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MAT
129 GENERIC COURSE SYLLABUS
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Effective
Date: Fall 2004
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I.
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Course Prefix
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Course Number
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Course Name
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Credit
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Lecture
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Lab
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MAT
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129
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Foundations
of Mathematics
for Elementary Teachers II
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3
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3
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0
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II.
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Prerequisites:
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MAT 128 with a grade of C or better.
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Course Description:
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Course continues contemporary and heuristic approach of MAT 128. Content includes recognizing and analyzing two- and three-dimensional geometrical shapes; measurement, triangle congruence and similarity; Euclidean constructions; coordinate and transformational geometry; elementary logic, dynamic geometry or computer algebra software; equivalence relations, and clock arithmetic as an example of a finite mathematical system. Technology incorporated when appropriate.
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IV.
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Course Objectives:
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A. Become confident in one's ability to do
mathematics through reinforcement of the basic elementary mathematics
curriculum.
B. Gain an understanding and appreciation of the National Council of Teachers
of Mathematics (NCTM) curriculum standards.
C. Gain an understanding into how students learn through student/teacher
collaboration, discussion and diverse examples.
D. Appreciate and understand both the
historical developments and the current application and trends of the
elementary mathematics curriculum.
E. Become proficient in the use of
technologies, i.e., computers and calculators.
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Academic Integrity:
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Students, Faculty and administration at Oakton Community
College are required to demonstrate academic integrity
and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:
- cheating,
- plagiarism (turning in work
not written by you or lacking proper citation),
- falsification and
fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
- helping others to cheat,
- making unauthorized changes
in official documents,
- pretending to be someone
else or having someone else to pretend to be you,
- making or accepting bribes,
special favors, or threats, and any other behavior that violates
academic integrity.
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There are serious consequences
to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and
procedures provide students with a fair hearing if a complaint is made. If
you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on
the assignment and a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file
in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3
years.
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Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be
found in the Student Handbook.
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VI.
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Outline of Topics:
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A. Measurement:
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Units of length,
areas, volumes, masses, temperatures and conversions.
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B.
Geometry:
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1. Recognition,
analysis, and properties of two and three dimensional geometric shapes.
2. Triangle congruence and similarity.
3. Euclidean constructions.
4. Coordinate and transformational geometry.
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C. Logic:
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Introduction to
conditionals, biconditionals, and arguments.
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D.
Computer Technology:
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Computer software for
geometrical explorations and an introduction to graphics calculators.
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E.
Equivalence Relations
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F. Clock
Arithmetic
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VII.
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Methods of Instruction:
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(To be completed by
instructor)
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Methods
of presentation can include lectures, discussion, demonstration,
experimentation, audiovisual aids, group work, and regularly assigned
homework. A TI-83 graphics calculator
will be used for instructional purposes. Other technology will be used when
appropriate.
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VIII.
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Course Practices Required:
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(To be completed by
instructor)
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Course practices can include attendance,
assignments, special projects, classroom activities and assessments.
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IX.
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Instructional Materials:
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Required
Textbook:
Custom Mathematics for Elementary
School Teachers by Billstein/Libeskind/Lott; Addison-Wesley, 9th
Edition.
ISBN: 0-536-52913-2
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Required
Materials:
A TI-83 graphics calculator.
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X.
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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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(To be determined and
announced by the instructor)
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Evaluation methods can include assignments,
quizzes, chapter or major tests, individual or group projects, computer
assignments and/or a final examination.
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XI.
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Other Course Information:
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Individual instructors
will establish and announce specific policies regarding attendance, due dates
and make-up work, incomplete grades, etc.
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If you have a
documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be
entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request
accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional
Support Services. All students are expected to fulfill essential course
requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement
of a course or degree program.
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Effective
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Fall
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2004
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Ending Term:
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Prepared
by:
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S. Stock
(Chair), S. Hamed, J. Hassett, G. McClarren, N. Ressler,
J. Strehler, T. Wang
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Reviewed by
Department/
Program Chair
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Bob
Sompolski
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Approved
by Dean:
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Joe
Kotowski
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