Mount Saint Mary
College
Newburgh, NY 12550
Division of Mathematics and Computer Science
MTH 205 - Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers
Fall 2000
Dr. J. Bready
Office Hours: Mon and Wed 10:30-11:30; other hours gladly by appointment
Office: Aquinas 12G 569-3268
e-mail: bready@msmc.edu
Course Description: This course is designed to provide you with
a clear understanding of the major concepts and skills that are commonly taught
in elementary school classes. The primary goals o the course are for you to develop
multiple representations and models of mathematical concepts, to become proficient
at mathematical problem solving, and to be able to communicate mathematical ideas
effectively. You will hopefully become confident in your ability to do mathematics
and that you develop a positive attitude toward this subject as a result of engaging
mathematics activities.
Required text: Bennett & Nelson, Mathematics for Elementary
Teachers: A Contempory Approach, 5th edition, McGraw-Hill.
Additional requirements: any scientific calculator
(graphing calculator OK)
Course requirements, penalties for late submissions, and absences:
Homework/Groupwork: 20%
Quizzes: 20%
Tests: 50%
Final Project: 10%
Occasional problems will be collected and graded, which will be worth 20% of your
overall grade. Late homework will NOT be accepted. Attendance will be taken daily.
In accordance with the registrar's rules, four consecutive absences will be reported
to the Registrar. Excessive absences can be detrimental to the final grade. Make-ups
will only be given for excused absences; please plan accordingly.
Grading Scale:
A 92-100 C+ 75-77 F Below 60
A- 88-91 C 72-74
B+ 85-87 C - 68-71
B 82-84 D+ 65-67
B- 78-82 D 60-64