Mathematics For Teachers I Syllabus for 2023-2024
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Course

MATH-1350-004 Mathematics For Teachers I

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: MATH 1314-minimum grade of C or Department Chair consent For Education majors

Course Description

Elementary concepts of sets, functions, numerations systems, number theory and properties of the natural numbers; integers; rational and real number systems with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking.

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

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

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

REQUIRED : My Math Lab Access Kit/e-textbook ACESS 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: Book

Mathematical Reasoning for Elementary Teachers - Media Update 7th Edition

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

Textbook ISBN-13: 9780134758824

Supplies

BLANK white printer 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, Projects & Foldables

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 smart phone device that will resemble the ti-84 calculator. Please note, although you can use these in the classroom, you cannot use them on a monitored exam. You can also check with the Advocacy and Resource Center https://www.actx.edu/arc/  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 to a printer to produce class notes and other handouts.

Printer: Printers are available located in MATH ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER located in Durrett Hall 104 or THE UNDERGROUND lab located in Ware Building. Hours of operation are located on their AC Webpage and at the bottom of your syllabus.

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. If you do not have an ID, please know your student ID number.

Remind APP:Students will be asked to download and use the FREE communication app called REMIND. This app allows for more effective communication between you and your instructor throughout the week. Instructions can be found in our Blackboard course.

 

Student Performance

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

1. Explain and model the arithmetic operations for whole numbers and integers.
2. Explain and model computations with fractions, decimals, ratios and percentages.
3. Describe and demonstrate how factors, multiples, and prime numbers are used to solve problems.
4. Apply problem solving skills to numerical applications.
5. Represent and describe relationships among sets using the appropriate mathematical terminology and notation.
6. Compare and contrast structures of numeration systems

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Student Responsibilities:  Students are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment.  Disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to the following:  the use of cellular phones, texting, making offensive remarks, reading newspapers, talking, use of personal music systems, doing homework or other personal projects during class time, or engaging in any other form of distraction.  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: Completing work or an examination in a dishonest way, as by having improper access to answers is considered to be cheating. 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.  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.

Students who fail to comply with the standards outlined in the syllabus and/or Student Rights & Responsibilities will be subject to disciplinary action.

FOOD/DRINK:  It is the policy of the Mathematics and Engineering Department that food and drink be allowed in the classroom setting, at the instructor’s discretion, but food and drink are not allowed in the Computer Labs.

PHONE:  It is the policy of the Mathematics and Engineering Department that cell phones must be turned off or in silent mode in the classrooms and the Computer Labs.  Cell phones should not be visible during class.

Grading Criteria

Grading Policy	Percentages
Online Homework (drop lowest 2)	10%
Course Notebook	5%
Projects & Foldables Reviews	20% 5%
Major Exams (online) Midterm & Final Exam(In person)	20% 40%

 

Grading Scale	Grade
90 - 100%	A
80 - 89%	B
70 - 79%	C
60 - 69%	D
below 60%	F

 

Notebook Rubric: 

The notebook will be checked for the awarded points during finals week. Notebook submissions may be completed by video message through Vidgrid. Further directions can be found in our Blackboard Course.

THIS IS AN ALL OR NONE CREDIT

Title Page: labeled according to heading requirements below, hole punched and located at the first page within the binder.

First and Last Name
MATH 1350- Section #

Divider 1 Course Info: Syllabus At a Glance, course calendar and any other info located within this divider.

Divider 2 Notes: All completed (watch the lecture videos and fill in) notes placed in order behind this divider.

Divider 3 MML HW: White Printer paper or blue lined paper with section number as the title and work shown accordingly down the page and numbered. You must have the correct heading at the top of each page. You can also print off your MML assignments and have work shown neatly throughout these pages.

Divider 4 Projects & Foldables: All projects placed behind this divider. Foldable submissions may be completed by video message through Vidgrid.

Divider 5 Reviews & Exams: All reviews and exam work placed behind this divider. 

Projects:  
Details can be found at our course page on Blackboard.

MML Homework:

1.  Expect to have homework throughout the week. Late homework will not be accepted.  Due dates are given in MyLab.

2.  All online homework must be neat and legible.

3.  Homework must be presented in an orderly manner with complete work shown. You can print your assignments from MyLab and use this as your written portion provided you show your work on the page. On each problem, there is a button that will open a popup and ask if you want to print that page or the entire assignment. Print the entire assignment. Remember, LATE HOMEWORK IS NOT ACCEPTED. Calendars and due dates are set at the very first day of the course so you will know what assignments are due at all times.                                                        

Enrolling in the Course: There is a video link in Blackboard or follow the directions below.

1. Login to your Blackboard course.
2. Click on Pearson Links in the menu on the bottom of the screen.
3. Click on Open Pearson.
4. Click on MyLab and Mastering Course Home
5. Click on MyLab with Pearson Assignments and accept the Licensing Agreement.
6.  If you have a Pearson account, enter your username and password.  If you have never used a Pearson MyLab and Mastering product, click on Create to enter information to create your account.
7. Make sure you enter an email address that you check often.
8. Please, use YOUR name as you are registered for school.
9. If you have used MyMathLab with this textbook and this Pearson account previously, you should see a page indicating that you are done.
10. If you have not used MyLab with this textbook before, you have three options.
11. To use an access code that came packaged with your textbook or bought as a stand alone folder, click on Access Code.
12. To use a credit card or PayPal account to buy the access code, click on the box with the current publisher's price.
13. To get temporary access while you wait for financial aid, payday, etc., click on Get temporary access without payment for 14 days at the bottom of the screen.

Course Homepage Menu:

1. To work on an assignment, click on Assignment, the assignment name and then on question.
2. Each homework problem will usually have some of the following buttons to the right of the problem:  Help me solve This, View an Example, Video, Animation, Textbook, Connect to a Tutor, Print, Study Plan, Tools for Success, Multimedia Library and HTML eBook. 

Other Information:

1. You have unlimited attempts to get a question correct. This means you may rework any problem for full credit or additional practice. Click Similar Exercise in the bottom corner.
2. After each attempt, you will be presented with the correct answer and the Submit Answer button will become Similar Exercise.  To get another attempt on your problem, click on Similar Exercise and a similar problem (same problem, different numbers) will appear.
3. You can print your assignments, work on them away from the computer, and then return to enter the answers.  On each problem, there is a button that will open a popup and ask if you want to print that page or the entire assignment.
4. You do not have to "save" any work.  Once you click on Submit answer and see either a green check mark or a red box with hints, the answers are saved.
5. If you open a homework assignment and see a green check next to a problem, you have received full credit for that problem.  A red X means you have attempted the problem, but have not received any credit.  If you have both a green check and a red X, you have received partial credit.
6. Be VERY careful when entering an answer.  There are instructions written in blue below most problems, if you do not enter the answer in the specified format or with the requested rounding, the answer will be considered incorrect.  Recall that entering an incorrect answer three times is one attempt.

 

Reviews:
Exam reviews can be found right after a chapters assignments and right before an exam. There is no limit on how many times you can re-take the review. You must pass your review with a 70% or higher to be given access to the exam. Reviews were specifically designed to inform you of whether you are prepared for the exam following. Once again, you must make a 70% or higher on  your review to be given access t o your chapter exam. 

Major Exams:  

Four major exams will be given online and will be completed throughout the course.

No late exams will be given, no matter the reason. At the end of the semester, your final exam grade will replace your lowest major exam grades if it is higher.

If you know in advance that you will be not be able to complete an exam during the assigned exam dates, you can TAKE YOUR EXAM EARLY!

If your overall average falls below a 75 at any point in the semester, a minimum of 1 (one) hour must be spent in the Math Academic Success Center working on course materials. Information regarding what you will work on will be given throughout the semester.

Midterm and Final Exam:
The midterm and final exams are taken in person on the Washington Street Campus or other pre-approved proctor location. No late exams will be given, no matter the reason.

At the end of the semester, your final exam grade will replace your lowest exam grade if it is higher. The final exam is comprehensive and will be due by  Wednesday March 6th by 10pm.

Attendance

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" no later than 12:00pm (noon) on Wednesday, February 27, 2024.  This signed form must be taken to the Ask AC desk in the Student Services Building by 5:00 pm Wednesday, February 27, 2024.  This is the last date that you can withdraw “W” from this course this semester.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE DROP POLICY - Students who do not attend class by logging in and complete the all of the following assignments by the census date for this course which is Tuesday, January 23, 2024, will be administratively dropped from the course. 

1. Sign and submit the course contract via email to maria.johnson@actx.edu

2. Join our Remind course via the app or your computer

3. Complete the first TWO MyLab Homework assignments (1.1 and 1.2)with 70% accuracy

Calendar

Additional Information

 

MATH TESTING CENTER

CLICK HERE to visit the MATH TESTING CENTER PAGE

MATH ACADEMIC   SUCCESS CENTER

CLICK HERE to visit the MATH ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER PAGE

THE UNDERGROUND LAB CENTER

CLICK HERE to visit the UNDERGROUND INFORMATION PAGE

 

MATH TESTING CENTER RULES

• Books may be placed on the bookshelf or in a hall locker before you request a test. Padlocks may be checked out in the Math Lab.
• An Amarillo College picture ID is required in order to take a test in the Math Lab.
• Once you have begun work on a test that is considered one attempt. You cannot leave the Math Lab and return to finish that test at a later time.
• In the testing room, please do not sit by someone with the same colored test. All purses must be on the floor.
• The Math Lab will not hand out a test less than one hour before closing time.

MATH ACADEMIC SUCCES CENTERThe Math Lab personnel will pick up your test five minutes prior to closing time.

• The Math Lab hours are posted on the outside door, in this syllabus, and in the lab itself.
• Please come prepared. If you do not have a pencil, you may purchase one from the Math Lab for 25 cents.  Please bring exact change. Pens are not allowed on any test.
• Childcare arrangements must be made prior to testing. Children may not accompany students into testing room or be left unattended anywhere on campus.
• CELL PHONE CALCULATORS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
• Cell phones must be turned off as not to disturb other students who are testing. NO CELL PHONE use of any kind is allowed in the Testing Room. If we see your cell phone out AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, while in the testing room, YOU WILL RECEIVE an "F" for the course!