CHIPOLA COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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COURSE TITLE: / COURSE NUMBER:Learning Mathematics with Technology / MAE 3651
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed for pre-service and practicing middle and high school math teachers. It includes the use of innovative computer software and graphing calculators for students to experience learning mathematics with technology at the middle and secondary school levels. The use and integration of dynamic geometry software, computer algebra, electronic spreadsheets, data analysis, and instructional software will be studied from a problem solving perspective. Students will also create programs on a graphing calculator. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and is required for certification. A programmable graphing calculator will be required for this course. 1 semester hour credit
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: EME 2040 or consent of the department.
NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: Rose Cavin
Office: Room 123B, Natural Science Building
Office hours: Posted on office door and on my web site
Phone: 718-2382
Email address:
DATE OF LATEST REVISION: / 2010-2010
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: (Please include title, author, publisher, edition & ISBN)
No text is required, however students must have a flash drive (USB storage device).
GRADING POLICIES:
Course Evaluation Criteria:
50% Completion of Learning Math with Technology (LMT) assignments (see below). These assignments require the student to participate in and prepare educational activities with the use of a variety of technological tools and to post the assignments to the student portfolio
30% Various in-class assignments
20% Professionalism in attendance and participation
Your final grade will be based upon the college grading scale which is as follows:
A / B / C / D / F
93 – 100 / 83 – 92 / 70 – 82 / 60 – 69 / Below 60
The Chipola Catalog provides specific information regarding other outcomes from the grading system. A student’s Grade Point Average is derived from the grading system/quality point scale.
ASSIGNMENTS:
LMT1 – Teach a lesson using technology – Students will prepare a 15 minute mathematics lesson appropriate for the middle/high school level that incorporates at least one aspect of technology and teach the lesson to their classmates.
Accomplished Practice: 12.7 (Teaches students to use available computers and other forms of technology)
LMT2 – Digital Cameras and Geometry – Students take digital pictures of geometric shapes around the campus and import these photos into Geometer's Sketchpad. The pictures are then examined looking for examples of geometric properties such as parallel, perpendicular, similarity, congruence, etc.
Accomplished Practice: 12. 9 (Selects and utilizes educational software tools for instructional purposes based upon reviews and recommendations of other professionals)
LMT3 – Programming –
A. The graphing calculator - Students will program the graphing calculators for:
a) Classroom management techniques (scoring tests, averaging grades, etc), and
b) Mathematical applications (evaluating standard mathematical formulas such as the quadratic formula, Cramer's Rule, etc.)
B. LOGO – Students will use logo to generate a variety of geometric shapes which will include the use of subroutines
Accomplished Practices: Accomplished practices: 12.5 (Uses technology in lesson and material preparation) and 12.6 (Identifies technology productivity tools to assist with management of student learning.)
NOTE: Many of the course assignments will require the students to work on networked computers in the Math Lab using lab software. The student should plan on spending time outside of scheduled class periods in the computer lab to complete these assignments. This will require the student to agree to the terms of IMM #29 on ethical use of the Chipola network and the internet (FEAP 12.3). These assignments will include the use of such software and equipment as the following:
Software used in this course may include:
1. Geometer's Sketchpad or Geogebra
2. TI Nspire
3. Microsoft Office
4. World Wide Web
Equipment used in this course will include:
1. Programmable Graphing Calculators – with Applets
2. Data capturing CBRs and CBLs
3. Digital Cameras – Still and/or video
A graphing calculator is required for this course. The instructor will be using a TI-83+ or TI84 for class demonstrations.
SPECIFIC COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Course Objective / NCTM * & Florida Sunshine State Standards / Florida Competencies and Skills – Math (M) & Professional Education (PE) / Florida Content Standards / Florida Educator Accomplished Practices / Technology Standards
NETS·S and NETS·T / Artifacts
1. Become familiar with and operational with using technology tools in doing mathematics. / N,A,G,
M,D / M2.6
M15.3
PE12.1 / 3.1.5
3.4.2&3
4.4.8 / 12.8 / S6-8: 4
TIA / LMT1
LMT2
LMT3
2. Solve mathematics problems using application software. / N,A,G,
M,D,P / PE4.1 / 3.1.5
3.4.2&3
4.4.8 / 12.9 / S6-8: 8 / LMT1
LMT2
LMT3
3. Engage in mathematical investigations using technology. / RP / 3.1.5 / 12.9 / TIIC / LMT2
4. Use a wide variety of technologies for enhancing instruction. / CN,R / M3.5 / 3.1.5,
3.4.2&3
3.1.9
4.4.8 / 12.7 / TIIA
TIIIA / LMT1
LMT2
LMT3
5. Use programmable calculators and teaching strategies and their applications in the curriculum. / N,A,G,
M,D / M2.6
M15.3
PE12.4 / 3.1.5 / 12.6 / S6-8: 4
TIVB / LMT3
6. Consider various technologies as communication devices in presentation of mathematics topics (e.g., videos, interactive software). / CM / M15.3 / LMT2
*Sunshine State Standards, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards and National Science Education Standards will be addressed via the content lessons throughout the semester.
MEANS OF ACCOMPLISHING OUTCOMES:
Class activities: Students will participate in an action-oriented classroom which will feature lectures, class discussions and/or interactions, large and/or small group projects, activities, oral presentations, power-point presentations, and development of portfolio artifacts.
Office Hours: The instructor will be available during office hours for individual assistance. The instructor’s schedule can be found posted on the office door and/or via the web site.
ATTENDANCE, PROCEDURES, AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIES:
1. Attendance: Students are expected to attend every class. Class will begin at the scheduled time, initially and after break. Students are expected to be prepared to begin work at this time. Students will be counted tardy if they are late at the beginning of class, late after the break, or if they leave early. The following requirements will be upheld:
A. Three late arrivals and/or early departures of less than 15 minutes are equivalent to one absence.
B. A late arrivals and/or early departures of more than 15 minutes will be recorded as an absence.
C. The first absence will not affect the attendance/participation score. Each subsequent class period missed will result in a loss of points corresponding to the number of class periods missed (3 points per class period).
2. Procedures.
A. Students are expected to complete reading assignments prior to each class so they can actively participate in class discussions and group activities.
B. Work is to be handed in at the beginning of class – on the assigned due dates. A penalty will be assigned to work handed in after this time. The standard penalty, unless otherwise indicated for a specific task/artifact will be 10% of the total point value of the assignment.
C. Student conversations in class must be confined to specific course readings and relevant examples.
D. Please finish all eating and drinking before coming to class. No food/drink is allowed in the Lab.
E. Please remember to turn off your cell phones.
3. Withdrawal Policies: Students will not be administratively withdrawn from this course due to excessive absences. It is the student’s responsibility to acquire the appropriate forms and to execute the appropriate college sanctioned procedures to officially withdraw from this course. A student is allowed to repeat a course a maximum of three (3) times. On the third attempt a student (1) must bear the full cost of instruction, (2) cannot withdraw, and (3) must receive a grade.
MAKE-UP POLICY:
Students are responsible for all work missed during any absence (excused or unexcused). It is the student’s responsibility to get the handouts and other materials and to contact the instructor related to any required submissions. Do not use class time to get materials you have missed.
Assignments not turned in on or before the due date will be considered late. This holds for students who are absent on the due date.
Exams cannot be made up unless some arrangements have been made prior to the scheduled administration.
LIBRARY AND ON-LINE REFERENCE MATERIALS:
The library is a comprehensive, learning resource center providing information in print, electronic, and multimedia format to support the educational objectives of the College. In addition to print media, online catalogs and resources can be accessed through www.linccweb.org and www.netlibrary.com. Library hours are posted each semester at the building entrance.
Chipola’s website is located at www.chipola.edu.
Additional websites will be recommended throughout the semester.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:
The Information Technology Center, located in the library is equipped with computer workstations. Lab hours are posted each semester.
The Secondary Education Resource Room is located in the Teacher Education Building, Building G.
ACADEMIC HONOR CODE POLICY:
Students are expected to uphold the Academic Honor Code. Chipola College’s Honor Code is based on the premise that each student has the responsibility to
1) uphold the highest standards of academic honesty in his/her own work;
2) refuse to tolerate academic dishonesty in the college community; and
3) foster a high sense of honor and social responsibility on the part of students.
Further information regarding the Academic Honor Code may be found in the Chipola Catalog, Student Governance section.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY:
Chipola College is committed to making all programs and facilities accessible to anyone with a disability. Chipola’s goal is for students to obtain maximum benefit from their educational experience and to effectively transition into the college environment.
Students with disabilities are requested to voluntarily contact the Office of Students with Disabilities to complete the intake process and determine their eligibility for reasonable accommodations.
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