MATHEMATICS CONCEPTS FOR TEACHERS II
MATH 342 - Spring 2003




Instructor: Dr. William Haigh

Office:  MJ-217 (Phone 626-2629)

Office Hours:   10:00 - 10:50 a.m. MWF       11:00 - 11:50 a.m. TT        1:00 - 1:50 p.m.  TT    Other times by appointment
                            HELP SESSIONS  7:30 - 8:00 a.m.   Daily

Textbook:  A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary Teachers (7th Edition) by Billstein.
The knowledge base for students in all teacher education programs at Northern State University is organized around the following categories: 1) knowledge of self as an individual, 2) knowledge of content,  3) knowledge of the learner, 4) knowledge of pedagogy, and 5) knowledge of self as a teacher and member of a learning community.

The knowledge base for students in MATH 342, Mathematics Concepts for Teachers II, is organized around knowledge of content, knowledge of the learner, and knowledge of pedagogy.  The MATH 342 class contributes to these categories by 1) presenting mathematics concepts in an intellectually honest and mathematically correct manner, 2) identifying and making use of various problem solving strategies throughout the entire course, 3) emphasizing mathematical reasoning as opposed to memorization of facts, and 4) presenting the material in the context of the NCTM Curriculum Standards.

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Assignments: Please note that the problems listed are those that students should be capable of solving and it is recommended that they be worked.  Problems from specific sections will be collected and graded.

    Ongoing Assessment 7 - 1:   Odd numbered problems through 25
    Ongoing Assessment 7 - 2:   Even numbered problems through 32
    Ongoing Assessment 7 - 3:  Problems 1 - 10 and problems 21 & 22
    Ongoing Assessment 7 - 4:   Problems 1 - 15
    Ongoing Assessment 7 - 5:   Odd numbered problems through 27
    Chapter Review (pages 405-406):  Odd numbered problems through 27
    Ongoing Assessment 8 - 1:   Odd numbered problems through 21
    Ongoing Assessment 8 - 2:   Even numbered problems through 28
    Ongoing Assessment 8 - 3:   Odd numbered problems through 23
    Chapter Review (pages 457-459):  Even numbered problems through 18
    Test I
    Data Explorer Activities (To be assigned)
    Ongoing Assessment 9 - 1:   Problems 1 - 17
    Ongoing Assessment 9 - 2:   Problems 1 - 10
    Ongoing Assessment 9 - 3:   Odd numbered problems through 25
    Ongoing Assessment 9 - 4:   Problems 1 - 19
    Chapter Review (pages 516-17):  Problems 1 - 20
    Ongoing Assessment 10 - 1:   Odd numbered problems through 23
    Ongoing Assessment 10 - 2:   Problems 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17
    Ongoing Assessment 10 - 3:   Even numbered problems through 22
    Ongoing Assessment 10 - 4:   Even numbered problems through 22
    Ongoing Assessment 10 - 5:   Odd numbered problems through 20
    Chapter Review (pages 588-89):  Problems 1 - 17
    Test II
    Geometer's Sketchpad Activities (To be assigned)
    Ongoing Assessment 11 - 1:   Odd numbered problems through 27
    Ongoing Assessment 11 - 2:   Odd numbered problems through 29
    Ongoing Assessment 11 - 3:   Odd numbered problems through 33
    Ongoing Assessment 11 - 4:   Odd numbered problems through 19
    Ongoing Assessment 11 - 5:   Odd numbered problems through 39
    Chapter Review (pages 665-67):  Problems 1 - 20
    Ongoing Assessment 12 - 1:   Odd numbered problems through 23
    Ongoing Assessment 12 - 2:   Odd numbered problems through 19
    Ongoing Assessment 12 - 3:   Problems 1 - 8 and problems 18 & 19
    Ongoing Assessment 12 - 4:   Problems 1 - 11and problems 19 & 20
    Chapter Review (pages 720 - 23):  Problems 1 - 14
    Test III

Grading and Attendance Policy: Final grades shall be based upon the total points earned individually and as part of a group in (1) chapter examinations, (2) homework assignments (problems), (3) quizzes, (4) technology assignments, (5) class activities, and (6) the final examination.  The attendance policy is made to coincide with these six areas.

Chapter Examinations Chapter examinations are usually given over two chapters and will be announced at least one week prior to the day they are to be given.  Should the student have another event scheduled during the examination time, arrangements to make up the examination to be missed must be made between the student and Dr. Haigh.  The arrangements must be agreed upon prior to the examination day.  If a student is unable to take a chapter examination because of illness, family or individual emergencies, or weather conditions, Dr. Haigh should be informed as soon as possible and arrangements to make up the examination will be made.
Homework, Quizzes, and Class Activities   Homework assignments, quizzes, and class activities will not be allowed to be "made-up", but only the best 7 of 11 quizzes and homework assignments will be included in determining 70 points for quizzes and homework.
Technology Assignments  Technology assignments are due on the date indicated by Dr. Haigh.  It is encouraged that these assignments be done in groups of two or three.
Final Examination  The final examination shall be comprehensive.  The final examination is scheduled for  Monday, May 5, 2003 from 2:15 to 4:15 p.m. in MJ-241.

Grading for the Courseshall be based on a total of 540 points as follows:
        Best 7 of 11 quizzes & homework assignments         70 points
        Three tests @ 100 points each                                   300 points
        Two technology assignments @ 25 each                   50 points
        Comprehensive final                                                   120 points
        Total possible points                                                   540 points

Course grades are based on the total points obtained with letter grades assigned according to the following percentages:
 A - 90% to 100%            B - 80% to 89.9%        C - 70% to 79.9%         D - 60% to 69.9%           F - below 60%