2018 Summer1 Course Syllabus - Mathematics 1015.002
Course: Mathematics 1015.002.
Course Title: Introduction to Numbers and Figures.
Time: MTWRF 10:10-11:45.
Place: Wachman 11.
Instructor: Doreen Wald.
Instructor Office: Wachman 550.
Instructor Email: doreen.wald@temple.edu
Instructor Phone: 215-204-7995.
Office Hours: MTWRF 1:30-2:30.
Prerequisites: Math Placement or a C- or better in Math 0701 (0045), or transfer credit for Math 0701.
Textbook: Beckmann, Sybilla: "Mathematics for Elementary Teachers", 5th Ed. with Activity Manual included published by Pearson [2011].
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.
Course Grading: Chapter Exams will be given in class on Chapters 1 through 7 and if time permits, chapter 8. There will be three equally weighted tests: Test 1 - 30%, Test 2- 30%, Test 3- 30%. Attendance counts as 10%. A:93 and up; A-:90 to 92; B+:87 to 89; B:83 to 86; B-:80 to 82; C+:77 to 79; C:73 to 76; C-:70 to 72; D+:65 to 69; D:55 to 64; D-:50 to 54; F:49 and below.
Exam Dates: Exams 1,2,and 3 determined by progress of class.
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.
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