Fall 2016 Course Syllabi

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MATH 277 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (3 semester credits)
Course Description: This course is a mathematics methods course for prospective elementary school
teachers and paraprofessionals. Topics include problem-solving, numeration systems, real numbers, and
elementary number theory. Calculators, computers and manipulatives are used in the course.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 103 or instructor approvalHarmo
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Textbook:
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A
Conceptual Approach 10thE
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Bennett, A.B. and Nelson, L. T., McGraw-
Hill
ISBN: 9781259293436
Class Schedule: Monday
Tuesday 3:30P – 5:10P
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Office Hours:
By appointment only.
Course Requirements: Students are expected to:
• Participate regularly in class.
• Submit graded work by dates posted on the course calendar.
• Read assigned textbook chapters.
• Do ungraded, independent practice exercises.
• Submit assigned textbook problems as pdf or jpeg files.
• Use manipulatives to complete online math activities.
• Complete graded assignments weekly.
• Share your reflections on teaching mathematics using national standards.
• Report on experiences working with children in elementary school.
Course Objectives/Student Outcomes: The students will be able to:• Demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical concepts taught at the elementary
level.
• Communication to others an understanding of elementary – level mathematics by writing
reflections on methods of teaching and by explaining strategies and steps used in problem-
solving.
• Use manipulatives and models to demonstrate and explain the mathematical processes
used in problem-solving.
• Utilize many distinct problem solving strategies.