available points). Examinations and Makeup Policy Exams NO MAKEUP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN after the test has been administered to the class. If you know in advance you must miss an exam day, let the instructor know in advance so potentially arrangements can be made to take the exam early. It is NOT your right to take an exam early. This is done at the discretion of the instructor. Your lowest exam score of the four exams will be replaced by your final exam score (if it helps). If you miss one exam, the missed exam will be your low score (grade of zero) and your final exam score will be used for that exam. Each subsequently missed exam will receive a score of zero. All exams should be taken with a strong effort each time. Each of the examinations is a closed-book, closed note, individual exam. The content of the exams comes from the material presented in the course through readings (text and additional readings), text exercises, assignments, in-class notes, and in-class activities. The final exam is a mandatory comprehensive final and will make up 20% of your overall grade for the course. Daily In-Class Work and Homework Assignments The in-class experiences and out-of-class assignments are integral parts of the course. You can expect to: 1) In-class activities. Complete in-class activities with a good work ethic and a positive attitude. 2) Text exercises or instructor made homework. Text exercises or instructor made problems or exercises will generally be given for homework at each class meeting. Be certain to review ALL of the text exercises that are given (doing any exercise is up to you). Formative quizzes over some of the material will be provided. 3) Reading Assignments. Reading assignments are given on the tentative class schedule. Instructor class notes can be printed by students prior to class for a given section if desired. In general, the instructor will not provide copies of notes for students. Reading assignments prior to each class meeting will enrich your classroom experience and help you to formulate questions for clarification more readily. Do NOT rely on the notes nor skip the reading! 4) Web Assignments. Complete Web assignments following instructions located on either the course Web page or in WebCT as directed (See Tentative Course Schedule for Due Dates). Please note and adhere to the due dates for the Web assignments as NO LATE WORK will be accepted. ATTENDANCE It is very important that you attend every class session. Roll will be taken each day by the instructor. If you are late it is your responsibility to notify the instructor at the end of that specific class meeting to be sure the attendance is amended to tardy. Failure to notify the instructor will result in your being counted absent. The amount of time you are tardy will count against the number of days you can miss for the course. You may not make “corrections” to your absences or tardiness after the fact at a subsequent class meeting. Excessive tardiness or absences may result in the notification of your major chair and/or the filing of a Departmental Concern Form. If you miss more than 20% of the class meetings (>6 days), you will receive an F in the course as per Valdosta State University Policy found in the VSU Undergraduate Catalog. Please note that there are no distinctions made between “excused” and “unexcused” absences. All absences are counted equally no matter what the reason. If you are absent, be certain to get class notes, handouts, andassignments from another student in the class. Getting the phone number and e-mail address of two or three classmates during the first week of class will be very helpful. It is completely your responsibility to get class materials for a session that you missed. Instructor notes are available on the course Web page (http://teach.valdosta.edu/plmoch) or in BlazeView. Students will receive points for class attendance and participation. Students will lose points for lack of participation (off task, sleeping, and so on), tardiness, and absences. These points CANNOT be made up –


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