MAED 4201 Class Schedule

Fall 2009

Dr. Dianna J. Spence

Newton Oakes Center 213

djspence@ngcsu.edu

(706) 864-1808 [office]

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

 

Date

Topic

Focus

Venues (TBA)

Assignment
DUE TODAY

8/19 W

Course Overview

Portfolio Expectations

 

 

8/21 F

Algebra

Patterns, Relations, Functions

 

 

8/24 M

Algebra

Abstract Algebra Concepts

Dorks J

 

8/26 W

Algebra

Abstract Algebra Concepts

 

 

8/28 F

Algebra

GACE Review (0003 – 0005)

Student Examples

 

Student Examples (Algebra)

8/31 M

Number & Operations

Sets (natural, whole, integer, etc.)

Operations

Dorks J

Algebra Portfolio Entries (2)

9/2 W

Number & Operations

Computation Strategies

 

 

9/4 F

Number & Operations

Large and Small Numbers

Alternate Bases

 

 

9/7 M

Labor Day Holiday – No Class

9/9 W

Number & Operations

Number Systems

 

 

9/11 F

Number & Operations

Proportions

Hiiro’s –

LUNCH

@ 12:30

 

9/14 M

Number & Operations

GACE Review (0001 – 0002)

Student Examples

 

Student Examples (Number/Operations)

9/16 W

Geometry

Euclidean/Non-Euclidean Concepts

 

 

9/18 F

Geometry

Axiomatic Systems and Proof

 

Number & Operations Portfolio Entries (5)

9/21 M

Geometry

Concrete Models

Dynamic Geometry Software

Computer Lab

 

9/23 W

Geometry

Concrete Models

Representation & Visualization

 

 

9/25 F

Geometry

GACE Review (0010 – 0011)

Student Examples

 

Student Examples (Geometry)

9/28 M

Probability & Statistics

 

 

Geometry Portfolio Entries (4)

9/30 W

Probability & Statistics

Sampling

Experimental Methods

 

 

10/2 F

Probability & Statistics

Estimation of Population Parameters

Hypothesis Testing

 

 

10/5 M

Probability & Statistics

Estimation of Population Parameters

Hypothesis Testing

Dorks J

 

10/7 W

Probability & Statistics

Misuses of Statistics

Invalid Probability Conclusions

 

 

10/9 F

Fall Break – No Class

10/12 M

Probability & Statistics

Simulations:

Hands-On & Computer-Based

Computer Lab

 

10/14 W

Georgia Mathematics Conference

Class does not meet.

10/16 F

10/19 M

Probability & Statistics

GACE Review (0012 – 0014)

Student Examples

 

Student Examples (Probability/Statistics)

10/21 W

Calculus

Problem Solving:

Function Concepts

 

 

10/23 F

Calculus

Problem Solving:

Geometry and Trigonometry

 

Prob/Stat Portfolio Entries (3)

10/26 M

Calculus

Technological Tools

Computer Lab

 

10/28 W

Calculus

Technological Tools

 

10/30 F

Calculus

GACE Review (0006 – 0008)

Student Examples

 

Student Examples (Calculus)

11/2 M

Measurement

Measurement Systems

Two and Three Dimensions

Equivalence and Conversions

Dorks J

Calculus Portfolio Entries (2)

11/4 W

Measurement

Error Analysis

Reliability

 

 

11/6 F

Measurement

Error Analysis

Reliability

 

 

11/9 M

Measurement

GACE Review (0009)

Student Examples

 

Student Examples (Measurement)

11/11 W

Discrete Math

Recurrence Relations

Counting & Combinatorics

 

 

11/13 F

Discrete Math

Graph Theory

Technological Tools

Comp Lab

Measurement Portfolio Entries (2)

11/16 M

Discrete Math

Logic

Boolean Algebra

Applications

Comp Lab

 

11/18 W

Discrete Math

Sets and Set Operations

 

Comp Lab

 

11/20 F

Discrete Math

GACE Review (0015 – 0016)

Student Examples

 

Student Examples (Discrete Math OR Processes/Perspectives)

11/23 M

Review: All Topics

Portfolio Revisions

GACE Review: Any Topic

 

Pizza Hut

Discrete Math Portfolio Entries (3)

11/25 W

Thanksgiving Break – No Class

11/27 F

11/30 M

Last class meeting

Portfolio Presentations

 

Portfolio Presentation

12/7 M

(Scheduled exam day)

Your portfolio IS your final exam (due by 5:00 p.m.)

Turn in to NOC 213

Final Portfolio

(Revised as Needed)