Fall 2016 Course Syllabi

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MATH 278 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II (2 semester credits)
Course Description: This course is designed to broaden, strengthen, and apply geometry concepts in the
elementary classroom. Mathematical content includes sets, functions, and reasoning; geometric figures;
measurement; and motions in geometry.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 277 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
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Textbook:
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Conceptual
Approach 10thE ebook/Connect
Bennett, A.B. and Nelson, L. T., McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 9781259293436
Office Hours:By appointment only.
Other Materials: Mire plexi-glass tool
 Compass and straight-edge
 Pattern blocks
 Sir Cumference Math SeriesLiterature
books. CHOOSE 21. Sir Cumference and the Sword and
the Cone ISBN: 9781570916014
2. Sir Cumference and the Great
Knight of Angleland ISBN:
9780756917524
3. Sir Cumference and the First
Round Table ISBN:
9781570911521
4. Sir Cumference and the Dragon of
Pi ISBN: 9781570911644
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.
• Complete weekly quizzes. All quizzes will be completed online. Each quiz has a set time
limit. Once a quiz is opened, it must be completed. It is up to the student to be sure they
are ready to take the quiz before entering it.
Course Objectives/Student Outcomes: The students will be able to:• Demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical concepts taught at the elementary
level.