Math 3305 Syllabus Fall 2017 – Section 21799 Tuesdays 9am to noon, CPH 1021 Instructor: Leigh Hollyer Email: Conference Hours: Mondays, 9:30 11:00, 206 PGH – Website: Textbook: Geometry Connections Mathematics for Middle School Teachers – John K. Beem, ISBN 0-13-144926-5 Pearson Prentice Hall We will cover all 6 chapters of this text during the semester. Homework will come from this book. Course Format: Mainly lecture with group work during classtime. Grading: Classwork and participation 20% Homework 30% Mid-semester test 25% Final Exam 25% Supplies: Proctractor Six inch ruler Pad of paper lined – Scissors Three or four inch diameter ball 5 or 6 rubber bands that fit snugly on the ball Calculator with trig functions and inverse trig functions Bring these basic supplies to each class; check the assignments for lesson specific supplies lecture by lecture Homework must be turned in as a pdf uploaded to CourseWare No late homework accepted. CAPS Counseling and Psychological Services can help if you are feeling distressed. Their phone number is 713-743-5454. They also have a drop in and times service called “Let’s talk” at various locations around campus.
Math 3305 Syllabus – Fall 2017 Section 21799 Tuesdays 9am to noon, CPH 1021 Instructor: Leigh Hollyer Email: Conference Hours: Mondays, 9:30 – 11:00, 206 PGH Website: Textbook: Geometry Connections – Mathematics for Middle School Teachers John K. Beem, ISBN 0-13-144926-5 Pearson Prentice Hall We will cover all 6 chapters of this text during the semester. Homework will come from this book. Course Format: Mainly lecture with group work during classtime. Grading: Classwork and participation 20% Homework 30% Mid-semester test 25% Final Exam 25% Supplies: Proctractor Six inch ruler Pad of paper – lined Scissors Three or four inch diameter ball 5 or 6 rubber bands that fit snugly on the ball Calculator with trig functions and inverse trig functions Bring these basic supplies to each class; check the assignments for lesson specific supplies lecture by lecture Homework must be turned in as a pdf uploaded to CourseWare No late homework accepted. CAPS Counseling and Psychological Services can help if you are feeling distressed. Their phone number is 713-743-5454. They also have a drop in service called “Let’s talk” at various locations and times around campus.