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MATH-1351-001 Foundations of Mathematics II
<p>Prerequisite: MATH 1350-minimum grade of C <br> For Education majors</p>
Elementary concepts of geometry, probability and statistics, as well as applications of the algebraic properties of real numbers to concepts of measurement with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking.
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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
On Campus Course
Mathematical Reasoning for Elementary Teachers, 7th edition; Authors: Long, De Temple, & Millman; Published by Pearson/Addison Wesley
Required materials: Calculator, notebook paper, pencils, compass, protractor, access to computer with internet connection, and website for TEKS: http://www.tea.state.tx.us
Optional materials: MyMathLab access which can be continued from a previous semester where you used the same textbook or an access code can be purchased online or bundled with your new textbook in the AC Bookstore
After completing this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following topics:
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BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS/CLASSROOM GROUND RULES: Students are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment. Behaviors that are not supportive include but are not limited to: tardiness/leaving early; electronic device noises; talking during lecture; working on outside or personal projects during class; listening to personal music devices; use of cell phone for any reason during lecture; abusive, offensive, or disrespectful language and/or demeanor toward AC faculty, staff, students and/or property. In order to receive credit for a course, all material listed on the syllabus must be covered. The state of Texas sets the requirements for this course; therefore, the course must move at a certain pace to ensure that these requirements are met. Complaining about the pace will not result in less material being covered. Students who fail to comply with the standards outlined in the syllabus and/or “Student Rights & Responsibilities” will be subject to disciplinary action which may include but is not limited to; removal from the classroom, consultation with department chair and/or other AC authority, withdrawal from the course and/or the college. Cheating of any kind on any part of the requirements for this course will result in a non-droppable grade of zero for the assignment in question and the student may be subject to further disciplinary actions outlined by Amarillo College policies.
FOOD/DRINK: It is the policy of the Mathematics and Engineering Department that food and drink be allowed in the classroom at the instructor’s discretion, but food and drink are not allowed in Computer Labs.
PHONE/PAGERS: It is the policy of the Mathematics and Engineering Department that cell phones and pagers be turned off or in silent mode in the classrooms and the Computer Labs. No texting is allowed in class. If a student is texting during any part of class time, the instructor reserves the right to collect that cell phone and keep it until the end of the class period. Cell phone use during any exam in this course is not allowed under any circumstances. Any student attempting to use a cell phone during any exam will receive an immediate zero on that exam and may be subject to further disciplinary actions in accordance with the Amarillo College Student's Rights and Responsibilities document.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY: Scholastic dishonesty (cheating and plagiarism) of any kind will not be tolerated in this course and will result in a non- replaceable grade of zero on the assignment or exam involved. Thus, if you are caught cheating on an exam, a grade of zero will be assigned with no chance of replacement of that grade. Please keep eyes on your own exam paper, and expect to spread out as much as possible during a test. Students are expected to do their own work on each paper, exam, and project in this course. If you are caught cheating on the project, you risk being removed from the course and receiving an F for the course. Further action at a higher level may be sought if necessary. Scholastic dishonesty is clearly defined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities in the Student Conduct and Responsibilities section of the Amarillo College Student Handbook.
PROJECT: A project consisting of a teacher interview, a collection of math teaching websites/games/apps, and development of a five slide Smart Notebook lesson is required for this class. Please see the Project Information document for specific project requirements, examples, and due dates. Points will be deducted for each day if the project is turned in late.
HOMEWORK/CLASS ACTIVITY GRADES: Class Activities will occur several times per semester during class. They will be unannounced. You won’t want to miss them because these activity grades help you learn the concepts of the lesson in a fun activity. The grades are usually a 100 for participation and can significantly help your homework average. If you are not in attendance for a class period in which we conduct an activity, your grade for that assignment will be a zero and cannot be made up because you were not here for the activity. This can significantly hurt your homework average. You need to plan to be here for each and every class period. It will significantly help your course average.
Homework will be assigned after each section covered in class. All students will have the option of completing the homework with written pencil and paper work or with online work using MyMathLab. All homework is due at the beginning of the next class after it is assigned and is not to be worked on in class. You will receive credit for each problem completed correctly and will receive no credit for those left undone, not completed according to the requirements below, or done incorrectly. Assignments not completed by hand nor done online by the due date will receive a grade of zero in the grade book. Note that each homework assignment will require one to two hours of time outside of class. You may check your written homework before class with the homework solutions manual in my office. Please make an appointment with me ahead of time if you wish to do so. Homework will be accepted late only if accompanied by a doctor's note or other pertinent documentation. Any homework turned in that does not meet the requirements below will not be accepted. The two lowest homework grades will be dropped at the end of the semester.
Written Homework Requirements:
Online Homework Requirements:
EXAMS: There will be four major Chapter exams and a comprehensive Final exam taken in class. No make-up exams will be given in accordance with the Math Department’s policies. To compensate for this, you may replace one lowest Chapter exam grade with the grade you make on the Final at the end of the semester if it is a higher grade. If you know ahead of time that you will be missing an exam, you may schedule to take the exam early in the Math Testing Lab, but NO exams will be given after they are given in class. No cell phone use of any kind will be allowed during your exams in this course. A grade of zero for that exam will be awarded if you attempt to use your cell phone while taking an exam in class in this course. If you score below 70 on any exam, you will be required to meet with your instructor for two 30 minute sessions or you will be required to spend at least one hour documented in the Math Outreach Center before being allowed to take the next exam. Consult with your instructor for instructions in this matter if you make lower than a 70 on an exam.
FINAL EXAMINATION: The Final exam is comprehensive and taken in class. The Final exam for this course will be given at 10:30 AM on Monday, May 7th, 2018 in our normal classroom.
GRADING CRITERIA/GRADE SCALE:
| Category | Percentage | If your Final Average is: | Your grade will be: |
| Homework/Class Activities | 14% | 90-100 | A |
| Exams (4 @ 14% each) | 56% | 80-89 | B |
| Project | 16% | 70-79 | C |
| Final Comprehensive Exam | 14% | 60-69 | D |
| Total | 100% | below 60 | F |
This class meets in the Engineering Building Room 207 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:45 am.
Attendance: Students are expected to attend EVERY class period. It is your responsibility to scan your AC ID at the beginning of each class period to ensure you are marked present for each class. If you are absent for any reason, you are responsible for obtaining class notes from a fellow student and are expected to complete and turn in homework by the given due date. The deadline for withdrawing from this class at AC Spring 2018 is Friday, April 20th. If you wish to drop this course with a “W”, you must see your instructor in person before this date to obtain a signed withdrawal approval form. You must then take this form to the registrar's office to be processed. Instructor approval for a “W” is largely dependent upon the student making a good faith effort at completing the requirements of the course. A good faith effort consists of completing homework, class activities, tests, and contacting the instructor. If you stop attending class and your average drops below a 60 due to missed assignments and you do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an F for the course. Note: Late drops “W” will NOT be given under any circumstance. If a student does not complete any homework, class activities, or test assignments by the census date for this class which is January 31st, the student will be administratively dropped from the class.
Foundations of Math II Weekly Schedule and Textbook sections covered
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Orientation |
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13.1 |
2 |
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13.2 |
2 |
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13.3 |
3 |
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Exam 1 |
4 |
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14.1 |
4 |
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14.2 |
5 |
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14.3 |
5 |
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14.4 |
6 |
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Exam 2 |
7 |
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9.1 |
7 |
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9.2 |
8 |
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9.3 |
8 |
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Exam 3 |
9 |
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10.1 |
10 |
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10.2 |
11 |
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10.3 |
11 |
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10.4 |
12 |
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10.5 |
12 |
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Exam 4 |
13 |
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11.1 |
13 |
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11.2 & 11.3 |
14 |
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12.1 &12.3 |
15 |
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Final Review |
15 |
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Final Exam |
16 |
The schedule and homework assignments are subject to change at any time.
01/11/18 11:43 AM
01/11/18 12:44 PM