Division of Mathematics & Sciences

Math 2301

 

 

 

 

Catalina M. Ojeda B.A, M.A., M.Ed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES

Intermediate Algebra Class

Summer 2009

MATH 2301

 May 25 – August 8, 2009

 

Instructor: Mrs. Catalina M. Ojeda

 

Phone: (210) 320-4232 (Home)

             (210) 313-7739 (Cell)- preferred

 

Emai1: co0221@email.phoenix.edu  (preferred)    

 

Availability: 30 minutes before and after class or by appointment.

 

Course No. and Title: MATH 2301 A Problem Approach to Mathematics for Elementary Teachers.

 


Description: whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, algebra, and geometry.  For Elementary Education majors only.  Cannot be used to satisfy the mathematics academic foundations requirement, except for the B.S.I.S. degree

 

Text:  A Problem Solving Approach for Elementary Teachers 10th Edition 

                       by Billstein, Libeskind, and Lott.

 

Supplies:  textbook, scientific calculator, pencil, paper, markers, color pencils, scissors, box, and folders for resource file, journal articles, lesson plans, and manipulatives as needed.

 

Prerequisites:  MATH 1304 (College Algebra)

 

Class Policies

Attendance:     All students are expected to attend all class sessions and are responsible for knowing the material covered.  No quizzes or exams can be made up unless arrangements PRIOR to the absence have been made.  Any student missing more than 25% of the class will FAIL the class.

 

Academic Honesty:        Disciplinary action for academic misconduct is the responsibility of the faculty member assigned to this course.  The faculty member is charged with assessing the gravity of any case of academic dishonesty, and with giving sanctions to any student involved.

 

Student Expectations - Preparation for class, daily attendance, and participation in class are required for a passing grade. Since each class builds on the concepts developed in previous classes, attendance is absolutely mandatory. If a student does miss a class, he or she is responsible to arrange to make up any homework missed. Students are expected to work collaboratively during classroom activities.

 

It is university policy that no otherwise qualified disabled person be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the University.  Students should inform the instructor of existing disabilities at the first class meeting.

 

Teams - The class will be divided into teams. A team is a formal group consisting of people who work together intensely to achieve a common group goal. Each team will be composed of three or more interdependent individuals who are consciously striving to work together to achieve a common objective. A teams’ responsibility is to maximize its’ learning potential.

 

Participation: Participation is assessed by the faculty member and is part of a student/learner’s final grade. Participation requires student/learners to be actively engaged in the weekly classroom activities and discussion.  Discussion should be relevant to the course objectives and add value to previously presented material. The best contributions reflect excellent preparation, good listening, and interpretative and integrative skills. Consistently showing up late for class or leaving early will negatively impact the participation grade.  An absence from a workshop results in zero participation points for that workshop.

 

Homework: 

You are expected to read the lesson material prior to class, and bring assignments to class when due. Teacher interviews and projects must also be turned in on time.

 

Make up work: 

Assignments may be turned in early if you know you will miss class.  Late assignments may be subject to a 10% reduction in the original grade for each day that it is late.

 

Tests and Quizzes:  During the semester there will be 3 exams.  The content covered by each exam will be explicitly discussed in class. Quizzes will be announced and unannounced. There are no make up quizzes or exams.

 

Every effort should be made to be present for exams.  Any missed exam should be made up before graded exams are returned to the class, generally the following class period.

 

Grading

Tests  (3)                                30%                            90-100-----A

Teacher interviews                10%                            80-89------ B

Resource file                          10%                            70-79------ C

Homework                              20%                            60-69------ D

Project                                    20%                            below 60--- F

Journal                                    10%

                                                                       

 

Course Outline/Outcome Competencies:

Learn and demonstrate knowledge of the mathematics standards in teaching.

Learn and demonstrate knowledge of teaching concepts and problems in several areas, including:

Problem solving

Sets, Algebraic Thinking, Numeration

Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division

Number theory

Integers & fractions

Percents

Probability& Distributions

Geometry

Measurement

Learn and demonstrate understanding of the problems involved with differently-abled learners.

 

It is the university policy that no otherwise qualified disabled person be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the University.  Students should inform the instructor of existing disabilities at the first class meeting.

 

This syllabus is only a plan.  The teacher may modify the plan during the course.  The requirements and grading criteria may be changed during the course if necessary.

 

 

rev. 11/05