Spring 2017 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 and McGraw-Hill Connect Smartbook.
• Do ungraded, independent practice exercises.
• Use manipulatives to complete online math activities.
• Complete graded assignments weekly utilizing McGraw-Hill Connect. There is no time limit
on the homework assignments utilizing McGraw-Hill Connect. You are allowed 3 attempts
per assignment and I will accept your highest score. Within each assignment, you are also
allowed 3 attempts per problem.
• Share your reflections on teaching mathematics using national standards.
• Report on experiences working with children in elementary school.
• Complete chapter quizzes. All quizzes will be completed online through McGraw-Hill
Connect. Each quiz is not timed; however, 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. You are
allowed one attempt per quiz.
Course Objectives/Student Outcomes: The students will be able to: