Summer1 2012 Course Syllabus - Mathematics 1015.11

Course: Mathematics 1015.11.
Course Title: Introduction to Numbers and Figures.
Time: MTWRF 10:45-12.
Place: BART0N B 107.
Instructor: Wald, Doreen.
Instructor Office: Wachman 550.
Instructor Email: doreen.wald@temple.edu
Instructor Phone: 215-204-6923.
Office Hours: by appointment.
Prerequisites: Math Placement or a C- or better in Math 0701 (0045), or transfer credit for Math 701.
Textbook: Beckman, Sybilla:"Mathematics for Elementary Teachers", 3rd Ed with Activity Manual published by Pearson by Pearson (2011). Earlier editions of this text are sufficiently different as to be unacceptable for this course.
Course Goals: To strengthen and deepen knowledge and understanding of arithmetic, how it is used to solve a wide variety of problems, and how it leads to algebra. In particular - 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 show that many problems can be solved in a variety of ways.
Topics Covered: This is a course that concentrates primarily on numbers and operations on numbers. The course focuses on the arithmetic taught in elementary school and a little bit beyond elementary school and goes deeply into this material. If time permits, we will also delve somewhat into elements of geometry and its structure as well.
Course Grading: TEST 1 - 30%, TEST 2 - 30%, TEST 3 - 40% Grade distribution is as follows: A:93-100, A-:90-92, B+:87-89, B:83-86, B-:80-82, C+:77-79, C:73-76, C-:70-72, D+:65-69, D:55-64, D-:50-54, F:49 or below.
Exam Dates: Chapter Exams will be given in class on Chapters 1 through 7 and if time permits, chpaters 8 and 10. There will be three tests: Tests 1 and 2 will be scheduled as appropriate. Test 3 will be given on the last day of class.
Attendance Policy: Attendance is mandatory and will count as a portion of your grade.

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