CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY
COURSE SYLLABUS
MA224 Mathematics for Elementary and Middle Grade Teachers
4 Semester Credit Hours
Meeting times T/R 7:30 PM -10:00 PM Lake Ozark Campus
INSTRUCTOR: PROFESSOR Sheryl Brown
Email: sbrowns@centralmethodist.edu
Cell: 573-216-7321
Final Exam: Last scheduled class of the term, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
TEXT: N/A
Needed: Scientific Calculator ( A cell phone is not a calculator.)
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Any evidence of cheating or plagiarism may have any or all of the following consequences:
- Grade of zero on the individual assignment
- Grade of F in the class
- Dismissal from the class
- Dismissal from the education program
- A notation of academic misconduct on your transcript.
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Course Description – MA224, Mathematics for Elementary and Middle Grade Teachers 4 hour
Mathematics central to a comprehensive elementary and middle school mathematics curriculum in a problem solving context. Includes the development of the real numbers as a mathematical system and an informal introduction to geometric concepts. Only Early Childhood majors may count this course for the General Education Common Core.
Course Rationale – This course is to give pre-service elementary and middle grade teachers the opportunity to review and master mathematical concepts which will be important to them as teachers.
Course Objectives - The objectives of this course are designed for prospective elementary and middle grade teachers. Students will be able to:
- Define sets of numbers in the Real Number System.
- Recognize and use a variety of problem solving strategies to answer and explain problems.
- Use set theory to assist in problem solving and Venn Diagrams.
- Use a variety of strategies for all operations in problems.
- Recognize and define the various properties of real numbers.
- Work within the Base 10 numerical system and its place value.
- Recognize, classify, and solve problems involving geometric figures.
- Recall and apply the English and Metric measurement system.
- Demonstrate the fundamentals of basic probability and elementary statistics
DESE Missouri Teaching Standards: 1C1; 1C2; 2C2; 4C1; 4C2; 4C3;
Grading Scale – Tests, quizzes, and other assignments will be given a specific number of points. The number of points earned divided by total number of points possible will translate to the following whole grades:
A = 90 – 100
B = 80 – 89
C = 70 – 79
D = 60 – 69
F = Below 60%
Assignments – Out of class assignments are for your practice and to strengthen your skills through practice. Missed assignments will require an appointment with Professor Brown to schedule a makeup date.
Written assignments and/or projects must be presented as directed by the instructor. All assignments must be turned in on time to receive full credit. Missed deadlines will require a conference with Professor Brown.
Attendance – Students who miss class due to another University sponsored activity will not be penalized but communication with me (Prof. Brown) needs to take place prior to the absence.
Attendance is taken daily. Attendance and participation will be considered if a student’s grade falls on the line between two grades.
A tardy or leaving early may be counted as an absence. Consistent absenteeism will be considered when figuring final grades. Missing more than 2 weeks of class (6 unexcused absences) may result in the retaking of this class.
This class abides by the specific CMU policy on Institution Sanctioned Absence Policy.
CELL PHONES, IPODS, and ELECTRONIC DEVICES NEED TO BE USED APPROPRIATELY FOR CLASS.
The syllabus represents the expectations for this course but may be changed if circumstances dictate.