DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
MATH 205 ONLINE COURSE SYLLABUS – FALL 2014
Instructor: Dr. Karen Morgan Ivy
Office: Karnoutsos Hall Room 516
Office Phone: 201-200-2150
Office Hours: Tuesday 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m
Email Address: kivy@njcu.edu
Website: http://web.njcu.edu/sites/faculty/kivy/Content/default.asp
Note: I find email to be a convenient method of correspondence and strongly encourage you to feel free to contact me via email
should you not be able to reach me during my office hours. You may also email me through Blackboard. In the event that you
contact me via email, please include “Math 205-1477” and the title of the email (e.g., homework question, attendance) in the
subject line. For example, the subject line may read “Math 205-1477: Homework.” Expect an email reply within 36 hours during
the workweek.
Course: MATH 205 PROBLEM SOLVING ONLINE CLASS NO. 1477 (3.0 semester hours)
Course Catalogue Description: This course seeks to prepare education majors to pass the national test required for teacher
certification. It provides a thorough review of problem solving skills through Pre-Calculus for others. This course is a General
Studies course and may not be counted toward the Math major or minor.
Required Text: Beckmann, Sybilla Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Activities, 4th Edition, Pearson Publishers, Upper
Saddle River, NJ, 2012, ISBN-10: 0321901207
Content Covered: Chapters 1 – 7; Sections 8.1 – 8.4; Section 9.6
Required Software: You will need to purchase an access code to use MyMathLab®. See page 5 of the syllabus. The access code
provides an e-text and other resources for the course. Thus, you will not need to purchase a hard copy of the text unless you
wish to do so.
Calculator: Basic Scientific Calculator
(Please Note: No CAS calculators are allowed.)
Prerequisites: Math 112 – Intermediate Algebra or its equivalent
General Goals of the Course -- The successful student will:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Demonstrate good number sense (understanding of how numbers behave) and use numbers appropriately to meet various
needs.
Distinguish differences among mathematical relationships and use them appropriately.
Solve problems in math by using alternative approaches.
Formulate conclusions by appropriately using deductive reasoning. Students will discuss and explain fundamental
probability concepts.
Organize and summarize statistical data.
Explain and generalize mathematical materials and texts.
Interpret graphs, charts, diagrams, and frequency distributions.
Express mathematical concepts and solutions in writing.
Formulate age appropriate word problems for elementary math concepts.
Outcomes Assessment
a. Critical Thinking
Item 3: Remember
A. Recalls content and details
B. Identifies classifications, principles, methodologies, and theories
C. Restates main ideas, concepts, and principles
Item 2: Understand
A. Explains ideas, concepts, and principles
B. Contextualizes ideas, concepts, and principles
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b.
c.
Item 3: Apply
A. Applies knowledge
B. Seeks alternative solutions
C. Applies procedures and concepts
Quantitative Reasoning
Item 1: Results and conclusions
A. Reasonableness of results
B. Checks results for correctness
C. Justifies conclusions
Quantitative Reasoning
Item 2: Uses the language and processes of mathematics in varied contexts
Important Dates:
Last Day to Drop a Course for 100% Refund of Tuition: Monday, September 8
Last Day to Withdraw from a Course for 50% Refund of Tuition: Monday, September 29
Deadline for Faculty to Submit Midterm Grades: Wednesday, October 15
Final Day to Withdraw from a Course for a “W” Grade: Monday, November 3
Thanksgiving Recess: Thursday, November 27 – Saturday, November 29
Final Exam Period: Saturday, December 13 – Friday, December 19
Evaluation:
1. Eight 120-minute chapter exams will be administered during the semester. Each exam will count 100 points. The exam
exercises will be similar in format to the examples in the book and the assigned homework exercises. The lowest chapter
exam score will be dropped.
2. Thirty-nine homework assignments will be given during the course of the semester. The four lowest homework
assignment scores will be dropped. I will multiply your homework average by 2.5, resulting in a maximum of 250 points.
3. One writing assignment will be given during the course of the semester. The writing assignment is worth 75 points. The
grade received on the writing assignment may not be dropped.
4. Five discussion assignments will be given during the course of the semester. Each discussion assignment is worth 15
points. You will need to check Blackboard Discussion Board for these discussion assignments.
5. If any assignment is missed during the course of the semester (including the chapter exams), a grade of zero will be given.
6. It is intended that there will be absolutely NO make-up exams, quizzes or homework given. Allowances may be made in
the cases of emergency. Verifiable documentation must be provided and the approval of the instructor is required.
7. Technology issues are not an excuse for missing a course requirement. Make sure your computer is configured correctly
and address issues well in advance of deadlines.
8. Every student is responsible for submitting his/her own work.
9. Students are allowed to use a calculator when doing homework or when taking exams.
10. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus as deemed necessary.
Final Grade:
The cumulative point total for the homework, chapter exams, quizzes, the poetry writing assignment, and the
discussion assignments is 1100. The following point scale will be used to determine your final grade.
Grade Points Necessary for Grade
A
AB+
B
B-
1012 – 1100
990 – 1011
957 – 989
924 – 956
880 – 923
C+
C
CD
F
847 – 879
814 – 846
770 – 813
660 – 769
0 – 659
NOTE: All homework assignments for a given module must be completed by 11:59pm before the respective examination
period begins. You will receive a grade of zero for all incomplete homework assignments.
You will have a five-day period to take each exam. Once you begin an exam, you will have 120 uninterrupted minutes to
complete it.
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University Policies:
Statement for Students with Disabilities
New Jersey City University offers support services for students with disabilities. If you are a student with a disability and
wish to receive consideration for reasonable accommodations, please register with the Office of Specialized Services and
Supplemental Instruction (OSS/SI). To begin this process, complete the registration form available on the OSS/SI
website at http://www.njcu.edu/oss/ (listed under Student Resources-Forms). Students are encouraged to do this as soon
as possible at the beginning of the semester. Students who are requesting accommodation(s) must provide the instructor
with a letter of accommodation from OSS at the beginning of the semester. Accommodations can only be made after the
instructor receives the OSS letter of accommodation. Contact OSS/SI at 201-200-2091 or visit the office in Karnoutsos
Hall, Room 102 for additional information.
Statement for Veterans
New Jersey City University offers support services for students who are veterans. If you are a veteran of the armed
services, and need assistance, contact the Veteran’s Office (website at: http://www.njcu.edu/Veterans.aspx) at 201-2002157 or visit the office in Vodra Hall, Room 101 for additional information.
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. NJCU’s
NJCU Academic Integrity Policy
The Academic Integrity Policy is available on the NJCU Senate website at
http://www.njcu.edu/uploadedFiles/About_NJCU/Governance_and_Organization/University_Senate/Policies/Academic%
20INTEGRITY%20POLICY%20FINAL%202-04.pdf
Turn-It-In.com Statement
Students agree that by taking this course all assignments are subject to submission for textual similarity review to
Turnitin.com. Assignments submitted to Turnitin.com will be included as source documents in Turnitin.com’s restricted
access database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism in such documents. The terms that apply to the University’s
use of the Turnitin.com service are described on the Turnitin.com web site. For further information about Turnitin, please
visit: http://www.turnitin.com.)
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Dates
9/2 – 9/9
9/10 – 9/14
9/12 – 9/20
9/21 – 9/25
9/23 – 9/30
10/1 – 10/5
10/3 – 10/10
10/8 – 10/12
10/13 – 10/18
10/16 – 10/20
10/21-10/22
10/23 – 11/5
11/6 – 11/10
11/8 – 11/18
11/19 – 11/23
11/24 – 11/26
12/1 – 12/10
12/8 – 12/12
Assignments
Read Section 1.1; do Homework 1.1 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 1.2; do Homework 1.2 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 1.3; do Homework 1.3 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 1.4; do Homework 1.4 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Chapter 1 Exam in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 2.1; do Homework 2.1 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 2.2; do Homework 2.2 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 2.3; do Homework 2.3 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 2.4; do Homework 2.4 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 2.5; do Homework 2.5 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Discussion #1 Due
Chapter 2 Exam in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 3.1; do Homework 3.1 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 3.2; do Homework 3.2 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 3.3; do Homework 3.3 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 3.4; do Homework 3.4 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 3.5; do Homework 3.5 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Discussion #2 Due
Chapter 3 Exam in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 4.1; do Homework 4.1 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 4.2; do Homework 4.2 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 4.3; do Homework 4.3 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 4.4; do Homework 4.4 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 4.5; do Homework 4.5 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 4.6; do Homework 4.6 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Discussion #3 Due
Chapter 4 Exam in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 5.1; do Homework 5.1 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 5.2; do Homework 5.2 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 5.3; do Homework 5.3 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 5.4; do Homework 5.4 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Discussion #4 Due
Chapter 5 Exam in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Poetry Assignment – deadline to submit through Blackboard and to post on Discussion Forum
Read Section 6.1; do Homework 6.1 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 6.2; do Homework 1.4 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 6.3; do Homework 6.3 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 6.4; do Homework 6.4 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 6.5; do Homework 6.5 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 6.6; do Homework 6.6 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Discussion #5 Due
Chapter 6 Exam in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 7.1; do Homework 7.1 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 7.2; do Homework 7.2 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 7.3; do Homework 7.3 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 7.4; do Homework 7.4 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 7.5; do Homework 7.5 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Chapter 7 Exam in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Poetry Assignment Online Responses Deadline
Read Section 8.1; do Homework 8.1 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 8.2; do Homework 8.2 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 8.3; do Homework 8.3 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 8.4; do Homework 8.4 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Read Section 9.6; do Homework 9.6 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
Exam covering sections 8.1-8.4 and 9.6 in MyMathLab (Access through Blackboard.)
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Math Poetry
Math 205 Problem Solving Writing Assignment
Submit six typewritten math poems (including titles) as a Word document by using the Assignment
dropbox in Blackboard. You must use Times New Roman font size 12. Each student is required to submit
the following types of math poems: one diamante, one cinquain, one quatrain, one limerick, one haiku, and
one couplet for a total of six poems. The deadline to submit your six poems is Wednesday, 22 October 2014.
The poems should be your original work. This is an opportunity to be as creative as you’d like to be.
See the following pages for more information regarding the grading rubric and the types of poems you must
submit. Avoid plagiarism at all costs. Failure to do so could result in dismissal from the University.
Each of you must copy and paste your six poems into the Blackboard discussion forum. Each student
must read all poems submitted by your classmates and provide valuable comments on four different students’
poems. Your comments must be posted by Wednesday, 26 November 2014.
I will not accept a late assignment and will only accept electronic copies of your assignments.
You have plenty of time to complete the assignment. It will be more beneficial for you to get an early
start on your assignment and submit it early than to procrastinate and risk not completing the
assignment on time. See the following pages for more information on the six different types of poems
you are to submit as well as the grading rubric.
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Math Poetry Rubric
5
Correctly makes
thorough use of
mathematical
terminology
Illustrates thorough
connection to math
knowledge
(definitions,
properties, etc.)
3 or 4
Correctly makes
moderate use of
mathematical
terminology
Illustrates adequate
connection to math
knowledge
(definitions,
properties, etc.)
Form
Uses appropriate
form for all six
types of poems
Punctuation,
Grammar, and
Spelling
Presents few, if any,
errors in
punctuation,
grammar, and
spelling that do not
interfere with the
reader’s
understanding
Submits all
typewritten poems
in Assignment
dropbox.
Submits six poems
on time
Provides valuable
on-time edited
contributions to four
classmates’ poems
Uses appropriate
form for four to five
of the seven types of
poems
Presents some errors
in punctuation,
grammar, and
spelling that do not
interfere with the
reader’s
understanding
Use of
Mathematical
Terminology
Connections to
Math Knowledge
Typewritten
Assignment
Submitted on Time
Online Discussion:
Participation
Discussion Forum:
Posting of Poems
in Readable
Format
Creativity
Effort
Copies and pastes
all typewritten
poems in the
discussion forum.
Uses unique and
unconventional
math wordplay
associations
Meets all of the
objectives of the
assignment
Submits four to five
typewritten poems
in Assignment
dropbox.
Submits four to five
poems on time
Provides valuable
on-time edited
contributions to
three classmates’
poems
Copies and pastes
four to five
typewritten poems
in the discussion
forum.
Uses math wordplay
associations
Meets most of the
objectives of the
assignment
2
Makes inadequate
use of mathematical
terminology
1
Makes no use of
mathematical
terminology
Illustrates
inadequate
connection to math
knowledge
(definitions,
properties, etc.)
Uses appropriate
form for two to
three of the seven
types of poems
Presents many
errors in
punctuation,
grammar, and
spelling that
interfere with the
reader’s
understanding
Submits two to three
typewritten poems
in Assignment
dropbox.
Submits two to three
poems on time
Provides valuable
on-time edited
contributions to two
classmates’ poems
Illustrates no
connection to math
knowledge
(definitions,
properties, etc.)
Copies and pastes
two to three
typewritten poems
in the discussion
forum.
Uses predictable,
pedantic math
wordplay
associations
Meets few of the
objectives of the
assignment
Uses appropriate
form for only one of
the seven types of
poems
Presents numerous
errors in
punctuation,
grammar, and
spelling that
interfere with the
reader’s
understanding
Submits only one
typewritten poem in
Assignment
dropbox.
Submits one poem
on time
Provides valuable
on-time edited
contributions to one
classmate’s poems
Copies and pastes
only one typewritten
poem in the
discussion forum.
Uses borrowed or
cursory math
wordplay
associations
Meets none of the
objectives of the
assisngment
Total Points out of 50 points
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Points
Diamante
A diamante is a seven line poem, shaped like a diamond.
Line 1:
one word
(subject/noun that is contrasting to line 7)
Line 2:
two words
(adjectives) that describe line 1
Line 3:
three words
square
(action verbs) that relate to line 1
symmetrical, conventional
shaping, measuring, balancing
Line 4:
four words (nouns)
boxes, rooms, clocks, halos
first 2 words relate to line 1
encircling, circumnavigating, enclosing
last 2 words relate to line 7
round, continuous
Line 5:
three words
circle
(action verbs) that relate to line 7
Line 6:
two words
(adjectives) that describe line 7
Line 7:
one word
( subject/noun that is contrasting to line 1)
Source: http://teams.lacoe.edu/documentation/classrooms/amy/algebra/5-6/activities/poetry/diamante.html
Cinquain
A cinquain is a five line poem.
triangles
pointy edges
revolving, rotating, angling
Triangles are all different.
180o
Line 1:
one word
(subject or noun)
Line 2:
two words
(adjectives) that describe line 1
Line 3:
three words
(action verbs) that relate to line 1
Line 4:
Line 5:
four words
(feelings or a complete sentence) that relates to line 1
one word
(synonym of line 1 or a word that sums it up)
Source: http://teams.lacoe.edu/documentation/classrooms/amy/algebra/5-6/activities/poetry/cinquain.html
Quatrain
After taking two mathematics classes in college,
I have but one regret…
That I didn’t apply my knowledge
Because all of the mathematics I learned I will
likely forget
A quatrain is a four-line poem of any type,
rhyme, or meter.
In this sample quatrain, lines 1 and 3 rhyme,
and lines 2 and 4 rhyme. Remember your
quatrain can be of any type, rhyme, or meter.
Source: http://www.thepoetsgarret.com/quatrain.html
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Limerick
Limericks are meant to be funny. They often contain hyperbole, onomatopoeia, idioms, puns, and other
figurative devices. The last line of a good limerick contains the PUNCH LINE or "heart of the joke."
A limerick is a five-line poem written with one
couplet and one triplet. If a couplet is a two-line
rhymed poem, then a triplet would be a three-line
rhymed poem. The rhyme pattern is a a b b a with
lines 1, 2 and 5 containing 3 beats and rhyming, and
lines 3 and 4 having two beats and rhyming.
Sources: http://www.trottermath.net/humor/limricks.html;
http://volweb.utk.edu/school/bedford/harrisms/limerick.htm
Additional Source: http://www.highhopes.com/mathlimericks.html
An algebra teacher named Drew
Tried to find the .
He found it between
1/4 and 14,
But couldn't get closer. Can you?
Haiku
Example 1:
Cubed root of x squared,
Can’t exist naturally.
Why must you vex me?
Haiku is a poetic form and a type of poetry from the Japanese
culture. Haiku combines form, content, and language in a
meaningful, yet compact form. Haiku poets write about
everyday things, such as nature, feelings, or experiences.
Usually they use simple words and grammar. The most
common form for Haiku is three short lines. The first line
usually contains five (5) syllables, the second line seven (7)
syllables, and the third line contains five (5) syllables. Haiku
doesn't necessarily rhyme. A Haiku must "paint" a mental
image in the reader's mind. This is the challenge of Haiku - to
put the poem's meaning and imagery in the reader's mind in
ONLY 17 syllables over just three (3) lines of poetry.
Example 2:
Pascal’s Triangle:
writing it out is a chore.
How fast does it grow?
Sources: http://volweb.utk.edu/school/bedford/harrisms/haiku.htm;
http://www.mathlesstraveled.com/?m=2007;
Additional Source: http://maubrowncow.com/2007/04/24/a-math-haiku/
Couplet
Example:
If two plus two is zero mod four
Perhaps math isn’t really a bore
Couplets are any two lines working as a unit,
whether they comprise a single stanza or are part of a
larger stanza. Most couplets rhyme (aa), but they do
not have to. There are several set forms of the
couplet and a myriad of variations based on line
length and meter.
The main purpose is to make a poignant point that leaves a
lasting impression with the reading. Through the use of rhyme
and rhythm in the couplets, that effect is generally achieved.
Sources: http://www.yourdictionary.com/grammar/examples/couplet-examples.html
http://www.uni.edu/~gotera/CraftOfPoetry/couplet.html
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