Teaching Math in Elementary School

Course Details

Course Number: EDUC 4202  Section Number: 102

Fall 2010

Location: Off-Campus

Days & Times:

Classroom:  Cunningham Elementary

Day/Time: Tu. – Th. 12:30 am to 1:30 pm

Course Attachments

Textbooks
MSU Faculty Member
Dr. Margaret Hammer   
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Course Objectives

Course Objectives

 

  1. Learners are able to describe learning and thinking in elementaryand middle schoolmathematics.
  2. Learners will be able to develop curriculum and use effective instructional planning skills.
  3. Learners will be able to develop appropriate assessment tools to assess students learning.
  4. Learners will be able to use assessment data to design appropriate learning activities.
  5. Learners will be able to develop lesson plans/units that involve students in an active learning environment.
  6. Learners will be able to develop and implement effective teaching strategies.
  7. Learners will be able to develop lesson plans/units that incorporate national standards in mathand technology applications.
  8. Learners will be able to develop lesson plans/units that incorporate state standards in mathand technology applications.
  9. Learners will be able to develop and implement learning environments that utilize various teaching/learning strategies.
  10. Learners will be able to develop learning activities that involve theinfusion of technology.

Course Expectations

Guidelines for success in EDUC 4202:

  • Complete assigned reading prior to discussion of topics in class.
  • Actively participate in all class activities and discussions.
  • Turn in assignments and be prepared for presentations on the due date.
  • Access the Internet and possess skills to use it.
  • Check your e-mail daily.
  • Use a word processor to complete written assignments unless instructed otherwise. Use an easy to read font, no smaller than 12 point. Remember to use spell-check and grammar-check features and proofread your work.
  • Ask questions if you are confused.
  • Talk to your instructor if something is bothering you.
  • Learn as much as you can.
  • Have fun.

 

12:30 pm

Domain I: Planning and Preparation

  • Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy
  • Demonstrate knowledge of students
  • Select instructional goals
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of learning/teaching models and strategies
  • Demonstrate knowledge of resources
  • Design coherent instruction
  • Assess student learning

Domain II: Classroom Environment

  • Set high expectations for learning and achievement for all students
  • Show respect for all students
  • Honor diverse learning styles and cultures
  • Work within the context of the school, classroom, and students

Domain III: Instruction 

  • Communicate clearly and accurately
  • Directions and procedures
  • Oral and written language
  • Student communication
  • Use questioning and discussion techniques
  • Quality of questions
  • Discussion techniques
  • Student participation
  • Engage students in learning
  • grouping of students; student interaction
  • materials, resources, and technology
  • motivating students to learn; hook
  • presentation of content in relevant ways
  • structure, sequence and pacing of lessons
  • Use appropriate learning models and strategies
  • Teacher assesses student learning
  • Implement assessment
  • Use of assessment for future planning
  • Teacher self-reflection
  • Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
  • Lesson adjustment
  • Response to students
  • Persistence in search for alternative approaches as necessary

Domain IV: Professionalism

  • Reflect on teaching
  • Show professionalism
  • Contribute to the school and/or district
  • Professional dress and demeanor
  • Preparation for Planning and Assessment class meetings

Technology Integration

  • Teacher and student use of technology
  • Integrate technology TEKS
  • Proper use of Internet

Grading Standards

Assignments need to be turned in on the due date. If for some reason you are unable to bring in an assignment, have a friend bring it in when it is due. Ten percent will be deducted each class period it is late.

  1. All papers, projects, products, and presentations must be in a professional-looking format!
  2. Penalties will be given for spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammatical errors.
  3. Sentence structure, subject/verb agreement, and paragraph development must be correct.
  4. Know when to use “me” and when to use “I.” Check your homophones (homonyms) such as too, to, or two and they’re, their, and there. Spell check doesn’t do a good job regarding this.
  5. All papers handed in should be stapled or fastened if there are multiple sheets.
  6. COVER SHEETS are a must. Information to include: Name, Course, Title of Assignment, University Name, and Semester.
  7. Number your pages—starting with the first page after the cover page—and put your name on each page. This can be done using a “header.”
  8. Turn in a “hard” copy of assignments. Do not send assignments as email attachments unless you have cleared it with me.

If you are having difficulty in any of the above areas, check with student services at MSU for tutoring and such that might be available to assist you in your writing efforts.


Final Exam12/7/2010  12:30 pm

Submission Format Policy

 

Assignment

Points

Math Trail

150

Math Notebook- “It’s a Mad Math World”

100

Quiz 1 (from assigned readings)

50

Quiz 2              ”

50

Final

50

Math Lesson Plan for field experience

100

Lesson Reflection

100

Field Trip Reflections (2) FOSS/Project Wild

100

In class labs (Present & Actively participated displaying a good disposition)

300

Total

1000

           

Grades

900-1000         A                     600 -699          D

800 -899          B                     599or less        F

700 -799          C



Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

 

Grading Procedures and Expectations          

Assignments need to be turned in on the due date. If for some reason you are unable to bring in an assignment on the scheduled due date, please email it or have a friend bring it in. Ten percent will be deducted each class period it is late.

 


Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

 

Professional teachers are dependable, reliable, and responsible. Therefore, candidates are expected to be on time and in attendance at every class, and to stay for the entire class. Tardiness, leaving early, and absences are considered evidence of lack of dependability, and are taken seriously.

 

Course grades will be affected by each absence Daily grades are given for class participation and in-class assignments. Daily work cannot be made up. Iwill only take responsibility for having handouts and materials at class on the day initially provided. If you have to be absent, be sure you have arranged for a peer to obtain materials for you. Call me or email me if you are going to be late or absent. Three tardies or early departures (or any combination of the two) will be counted as an absence

 

Absences will cost you 20 points per class (lab or lecture).

 

Attendance will be documented each class. This information will be used to decide borderline grades and to write letters of recommendation. Students should discuss each absence with me. Candidates will be dropped on the third absence.

 

Other Policies

Academic Honesty

 

            MSU students demand of themselves the highest level of academic honesty as delineated in their honor creed. Academic honesty involves the submission of work that is wholly the student’s own work, except in the case of assigned group work. Additionally, academic honesty involves the proper citation of other authors’ works.

 

Plagiarism Statement

“By enrolling in this course, the student expressly grants MSU a ‘limited right’ in all intellectual property created by the student for the purpose of this course. The ‘limited right’ shall include but shall not be limited to the right to reproduce the student’s work product in order to verify originality, authenticity, and educational purposes.” from Student Handbook

Disability Support

As the faculty of the West College of Education, we are dedicated to helping meet the needs of our students with disabilities and are eager to provide the accommodations to which such students are entitled.  If you have a documented disability and are registered with the Office of Disability, please let your instructor know to expect a letter from that office describing the accommodations to which you are entitled.  If you have a documented disability but are not registered with the Office of Disability, please contact that office immediately to register.


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