Linking Course-Level Outcomes with Discipline-Specific Competencies and Assessment Methods

CHIPOLA COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE: COURSE NUMBER: History of Mathematics MHF 4404

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed as a capstone course for those students who are majoring in secondary mathematics education. This course consists of readings in the history and philosophy of mathematics and in current issues involving mathematics and society. Contributions from mathematicians such as Archimedes, Descartes, Fermat Newton, Leibnitz, Euler and Gauss are discussed. Emphasis is given to how mathematics relates across disciplines as well as mathematical connections within the discipline; fundamental ideas of high school mathematics are examined from an advanced standpoint. This is a writing–intensive course in which each student develops a portfolio of course accomplishments. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and is required for certification. This course has been designated as an international/diversity course. 3 credit semester hours

PREREQUISITES: Co-requisite: MAE 4330

NAME(S) OF INSTRUCTOR(S): Dr. Irma Cruz-White

DATE OF LATEST REVISION: 2010-2011

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: A History of Mathematics, Jeff Suzuki, Prentice Hall, 2002. ISBN: 0-13-019074-8

GRADING POLICIES: The standing of a student in each course is expressed by one of the following letters and corresponding grading system: A – 100 – 93 B – 92 – 83 C – 82 – 70 D – 69 – 60 F – 59 or less

See your First Day Handout for individual instructor practices. The Chipola Catalog provides specific information regarding other outcomes from the grading system. A student’s Grade Point Average is derived from the grading system/quality point scale.

MHF 4404 1 DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC MATHEMATICS COMPETENCIES / LEARNING OUTCOMES: The General Education discipline-specific competencies in Area 3 –Mathematics are listed below. The student will be able to:

M-1 Apply arithmetic, algebraic, geometric, and higher-order thinking skills to modeling and solving real-world situations.

M-2 Represent and evaluate basic mathematical information verbally, numerically, graphically, and symbolically.

M-3. Expand mathematical reasoning skills to develop convincing mathematical arguments.

M-4 Use appropriate technology to enhance mathematical thinking and understanding and to solve mathematical problems and judge the reasonableness of the results.

M-5 Interpret mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics, and draw inferences from them.

M-6 Develop the view that mathematics is an evolving discipline, interrelated with human culture, and understand its connections to other disciplines.

MHF 4404 is not a General Education core course and therefore a student in MHF 4404 will demonstrate selected learning outcomes from this list.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES FOR MHF 4404: See chart, last page.

MEANS OF ACCOMPLISHING OUTCOMES: Teacher facilitated: The teacher will be leading class discussions on the material contained in the text during each class period. Office Hours: The instructor will be available during office hours for individual assistance. The instructor’s schedule can be found posted on their office door and/or via their individual web site.

LIBRARY AND ON-LINE REFERENCE MATERIALS: The library is a comprehensive, learning resource center providing information in print, electronic, and multimedia format to support the educational objectives of the College. In addition to print media, online catalogs and resources can be accessed through www.linccweb.org and www.netlibrary.com. Library hours are posted each semester at the building entrance.

Chipola’s website is located at www.chipola.edu. See your First Day Handout for individual instructor recommendations and resources.

MHF 4404 2 The Information Technology Center, located in the library, is equipped with computer workstations. Lab hours are posted each semester at the building entrance.

ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE: See your First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.

ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIES: Chipola College expects regular attendance of all students. Students who are absent from classes for any reason other than official college activities must satisfy the instructor concerned that the absence was due to illness or other clearly unavoidable reasons. Otherwise, the student may suffer grade loss at the discretion of the instructor.

Chipola policy allows each instructor to specify in the course handout the attendance policy. It also allows the instructor to decide whether or not an absence is excusable and what affect the absence or tardy may have on the grade.

A student is allowed to repeat a course a maximum of three (3) times. On the third attempt a student (1) must bear the full cost of instruction, (2) cannot withdraw, and (3) must receive a grade.

See your First Day Handout for individual instructor or department-specific attendance and withdrawal policy.

MAKE-UP POLICY: Chipola allows each instructor to specify in the instructor handout the makeup policy. Please see your first day handout for individual instructor policy.

ACADEMIC HONOR CODE POLICY: Students are expected to uphold the Academic Honor Code. Chipola College’s Honor Code is based on the premise that each student has the responsibility to 1) uphold the highest standards of academic honesty in his/her own work; 2) refuse to tolerate academic dishonesty in the college community; and 3) foster a high sense of honor and social responsibility on the part of students.

Further information regarding the Academic Honor Code may be found in the Chipola Catalog, Student Governance section.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY: Chipola College is committed to making all programs and facilities accessible to anyone with a disability. Chipola’s goal is for students to obtain maximum benefit from their educational experience and to effectively transition into the college environment.

Students with disabilities are requested to voluntarily contact the Office of Students with Disabilities to complete the intake process and determine their eligibility for reasonable accommodations.

MHF 4404 3 LINKING COURSE-LEVEL OUTCOMES WITH DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES AND ASSESSMENT METHODS

NCTM Florida STUDENT LEARNING Standards Florida Competencies OUTCOMES FOR MHF 4404 Secondary Educator and Skills: The student will gain an Artifacts Mathematics Accomplished Mathematics 6- understanding of the historical Practices 12 & development and applications of: Professional Ed. Arithmetic in various number 9.10 8 M14.2,M14.6 H3 systems M15.2 Connections between number 11.8 8 M2,M4.2, H3 systems and various geometries M8,PE12.1 Practical mathematics of various 9.10, 10.6, 11.8, 4.4, 4.10, 8, M1,M2,M4, H1 cultures 12.5, 13.4, 15.4 10.12, 10.15 PE4.1,PE4.2, H2 PE5.2,PE8.3, H5 PE12.4 Algebra, Trigonometry, and 10.6 8 M5,M6,M9, H4 methods of solving equations M12.7 Number theory and discrete 13.4 8 M12.1-12.5 H3 mathematics M12.7,M14.5

STUDENT LEARNING NCTM Florida Florida OUTCOMES FOR MHF 4404 Standards Educator Competencies and The student will gain an Middle- Artifacts Accomplished Skills: Mathematics understanding of the historical Level Practices 5-9 development and applications of: Mathematics Arithmetic in various number 9.8 8 6.2 H3 systems Connections between number 11.7 8 6.2, 7.1 H3 systems and various geometries Practical mathematics of various 9.8, 10.6, 4.4, 4.10 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 12.28, H1 cultures 11.7, 12.2, 8, 10.12, 12.32, 12.33, 14.4, H2 13.3, 15.5 10.15 14.5, 15.1, 15.2, H5 15.3, 15.4 Algebra, Trigonometry, and 10.6 8 H4 methods of solving equations Number theory and discrete 13.3 8 H3 mathematics

H1: Prepare a biography of a well-known mathematician – assigned by the instructor H2: Present a group project/lesson plan – topic assigned by the instructor H3: Class assignments and/or unit exams H4: Summary of the various solutions to a given problem found in mathematical history H5: Notebook collections of historical problem solving techniques that can be applied to the

MHF 4404 4 mathematics classroom of today Task CC3C - The student must show evidence of professional growth outside the classroom. This evidence may be acquired by researching peer-reviewed articles in his or her content area, selecting an outstanding article, and then writing a formal article review.

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