Math 366
Structure of Mathematics II
Fall 2009
Texas A&M University
Instructor:
Office:
Phone:
Jill Zarestky
Blocker 640B
862-1302
Office Hours:
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Email:
zarestky@math.tamu.edu
This is the best way to get in touch with me. Include your full name and class
in any email you send to me. Please check your university email daily.
Webpage:
www.math.tamu.edu/~zarestky
Check the website regularly for course information and updates.
Sections:
502
9:30-11:00am
10am–Noon
TR 12:45-2:00pm in MILS 216
Course 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.
Materials
Textbook
Billstein, Libeskind, and Lott, A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary
School Teachers, 9th Edition, ISBN 0-321-33179-6
Calculator
Calculators are not permitted in this course.
Mathematical Construction Tools
A quality compass (uses screws to adjust), protractor, straightedge/centimeter ruler, and scissors.
Texas A&M Student ID
Bring your student ID to all exams. Due to privacy issues, I cannot discuss grades over email or
phone. If you have a question about your grade, please come see me in person and bring your ID.
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Tentative Schedule: All changes will be announced in class or via email.
Week 1
Sept. 1, 3
Introduction, Sections 9.1-9.2
Week 2
Sept. 8, 10
Sections 9.3-9.4
Week 3
Sept. 15, 17
Sections 9.5, Review
Week 4
Sept. 22, 24
Exam 1
Section 10.1
Week 5
Sept. 29, Oct. 1
Sections 10.2-10.3
Week 6
Oct. 6, 8
Sections 10.4-10.5
Week 7
Oct. 13, 15
Sections 10.6, Review
Week 8
Oct. 20, 22
Exam 2
Section 11.1
Week 9
Oct. 27, 29
Sections 11.2-11.3
Week 10
Nov. 3, 5
Sections 11.4-11.5
Week 11
Nov. 10, 12
Review
Exam 3
Week 12
Nov. 17, 19
Sections 12.1-12.2
Week 13
Nov. 24, 26
Section 12.3
Thanksgiving
Week 14
Dec. 1, 3
Sections 12.4-12.5
Week 15
Dec. 8
Review
Cumulative Final Exam Dec. 16
Wednesday, 8:00-10:00am, MILS 216
Grading
Grade Weights
Quizzes & Activities
Average of 3 In-Class Exams
Cumulative Final Exam
Required Averages
A 90–100%
B 80–89.9%
30%
45% (15% each)
25%
C 70–79.9%
D 60–69.9%
F 0–59.9%
Grade Disputes
All grade disputes must be dealt with at the time you receive the exam or assignment. Once you
leave class, you have accepted your grade. Due to privacy issues, I cannot discuss grades over
email or phone.
Attendance & Make-up Policy
Attendance is required in this class. No make-up exams or assignments are possible without a
University-approved excused absence (see the Texas A&M University Student Rules). An
absence for a non-acute medical service or regular check-up does not constitute an excused
absence. To be excused, you must notify me in writing prior to the date of absence if possible.
Consistent with Texas A&M Student Rules, in cases where advance notification is not feasible
(e.g. accident, or emergency) the student must provide notification by the end of the second
working day after the absence. This notification should include an explanation of why notice
could not be sent prior to the class. For injury or illness too severe or contagious to attend class,
you must provide confirmation of a visit to a health care professional affirming date and time of
visit. The Texas A&M University Explanatory Statement for Absence from Class form will not
be accepted. It is the student's responsibility to schedule a make-up. Any assignments given on
the day(s) missed will still be due according to the regular schedule.
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Quizzes
In-class quizzes will occur about once per week. Quizzes may or may not be announced in advance.
Activities
In-class activities will generally involve group work and occur about once per week. Activities
may also be assigned as homework.
Exams
The three in-class exams will each be 75 minutes long. Everything covered in class, on an
activity, on the suggested homework, etc. is fair game for an exam. You will be expected to show
all of your work.
Final Exam
The final exam is cumulative. The presence of material on the final is roughly proportionate to
the amount of time we spend on that material during the semester.
Extra Help & Preparing for Exams
Me
I am here to help you but I can’t help if I don’t know there is a problem. I encourage each of you
to talk to me, ask questions both in and out of class, come to office hours, send emails, etc. Your
best bet for success is active participation!
Your Classmates
We will all learn more and have more fun if we talk to each other. Get to know your classmates.
Form study groups and help each other.
Practice
I strongly recommend that you practice problems on your own from the book. See the suggested
homework list on p.5.
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.
Videos
Watch Compass and Straightedge Construction Videos:
http://wks7.itlab.tamu.edu/Scarborough/Constructions.html
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Copyright
All exams, printed handouts and/or assignments, and web-materials are protected by U.S.
Copyright Laws. No multiple copies can be made without my written permission. No exams or
assignments may be shared with anyone outside of the class.
Disabilities
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 Disability Services, in Cain Hall, Room B118, or call
845-1637. For additional information visit http://disability.tamu.edu.
If you require accommodation, please see me as soon as possible. I can’t do anything for you
until we have your paperwork in order.
Academic Integrity Statement
"An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do."
Upon accepting admission to Texas A&M University, a student immediately assumes a
commitment to uphold the Honor Code, to accept responsibility for learning, and to follow the
philosophy and rules of the Honor System. Students will be required to state their commitment on
examinations, research papers, and other academic work. Ignorance of the rules does not exclude
any member of the TAMU community from the requirements or the processes of the Honor
System.
The Honor Council Rules and Procedures are on the web at http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor
I am a former member of the Honor Council. Cheating or any form of academic dishonesty will
not be tolerated. You are encouraged to study with your classmates, unless otherwise directed, but
all work intended for a grade must clearly be your work as an individual. All exams and quizzes
(whether in lecture, online, or take-home) are to be taken individually.
A good rule-of-thumb if you are unsure whether your actions could be construed as academic
dishonesty: If I were standing next to you, would you want me to see or hear what you are doing?
If the answer is no, then it is probably something you shouldn’t do. This includes discussing a
quiz or exam with someone who hasn’t taken it yet. If you have any questions about this issue, I
will be happy to discuss it with you.
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Your First Assignment
Due Thursday Sept. 10
• The “Introduce Yourself” Note Card
• Use the green 4 ✕6 card I provide.
• This grade should be an easy 100% but cannot be dropped.
• On the front:
o Attach a picture of yourself, about 2 in. by 2 in. (Tape, glue or staple! No
paperclips or folded corners.)
o Your name
o Math 366-502, Fall 2009
o Major
o What are your professional aspirations?
o What is something interesting or unusual about you?
• On the back:
o Do you have any friends is this class already?
o What was your last math class? Grade?
o Is there anything else you would like me to know?
o Of the office hours indicated on the first page of this syllabus, is there at least one
time period that would allow you to visit if needed? If so, please list. If not,
describe the conflict.
Suggested Homework
Section
Problems
9.1
1-2, 4-7, 8-9, 15-20, 22, 25-26
9.2
1-15, 18-20
9.3
1-21, 25-28, 30-35, 42
9.4
1-11, 13-14, 16-18, 24-25, 27, 29, 36, 40
9.5
1, 3-10, 13-14
10.1
1-7, 9, 17-24, 26-30, 32-35, 37,41,43
10.2
2-7, 9-12, 14-17, 26-28, 30-32, 39-42
10.3
3-8, 10, 19-27, 29-30, 41-42
10.4
1-12, 24-25, 27, 30-31, 35-37, 42-43
10.5
1-4, 9, 14 (Give exact answers in terms of the trig functions)
10.6
1-12, 22, 24, 26, 43-44
11.1
1, 3, 6, 9-13, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25-27, 30-33, 41
11.2
2, 4-7, 9, 16-22, 25-37, 40-43, 45, 57
11.3
1-2, 8-9, 11-17, 19, 27-31, 35-41, 47-48, 51, 53-55
11.4
1-15, 24a, 24b, 25-26, 29-30, 38-40
11.5
1-7, 9-16, 20, 22, 24-25, 33-35, 38, 42-44, 46-48, 50, 63-66
12.1
1-8, 11, 13, 18-19, 22, 33-34
12.2
1, 4-5, 9-11, 13-14, 35-38
12.3
1-4, 6-8, 13, 15, 21-22
12.4
2-10, 12-13b
12.5
1-6, 8, 12-13
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