Course Outline

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title:	Mathematics for Teachers I			Course Modality:	online
Course Prefix & Number:	MATH 1350	Section Number:	0310	Class Day/Time:
Semester Credit Hours:	3	Lecture Hours:	48	Semester/Year:	Summer 2022
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.
Course Prerequisite(s): MATH 1314/1414 College Algebra
Required or Recommended Course Materials: A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers, Billstein/Boschmans/Libeskind/Lott, 13th edition, 2020, Pearson (optional) MyMathLab access code (required) (e-text included in MML access)

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Sara Cooper
Campus/Office Location:	online
Office Hours:	By appointment using canvas conference
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:	sacooper@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

If you would like to meet with me to discuss homework on any other issues, please email me and we can set up a conference on Canvas.

 

GRADING CRITERIA

30	Online Homework	15
8	Quizzes	15
28	Show your work problems	20
3	Unit Tests	30
1	Final Exam	20

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 about 10 homework sections due in each unit.  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 have 2 or 3 quizzes in each unit, 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. 

Exams

Exams will be 30% of your grade.  The exams will be on MyMathLab.  You will have a 120 minutes to take each exam. You will need to test between 7 am and 11 pm on the day of the test.  You will turn in scratch work after you complete the exam.  Exams will be given on the following days.

Exam #1:  Thursday, June 16 (Unit 1-Chapters 1-3).

Exam #2:  Monday, June 27 (Unit 2- Chapters 4-6)

Exam #3: Tuesday, July 5 (Unit 3-Chapters 7-8)

Final exam will be 20% of your final grade.  Your final exam may also replace your lowest test grade.  The final will be on MyMathLab.  You will have a 120 minutes to take the exam. You will need to test between 7 am and 11 pm on the day of the test.  You will turn in scratch work after you complete the exam. 

Final Exam:  Friday, July 7 (Comprehensive).

 

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.

 

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

See Canvas for Tentative Schedule

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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.

 

STUDENT EMAIL

All students at NCTC are assigned a student email address, also known as Lion Pride email. Lion Pride email can be accessed on the NCTC home page by clicking on MyNCTC, then the link “Lion Pride Email” to the left. After clicking the Lion Pride Email link, the Microsoft Office 365 window will open.
1. Enter your NCTC student e-mail address. (for example, Smithj123456@student.nctc.edu)

2. Enter your password (your NCTC Student ID Number, either 7 or 9 numbers).
3. From the list of Microsoft icons, choose MAIL.
4. You will be asked to set your language and local time zone (Central Time). Your account is now activated.

 

**It is the student’s responsibility to activate and regularly monitor the assigned NCTC (Lion Pride) e-mail account. Important announcements and notifications from the Admissions office, Financial Aid, or other college staff will be sent via the Lion Pride student email system.

 

For communicating with classmates and instructors, students also have an option to communicate through Canvas. Canvas messaging is NOT the same as Lion Pride e-mail. Failure to read and/or receive NCTC e-mails (either in Lion Pride or in Canvas) is no excuse for not complying with any school policy. Be sure to regularly check BOTH the Lion Pride email as well as the Canvas inbox for important messages and information.

 

 

TESTING POLICY

Testing may be administered in a variety of ways and the mode of testing may change during the semester as deemed appropriate by the instructor.  If online testing is used students may be required to use a webcam while testing.  For online testing students will be required to scan and upload supporting documents.  Students may be asked to demonstrate knowledge/skills in a one-on-one conference if deemed necessary by the instructor. 

 

TENTATIVE TEST SCHEDULE

This schedule is tentative and may change as the semester progresses.  It is provided so that you have a general idea of the order and speed with which we will be covering the material.

 

Assessment name	Tentative Date
Test 1	June 16
Test 2	June 27
Test 3	July 5
Final Exam	July 7

 

 

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW

Last day to withdraw from a Summer I course with a “W” is Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

 

MATH LAB

Students who need help with any math class can visit the NCTC Mathematics Lab to receive assistance. Sign up for an appointment or see the most current tutoring hours for all campuses at http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/mathematics-lab.html. 

 

 

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).   https://www.nctc.edu/catalog/student-services/office-students-with-disabilities.html  

 

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________           

 

            Communication

            Mathematics                  

            Life and Physical Science

            Language, Philosophy & Culture

            Creative Arts

            American History

 

            Government/Political Science

            Social and Behavioral Sciences

            Component Area Option

 

 

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

 

            Critical Thinking

            Communication

            Empirical and Quantitative

 

            Teamwork

            Personal Responsibility

            Social Responsibility

 

COURSE TYPE

            Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

            Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

            WECM Course

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. https://www.nctc.edu/_documents/academics/student-handbook.pdf. 

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  The use of online math solvers with submitted work is considered academic dishonesty.  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

 

Name of Chair:	Ben Owens
Office Location:	COR 175
Telephone Number:	940.498.6209
E-mail Address:	bowens@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Mary Martinson
Office Location:	Gainesville 1404
Telephone Number:	940.668.7731 ext. 4377
E-mail Address:	mmartinson@nctc.edu

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CAMPUS POLICIES

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 https://www.nctc.edu/campus-safety/campus-carry.html.

 

Parking Permits: The North Central Texas Community College District has managed traffic and parking regulations in order to ensure the safety of the campus community related to the operation and parking of vehicles on campus. These regulations apply to all operators of motor vehicles on campus. For parking permits and more information, see the website at https://www.nctc.edu/campus-safety/transportation-parking.html.