Mathematics and Computer Science

Instructor: Raymond E. Lee, Ph.D.	Semester: Summer I 2011
Class Location: 1237B	Time: Monday thrugh Thursday 10 to 2:30
Section: 001

Description

A critical study of current issues, trends, and the design and evaluation of curriculum in mathematics education.

Goals

Strengthen student's knowledge and understanding of current issues in curriculum development and assessment.

Objectives

NCTM and North Carolina Standards, Curriculum design, Curriculum evaluation, Placement, Diagnostic testing, Program assessment

Course Materials

Textbook(s)

NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics ISBN # 978-0-87353-480-2

Grading Policy

As outlined in the UNCP Graduate Student Handbook:

A grade of "A" will be given for superior performance, going beyond normal expectations.

A grade of "B" will be given for satisfactory performance, what is normally expected.

A grade of "C" will be given for performance below the expectation of a graduate student.

A grade of "F" will be given for unsatifactory performance, and the student is ineligible to continue graduate studies at UNCP.

Grade Components

Name	Weight	Subject
Presentation	300 points	*see presentation section
Class Participation/Quizzes	500 points	total
Final Examination	200 points	based on research and presentations

Attendance Policy

Attendance will be taken and it is very important because it is part of your grade for this course. Therefore, poor attendance will lower grades. To further encourage attendance, quizzes will be given unannounced. Students are responsible for all material covered even if a class is missed.

Homework

You will research the topics list you received and prepare to discuss each topic in class as a major part of your course grade.

Presentations

You will be required to give an oral presentation of a topic chosen from the list to the rest of the class.

Quizzes

There will be quizzes given during the semester as part of your class participation grade. No make-up quizzes will be given.

Other Information

Office: SCI 1229 Phone: 521-6309 Office Hours: Before and after class on the days that class meets.

Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments is requested to speak directly to Disability Support Services and the instructor, as early in the semester (preferably within the first week) as possible. All discussions will remain confidential. This publication is available in alternative formats upon request. Please contact Mary Helen Walker, Disability Support Services, DF Lowry Building, 521-6695.

I reserve the right to amend, change and/or alter anything on this document if the need arises.