First Day Handout for Students
2010-2011
Math 1351, Math for Middle School
Teachers II
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MATH 1351 MATHEMATICS FOR MIDDLE GRADE TEACHER CERTIFICATION II
(3-3-0). Concepts of geometry, probability, and statistics, as well as applications of the algebraic
properties of real number to concepts of measurement with an emphasis on problem solving and
critical thinking.
Prerequisites: MATH 1350. Students in Math 1350/51 must have completed College Algebra or
its equivalent AND have completed any remediation requirements.
Required Text: Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers 4th edition; Tom Bassarear;
Houghton Mifflin Co.; ISBN 13: 978-0-618-76836-3
Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers 4th edition: Explorations; Tom Bassarear;
Houghton Mifflin Co.; ISBN 13: 978-0-618-76837-0
Package of both texts, ISBN 13: 978-0-618-95062-1
Required Materials:
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY
This course is taught through investigations of mathematical ideas through explorations in a
supportive, cooperative learning environment.
COURSE RATIONALE
MATH 1351 is the second semester of a two-semester sequence (1350/1351) designed for
prospective elementary and middle school teachers. This course extends the foundational ideas of
mathematics so that the prospective teachers (E.C.-8) have an explicit understanding of these
concepts. This sequence of courses transfers to UT-Austin as M316K and M316L and transfers to
other four-year institutions.
COMMON COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objectives of MATH 1350 and MATH 1351 are to:
a) increase students' explicit understanding (a level of understanding which allows one to
clearly and accurately communicate mathematical ideas) of some elementary
mathematics;
b) increase students' ability to independently increase their own understanding of
mathematics (they need to be able to learn math and be confident that they understand it
since we can't get to everything they will need to teach elementary students);
c) challenge students' beliefs about mathematics and, hopefully, change their attitudes in
a positive way;
d) provide students with an opportunity to experience mathematics in way they will be
expected to teach it (for further information on that see NCTM's Professional Standards);
e) introduce, through use rather than demonstration, common manipulatives;
f) begin to develop effective communication skills that will be useful to the student when
they begin teaching.
MATH 1350 covers the following topics:
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Sets, including the sets of numbers
Logic
Functions as relationships and patterns
Numeration systems
Computational algorithms
Number Theory
Proportional reasoning
MATH 1351 covers the following topics:
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Basic probability
Data collection and display
Descriptive statistics
Geometric concepts including transformations
Measurement
COURSE EVALUATION/GRADING SCHEME:
Grading criteria must be clearly explained in the syllabus. The criteria should specify the number
of exams and other graded material (homework, assignments, projects, etc.), with percentage
allocations. Instructors should discuss the format and administration of exams Guidelines for
other graded materials, such as homework or projects, should also be included in the syllabus.
Include your policy on Missed Exams, late work, class participation expectations.
Attendance Policy (if no attendance policy, students must be told that). Math Dept's attendance
policy follows. Instructors who have a different policy are required to state it. "Attendance is
required in this course. Students who miss more than 4 classes may be withdrawn."
Withdrawal Policy (including the withdrawal deadline for the semester)
It is the student's responsibility to initiate all withdrawals in this course. The instructor may
withdraw students for excessive absences (4) but makes no commitment to do this for the student.
After the withdrawal date, neither the student nor the instructor may initiate a withdrawal.
Incomplete Grade Policy
Incomplete grades (I) will be given only in very rare circumstances. Generally, to receive a grade
of "I", a student must have taken all examinations, be passing, and after the last date to withdraw,
have a personal tragedy occur which prevents course completion.
Course-Specific Support Services
ACC main campuses have Learning Labs which offer free first-come first-serve tutoring
in mathematics courses. The locations, contact information and hours of availability of
the Learning Labs are posted at: http://www.austincc.edu/tutor
College Policies
Statement on Students with Disabilities
Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or
psychological disabilities. Students with disabilities must request reasonable
accommodations through the Office of Students with Disabilities on the campus where
they expect to take the majority of their classes. Students are encouraged to do this three
weeks before the start of the semester.
Students who are requesting accommodation must provide the instructor with a letter of
accommodation from the Office of Students with Disabilities (OSD) at the beginning of the
semester. Accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the letter of
accommodation from OSD.
Statement on Scholastic Dishonesty
Acts prohibited by the college for which discipline may be administered include scholastic
dishonesty, including but not limited to, cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and
unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing outside work. Academic work submitted by
students shall be the result of their thought, work, research or self-expression. Academic work is
defined as, but not limited to, tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper; projects,
either individual or group; classroom presentations; and homework.
Statement on Scholastic Dishonesty Penalty
Students who violate the rules concerning scholastic dishonesty will be assessed an academic
penalty that the instructor determines is in keeping with the seriousness of the offense. This
academic penalty may range from a grade penalty on the particular assignment to an overall grade
penalty in the course, including possibly an F in the course. ACC's policy can be found in the
Student Handbook under Policies and Procedures or on the web
at:http://www.austincc.edu/handbook
Statement on Academic Freedom
Institutions of higher education are conducted for the common good. The common good depends
upon a search for truth and upon free expression. In this course the professor and students shall
strive to protect free inquiry and the open exchange of facts, ideas, and opinions. Students are
free to take exception to views offered in this course and to reserve judgment about debatable
issues. Grades will not be affected by personal views. With this freedom comes the responsibility
of civility and a respect for a diversity of ideas and opinions. This means that students must take
turns speaking, listen to others speak without interruption, and refrain from name-calling or other
personal attacks.
Statement on Student Discipline
Classroom behavior should support and enhance learning. Behavior that disrupts the learning
process will be dealt with appropriately, which may include having the
student leave class for the rest of that day. In serious cases, disruptive behavior may lead to a
student being withdrawn from the class. ACC's policy on student
discipline can be found in the Student Handbook under Policies and Procedures or on the web at:
http://www.austincc.edu/handbook
TESTING CENTER POLICY: ACC Testing Center policies can be found at:
http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/ Instructor will add any personal policy on the use of the testing
center.
STUDENT SERVICES: The web address for student success and support is:
http://www.austincc.edu/support/advising/index.php
The ACC student handbook can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/handbook
COURSE OUTLINE/CALENDAR
16-week Semester
Week
11-week Semester
Week
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7.1
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7.1, 7.2
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7.2
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7.3, 7.4
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7.3
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7.4, 8.1
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8.2, 8.3
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8.2-8.3
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9.1
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10.1
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9.1-9.2
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10.2
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9.2,9.3
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10.3
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9.3
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wrap-up, final assessment
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10.1
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10.2
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10.2-10.3
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10.3
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wrap-up, final assessment
“Please note: schedule changes may occur during the semester. Any changes will be announced
in class.”