2019 Fall Course Syllabus - Mathematics 1015.001

Course: Mathematics 1015.001.

Course Title: Intro to Numbers and Figures.

Time: MWF 2:40-3:50.

Place: Beury Hall 166.

Instructor: Doreen Wald.

Instructor Office: Wachman 536.

Instructor Email: doreen.wald@temple.edu

Instructor Phone: 215-204-7850.

Course Web Page: Canvas Course: Math 1015 - Intro to Numbers and Figures

Office Hours: MWF 12:00-1:00.

Prerequisites: Math Placement or a C- or better in Math 0701, or transfer credit for Math 0701.

Textbook: Beckmann, Sybilla. Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Activities, 5th edition. Pearson Education, Inc. 2018.

Course Goals: Students will be able to: 1. Evaluate a variety of methods by which a problem may be addressed and solve problems using appropriate methods. 2. Identify correct and incorrect mathematical thinking, and provide valid explanations of these analyses. 3. Explain the reasoning behind commonly-used mathematical algorithms. 4. Effectively communicate mathematical ideas both orally and in writing. 5. Demonstrate mastery of foundational mathematical principles, and apply these to the instruction of future students.

Topics Covered: This is a course that concentrates primarily on numbers and operations on numbers, focusing primarily on why and how the algorithms we perform work the way they do.

Course Grading: Homework: 15%; Participation: 10%; 3 Tests: 45%; Final Exam: 30%.

Exam Dates: Test 1: Monday, Sept. 30; Test 2: Wed., Oct. 30; Test 3: Friday, Dec. 6; Final Exam: Wed., Dec. 18; 1:00-3:00.

Attendance Policy: Learning math can be challenging at times and is best done in an interactive environment. Attendance in class is therefore required. You will be allowed no more than 4 absences during the semester. You will be penalized 4 points from your final grade for your fifth absence, and 1 additional point for each absence from that point forward.

Late Submission/Make Up Policy: Homework will not be accepted late, under any circumstances. If you have to miss class, you must submit your homework early. Electronic submissions are not accepted. Canvas assignments are due 10 minutes before class begins and will not be accepted late. Exams may only be made up in the case of a documented emergency. If you are unable to take an exam, you must contact me before the exam. Any make ups must be taken within 2 days of the missed exam.

Canvas: Canvas will be used extensively in this course, so please plan to check our course page daily. You will be responsible for completing any assignments, quizzes, or discussion board posts by their assigned due date in Canvas. Please note that the weighting of our course assessments cannot be accurately tracked in Canvas, so your cumulative grade in Canvas will NOT be accurate.

Participation: True learning occurs only when students are actively engaged both during and outside of class time. (This is not just common sense; it is also backed up by decades of research.) You are therefore expected to actively participate in class and to complete learning activities outside of class beyond the homework problems - it is in your best interest to do so!.

Homework: Homework assignments will be collected at the start of class. Homework may be typed, hand-written, or combination of both. Any assignment containing multiple pages must be stapled or will not be accepted, and must have your name at the top of each page. Each assignment will be posted in Canvas, and will contain a list of 5 problems. Each assignment will be graded out of 15 points.

Calculator Policy: Calculators are not permitted in this course, and should not be used on homework or other assignments, as this will not prepare you for in-class assessments!.

Letter Grades: 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.

Comment about Professionalism: This course will rely heavily on interaction between students and the instructor. All communications, spoken, written, or otherwise, are to be conducted with the utmost respect for all involved. Please see the University's Student Code of Conduct[2] for further guidelines on this matter.

Comment about Disabilities: This course will respect all accommodations as provided in an official Accommodations Letter, submitted through the MyDRS Portal. Requests for accommodations beyond those listed in an official letter may be discussed with the instructor, and may be satisfied if possible within the structure of course, however there is no guarantee of this. Please discuss this with the instructor at the start of the semester to resolve any issues prior to the end of the Drop/Add period.

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.

Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. The University has adopted a policy on Student and Faculty Academic Rights and Responsibilities (Policy # 03.70.02) which can be accessed here.

Students will be charged for a course unless dropped by the Drop/Add deadline date. Check the University calendar for exact dates.

During the Drop/Add period, students may drop a course with no record of the class appearing on their transcript. Students are not financially responsible for any courses dropped during this period. In the following weeks prior to or on the withdrawal date students may withdraw from a course with the grade of "W" appearing on their transcript. After the withdrawal date students may not withdraw from courses. Check the University Calendar (Opens in new tab/window) for exact dates. See the full policy by clicking here. (Opens in new tab/window)

The grade "I" (an "incomplete") is only given if students cannot complete the course work due to circumstances beyond their control. It is necessary for the student to have completed the majority of the course work with a passing average and to sign an incomplete contract which clearly states what is left for the student to do and the deadline by which the work must be completed. The incomplete contract must also include a default grade that will be used in case the "I" grade is not resolved by the agreed deadline. See the full policy by clicking here. (Opens in new tab/window)