Course Syllabus. The purpose of this syllabus is to guide the participant in the requirements, demands, logistics and expectations of this course.

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1 Syllabus Objective Course Syllabus The purpose of this syllabus is to guide the participant in the requirements, demands, logistics and expectations of this course. Getting Help To receive technical assistance on issues related to Blackboard contact: Academic Instructional Technology Help Desk Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time asaitc@adams.edu To receive technical assistance on issues related to Blackboard Collaborate (formerly Wimba), 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, call Introduction Classroom teaching and school leadership are the strongest school-based factors impacting student achievement. CDE is supporting the state s 178 school districts to attract, prepare and support great educators. Because... Every child in every classroom deserves to have excellent teachers and excellent building leaders who are supported in their ongoing professional growth. (Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Educator Effectiveness A Colorado Priority. Available: Adams State University has created ED 589: Mathematical Thinking Across the Elementary Curriculum to support you with this important purpose. It is important to note that this is not a course about discrete topics in mathematics. You will be exploring mathematical thinking within a holistic, cross-discipline approach to education. You will be helping your students think like mathematicians in order to better ground them in their understanding of mathematical concepts and processes. If this is your first time to take a fully online course, you will find it different from your previous experience. There is no face-to- face contact with your instructor and fellow participants. As you work through the course, you may begin to prefer this environment because of the flexibility that it affords you in managing your time and the learning materials. You should schedule some time each day for this course if possible. Adams State University Extended Studies Page 1 of 5 March 2014

2 The syllabus details the course expectations and provides important information that will help you through this course. Read this information with care. It will make your journey easier and produce the best results. As you move through the course, you will be navigating in a Blackboard environment. You will gain hands-on experience using Blackboard while learning key concepts in this course. If you complete the course successfully, you will receive a certificate of completion as well as Adams State University graduate credit--one semester credit hour. Communication is a critical component of the learning process. This course will provide you with many avenues to communicate with me and with your colleagues. A message and system is provided for internal and external communication as well as a discussion board that will allow you to participate in an on-line forum, addressing essential questions that I will post. I look forward to seeing your first communications! Instructor Information Instructor: Sam Sortore ssortore@adams.edu Phone: Address: P.O. Box 1121 La Veta, CO Course Delivery Online, Open-Enrollment Credit Hours 1 Semester Hours Course Time Limits MINIMUM COURSE ATTENDANCE AND TIME LIMIT: 2 weeks from date of enrollment All PD Online courses have a maximum course completion deadline of one year from the date of registration. Adams State University Extended Studies Page 2 of 5 March 2014

3 Course Materials Textbooks can be purchased from the Adams State University Bookstore. To order textbooks or obtain information about book titles, you may go to exstudies.adams.edu and click on the "Undergraduate" or "Educators K-12" icon. Click on the "Bookstore" link. Click on the button that reads "Graduation, Books, Clothing & Merchandise". Click on "Books" in the green navigation bar. Select "DISTLEARN" from the department menu. ( Use Section Number:1342 to order books from Bookstore site. This should provide the correct textbook information and ordering options. If you have questions, you can contact the Bookstore at , Loretta Martinez at or send a mailed request to Adams State University Bookstore, 208 Edgemont Blvd., Suite 3140, Alamosa, CO Required Textbook: No Textbook required Catalog Description This course is designed to provide a hands-on, working experience for Colorado elementary teachers that will assist in them in demonstrating Elements C and E of Quality Standard 1: Content and Pedagogy as presented and defined by the Colorado Department of Education. Through the examination of current best practices in interdisciplinary pedagogy as it relates to mathematical thinking and reasoning, teachers will gain the tools needed to create entries for an evidence based portfolio that demonstrates proficiency in these Elements. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding the interdisciplinary connections to math and demonstrating that students are able to transfer mathematical knowledge across the curriculum. Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the importance of interdisciplinary instruction. 2. demonstrate a knowledge of mathematics and an understanding of how to promote student development in mathematical thinking across multiple content area. Adams State University Extended Studies Page 3 of 5 March 2014

4 3. demonstrate knowledge of relevant math concepts contained within areas outside of mathematics as a subject. 4. demonstrate an understanding of instructional strategies that articulate mathematical content across the curriculum. 5. recognize student artifacts that demonstrate interdisciplinary connections to mathematics. Course Requirements Class Participation: Each student is expected to complete course requirements in a structured, self-paced learning environment. There are grading rubrics at the end of this syllabus for On-line Discussions, the Reflection Paper, and the Summary Project. Resources and Activities: Each student is required to: Explore resources provided in the course and through the web. Actively engage in discussions. Complete all assignments, assessments, and reflection paper. Apply the learning by designing and developing lesson plans that includes items from Elements C and E of Teacher Quality Standard 1, including list of potential artifacts that will show mastery of this element (Summary Project). Adams State University Extended Studies Page 4 of 5 March 2014

5 Grade Distribution and Scale In alignment with ASU academic policies, no D may apply to a major or minor field. Grade Distribution: Rubrics Quiz: 10 points Discussion Questions: 60 points (5 points each) Project (Lesson Plan and Reflection): 50 points Total: 120 points Grade Scale: points % A points 80-89% B points 70-70% C points 60-69% D Less than 72 points Below 60% F ADA Statement Students who need special accommodation to complete this class should contact the instructor and the Adams State University Counseling Center at Academic Integrity Cheating, plagiarism, unauthorized possession or disposition of academic materials, or the falsification or fabrication of one s academic work will NOT be tolerated. Any offense may result in a zero for the exam or exercise in question and may result in failure of the course. Please refer to the ASU Student Handbook for more information: Adams State University Extended Studies Page 5 of 5 March 2014