MAT 111 – MATH FOR

ELEMENTARY TEACHERS I
SYLLABUS

Instructor: ____________________ Office: __________________________

Phone: ____________________ E-mail:__________________________

Lead Instructor: Rhonda Dillow Office: J 1003

Phone: 1-800-481-2242 ext. 3251 E-mail: rhondad@shawnee.cc.il.us

Specific Course Description:

The course covers problems solving strategies, sets, relations, other numeration systems, algorithms, whole numbers, integers, rational numbers and real numbers. It is designed for elementary education majors.

Prerequisites: Intermediate Algebra - MAT 114 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent math background in high school.

Credit Hours: Three (3) semester hours. Three lecture hours per week.

Textbook(s) and Supporting Materials:

Ruric E. and Ed R. Wheeler, Modern Mathematics, Eleventh edition, Brooks & Cole Publishing Company, California 2002.

Course Objectives:

1. To provide the student with terminology appropriate for working with elementary mathematics.

2. To provide the student with a working knowledge of the following concepts:

reasoning process

sequences

problem solving processes

set theory

relations and functions

numeration systems

algorithms

operations

equation and inequality solving

number theory

powers

Instructional Modes:

1. Lecture, problem solving and class discussion will be the main teaching methods used.

2. The chalkboard will be used extensively as a visual aid.

3. Multiple approaches will be used on the more complicated topics.

4. A large amount of student involvement and verbal interaction will be expected.

5. Attention will be given to individual differences in interests and abilities and continuous efforts will be made to optimize motivation.

Student Expectations:

1. Attend class regularly and be on time.
2. Read and prepare assignments prior to class.
3. Turn in assignments on time.
4. Be prepared for exams over assigned material. Take tests at regularly scheduled times unless extenuating circumstances interfere. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.

Student Evaluation:

1. A comprehensive final exam will be given at the end of the semester. (200 pts.)

2. Announced one-hour exams, covering the material in the chapters, will be given throughout the semester. (100 pts.)

3. Announced or unannounced homework assignments and quizzes may be given as a means of insuring out of class work. Instructor may also use computer work, notebooks or projects as he/she sees fit.

4. *** Specifics on the grading procedure and/or a tentative course schedule developed by the instructor may accompany this syllabus.

Office Hours:

Office hours will be posted on the bulletin board outside the instructor’s office. Other times are possible by scheduling individual appointments at mutually convenient hours. Students are encouraged to consult regularly with the instructor regarding class progress or other topics of concern.

Inclement Weather Policy:

Become familiar with the inclement weather policy of Shawnee Community College. It will be read in all classes and posted in the cafeteria or student lounge.

Academic Dishonesty or Plagiarism:

Review the college policy regarding academic dishonesty in the Student Handbook.

College Policy:

Administrative policy prohibits the following: eating, drinking, or using tobacco in the classroom; bringing children or other unauthorized individuals to the classroom.

Attendance Policy:

Each student is expected to attend all class meetings. The student is expected to be on time and ready to begin class with the proper materials at the beginning of each class period.

Topical Outline:

Problem Solving (Chapter 1)

Logic, Sets and Functions (Chapters 2 and 3)

Numeration Systems and Whole Numbers (Chapter 4)

Integers (Chapter 5)

Number Theory (all chapters)

Rational Numbers (Chapter 6)

Decimals and Real Numbers (Chapter 7)

NOTE: The above schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.