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Course Outlines

Spring 2023 - MATH 190 B100

Principles of Mathematics for Teachers (4)

Class Number: 5367

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Jan 31, 2023
    Tue, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Mar 7, 2023
    Tue, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Apr 19, 2023
    Wed, 8:30–11:30 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

MATH 190 B100 lectures are conducted in-person at the Burnaby Mountain campus. However, the midterms will be held online via Canvas as follows:
  • Midterm1: Tuesday, January 31, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
  • Midterm 2: Tuesday, March 7, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
As such, students must have access to a computer and strong and reliable internet in order to successfully complete the midterm exams.
  • Final exam: 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 8%
  • 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 4%

NOTES:

THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION.
Students should be aware that they have certain rights to confidentiality concerning the return of course papers and the posting ofmarks.
Please pay careful attention to the options discussed in class at the beginning of the semester.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

This course is delivered in person, on campus. Should public health guidelines recommend limits on in person gatherings, this course may include virtual meetings. As such, all students are recommended to have access to strong and reliable internet, the ability to scan documents (a phone app is acceptable) and access to a webcam and microphone (embedded in a computer is sufficient). 

REQUIRED READING:

Reconceptualizing Mathematics
Third Edition
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

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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