Tue & Thur
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
MTH 127 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
Spring 2015
3-semester hours
10:00-11:15am
MC401
Instructor: Dr. Wachira, Patrick
Office: Julka Hall (JH) 313
Phone: 216-687-3747
Office Hours: Tue, Thur 11:30-2:00 pm
Others: By appointment
E-mail: p.wachira@csuohio.edu
Required Text: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers, 4th edition by Thomas Sonnabend.
Recommended: Calculator
Other resources:
http://www.corestandards.org/ - Common Core State standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) K-3
This course is the first course in a three course sequence designed to familiarize you with
concepts that should be part of an elementary math curriculum.
CHAPTER
TOPIC
SECTIONS
1
Mathematical Reasoning
1.1 - 1.4
2
Sets
2.1 - 2.2
3
Whole Numbers
3.1 - 3.7
4
Number Theory
4.1 - 4.4
5
Integers
5.1 - 5.3
6
Rational Numbers
6.1 - 6.4
7
Decimals, Percents, & Real Numbers
7.1 - 7.5
Regular attendance, completed assignments, and class participation are expected. You are
responsible for keeping up with all material covered and seeking help when needed. Make up
assignments and exams due to excused absence only (documentation required) are to be
arranged with me AS SOON AS POSSIBLE after the absence occurs. Without an excused
absence, in class and take home assignments (not submitted on the due date) cannot be made up.
Please see me well in advance during office hours for any special requests related to absences,
missed tests, extra help etc…..
There will be 3 tests and a Final and several class assignments. At the end of the course, the
student's points will be totaled and averaged.
Cell-Phone Policy: Cell phone etiquette must be observed: To avoid disruptions/distractions
please turn off cell phones or place them on silence/vibrate during class-time and stow them
away from the desk. The instructor reserves the right to deduct points or give extra credit for
participation and professionalism.
Grades will be assigned as follows:
A = 94 - 100 % A- = 90 - 93 %
B = 84 - 86 %
B+ = 87 - 89 %
B- = 80 - 83 %
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C =
70 - 76 %
C+ = 77 - 79 %
D =
60 - 69 %
F <
60 %
Math 127 – Course Outline** – Spring 2015
Date
1/13
1/15
1/15
1/22
1/27
1/29
2/3
2/5
2/10
2/12
2/17
2/19
2/24
2/26
3/3
3/5
3/10
3/12
3/17
3/19
3/24
3/26
3/31
4/2
4/7
4/9
4/14
4/16
4/21
4/23
4/28
4/30
5/5
Topic
Course Intro – Pre-assessment -Mathematics reasoning
Mathematics Problem solving
3.1 Numeration systems
3.2 Addition & subtraction of whole numbers
3.3 Multiplication & Division of whole numbers
Test 1
3.4 Properties of whole number operations
3.5 Algorithms for whole number addition & subtraction
3.6 Algorithms for whole number multiplication & division
3.7 Whole numbers: mental computation & Estimation
4.1 Factors/4.2 Divisibility
4.3 Primes and composites
4.4 Common factors & multiples
Test 2
5.1 Addition & subtraction of integers
5.2 Multiplication & division of integers/5.3 Properties of integer operations
Spring recess – no class!
Spring recess – no class!
6.1 Rational numbers
6.2 Addition &subtraction of rational numbers
6.3 Multiplication & division rational numbers
6.3 Multiplication & division rational numbers
Test 3
6.4 Rational numbers: properties, estimation & error patterns
7.1 Decimals
7.2 Decimals
7.3 Ratios & Proportion
7.3 Ratios & Proportions /Review
7.4 Percents
7.5 Percents
7.6 Estimation with percents
Exam Review
Final Exam – 10-12:15
** - Please note that the above schedule is tentative. The instructor reserves the right to change
any part of the syllabus. Changes will be announced in advance, to the class. It is the student’s
responsibility to attend class and be aware of any changes in the schedule.
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