Number Systems Math 110 Section 1: MWF 9:10-10:10 Swart 2 Spring 2007 Section 3: MWF 1:50-2:50 S. Halsey 202 Instructor: Karen Klemm Office: Swart 207 Office Hours: MWF 10:20-11:20 or by appointment e-mail: klemm@uwosh.edu Phone: 424-1340 Dept. Phone: 424-1333 Course Materials: Elementary Mathematics for Teachers by Parker and Baldridge Primary Mathematics books from Singapore Math (3A Textbook, 4A Textbook, 5A Textbook, 5A Workbook, 6A Textbook) Number Systems: Course Materials for Math 110 prepared by Szydlik, Seaman, and Beam Prerequisite: Placement above the remedial level or a grade of C or better in 67-100 Course Format: Most of class time will be spent working on problems in small groups and discussing problem solving ideas and solutions. You will sometimes need to write up problem solving ideas and solutions to hand in. However, you are always expected to think about the problems and communicate your ideas to others. This format gives you the opportunity to practice your skills of communicating mathematical ideas both verbally and in writing. Objectives: Create a variety of problem solving strategies Explain mathematical ideas using appropriate language, notation, arguments, and models Understand the structure that underlies our familiar number systems, operations, and algorithms Learn models for illustrating numbers and operations Learn to listen, evaluate and respond effectively to the mathematical ideas of peers Understand children’s thinking in arithmetic Gain an appreciation for the importance and beauty of mathematics Evaluation: Exams (60% of your final grade)—Exams are based primarily on the homework and reading assignments. The first 3 exams will be given in class during weeks 5, 9, and 13 of the semester. A final exam will be given during the last week of the semester. Any missed exams will be made up as part of the final exam. Exam dates will be announced approximately 2 weeks in advance. Written Work (35% of your final grade)—A combination of problem write-ups, homework, and quizzes will be graded throughout the semester. Late homework will not be accepted. Attendance and Participation (5% of your final grade)—It is important that you attend class to participate in problem solving and contribute to discussions. Grading % Scale: 93-100=A, 88-92=AB, 83-87=B, 78-82=BC, 70-77=C, 60-69=D, 0-59=F (Grades are based on performance, not need. No “extra credit” will be offered.) Additional Information: Reading mathematics is very different from reading a novel. You need to actively read and study the text. You may need to read a section several times before a concept becomes understandable. It may be helpful to form study groups and work together on problems. Reading assignments will be given almost every class. It is important to keep up with these assignments and any ungraded homework, as it is fundamental to our class discussions. Students absent on the day of an exam due to participation in a university-approved activity must make arrangements to take the exam early. Tutors are available free of charge. A tutor schedule will be posted as soon as it becomes available. UW-Oshkosh is committed to a standard of academic integrity for all students. System guidelines state: “Students are responsible for the honest completion and representation of their work, for the appropriate citation of sources, and for respect of others’ academic endeavors.” (UWS 14.01, Wisconsin Administrative Code) Students are subject to disciplinary action for academic misconduct.