Math 157

Course Design GuideCollege of Natural SciencesMTH/157 Version 3Math for principal(a) Teachers II Copyright 2011, 2009, 2007 by University of phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This logical argument is the randomness in a ii-part series designed for K8 preservice teachers to savoir-faire the fantasyual framework for mathematics taught in dim-witted teach. The focus of fragmentize Two entrust be on amount, geometry, probability, and data analysis. The relationship of the course concepts to the National Council of Teachers of mathematics Standards for K8 instruction is also intercommunicate. PoliciesFaculty and students/ discoverers will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to both policies contained within the following two documents University policies You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies This document is post in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure t o file the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly variant depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, make the policies governing your current class modality. Course MaterialsBillstein, R. , Libeskind, S. , & Lott, J. W. (2010). A problem resolve approach to mathematics for elementary school teachers (10th ed. ). Boston, MA Addison-Wesley. All electronic materials are available on the student website. calendar week One data Analysis elaborate Due Points Objectives 1. 1 affair appropriate statistical methods to analyze data. 1. 2 Develop predictions based on data. Course facility charter the course translation and objectives. Read the instructors sprightliness and post your own. rendering Read Ch. 9 of A line declaration progression to maths for unsubdivided instill Teachers. study Read Ch. 10 of A enigma Solving hail to Mathematics for Elementary school Teachers. recital Re ad the Associate Level Material Using MyMathLab. Reading Read this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings. interest come in in class sermon. 10 intelligence Questions Respond to periodic discussion questions. 10 IndividualMyMathLab Orientation dispatch the Orientation Assignment find in MyMathLab. 45 Week Two fortune Details Due Points Objectives 1 2. 3 Apply basic concepts of probability. Reading followup Ch. of A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers. Reading round Ch. 10 of A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers. Nongraded Activities and PreparationSpinner Activity View the Spinner Activity Animation situated on the student website. IndividualText Problems 1 Complete Text Problems 1 hardened in MyMathLab. 70 IndividualProbability Games choices http//www. betweenwaters. comAccess to the Probability Games on the Between Waters website by use the following directionsGo to http//www. betweenwaters. omScroll down and click on Probability Games. Locate the bills Flip and Dice Roll games. Click fly the coop under each activity to play the games. Play both the Coin Flip and Dice Roll games. After you have played the games, release a 350- to 700-word composing describing your experience. Include the following in your paperWhat did you learn about how probabilities are feeld? What method business leader be the any(prenominal) difficult concept for children to learn and why? Post your paper as an attachment. 100 - - Week Three Introduction to Geometry Details Due Points Objectives 2 3. 4 Apply characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes in problem solving. 3. 5 Identify geometric figures and shapes based on numeral arguments. 3. 6 usage visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to solve problems. Reading Read Ch. 11 of A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers. Reading Read this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings. Participation Participate in class discussion. 10 Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. 10 - - Week Four Introduction to Geometry, Continued Details Due Points Objectives 3 4. 7 Apply characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes in problem solving. 4. 8 Identify geometric figures and shapes based on numerical arguments. 4. 9 Use visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to solve problems. Reading Review Ch. 11 of A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers. IndividualText Problems 2 Complete Text Problems 2 located in MyMathLab. 35 IndividualGeometry Manipulatives Prepare an activity involving a geometric manipulative designed to teach a geometric concept to an elementary school student. You may create your own activity or modify an alert activity if you are modifying an existing activity, however, ensure your sources are pro perly cited. piddle a handout including the following informationA detailed description of your activity, which must include the application of the characteristics and properties of the hosen geometric shapeInstructions for conducting the activityMaterials neededNational Council of Teacher of Mathematics standards intercommunicate 100 - - Week Five Applications of Geometry Details Due Points Objectives 4 5. 10 Specify locations victimization coordinate geometry. 5. 11 Describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry. 5. 12 Use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations. Reading Read Ch. 12 of A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers. Reading Read Ch. 4 of A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers. Reading Read this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings. Participation Participate in class discussion. 10 Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. 10 Nongraded Activities and Prepar ationAnimations View the following animations located on the student websiteGrapher Animation faultings AnimationLady Bug Transformation Animation - - Week Six Applications of Geometry, Continued Details Due PointsObjectives 5 6. 13 Specify locations using coordinate geometry. 6. 14 Describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry. 6. 15 Use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations. Reading Review Ch. 12 of A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers. Reading Review Ch. 14 of A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers. IndividualText Problems 3 Complete Text Problems 3 located in MyMathLab. 85 IndividualTessellation Patterns Resource Associate Level Material Appendix ACreate a tessellation pattern using theMicrosoft Paint program, the GeoGebra website, a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, or other means available to you, or you may draw something by hand. Ask your instructor for assistance if needed. Use color and shading to create a visually-pleasing tessellation. Write a 350- to 700-word paper including the followingAn explanation of why you chose the tessellated figureThe type of transformation use and whyThe actual tessellation or a picture of the created tessellation * Format your paper unchanging with APA guidelines. 100 - -Week Seven Applications of Measurement Details Due Points Objectives 6 7. 16 Identify the applicable attributes of objects when solving problems. 7. 17 Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements. Reading Read Ch. 13 of A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers. Reading Read this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings. Participation Participate in class discussion. 10 Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. 10 - Week octette Applications of Measurement, Continued Details Due Points Objectives 7 8. 18 Identify the relevant attributes of objects when solvi ng problems. 8. 19 Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements. Reading Review Ch. 13 of A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers. IndividualText Problems 4 Complete Text Problems 4 located in MyMathLab. 40 IndividualReflective Paper Prepare a 700- to 1,050-word paper synthesizing the major concepts turn to in this course.Include the following in your paperSummarize the major mathematical concepts of the course. Explain how the concepts versed in this course are relevant to the characteristics of a professional mathematics teacher. Determine how the course concepts have influenced your ideas and philosophy of teaching. urge changes to the practice of mathematics instruction based on your learning experiences in the MTH/156 and MTH/157 courses. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. 100 - -Week Nine Mathematical society Details Due Points Objectives 8 9. 20 Synthesize the mathematical concepts a ddressed in this course. CapstoneParticipation Participate in class discussion. 10 Capstone Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. 10 Final ProjectFinal Exam Complete the Final Exam located in MyMathLab. 225 - Optional Discussion Questions Week One Discussion Questions How do all the branches in a manoeuver diagram illustrate the counting principle or generate all possible outcomes?Explain your answer. * When a student is taught how to find the mean of a set of data, why qualification they have a difficult clip accepting the answer? Provide an example. Week Three Discussion Questions How might you involve children in learning geometric concepts? Which geometric concept do you think will be close difficult for children to learn and why? * Why is three-dimensional geometry important? What difficulties might students have when working in three-dimensional geometry? Week Five Discussion Questions Why do some children have difficulty with rotational sym metry?What methods can you use to back up them understand rotational symmetry? * Research the flag for the state or country in which you live. Determine the number of lines of symmetry in the flag, and come upon the lines of symmetry you discover. What concept might you use this activity for in an elementary school setting? Week Seven Discussion Questions Accurate measurement of the volume of different shapes is an important mathematical concept. Review the following scenario and do * A student read about Volkswagen packing in the 1960s. She was kindle in knowing the maximum number of students that fit into a Volkswagen car.How might you supporter her estimate an answer in a reasonable carriage? Explain. * What are one to three activities that helped you understand the concept of area? How did these activities help you understand the concept? Might the same activities help children understand the concept? Explain. Week Nine Discussion Questions What two mathematical concepts t hat you have learned in this course do you feel will be the most beneficial to you in the classroom? Why? * * Select one mathematical concept you have learned in this course and provide a brief example of how you could incorporate it into a lesson in the classroom.What steps would you hold in to ensure students understand the concept? Copyright University of Phoenix is a registered brandmark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and crop names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. 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