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Course Outlines

Spring 2022 - MATH 190 D100

Principles of Mathematics for Teachers (4)

Class Number: 6495

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Feb 3, 2022
    Thu, 7:00–8:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Mar 10, 2022
    Thu, 7:00–8:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Apr 19, 2022
    Tue, 8:30–10:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 11 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B, or SFU FAN X99 course with a grade of at least C, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Quantitative Placement Test. This course may not be counted toward the Mathematics minor, major or honours degree requirements. Students who have taken, have received transfer credit for, or are currently taking MATH 150, 151, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 190 for credit without permission from the Department of Mathematics. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in mathematics.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Designed for students pursuing a career as an elementary school teacher. Topics are drawn from number systems as well as plane, solid, and metric geometry. Examination of the historical and cultural development of mathematical ideas and their place in contemporary mathematics. Emphasis on deep understanding of mathematical concepts and on multiple representations: physical, pictorial, and symbolic. Detailed topics include: problem solving, bases, whole and fractional numbers and their arithmetic operations, number theory, ratios, rates, percent, polygons, polyhedra, symmetries, transformations, and measurements. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

Course Delivery

  • Midterm1: February 3rd, 2022 (19:00-20:30) 
  • Midterm 2: March 10th, 2022 (19:00-20:30)
  • Final exam: synchronously online; date: TBA (during final exam period)

Grading

  • Individual Textbook Assignments (10 sets, optional) 0%
  • Group Assignments (10 sets, 9 count) 18%
  • Online Assignments (10 sets, all count) 10%
  • Participation & Reflection 10%
  • Midterm 1 (week 5) 20%
  • Midterm 2 (week 9) 20%
  • Midterm 3 (during final exam period) 20%
  • Online Self Introduction (mandatory) 0%
  • Syllabus and Honour Code & Exam Instructions Quizzes 2%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

The class will run in-person. However, given the ongoing unpredictability induced by the pandemic, it is prudent to plan for various eventualities. It is recommended that you have:

  • Access to strong and reliable internet.
  • Ability to scan documents (phone app acceptable)
  • Access to webcam and microphone (embedded in computer sufficient)

REQUIRED READING:

Reconceptualizing Mathematics, Third Edition by Judith Sowder, Larry Sowder & Susan Nickerson

E-book, Loose Leaf, or Paperback (your choice, no labs) are available through the Student Store

Hardcopies of the full text (parts I, II and III) or custom edition parts (I and III) are acceptable as long as it is the third edition for referencing.


ISBN: 9781319108250

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2022

Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place.  Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the spring 2022 term.