Math 223
Geometry
Course description: Topics in formal and informal geometry. Designed for elementary education majors.
Prerequisites: Math 113 or Math 122, or permission of department head.
Texts:
A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers by Billstein, Libeskind and Lott, 8th edition (2004), Addison Wesley Longman.
Mathematics Activities for Elementary School Teachers: A Problem-Solving Approach by Dolan, Williamson and Muri, 5th edition (2004), Addison Wesley Longman.
Calculator: The Casio 9750G Plus will be used for classroom demonstrations. It is recommended that you check with the instructor before using a calculator other than the Casio 9750G Plus for this class. Some testing will be conducted without the use of the calculator.
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Objectives
Objective:
Students will demonstrate their knowledge of mathematical content appropriate to the Geometry course.
Assessment:
Written quizzes and tests will be evaluated by the course instructor. Individual oral presentations, both privately and in a classroom setting, will also be used to evaluate content mastery.
LCET, INTASC, CF:
I.A.3, 6; II.A.1, 2;
II.B.1, 2; II.B.2,
III.A.1, 2, 3, 4, 5;
III.B.1, 2, 3; III.C.1, 2, 3, 4; V.A.1, 2;
V.B.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 10
PK1, PS3, RK1, RK2,
CK1, CK3, CS1, CS2,
CS3, CS4, CD2, DK3,
DK4, DS1, DD2
Objective:
Students will work in cooperative
groups to discover mathematical
content.
Assessment:
Instructor will observe and prompt
group members.
LCET, INTASC, CF:
I.A.3, 6; II.A.1, 2; II.B.1, 2; II.B.2;
III.A.1, 2, 3, 4, 5;
III.B.1,2,3; III.C.1, 2, 3, 4; V.A.1, 2;
V.B.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 10;
PK1, PS3, RK1, RK2,
CK1, CK3, CS1, CS2,
CS3, CS4, CD2, DK3,
DK4, DS1, DD2
Course material
Course material will include the following topics:
| Topic | Chpt. | Sections | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory geometry | Ch. 9 | all but 5 | ~ 3 week |
| Constructions, congruence and similarity | Ch. 10 | all but 5, 6 | ~ 3 weeks |
| Concepts of measurement | Ch. 11 | all | ~ 4 weeks |
| Motion, geometry, and tessellations | Ch. 12 | all | ~ 4 weeks |
Activities will be included when appropriate. Other topics may be added if time permits.
Assessment
The Semester score for the course will be calculated by using the weights (%) indicated below:
| Weight (%) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 75% | Semester average | Tests | ______ % |
| Assignments | ______ % | ||
| _________ | ______ % | ||
| 25% | Final exam grade |
The Semester letter grade in the course will be assigned according to the scale below:
| Semester grade | Semester score |
|---|---|
| 90–100 | A |
| 80–89 | B |
| 70–79 | C |
| 60–69 | D |
| 0–59 | F |
Notes:
- In cases of an excused absence, the instructor reserves the right to reweight the final exam in lieu of a make-up test.
- In the case where a student's score on his final exam indicates exceptional achievement above and beyond that indicated by the semester average, the instructor reserves the right to reweight the value of the final exam in computing the semester grade.
Please read the Department's Attendance Policy.
Instructor's office hours
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http://www.faculty.mcneese.edu
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http://www.mcneese.edu/integrity
for information on the Academic Integrity Policy.
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DMCS
Location:
Kirkman Hall, Beauregard Drive
Mail:
Box 92340, MSU, Lake Charles, LA 70609
Phone:
(337) 475–5788,
Fax:
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