Math 213
Fall 2012
Ron Wiebe

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is a work in progress and will change; refer to it regularly and do not print--you are likely to end up with an out of date version if you print.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 211-212 account (use existing password). Instructions for each form of registration are clearly given on the web page:

10am class: http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/class/wiebe_math213_10am

1pm class: http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/class/wiebe_math213_1pm

 

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

Geometry tools: Compass and protractor

Vocabulary card materials: 225 3” by 5” index cards and one single binder ring or card box or pouch of your choosing.

VMK / APPLETS

Bennett, Burton and Nelson Virtual Manipulative Kit

Chapter Applet Assignments & BBN Math Applets

VOCABULARY (vocabulary list)

1.	Purchase 225 3" by 5" index cards and one single binder ring (or a card box or pouch of your choosing). For ring sets; punch holes in one upper corner of the index cards and put the ring through the cards.
2.	For each vocabulary term or formula, use a new card and do the following:
	On one side; write the vocabulary term or formula. Example:
	On the other side;
		a.	Write the section number in the upper corner opposite the punched hole.
		b.	Write out the definition of the term or give the formula. If you are giving a formula, define your variables (e.g., don't write just A = b x h, write Area = Base x Height or A = b x h, and define A = area, b = base and h = height).
		c.	For each vocabulary term, draw a simple and labeled sketch of the item you are defining unless the term is listed on the vocab list as "no picture. Recommendation: Don't waste time on fancy graphics.
		Example:
Sample Vocabulary Quiz

PAPERWORK

Math 213 Syllabus, Fall 2012

Math 213 Handouts (print your own copy)

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