MAED 4201 Class Schedule

Fall 2008

 

Dr. Dianna J. Spence

Newton Oakes Center 213

djspence@ngcsu.edu

(706) 864-1808

Dr. John E. Holliday

Newton Oakes Center 219

jeholliday@ngcsu.edu

(706) 864-1812

 

Schedule may be changed any time during the semester at the discretion of the instructors.

 

Date

Topic

Focus

Lead Instructor

Assignment
DUE TODAY

8/20 W

Course Overview

Portfolio Expectations

Spence

 

8/22 F

Algebra

Patterns, Relations, Functions

Spence

 

8/25 M

Algebra

Abstract Algebra Concepts

Spence

 

8/27 W

Algebra

Abstract Algebra Concepts

Spence

 

8/29 F

Algebra

GACE Review (0003 – 0005)

Student Examples

Spence

Student Examples (Algebra)

9/1 M

Labor Day Holiday – No Class

9/3 W

Number & Operations

Sets (natural, whole, integer, etc.)

Operations

Spence

Algebra Portfolio Entries (2)

9/5 F

Number & Operations

Computation Strategies

Spence

 

9/8 M

Number & Operations

Large and Small Numbers

Alternate Bases

Spence

 

9/10 W

Number & Operations

Number Systems

Spence

 

9/12 F

Number & Operations

Proportions

Spence

 

9/15 M

Number & Operations

GACE Review (0001 – 0002)

Student Examples

Spence

Student Examples (Number/Operations)

9/17 W

Geometry

Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Concepts

Spence

 

9/19 F

Geometry

Concrete Models

Dynamic Geometry Software

Spence

Number & Operations Portfolio Entries (5)

9/22 M

Geometry

Concrete Models

Representation & Visualization

Spence

 

9/24 W

Geometry

Axiomatic Systems and Proof

Spence

 

9/26 F

Geometry

GACE Review (0010 – 0011)

Student Examples

Spence

Student Examples (Geometry)

9/29 M

Probability & Statistics

Sampling

Experimental Methods

Holliday

Geometry Portfolio Entries (4)

10/1 W

Probability & Statistics

Estimation of Population Parameters

Hypothesis Testing

Holliday

 

10/3 F

Probability & Statistics

Estimation of Population Parameters

Hypothesis Testing

Holliday

 

10/6 M

Probability & Statistics

Estimation of Population Parameters

Hypothesis Testing

Holliday

 

10/8 W

Probability & Statistics

Simulations:

Hands-On & Computer-Based

Holliday

 

10/10 F

Fall Break – No Class

10/13 M

Probability & Statistics

Misuses of Statistics

Invalid Probability Conclusions

Holliday

 

10/15 W

Probability & Statistics

GACE Review (0012 – 0014)

Student Examples

Holliday

Student Examples (Probability/Statistics)

10/17 F

Georgia Mathematics Conference

Class does not meet.

10/20 M

Calculus

Problem Solving:

Function Concepts

Holliday

Prob/Stat Portfolio Entries (3)

10/22 W

Calculus

Problem Solving:

Geometry and Trigonometry

Holliday

 

10/24 F

Calculus

Technological Tools

Holliday

 

10/27 M

Calculus

Technological Tools

Holliday

 

10/29 W

Calculus

GACE Review (0006 – 0008)

Student Examples

Holliday

Student Examples (Calculus)

10/31 F

Calculus

GACE Review (0006 – 0008)

Student Examples

Holliday

 

11/3 M

Measurement

Measurement Systems

Two and Three Dimensions

Equivalence and Conversions

Spence

Calculus Portfolio Entries (2)

11/5 W

Measurement

Error Analysis

Reliability

Spence

 

11/7 F

Measurement

GACE Review (0009)

Student Examples

Spence

 

11/10 M

Discrete Math

Graph Theory

Counting & Combinatorics

Spence

 

11/12 W

Discrete Math

Recurrence Relations

Linear Programming

Applications

Spence

 

11/14 F

Discrete Math

Technological Tools

Spence

Student Examples (Discrete Math OR Processes/Perspectives)

11/17 M

Discrete Math

Logic

Boolean Algebra

Spence

Discrete Math Portfolio Entries (3)

11/19 W

Discrete Math

Sets and Set Operations

 

Spence

 

11/21 F

Discrete Math

GACE Review (0015 – 0016)

Student Examples

Spence

 

11/24 M

Review: All Topics

Portfolio Revisions

GACE Review: Any Topic

 

Spence

Measurement Portfolio Entries (2)

11/26 W

Thanksgiving Break – No Class

11/28 F

12/1 M

Portfolio Presentations

 

Spence

Final Portfolio

(Revised as Needed)