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Math 308 |
Processes and Procedures for Teaching Mathematics Concepts in the Elementary School |
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Spring 2003 |
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Instructor: |
Dr. Bobbye Hoffman Bartels |
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Office: |
G-201A |
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Phone: |
594.7579 or Department Office: 594.7194 |
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Email: |
bbartels@cnu.edu |
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Office Hours: |
Monday & Wednesday: 10:30 - noon Tuesday & Thursday: 2:15-3:30 pm Or by appointment |
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Web Page |
http://www.pcs.cnu.edu/~bbartels |
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Final Examination: |
Thursday, 1 May 2003, 11-1:30 pm |
Course Description: Emphasizes key mathematical concepts which underlie elementary school mathematics strategies for teaching these key concepts, and the use and development of instructional materials for teaching mathematics. The process of problem-solving will be presented and used as an integral part of the course. (From 2000-2001 Catalog).
Textbooks:
Number Sense and Operations by Grace Burton (1993). National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Patterns by Terrence G. Coburn (1993). National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Making Sense of Data by Mary M. Lindquist (1992). National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Geometry and Spatial Sense by John Del Grande& Lorna Morrow (1993). National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
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Grading: |
2 Exams |
20% each |
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Final Exam |
20% |
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Technology Portfolio , Assignments ,Literature Connection, Mini-lesson |
10% each |
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Grade Scale: |
A(100-93) |
C(76-73) |
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A-(92-90) |
C-(72-70) |
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B+(89-87) |
D+(69-66) |
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B(86-83) |
D(65-63) |
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B-(82-80) |
D-(62-60) |
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C+(79-77) |
F(59-0) |
Goals: The mathematics content and methods that you experienced as a student may not be appropriate for students who live their lives in the twenty-first century. As a mathematics teacher, it is your responsibility to prepare students for this constantly changing world by becoming aware of the expanding field of mathematics knowledge. Mathematics education is not a stagnant body of knowledge. It changes continually and will continue to do so. The methods by which concepts are taught change as more effective methods and new technologies are developed. This course addresses these issues by:
1. Investigating the traditional and recommended school mathematics curriculum.2. Emphasizing the methods currently recommended for teaching selected topics.
3. Investigating technologies recommended for teaching selected topics.
4. Discussing the diagnosis and remediation of systematic errors made in mathematics.
5. Investigating the resources that can be used to assist the mathematics teacher.
6. Deepening the understanding of mathematics by looking at why an algorithm is used as well as how it is used.
7. Investigating the relationships between concepts in mathematics.
Course Objectives:
1.) Build a knowledge base.
2.) Connect facts and understand.
3.) Develop skills, abilities, and attitudes of a beginning professional.
4.) Apply what you have learned to clarify thinking and solve problems.
5.) Develop attitudes and behaviors to support life long learning.
Make-up Policy: Illness and emergencies are the only excuses for absence from class. Work submitted after the beginning of the class when it is due is graded on a prorated basis!!! I do not take attendance, but due to the hands-on nature of this class, it is very important that you attend class. Make-up for an examination must be requested prior to the examination and will be given at the discretion of the instructor.
Students with disabilities: If you believe you have a disability, you should make an appointment to see me to discuss your needs. In order to receive an accommodation, your disability must be on record in the Academic Advising Center, 594.8763, Administration building, Room 125
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Literature Connection |
27 February 2003 |
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Technology Portfolio |
10 April 2003 |
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Examination 1 |
18 February 2003 |
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Examination 2 |
1 April 2003 |
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Mini-Lessons |
22 & 24 April 2003 |
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