Math 212
Winter 2013
Dr. Matt Ciancetta

A Green Approach to Paper Use

Please refer to your course syllabus and course schedule electronically.

The syllabus is posted below and will not change--you can access it here any time you wish to refer to the class policies.

The homework schedule is a work in progress and will change; refer to it regularly and do not print--you are likely to end up with an out of date version if you print.

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS

Text 1: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Conceptual Approach, Bennett, Burton and Nelson, Ninth Edition, McGraw Hill, 2012

Text 2: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: An Activity Approach, Bennett, Burton and Nelson, Ninth Edition, McGraw Hill, 2012

Manipulative Kit: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: Manipulative Kit, Bennett, Burton and Nelson, Ninth Edition, McGraw Hill, 2012, packaged with your texts.

Connect Homework: Online homework access through the Connect website is required. Use the link below to register with an access code, credit card or to use an existing 211 account (use existing password). Instructions for each form of registration are clearly given on the web page:

Section 1 (1pm): http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/class/ciancetta_math212_01_winter_2013

Section 2 (2pm): http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/class/ciancetta_math212_02_winter_2013

The required two texts with a manipulative kit and a Connect access code are available, packaged together, at the WOU Bookstore

Calculator: A scientific calculator with at least the capabilities of a T. I. – 83 is required for the 211-213-213 course series. A T. I. – 83 or 84 is highly recommended.

     Note: The WOU Bookstore also rents calculators

Tools: protractor

VMK / APPLETS

Bennett, Burton and Nelson Virtual Manipulative Kit

Chapter Applet Assignments & BBN Math Applets

PAPERWORK

Math 212 Syllabus, Ciancetta, Winter 2013

Math 212 Handouts (print your own copies)

WOU Policy on Academic Dishonesty

STANDARDS

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Home

NCTM Lessons and Resources

Both of the texts used for the 211, 212, 213 series integrate the use and study of the NCTM Standards.

• Tables of the NCTM Standards and Expectations are found on the inside covers of the book.
• The NCTM Standards appear frequently throughout the text to link the content and pedagogy to the NCTM's Principles and Standards for School Mathematics to the mathematics studied in the text.
• Each chapter is opened with a Spotlight on Teaching and takes a close look at specific elements of the NCTM Standards that relate to the material that will be covered in the chapter.
• In the Making Connections exercises in each section, students are asked to carefully review and discuss various elements of the text's pedagogy, such as the NCTM Standards.

• Tables of the NCTM Standards and Expectations are found in an appendix at the end of the book.
• At the end of each activity set there are questions that ask students to relate the activities in the activity set to the Expectations in the NCTM Standards and some questions ask students to explore features of the NCTM web resource

Common Core State Standards webpage

Common Core State Math Stadnards pdf file