Math 1350(001): Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors I
Meets: 11-12:20 TR
Location: GAB 206
Spring 2012
Instructor: Mrs. Krista Hines
Office: GAB 425
Office Hours: 10 - 11 MW;
9:30- 10:30 TR
Email:
Course
Description:Concepts of sets, functions, numeration systems, different number bases, number theory, and properties of the natural numbers, integers, rational, and real number systems with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. Only for students requiring course for teacher certification.
Prerequisite:MATH 1100 with a grade of C or better.
Recommended
Text:A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers, 10th edition by Billstein, Libeskind, and Lott. ISBN-13: 978-0-321-57-55-0.
Objectives:By the end of the course you should be able to: state definitions and theorems from basic set theory, describe various numeration systems, state and use definitions from number theory, describe and use properties of the real number system. You will also be able to demonstrate a variety of problem solving techniques in various contexts.
Web Access:This course will be using Blackboard. You may access Blackboard at ecampus.unt.edu.
Homework, worksheets, and Activities will be posted under course documents on Blackboard.
Internet
Access:UNT has many general access computer labs for student learning. See for more information.
Final Exam:Thursday, May 10 from 10:30 am- 12:30 pm. Our final exam will be in this classroom. You can check for the final exams schedule.
Coverage:This course will cover selected topics from Ch 1-8 of the textbook. Course material will come from the text and additional sources but will cover those topics.
Exams:There will be three exams during the semester. If you know you need to miss an exam, you should plan to take the exam early. If you have an emergency (deathly ill, car problems, etc.) on the day of the test and you contact me PRIOR to class time (a message in the office or an email sent before class is fine), I will consider arranging for you to make up the test. Make-up exams need to be completed before the next class period.
Homework:Homework will come from in class assignments and handouts provided through Blackboard. Assignments will be posted on Blackboard as we go; you are responsible forthe assignments and deadlines. Homework to be turned in to me will be due at the beginning of class; I willnot accept late homework. I will drop the lowest homework score at the end of the semester.
Other
Assignments:These may include in-class activities, larger projects, and/or essays. More information about these assignments will be provided as we go through the semester.
Class
Participation:Participation is a required part of this course. This class is designed to be active and interactive. Much of what you will learn will evolve from in-class activities, experiences, and discussions. Attendance is essential. Just as it will be when you are the teacher, you should be punctual and stay for the entire class time. Missing any portion of class may be counted as an absence at the instructor’s discretion. Participation in the course is not solely attendance – it is participation – your “grade” for the day is at the discretion of the instructor.
Your class participation grade is based upon 100 points. Points deducted for non-participation are determined by the instructor but absences are a fixed deduction. On the third absence you will have ten points deducted from your participation grade with an additional five points deducted for each absence thereafter.
Grading:Average of 3 exams 60%
Homework/Activities/Projects 20%
Class Participation 5%
Comprehensive Exam 15%
Grade
Assignment:A: 90%-100%, B: 80%-89%, C: 70%-79%, D: 60%-69%, F: <60%
Grades are determined solely on your performance on assessments. There is no extra credit.
Calculator:There will be minimal use of a calculator in this course and calculators will not be permitted on the exams.
Other Supplies: You need to have a pair of scissors. You will find colored pencils or markers useful. You may also want to consider loose paper (lined or graph) in a binder rather than a spiral notebook for this course.
Study:A reasonable amount of time to allow for a college mathematics course is two to three hours (of productive time) outside of class for every hour in class. Try to schedule regular hours to study, six to nine hours for this class every week. If you really do set aside this time and use those six to nine hours productively, I think you’ll find that you will have better grades. Often, studying with someone else helps you clarify your own thinking and understanding; of course, all parties need to contribute for this to really be effective.
Email:Feel free to email me with questions or comments; but DON’T expect an immediate reply; you can expect a reply within two business days. (My email address is listed at the top of this document.) Email communication is NOT to be used in lieu of class attendance.
Attendance:Attendance is essential! Most of what you will learn in this class is not in the textbook so you need to be in class. Beginning Monday, February 28, students may be administratively dropped from the course for non-attendance with a grade of WF (withdraw failing). The last day a student may be dropped for nonattendance is Friday, April 20. Six or more absences constitute non-attendance.
Should you be absent, it is your responsibility to find out what was covered in class as soon as possible.
Math Lab:More information is available at The UNT Math Lab is located in GAB 440. The website has the current hours of operation.
Online
Tutoring:Go to and select the online tutoring button located in the left column of the page. The link will direct you to
Final Grade:You may access your course grade online at my.unt.edu. Grades posted in Blackboard are for your record-keeping purposes only. Your final course grade is determined by the criteria stated on this syllabus.
Incompletes:Beginning Monday, April 9, a student that qualifies may request a grade of “I”, an incomplete. An “I” is a non-punitive grade given only if ALL three of the following criteria are satisfied:
1) The student is passing the course.
2) The student has a justifiable (and verifiable) reason why the work cannot be completed as scheduled; and
3) The student arranges with the instructor to complete the work within one academic year.
Classroom
Etiquette:Appropriate behavior is expected of all students taking this course. Arrive at class promptly and do not leave until the scheduled ending time. If you must arrive late or leave early, please do so as discreetly as possible and take a seat near the door. Please turn off all non-medical electronics such as pagers, laptops, cell phones, etc. Do not read the newspaper or work on unrelated assignments during class. Please finish your meal/snack before coming to class. A beverage in class is acceptable.
Academic
Conduct:Please be aware of university policies regarding academic honesty. Cheating on exams and other individual work is not tolerated and will have severe consequences – often the result is failing the course. Consult vpaa.unt.edu/academic-integrity.htm for details on academic integrity at UNT.
Students with
Disabilities:It is the responsibility of students with certified disabilities to provide the instructor with appropriate documentation from the Dean of Students Office.
Drop Policy:If you are unable to complete this course, it is your responsibility to formally withdraw from the course. You may do so through the Registrar’s Office after obtaining the necessary signatures. Consents for withdrawal and appropriate signatures may be obtained in the Math Department Office, GAB 435. The last day to drop with an automatic “W” is Friday, February 24. The last day to drop with “W” or “WF” is Tuesday, March 27. “WF” is averaged into your GPA as an “F”. If you do not withdraw but stop attending, you will receive a performance grade, generally an “F”.
Progress
Reports:Students needing progress reports completed/signed for athletics, scholarships, and/or other organizations must attend office hours to get them completed.
Student
Behavior:Student behavior that interferes with an instructor’s ability to conduct a class or other students’ opportunity to learn is unacceptable and disruptive and will not be tolerated in any instructional forum at UNT. Students engaging in unacceptable behavior will be directed to leave the classroom and the instructor may refer the student to the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities to consider wither the student’s conduct violated the Code of Student Conduct. The university’s expectations for student conduct apply to all instructional forums, including university and electronic classrooms, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc. The Code of Student Conduct can be found at
SETE:The Student Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness (SETE) is a requirement for all organized classes at UNT. This short survey will be made available to you at the end of the semester, providing you a chance to comment on how this class is taught. I am very interested in the feedback I get from students, as I work to continually improve my teaching. I consider the SETE to be an important part of your participation in this class. More information about SETE will be available later in the semester.
Disclaimer:I reserve the right to amend, append, or otherwise make changes to this plan and these policies should the need arise. Changes to this plan will be announced in class.
Tentative Schedule
ClassMeeting / Date / Topic / Class
Meeting / Date / Topic
1 / 1/17 / Course Introduction / 2 / 1/19 / Course Introduction &
Problem Solving
3 / 1/24 / Problem Solving / 4 / 1/26 / Patterns
5 / 1/31 / Finish Patterns &
Logic Part 1 / 6 / 2/2 / Logic Part 2
7 / 2/7 / Sets Activity / 8 / 2/9 / Intro to Sets
9 / 2/14 / Sets Operations / 10 / 2/16 / Review for Test 1
11 / 2/21 / Test 1 / 12 / 2/23 / Xmania
13 / 2/28 / Xmania; Numeration Systems / 14 / 3/1 / Numeration Systems
15 / 3/6 / Numeration Systems / 16 / 3/8 / Addition & Subtraction of
Whole Numbers
17 / 3/13 / Algorithms for
Addition/Subtraction / 18 / 3/15 / Multiplication & Division of
Whole Numbers
19 / 3/20 / NO CLASS / 20 / 3/22 / NO CLASS
21 / 3/27 / Algorithms for Mulitplication
of Whole Numbers / 22 / 3/29 / Algorithms for Division of
Whole Numbers; Rounding
23 / 4/3 / Review for Test 2 / 24 / 4/5 / Test 2
25 / 4/10 / Factors, Multiples, Prime &
Composite Numbers; Even &
Odd Numbers / 26 / 4/12 / Divisibility Rules
27 / 4/17 / Greatest Common Factor &
Least Common Multiple / 28 / 4/19 / Representing Fractions
29 / 4/24 / Operations with Fractions &
Mixed Numbers / 30 / 4/26 / Decimals
31 / 5/1 / Percents / 32 / 5/3 / Review
33 / 5/10