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TEACHING SECONDARY MATHEMATICS

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“…it is impossible to be a mathematician without being a poet in soul … imagination and invention are identical … the poet has only to perceive that which others do not perceive, to look deeper than others look. And a mathematician must do the same thing.”

Sonya Kovalevsky (1850 – 1891)

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Self Introduction and Office Hours Office location – A - 303

phone 815-1215

e-mail jtroutma@ycp.edu.

Hours: Monday 5-5:30, Tuesday 2-5, Wednesday 5-5:30, Thursday 11-11:45.

My home phone number is 840-4000.

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My QualificationsBS Secondary Education Math – Penn State.

MA Mathematics – Ball State University.

EdD Educational Administration Nova Southeastern University.

NCTM

PCTM

NCATE

Experience in the secondary classroom.

Experience in supervising student teachers.

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Catalog Description

Preparation for, and practice in, teaching mathematics in the secondary school. Course content deals with recent techniques, developments in approaches, and methods and materials for teaching mathematics.

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Perquisites Prerequisites:

Within ONE year of student teaching.

ED200 Instructional Technology,

ED221 Introduction to American Education &

SE350 Secondary School Experience

or

the permission of the Coordinator of Secondary Education Mathematics.

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Textbooks

Teaching Secondary School Mathematics, Alfred S. Posamentier and Jay Stepelman, 2001.

Motivation Counts, David R. Johnson, 1993.

Building Classroom Disciplines From Models to Practice, C. M. Charles. NOTE: This text is no longer used because of cost. Students will be asked to do a web search and make a class presentation on April 12th on the information in this text.

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To have the student prepare for student teaching and a career in the education profession.

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Before We See A Course Outline -

Complete a “Student Information Sheet”

• Complete a “Student Information Sheet”

• Pair with a student and exchange information with each other. You will be introducing your partner to the class.

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Course OutlineTeaching Theory

Good Teaching Jan 23

Lesson Planning Jan 25

Cooperative Learning Jan 30

Technology Feb 8

Effective Lessons Feb 15

Writing in Math Class Mar 22.

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Course OutlinePractice Teaching

Trig/Calculus/Stats Feb 13

Geometry Mar 6 - 10

Algebra Mar 27 - 29

Arithmetic Apr 19 – 24

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Course OutlineAssessment

Classroom Questioning Feb 1 - 6

Problem Solving Mar 13

Testing Mar 15

Portfolios Mar 22

Grading Apr 3 - 5

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Course OutlineClassroom Management

Management Models Apr 10

Assertive Discipline Apr 12

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Course OutlineTerm Project

A unit on any 7th to 12th grade math topic.

Contents: 

A philosophy statement of presentation of the unit.

A statement of conformity to the NCTM Principles and Standards.

Assessment information.

A minimum of five consecutive lesson plans.

A sketch or plan for a bulletin board.

See the syllabus for more detail.

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Course OutlineJournal Reviews

A review of “The Mathematics Teacher” and “Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School”. To contain a narrative describing the content of the journal with a brief description on each of the content areas. And a review of one of the articles in the journal including a narrative of the content of the article. and a critique of the article.

See the syllabus for more detail.

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Course OutlineBulletin Board

The topic is on any mathematical subject in the secondary school math curriculum. The board will be graded on both content and design. The board should be interactive. The design should be attractive and pleasing to the eye. Color, layout, design, texture, lettering, etc. will all be considered.

See the syllabus for more detail.

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Attendance

Students are expected to attend all classes. Missed work may not be made up.

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Grading Policy

In general, your grade will be determined by the method outlined in the syllabus. However, in all situations, your interest, attitude, classroom contributions, enthusiasm, etc., will be considered before assigning a final grade.

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Evaluative Process

The student has a fundamental responsibility in the evaluation of this course and the instructor. This responsibility includes but is not limited to completion of a “Teaching and Course Observation” form and the right to submit positive and/or negative comments to the chair of the Education Department.

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Writing Standards Students are expected to competently analyze,

synthesize, organize, and articulate course material in papers, examinations, and presentations. In addition, students should employ standard conventions of English usage in both writing and speaking. Students having difficulty meeting writing standards are encouraged to visit the college writing center. Students are encouraged to use word processors.

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Academic Dishonesty

When it is believed that a student has committed an act of academic dishonesty, the instructor will notify the student and the Dean of Academic Affairs, and the student will receive a grade of “0" in the course. In addition, I will forward a copy of the report to the Chair of the Education Department with a request that the student(s) be dropped from the education program.

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Calculators

Students who wish may use calculators during class and in testing situations. Test will not be designed for calculator use so that students without calculators will not be penalized.

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A Typical Class

Class presentation will vary but in general will start with a math warm-up problem.

• Students will come to class with homework completed. Students will have read the sections to be covered for that day. You should be prepared to ask questions concerning the information and examples in the texts.

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A Typical Class

The instructor will cover the material in the assigned section on the overhead screen or in a PowerPoint presentation. He will give examples and solve problems. The student is responsible for asking for clarification or additional practice.

• Homework will be assigned.

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For those needing help:

Note my office hours.

Form study groups.

Visit my web page http://goose.ycp.edu/~jtroutma

(Note that there is no n at the end of jtroutma.)

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Assignment

Read:

Johnson Chapter 1, (twice)

Math Homework

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“Bulletin Boards”

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