Professor Mary Kay Abbey MA131 - Elementary Mathematics II: Geometry and Algebra
Department of Mathematics
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Phone: 240-567-1440, Fax: 240-567-1436, Department Phone: 240-567-1434 Office Hours: TBD Marykay.Abbey@montgomerycollege.edu
WELCOME MESSAGE
Welcome to MA131 - Elementary Mathematics II: Geometry and Algebra,
Welcome to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers. This is one of the three required mathematics courses for certification. The theme for the course is geometry. You will become aware of the geometry all around you. This knowledge will help you make geometry and all of mathematics come alive for your students.
The course moves along at a pretty good pace so you need to keep up and ask questions as they arise.
Enjoy the course and keep me posted on any difficulties you may have so that we can all reach the end of the semester successfully and with a real appreciation of mathematics and especially geometry.
FACULTY INFORMATION
My teaching schedule has not been finalized so I cannot give you my office hours just yet. I will get the times to you as soon as possible.
In the meantime, just send me an email. There is an email account for you and me through WebCT. This is the email that should be used.
You may call me at 240-567-1440. If I am not in the office to receive you call, please leave a message. I wll return your call as soon as possible. If you do not hear from me quickly, please call again.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
MA 131 Elements of Mathematics II: Geometry and Algebra - This course covers proportions, percents, and real numbers; basic geometry that includes congruence, similarity, symmetry, and transformations; measurement and coordinate geometry; and algebra emphasizing multiple representations. Intended for elementary education majors, this course is also suitable for parents of school-age children.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
A grade of C or better in MA 130 or consent of the department.
TEXTBOOK
Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers, 4th Edition, Bassarear, Houghtom Mifflin
ISBN-13: 978-0-618-76836-3
ONLINE REQUIREMENTS
Each week of the course has a plan that includes practice problems, a discussion board topic, a stickler, and a quiz. All except the practice problems carry points that will be a factor in determining your final grade.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
There are no special technology requirements for the course.
ON-CAMPUS REQUIREMENTS
There are four required face-to-face meetings. The dates for these meetings are 08/31, 10/05, 11/02, and 12/07. These are all on Monday and will be at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus from 4:30-6:15. I will send out an eamil with the exact location once that has been determined.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
There are four required face-to-face meetings. The dates for these meetings are 08/31, 10/05, 11/02, and 12/07.
