Spring 2012 Course Syllabus - Mathematics 1015.102

Course: Mathematics 1015.102.
Course Title: Math 1015 - Introduction to Numbers and Figures.
Time: TR 9:00 - 10:40 a.m.
Place: Ambler Widener Hall Room 115.
Instructor: Owens, Susan.
Instructor Office: Adjunct/no office.
Instructor Email: susan.owens@temple.edu
Instructor Phone: Adjunct/no phone.
Office Hours: by appointment.
Prerequisites: Mathematics placement, a grade of C- or higher in Math 0701 (0045) or transfer credit for Math 0701 (0045).
Textbook: Beckman, Sybilla: "Mathematics for Elementary Teachers", 3rd Ed. with Activity Manual published by Pearson 2011.
Course Goals: To strengthen and deepen the knowledge and understanding of arithmetic, how it is used to solve a wide variety of problems, and how it leads to algebra. To strengthen the understanding of and the ability to explain why various procedures from arithmetic work. to strengthen the ability to communicate clearly about mathematics, both orally and in writing. To promote the exploration and explanation of mathematical phenomena. To show that many problems can be solved in a variety of ways.
Topics Covered: Exam 1: Sections 1.1, 1.2 and Chapter 2 Exam 2: Chapter 3, except Section 3.5 Exam 3: Chapter 4 Exam 4: Sections 5.1, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2 (others as time permits) Final Exam: Comprehensive including Chapter 8, and if time permits Chapter 10, 11, and 12.
Course Grading: 5.25 points exemplary work that could serve as a model for other students 5 points very good correct work that is careful and thorough 4 points competent good, solid work that is largely correct 3 points basic work that has merit but also has significant shortcomings 2 points emerging work that shows effort but is seriously flawed 0 points no credit no work submitted, or no serious effort shown Your course grade will be based on at least 4 hour tests, quizzes based on homework assignments, papers/projects and a comprehensive final exam. Letter grades are expected to be assigned as follows; 4.25 up to 5+ A 3.50 up to 4.25 B 2.75 up to 3.50 C 2.00 up to 2.75 D below 2.00 F.
Exam Dates: Chapter Exams will be give in class one week after completion of Ch. 1 and 2, Ch 3 and 4, Ch 5 and 6, and Ch 7 and 8 (Ch 10, 11, and 12 if time permits). Final Exam: as scheduled by the registrar.
Attendance Policy: Because our interactive work in class is an important component of this course, class attendance is required. In the event of an illness or emergency, please contact the instructor as soon as possible. Students with four or more unexcused absences will have their course grade reduced by at least one letter grade.

Any student who has a need for accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss the specific situation as soon as possible. Contact Disability Resources and Services at (215) 204-1280, 100 Ritter Annex, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.

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Students will be charged for a course unless a withdrawal form is processed by a registration office of the University by the Drop/Add deadline date given below. For this semester, the crucial dates are as follows:

• The first day of classes is Tuesday, January 17.
• The last day to drop/add (tuition refund available) is Monday, January 30.
• Spring recess is the week of Sunday, March 4.
• The last day to withdraw (no refund) is Monday, March 20.
• The last day of classes is Monday, April 30.

During the first two weeks of the fall or spring semester or summer sessions, students may withdraw from a course with no record of the class appearing on the transcript. In weeks three through nine of the fall or spring semester, or during weeks three and four of summer sessions, the student may withdraw with the advisor's permission. The course will be recorded on the transcript with the instructor's notation of "W," indicating that the student withdrew. After week nine of the fall or spring semester, or week four of summer sessions, students may not withdraw from courses. No student may withdraw from more than five courses during the duration of his/her studies to earn a bachelor's degree. A student may not withdraw from the same course more than once. Students who miss the final exam and do not make alternative arrangements before the grades are turned in will be graded F.

The grade I (an "incomplete") is reserved for extreme circumstances. It is necessary to have completed almost all of the course with a passing average and to file an incomplete contract specifying what is left for you to do. To be eligible for an I grade you need a good reason and you should have missed not more than 25% of the first nine weeks of classes. If approved by the Mathematics Department chair and the CST Dean's office, the incomplete contract must include a default grade that will be used in case the I grade is not resolved within 12 months.