Math 366 Structure of Mathematics II Spring 2007

Instructor: Sandra Nite / Office: Blocker 629E
E-mail: / Office Phone #: 845-1170
Web Page: / Office Hours: 2:00-3:30 p.m. TR; 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wed
AND by appointment

Class Times & Locations: MATH 366-502MWF 1:50-2:40BLOC 120

MATH 366-505MWF 3:00-3:50BLOC 120

MATH 403-502TR 3:55-5:10BLOC 120/BLOC 104

MATH 689WEB-BASED

Text:A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers, 9th Ed. by Billstein, Libeskind, and Lott

Additional Requirement: Quality compass (uses screws to adjust).

Catalog Description: Geometry, measurement and coordinate geometry. Designed primarily for elementary teacher certification. Others must have consent of instructor. Prerequisite: MATH 365 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.

Homework:

I recommend that you keep a spiral in which you work the problems from the suggested homework list with section, page and date clearly marked. It is imperative that you work at least the suggested problem in order to be fully prepared for quizzes and exams. More practice may be necessary for you to be successful.

Quizzes: There will be unannounced quizzes given in class. Quizzes cannot be made up without an official university excuse.

Exams: There will be three exams, the dates of which will be announced in class. You must bring your student ID to each exam.

Grading: Points will be deducted on graded assignments for spelling and grammar mistakes. These points are refundable and can be redeemed by correcting the mistake(s) during office hours, within 3 days of the return of the exam.

Calculators are not allowed for this course.

FINAL EXAM: The final exam is COMPREHENSIVE.

FINAL EXAM Schedule:

  • Section 502 is on Tuesday, May 8th 3:30–5:30 PM
  • Section 505 is on Tuesday, May 8th10:30 AM–12:30 PM

Grades:

Major Exams (3)50%

Final Exam25%

Quizzes/Projects25%

Note: In this class, you will develop mathematical rules and formulas. It is necessary to know the why of the mathematics involved. You are expected to learn the concepts as well as to become fluent in working the mathematics. Give exact answers, unless otherwise stated.

Policies: Policies pertaining to absences, scholastic dishonesty, and final exams are identical to TAMU regulations.

  • You are responsible for checking your neo account.
  • Attendance is expected and will be used in conjunction with your final exam grade as a consideration in the case of borderline grades. By attendance, I mean active class participation, not just showing up and sitting in the classroom.
  • If you disagree with any deduction taken on your homework, quizzes or exams, you must bring it to my attention before your next class to be re-graded.
  • Students with an official excused absence are permitted to make up work only for the dates of the absence. No make-up exams or quizzes will be given without a doctor’s excuse. In the case of illness, a student MUST contact me within TWO days and present a valid doctor’s excuse before the make-up will be given.
  • SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY
  • An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do.
  • Note: It is considered CHEATING to have notes, formulas, or programs in your calculator other than the ones I give you to use.
  • For additional information on the Honor Council Rules and Procedures consult

A.D.A. Policy Statement: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Department of Student Life, Disability Services Office, in Room B118 of Cain Hall or call 845-1637.

Copyright Policy: All printed materials disseminated in class or on the web are protected by Copyright laws. One Xerox copy (or download from the web) is allowed for personal use. Multiple copies or sale of any of these materials is strictly prohibited!

Personal Request: As a courtesy to me and all of the students in your class, please keep all cell phones muted during class and refrain from discussion not related to class. Thanks 

Tentative Calendar of Topics:

Week

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Sections

/ Week / Sections /

Week

/ Sections
1 / Intro, 9.1-9.2 / 6 / 10.4-10.5 / 11 / 12.1; Review
2 / 9.3-9.4 / 7 / 10.6; 11.1 / 12 / Exam 3; 12.1
3 / 9.5; 10.1 / 8 / Review; Exam 2 / 13 / 12.3-12.4
4 / Review; Exam 1 / 9 / 11.2-11.3 / 14 / 12.5, Review
5 / 10.2-10.3 / 10 / 11.4-11.5 / 15 / TBA

Homework Problems:

Section / Page / Assignment / Section / Page / Assignment
9.1 / P. 584 / #1-2, 4-7, 8-9, 15-20, 22, 25-26 / 11.1 / P. 746 / #1, 3, 6, 9-13, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25-27, 30-33, 41
9.2 / P. 597 / #1-15, 18-20 / 11.2 / P. 764 / #2, 4-7, 9, 16-22, 25-37, 40-43, 45, 57
9.3 / P. 690 / #1-21, 25-28, 30-35, 42 / 11.3 / P. 781 / #1-2, 8-9, 11-17, 19, 27-31, 35-41, 47-48, 51, 53-55
9.4 / P. 623 / #1-11, 13-14, 16-18, 24-25, 27, 29, 36, 40 / 11.4 / P. 793 / #1-15, 24a, 24b, 25-26, 29-30, 38-40
9.5 / P. 633 / #1, 3-10, 13-14 / 11.5 / P. 816 / #1-7, 9-16, 20, 22, 24-25, 33-35, 38, 42-44, 46-48, 50, 63-66
10.1 / P. 658 / #1-7, 9, 17-24, 26-30, 32-35, 37,41,43 / 12.1 / P. 839 / #1-8, 11, 13, 18-19, 22, 33-34
10.2 / P. 666 / #2-7, 9-12, 14-17, 26-28, 30-32, 39-42 / 12.2 / P. 854 / #1, 4-5, 9-11, 13-14, 35-38
10.3 / P. 677 / #3-8, 10, 19-27, 29-30, 41-42 / 12.3 / P. 864 / #1-4, 6-8, 13, 15, 21-22
10.4 / P. 691 / #1-12, 24-25, 27, 30-31, 35-37, 42-43 / 12.4 / P. 874 / #2-10, 12-13b
10.5 / P. 706 / #1-4, 9, 14* / 12.5 / P. 884 / #1-6, 8, 12-13
10.6 / P. 725 / #1-12, 22, 24, 26, 43-44

* On all problems, give the exact answers in terms of the trig functions; then use a calculator to find the answer to the nearest hundredth.