Math 416

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

Date Topic in Class Assignments Due
Aug. 25

Introductions

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10 Commandments of Teaching

Secondary Mathematics tutoring expectations

Tools to be used - SmartBoard, Graphing Calculators, ipad, Geometer's Sketchpad/Geogebra, Applets, Video camera, Mirras, Algebra Lab Gear, puzzles, tangrams, ...

Welcome

Aug. 27

Rapid Math Tips

Take Rapid Math Quiz

Chapter 1 - Mathematics as a Process-Process Standards Lesson Analysis

Read pp. 1-9,

Write how you would react to the scenario on p. 9

Complete #3(NAEP website) on p. 26

Sept. 1

Proecess Standards Presentations

Chapter 2 - Principles of Mathematics Education

What Teachers Make

Read pp. 10-25

Complete # 5(Process Standards & Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice)and #8 on p. 26

Sept. 3

Rapid Math Presentations-Aaron & Wade

Blue Sheet of key geometric properties

Read pp. 27-34

Complete #2 on p. 41
Write how you would react to the scenario on p. 31

Your first day of School Handout Due - Example

Sept. 8

Rapid Math Presentation-Brett & Zach

Recommended Websites: NCTM's Illuminations, The Math Forum, Texas Instruments - Education Technology

Read pp. 35-40
Complete # 5, 7, 10 on p. 41

Sept. 10

Rapid Math Presentations - Kain

Chapter 3
Learning Theories and Psychology in Mathematics Education

Algebra Tiles

Graph the Spring Training parametric functions

Read pp. 42-48
Write how you would react to the scenario on p. 46

Complete #4, 9 on pp. 72-73

DUE - Your response to reading Guidelines for the Tutor of Mathematics

Sept. 15

Rapid Math Presentations-Stephanie & Joanna

Van Hiele Model

Read pp. 49-72

Finish Algebra Lab Gear Handout

 

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