MATH 112Cohorts 31 and 33

Math for Elementary Teachers II

Summer 2016
Instructors: Joe Zilliox
Will Thompson

Email Address: zilliox@hawaii.edu

wft@hawaii.edu

Catalog Description
Understanding, communicating, and representing mathematical ideas, problem solving, and reasoning.
Operations on sets and whole numbers. Properties of operations; functions; patters; and algebra.
Course Goals and Objectives
The primary goal of this mathematics course is to help you to grow in your understanding of the
mathematics content and practices needed to effectively teach mathematics at the elementary level. This
means that you need to know more mathematics content than those you will teach and at a deeper level
of understanding. Most importantly you will need to develop your ability to approach the course ideas
thinking like a mathematician. We will be working each day to model with mathematics, communicate
mathematically, and reason mathematically.
Course Content
Understanding, communicating, representing, and connecting mathematical ideas, problem solving, and
argumentation. Counting, introduction to measurement and geometry, the standard operations on the
natural numbers, equations, inequalities, and patterns.
Mathematics Practices (from the Common Core State Standards):
1. Make sense and persevere in solving problems
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively
3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
4. Model with mathematics
5. Use appropriate tools strategically
6. Attend to precision
7. Look for and make use of structure
8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning
Other content topics may emerge from your course experiences. These will be discussed as they arise.
Course Requirements and Assignments
Course Hours
The face-to-face portion of the classes meets Mondays through Thursdays , July 18 through August 11.
Cohort 31 meets from 12:00p 2:30p. Cohorts 33 meet from 9:00a 11:30a.
General Expectations
Attendance and participation each day is essential. This is an activity-based course emphasizing small
group engagements requiring extended discussions. These cannot be made up outside of class so it is
necessary that you be present each and every day for the entire class period. For each unexcused absence
beyond one and your letter grade may be dropped one letter at the discretion of the instructor.

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All assignments must be submitted during class on the due dates.

A
Attendance
On time to
class
On time with
Assignments

U-Unacceptable
Two or more unexcused
absence from class.
Late two or more times
for any reason.
More than one
assignment was not
submitted or completed
on time

AAcceptable
One or fewer absences
from class.
Late one or fewer times.

T-Targets
Attends all class meeting.
Always on time.

Assignments were
submitted on time and
were brought to class as
needed.

Class Engagement and Discourse

Much of our face-to-face time and assignments will have you engaged in workshop activities. You are
expected to engage with colleagues in making and testing conjectures, to present ideas developed in
your groups, and to question and elaborate on the work of others. There is no option for nonparticipation. Each week you will be assigned to a different work group and you will be expected to
work with this group for the whole week.
B
Workshop
Engagement

U-Unacceptable
Frequently off-task,
disengaged, or distracting
to others.
Did not support group
work.

AAcceptable
Active participant,
attentive, and cooperative
with group members.
Accepts share of
leadership roles.

T-Targets
Invites and facilitates
contributions from others.

Short responses and on-demand tasks

Sometimes we may begin the class with a short review of material we have covered earlier in the course.
The purpose is for you to review and use your course notes each day and to keep up with the important
ideas that were discussed.
For each of the first three Friday you may be given a take-home task to complete. You are to complete
the task and bring your work to class the following Monday. You work may be collected or presented
C
Responses
and tasks

U-Unacceptable
No response or
Score less than 60%.

AAcceptable
Incomplete or incorrect
response or
Score between 60 - 85%.

T-Targets
Correct and complete
response or
Score of 85 100%.

Course Notebook
You need to keep a well-organized and detailed notes as a records of all ideas discussed in class in a
notebook, binder or folder. This should include course handouts and work on investigations and notes on
class discussions. Periodically we will ask to see your notebook so bring it with you each day.

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D
Course
Notebook

U-Unacceptable
Incomplete notes or
disorganized.
Missing or incomplete
handouts, charts or tables

AAcceptable
Notes and handouts clearly
organized and inclusive of
all work.

T-Targets

Course Discourse
Throughout our classwork, students will often be asked to share their ideas, pose possible solutions,
explain their answers, or question the ideas of others. Participating in course discussions is not an
option. Be aware of how frequently you participate and if you allow other the chance to speak as well.
Emphasis is placed on the appropriate use of academic and Samoan language
E
Discourse

U-Unacceptable
Seldom or reluctantly
contributes to discussions

AAcceptable
Shares when called upon
and sometimes
voluntarily contributes to
discussions.

T-Targets
Often contributes, but also
makes space and
encourages others to
contribute.

Mid- and End-of-Course Exam

At the end of the first two weeks and on the final day of class you will be given a exam that covers the
content of the course. You will likely be able to use your notebooks for the exam, but only the notes and
handouts that you took during the semester. You may not share or use notes from another student.
F
Exams

U-Unacceptable
Score less than 70%.

AAcceptable
Score between 70 - 85%.

T-Targets
Score of 85 100%.

Course Grade
GRADE
A
B
C
D
F

CRITERIA
ACCEPTABLE on A, E and D, and TARGET on B, C, and F
At least two TARGET on B, C, E and F and ACCEPTABLE on all
others
ACCEPTABLE on five or more categories
UNACCEPTABLE on any two of the components
UNACCEPTABLE on three or more of the components

A Note on Ethical Behavior

Please be aware that all work you submit as yours must include proper documentation and crediting of
the source. Failure to properly introduce and document paraphrased material or a borrowed idea is
plagiarism. Plagiarism will result in sanctions. A discussion of Academic Dishonesty may be found in
the UH General and Graduate Information Catalogue under Student Regulations. Also see the UH
Student Conduct Code for specific guidelines.
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