OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GENERIC COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course
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Course Course
Number Name
MAT
129
Foundations of Mathematics
for Elementary Teachers II
Credit Lecture Lab
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Prerequisite
MAT 128 with a minimum grade of C.
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Course (Catalog) Description
Course continues contemporary and heuristic approach of MAT 128. Content includes recognizing
and analyzing two- and three-dimensional geometrical shapes; measurement, triangle congruence
and similarity; Euclidean constructions; coordinate and transformational geometry; elementary
logic, dynamic geometry or computer algebra software; equivalence relations, and clock arithmetic
as an example of a finite mathematical system. Technology incorporated when appropriate.
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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.
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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:
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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,
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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.
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Outline of Topics:
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Measurement: Units of length, areas, volumes, masses, temperatures and conversions.
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Geometry:
1. Recognition, analysis, and properties of two- and three-dimensional
geometric shapes.
2. Triangle congruence and similarity.
3. Euclidean constructions.
4. Coordinate and transformational geometry.
C.
Logic: Introduction to conditionals, biconditionals, and arguments.
D.
Computer Technology:
computer software for geometrical explorations and an
introduction to graphics calculators
E.
Equivalence Relations
F.
Clock Arithmetic
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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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.
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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.
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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
(To be completed by the instructor.)
Evaluation may include class projects, homework, quizzes, tests, and a final examination.
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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,
I. Temesvari, H. Goldberg,
J. Shotsberger, R. Dai, P. Boisvert
Date: April, 2008, minor revisions June 2013
Reviewed by Dept./Prog. Chair:
Date: April, 2008
Approval by Dean:
Julia Hassett
R. Sompolski
Date: April, 2008
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