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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Mathematics for Teachers I
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Course Prefix & Number:
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MATH1350
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Section Number:
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390
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Semester/Year:
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Spring 2018
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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48
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Lab Hours:
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): This course is intended to build or reinforce a foundation in fundamental mathematics concepts and skills. It includes the conceptual development of the following: sets, functions, numeration systems, number theory, and properties of the various number systems with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking.
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Course Prerequisite(s): MATH 1314/1414 College Algebra
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Required or Recommended Course Materials: A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers, Billstein, Libeskind, and Lott, 12th edition, 2016, Pearson (optional)
MyMathLab access code (required) (e-text included in MML access)
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Sara Cooper
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth 207
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Office Hours:
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Online: MW 10-1 TR: 9:30-11:30 and 2:30-3:30
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6282 ext 6530
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E-mail Address:
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sacooper@nctc.edu (notice is it sa not just s)
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Explain and model the arithmetic operations for whole numbers and integers.
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Explain and model computations with fractions, decimals, ratios, and percentages
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Describe and demonstrate how factors, multiples, and prime numbers are used to solve problems.
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Apply problem solving skills to numerical applications.
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5
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Represent and describe relationships among sets using the appropriate mathematical terminology and notation
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6
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Compare and contrast structures of numeration systems.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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29
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Online Homework
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15
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39
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Submitted Homework
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20
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14
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Quizzes
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15
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4
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Tests (3 unit tests and a final exam)
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50
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Grade Scale: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; 60 – 69% = D; Below 60% = F
MyMathLab is an online system where you will be spending most of your time in this course. You will access MML through the Canvas course page using the MyLab and Mastering tab. It has video lectures, podcasts of lectures, PowerPoint notes, and other means of helping you learn the material. It also gives you access to the ebook, so you don’t need to purchase a textbook. MML is where you will work on homework and quizzes. These assignments are due at 11:59 pm.
Homework
Homework is 15% of your grade. It will be divided into sections based on the sections of the textbook. There will be between 1 and 3 homework sections due in a week. They will be due at 11:59 pm.
For most of the homework problems, except some multiple choice problems, you will have 3 chances to get the problem correct. If you are not correct on the third try, it is marked wrong. However, you can click on the button at the bottom of the homework window that says “try again”. You will get a whole new problem (similar to the original), that you can have another 3 chances at (and if you get this one correct, then it is not marked wrong anymore). In other words, you have 15 chances to get most problems correct. So there really is little reason why you cannot get near 100% on all the homework assignments!
Quizzes
Quizzes are 15% of your grade. You will have1 quiz each week, over the same sections as the homework. You cannot check each problem separately in the quizzes as you can in the homework. You must complete the entire quiz and submit it. Then you will be told your grade, and you can review problems you missed. You may take each quiz five times, and your highest grade will be the one recorded. These will also be due at 11:59pm.
Show your work Homework
Submitted assignments are 20% of your grade. They are posted in Canvas. You will hand in these assignments through a “drop box” in Canvas.
A scientific calculator is required for this class. The recommended one is the TI-30X IIS. You may not use your cellphone (iPad, tablet, etc.) calculators for tests.
The final exam may also be used to replace the lowest unit test grade.
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Test 1
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Thursday, February 22
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Test 2
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Thursday, March 29
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Test 3
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Thursday, May 3
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Final Exam
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Thursday, May 10
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies. It is the student’s responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval by the faculty member. Approved college-sponsored activities are also excused absences. The instructor is responsible for judging the validity of any reason given for an absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless the absence is documented and excused by the instructor. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Thursday, April 5, 2018.
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GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library)
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CORINTH – 182
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FLOWER MOUND - 111
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Mon & Thurs
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Mon through Thurs
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
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Mon & Wed
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Tues & Wed
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Tues & Thurs
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-498-6207.
North Central Texas College is committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/disability-services.html.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
o Communication
x Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
x Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
x Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://www.nctc.edu/catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook/nctc-student-handbook.html.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- Zero on the assignment
- Failing grade for the course
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
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Name of Chair :
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Dr. Elizabeth Howell
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Office Location:
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Corinth 236
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Telephone Number:
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940.498.6209
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E-mail Address:
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ehowell@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Sara Flusche
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Office Location:
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Gainesville 1306
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Telephone Number:
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940.668.3351
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E-mail Address:
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sflusche@nctc.edu
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CAMPUS RESTRICTIONS
Tobacco-Free Campus: NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco, on campus property.
Campus Carry: Effective August 1, 2017, a license holder may carry a concealed handgun on or about the license holder's person while the license holder is on the campus of an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education in this state. For more information, see the website at http://www.nctc.edu/police/campus-carry.html.