Unit 1

Math 416

Unit 1- What does it mean to "DO,""TEACH,"and"LEARN" Mathematics

Date	Topic in Class	**Assignments Given**
Aug. 26	Introductions 10 Commandments of Teaching Secondary Mathematics tutoring expectations Tools to be used - SmartBoard, Tablet, Graphing Calculators, PRS units, Geometer's Sketchpad, Applets, Video, Mirras, Algebra Lab Gear, Base 10 blocks, tangrams, ...	Read pp. xv-10, Write how you would react to the scenario on p. 10, Fill out the Information Survey,Complete #1 on p. 26, and take the Rapid Math Practice Quiz all Due 8/28 Read Guidelines for the Tutor of Mathematics on reserve MAT-476 Response Due 9/16
Aug. 28	Rapid Math Chapter 1 Did you know video, What is TIMSS and how did Minnesota Students do MN TIMSS look at Grade 12 Results and check for the newest results See Grad Test Specifications found at SciMathMN	Read pp. 11-25 & complete # 6 & 7 on p. 26 Due 9/2
Sept. 2	NCTM - Process Standards Chapter 3 Learning Theories and Psychology in Mathematics Education What Teachers Make	Read pp. 43-51, Write how you would react to the scenario on p. 47. Complete # 3, 5, 7 on p. 73 Due 9/4
Sept. 4	Algebra Tiles Van Hiele Model and tools to help students develop geometrically	Read pp. 52-72 complete #4, 9 on p. 73 Due 9/9 Select Algebra Tiles found on the virtual manipulatives site to Finish Algebra Lab Gear Assignment Due 9/9
Sept. 9	Constructivist and Traditional Classrooms Lessons that use Geometer's Sketchpad	#10 on p. 73 Due 9/11