Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II 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 Class Information: Harmony Richman ● Email: harmony.richman@vcsu.edu ● Phone: 701-845-7198 ● Cell: 701-200-3897 ● Office Location: McFarland 427C ● Website: www.mrsrichmanmath.weebly.com ● Textbook: None Required ● Office Hours: Stop by my office or virtual office hours available via Blackboard Collaborate, Google Hangouts or Facetime. Course Requirements : Students who are in the college classroom either face-to-face or online have made the conscious choice to be a part of the course. In this course, you are viewed as a participant in the learning; hence there are expectations that come with the choice you made to take this course. ● You are expected to put, at a minimum, approximately 3 – 6 hours of preparation and study time per week into this course. ● Active participation by everyone is required. Participation occurs through consistent, punctual, prepared, and interested attendance at and involved in course meetings and activities. Students are expected to engage in critical dialogue about the topics and readings. ● Due dates for all assignments will be given throughout the duration of this course. Sufficient notice of due dates for assignments will be given, there is no reason why the assignments cannot be completed on time. It is unfair to selectively grant extensions to some students and not others. Therefore, late assignments are not accepted. Addendums to this rule include medical and/or prior approval from the instructor. A zero will be given for any assignment not turned in by the deadline. ● Do ungraded, independent practice exercises. ● Assigned reading provided by instructor. ● Use manipulatives within class to show how to work through North Dakota State Math Content Standards in grades 6 – 8. ● Share thoughtful reflections on teaching mathematics using North Dakota State Math Content Standards. ● This course is NOT a course on how to teach mathematics, but rather a course on making sure students know how to do the mathematics students would encounter in grades 6, 7