Mathematics For Teachers II Syllabus for 2024-2025
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Course

MATH-1351-003 Mathematics For Teachers II

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: MATH 1350-minimum grade of C For Education majors

Course Description

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.

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

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Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Textbooks

REQUIRED: My Math Lab Access Kit/e-textbook ACCESS CODE ONLY (You will only need one code which you can use for both MATH 1350 and MATH 1351 courses if taken back to back)

OPTIONAL: Mathematical Reasoning for Elementary Teachers - 7th Edition

Author(s): Long, Calvin | DeTemple, Duane | Millman, Richard

Textbook ISBN-13: 9780134758824

Supplies

Notebook paper, pencils, erasers, straight edge, five dividers and one three ring binder (1.5"- 2" recommended).

Dividers Labeled: Course Info, Notes, HW MML, Reviews & Exams, Project

Calculator: Students will need a graphing calculator for this course. The recommended calculator is a Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus. Other forms of Texas Instruments or Casio graphing calculators will be permitted at the instructor’s discretion. Note that no TI-89s or TI-Nspires will be permitted. There are FREE APPS available on your smartphone device that will resemble the TI-84 calculator (Calculate 84). Please note, that although you can use these in the classroom, you cannot use them on a monitored exam. You can also check with the Math Academic Success Center for calculators available for rental.

Internet Access: Students need access to a computer with a reliable internet connection to complete online homework assignments, attend virtual meetings, and access a printer to produce class notes and other handouts.

Printer: Printers are available in the Math Academic Sucess Center located in Durrett Hall 104 or the Underground located in the basement of the Ware Building. Hours of operation are located on their AC web page.

College ID: Students need an official Amarillo College student ID to scan into the Underground and Outreach Center and to present in the Math Testing Lab before each exam. 

Student Performance

Learning Objectives: After completing this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following topics:

1. Apply fundamental terms of geometry such as points, lines, and planes to describe two and three dimensional figures.
2. Make and test conjectures about figures and geometric relationships.
3. Use a variety of methods to identify and justify congruency and similarity of geometric objects. 
4. Perform geometric transformations.
5. Demonstrate fundamental probability techniques and apply those techniques to solve problems.
6. Explain the use of data collection and statistics as tools to reach reasonable conclusions.
7. Recognize, examine and interpret the basic principles of describing and presenting data.
8. Perform measurement processes and explain the concept of a unit of measurement.
9. Develop and use formulas for the perimeter, area, and volume for a variety of figures

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

Student Responsibilities: Students are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment. For a full discussion of appropriate behavior and student responsibilities, please refer to the Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook http://sites.actx.edu/catalog/notices/.

Scholastic Dishonesty: Cheating is defined in Webster's College Dictionary as "taking an examination in a dishonest way, as by having improper access to answers." Improper access includes, but is not limited to, copying from another student's paper, copying from the homework solutions manual, or using any unauthorized sources of information while taking an exam or quiz. If the proctor sees a cell phone out during any exam, the proctor will assume that student is cheating and the exam will be taken up and a grade of "F" will be received for the course.

Grading Criteria

Grading Policy:  Your grade (90-100% A, 80-89% B, 70-79% C, 60-69% D, less than 60 F) will be determined using the following weights:

Category	Percentage of Total Grade
Online Homework (Drop 2 lowest grades)	15%
Project Notebook	10% 5%
Review Worksheets (No drop grades)	5%
Exams (4 Exams, no drops)	45%
Final Exam	20%

MML Homework: Expect to have homework each day. Late homework will not be accepted.  Due dates are given in MyMathLab and on the Calendar.  Calendars and due dates are set on the very first day of the course so you will know what assignments are due at all times. You can always finish assignments before the due date, not after. You may print these assignments from MML or write down the problems on any type of paper for your notebook. 

Reviews: Reviews were specifically designed to inform you of whether you are prepared for the exam. You must have a completed review to take your exam in the Math Testing Center. 

Major Exams:  Four major exams will be given and will be completed throughout the course. Exams will be completed outside of class in the Math Testing Center. No late exams will be given, no matter the reason. If you know in advance that you will be gone during the assigned exam dates, you can take your exam early! No exam grades are dropped. 

Mandatory Tutoring: If a major exam causes your average to drop below 75, a minimum of one hour must be spent in the Math Academic Success Center working on homework or review. 

Final Exam: The final exam is comprehensive and will be due Wednesday, December 11th by 10:00pm. If your final is higher than your lowest unit exam, the final will replace it. 

Attendance

Attendance:  If for some reason you stop working on this course and decide that you do not have time because of other commitments, please remember to officially withdraw “W” from this course.  To officially withdraw "W", you must visit with your professor personally and obtain a signed "Withdrawal Approval Form". You may e-mail to request this.  This signed form must be submitted to the Registrar by Wednesday, December 4, 2024.  This is the last date that you can withdraw “W” from this course this semester.

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