I. Course
Prefix
MAT
II. Prerequisite
Course Course
Number Name
128 Foundations of Mathematics
for Elementary Teachers I
Credit Lecture Lab
3 3 0
MAT 110 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate score on the Mathematics Assessment Test; and MAT 080 or geometry proficiency.
III. Course (Catalog) Description
Course integrates developing problem solving skills and mathematical reasoning capabilities, highlighted by historical reference and real world applications. Content includes subsets of the real numbers along with mental, written, and electronic computation using these numeric subsets; number theory; sets; functions and their graphs; probability; and statistics.
IV. Learning Objectives:
A. Demonstrate an understanding of both the historical developments and the current
concepts, applications and trends of the elementary mathematics curriculum.
B. Demonstrate an understanding of , and proficiency in teaching according to, the National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) curriculum standards:
 learn to value mathematics
 become confident in one’s ability to do mathematics
 become a mathematical problem solver
 learn to communicate mathematically
 learn to reason mathematically
C. Demonstrate an understanding, and create models, of student learning through
student/teacher collaboration, discussion and diverse examples.
D. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technologies, i.e., computers and calculators.
V. Academic Integrity:
Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:
 cheating,
 plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
 falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
 helping others to cheat,

 unauthorized changes on official documents,
 pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
 making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
 any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton’s policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
VI. Outline of Topics:
1. Problem Solving : Problem solving procedures and strategies
2. Sets : Basic set concepts, operation on sets, and applications of sets.
3. Real Numbers : Arithmetic operations as subsets of the real numbers and properties of the
real numbers.
4.
5.
Number Theory : Tests for divisibility, greatest common factor and least common multiple.
Functions : A variety of special functions, their graphs, and applications.
6. Statistics : Statistical graphs, measures of central tendency and variation,
and the normal distribution.
7. Probability : Probability, simple and complex experiments, odds, conditional probability,
expected value, and simulation.
VII. Methods of Instruction:
(To be completed by the instructor)
The classroom component of this course will feature lectures on the primary topics highlighted in the outline of topics. The course will emphasize student participation through individual and group activities, cooperative learning techniques, and problem solving activities. Use of calculators, computers, and videos will be an integral part of the course.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
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VIII. Course Practices Required:
(To be completed by the instructor)
Complete assigned readings and homework and attend and participate in all scheduled class
lectures and class discussions.
IX. Instructional Materials:
Note: Current textbook information for each course and section is available on Oakton's Schedule of Classes.
Within the Schedule of Classes, textbooks can be found by clicking on an individual course section and looking for the words "View Book Information".
Textbooks can also be found at our Mathematics Textbooks page.
Other Required Materials: A Graphing Calculator, TI 83 or 84 preferred.
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
(To be completed by the instructor.)
Evaluation may include class projects, homework, quizzes, tests, and a final examination.
XI. Other Course Information:
Individual instructors will establish and announce specific policies regarding attendance, due dates and make-up work, incomplete grades, etc.
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Access and Disability Resource Center at the Des Plaines or Skokie campus. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program
Effective beginning term: Fall 2013 Ending term:
Syllabus prepared by: S. Hamed, J. Strehler,N. Ressler, Date: April, 2008, minor revisions June 2013
I. Temesvari, H. Goldberg,
J. Shotsberger, R. Dai, P. Boisvert
Reviewed by Dept./Prog. Chair: Julia Hassett
Approval by Dean: R. Sompolski
Date: April, 2008
Date: April, 2008
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