Mathematical
Concepts for Elementary Education I – Spring 2003
Math 140-04 (50596)
TIME and PLACE:
INSTRUCTOR: G. Towsley, South Hall 324 C, x5388,
towsleyg@geneseo.edu
TEXT: A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics
for Elementary School Teachers 7th Ed. By Billstein, Libeskind, and Lott - Addison-Wesley 2000
SUPPLEMENTS: A TI Explorer Calculator
and A Set of Manipulatives.
EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
The
final grade for this course will be based upon two in-class exams, a
comprehensive final exam, homework, and group in-class assignments. The
in-class exams are scheduled for Thursday, March 6 and Thursday, April 24,
though these dates may change by a class or two. The final exam is scheduled
for Thursday, May 15 at
Tests
(in-class)......................................................…...…..45%
Final
exam....................................................................….30%
Homework and Group
Assignments..............................….25%
The grades will be assigned on the following
schedule.
A
- 93-100% A- -
90-92% B+ -
87-89% B -
83-86% B- -
80-82%
C+ -
77-79% C -
73-76% C- -
70-72% D -
60-69% E -
0-59%.
MAKE-UP POLICY:
A
make-up exam will be given only if I am supplied with a verifiable medical
excuse or arrangements have been made prior to the scheduled exam.
COURSE CONTENTS:
This course covers most of the first 6 chapters of the text. A complete outline of the contents of the
course will be given in class.