NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Course title:  Mathematics for Teachers I

Course prefix, number, and section number:  MATH 1350 0310

Semester/Year of course:  Summer 1 2023

Semester start and end dates: 6/5/2023 – 7/6/2023

Modality:  Asynchronous online

Semester credit hours:  3 (Lecture hours: 48)

Course description:  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 prerequisites:  MATH 1314/1414 College Algebra

Required course materials:  MyLab Math access code (e-text included in MyLab Math access)

Optional course materials:  A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers, Billstein/Boschmans/Libeskind/Lott, 13^th edition, 2020, Pearson

Name of instructor: Ben Owens

Office location: Corinth campus, Room 174 (In suite 170)

Telephone number: 940-498-6209

E-mail address: bowens@nctc.edu

Office hours for students: Virtual or In-person meetings available upon request

STUDENT HOURS (OFFICE HOURS)

Each week instructors have time set aside to meet with students outside of class. (Traditionally these times have been called “office hours”.) This is a time when a student may ask questions regarding the class, or discuss a particular problem/topic with an instructor one-on-one.  Student hours may be held in-person or online.  See below for instructions on where/when/how instructors will offer student hours in this class.

To schedule a virtual meeting, please message me in Canvas or email me at bowens@nctc.edu.  We can then coordinate a time and I can send you a Webex link.  I will also be holding virtual office hours throughout the semester where students ask questions, etc. in a group setting.  These times will be posted in the weekly announcements/checklist.

MATH TUTORING LAB

Students who need help with any math class can visit the NCTC Mathematics Lab to receive assistance.  There are math tutors available on every campus and online.  This service is free for all students enrolled in an NCTC math class. Sign up for an appointment or see the most current tutoring hours for all campuses at https://www.nctc.edu/math-lab. 

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER

The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

List of graded assignments: 

Type of Assignment                               Number                          Percentage of Final Grade

Video Quizzes                                          26                                     5%

Homework (MyMathLab)                      26                                     10%

Quizzes (MyMathLab)                            8                                       10%

Discussions                                               4                                       20%

Midterm Exam (In-person)                   1                                       25%

Final Exam (In-person)                           1                                       30%

Final grade scale:  90 – 100% = A;   80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C;  60 – 69% = D;  Below 60% = F

The Midterm and Final Exam must be taken in-person, on campus, in a proctored environment.  Students are encouraged to take their tests at an NCTC testing center, but if that option does not work please contact your instructor to determine an alternate time/place to take your test.

NCTC Testing Centers are open from Monday-Thursday throughout the summer from 7:30 – 5:30. 

See the “Assignment Description” document for more information on each type of assignment.

Late work policy:

For Homework Assignments in MyMathLab each problem may be attempted an unlimited number of times.  For problems submitted after the due date a 20% late penalty will be given.

For Quizzes in MyMathLab all problems must be attempted together and submitted at once.  There are three total attempts for each quiz.  If a quiz is completed after the due date a 20% late penalty will be given.

If a test/discussion is missed please contact the instructor as soon as possible.

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.

COURSE POLICIES

Academic Integrity Policy:

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 Code of Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.  

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

1. Zero on the assignment
2. Failing grade for the course

Attendance Policy:

Regular attendance is expected and necessary for student success in this course. For more information on attendance regulations please see the 2022-2023 NCTC Catalog.  (https://www.nctc.edu/catalog; Click on 2022-2023 CATALOG and go to page 138 to see Attendance Regulations)

Withdrawal Policy

A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

Last day to withdraw from a Summer I course with a “W” is: Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

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. Compare and contrast structures of numeration systems.

Core Objectives:

X           Critical Thinking

X           Communication

X           Empirical and Quantitative

Teamwork

Personal Responsibility

Social Responsibility

COLLEGE POLICIES

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook. To access Student Handbook go to NCTC homepage (www.nctc.edu), scroll to bottom and click “Student Handbook”.

ADA STATEMENT

NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations.  See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.

STUDENT SERVICES

NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students.  See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS