Read pages 1-24 in the Cooney book. Respond to Reflective problem #1 (parts 1 and 2), Reflective problem#2 (parts 1, 2, and 3), and Reflective problem #4
Due: 8/21
#2. Journal Entry Week One (10pts)
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#3. Prepare for next class discussion ~ In class quiz on 8/28 (5pts)
Read Chapter One of the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics
Due: 8/21
#4. Mathematical Investigation ~ In class quiz on 8/28 (10pts)
Use Microsoft Excel, a graphing calculator, and your Algebra skills to do
Exploration #10 from the Cooney Chapter
Due: 8/23
#5. Fun with Functions: (15pts)
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Due: 8/28
#6. Journal Entry Week Two (10pts)
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#7. Readings and Reaction Paper: (20pts)
#1. Borasi, R. (1995). What secondary mathematics students can do. In I. M. Carl (Ed), Prospects for school mathematics. Reston, VA: NCTM.
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#2. Lappin, G. & Briars, D. (1995). How should mathematics be taught? In I. M. Carl (Ed), Prospects for school mathematics. Reston, VA: NCTM.
Reaction Paper: Please write a 1-2 page paper in which you react to / reflect on Readings #1 and 2. Borasi focuses on student learning while Lappin and Briars focus on teacher teaching... are they in agreement? do the authors make similar and/or different points? do you agree/disagree with the authors' discussions and suggestions? This paper is not intended to be a summary of the readings (I have read them ~ you may assume this as you write your response). I would like to know what you think about the readings.
Due: 8/30
#8. Mathematical Investigations using Excel (20pts)
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Due: 8/30
#9. Journal Entry Week Three (10pts)
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Due: 9/6
#10. Mathematical Investigations (30pts)
Discovering Algebra (Volume 1) Text Chapter One: Exploring Data (handed out in class) ~ (10pts)
Read through the chapter
Problem Set 1.2: #1 and 2
Lesson 1.4 (using the penny data collected in class)
Problem Set 1.5: #5Advanced Algebra Text Section 3.2: Measures of Variability (handed out in class) ~ (10 pts)
Read through the section
Problem Set 3.2: #1, 2, 5a &b, 6a & b, 9a-fWrite -up the GSP Investigation of the Mean and the Mean Absolute Deviation ~ (10 pts)
Due: 9/13