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Course Outlines

Spring 2024 - MATH 190 B100

Principles of Mathematics for Teachers (4)

Class Number: 3810

Delivery Method: Blended

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Feb 6, 2024
    Tue, 6:00–7:40 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Mar 12, 2024
    Tue, 6:00–7:40 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Apr 16, 2024
    Tue, 7:00–8:45 p.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:

  • Midterm 1: Tuesday, February 6, 6:00 - 7:40 pm
  • Midterm 2: Tuesday, March 12, 6:00 - 7:40 pm
  • Midterm 3: TBA, during final exam period

Grading

  • Group Assignments (10 sets, 9 count) 18%
  • Online Assignments (3/week, all count) 10%
  • Participation & Reflection 8%
  • Midterm 1 (week 5) 20%
  • Midterm 2 (week 9) 20%
  • Midterm 3 (Tuesday of week 14 or during final exam period) 20%
  • Online Self Introduction (mandatory) 0%
  • Syllabus and Honour Code & Exam Instructions Quizzes 4%
  • Individual Textbook Assignments (10 sets, optional) 0%

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 of marks.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:


Because midterm exams are held online, all students are required 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: for Elementary School Teachers
Third Edition (3e) or Fourth Edition (4e)
Sowder et al.

You have a choice of getting a printed version or an E-book available through the Student Store for 3e or Student Store for 4e or SFU bookstore. The publisher's platforms WebAssign and Achieve are not used in the course.

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