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MATH 504 Math by Inquiry: Patterns, Functions, Algebra

Course Description:
Teachers will explore a variety of inquiry-based activities designed to enhance understanding of algebraic ideas. Topics will include identifying and describing patterns, defining relationships and functions, exploring growth patterns, analyzing visual representations of equations, and solving algebraic problems.

Faculty Instructor                             
Dr. Cynthia Osterhus                                             
Associate Professor                                               
Director of the Academy for Teaching                               
Department of Teacher Education                                                                                            
Catawba College                                      
704-212-2097 or 704-239-7647                    
costerhu@catawba.edu                          
costerhus@carolina.rr.com                                               
                                                 
Public School Instructor
Carrie Lewis
5th Grade Math Teacher 
Dearington Elementary School 
210 Smyth St, Lynchburg VA
Lynchburg City Schools 
434-384-5818 or 434-610-6818 
lewiscs@lcsedu.net
cslewis5819@aol.com    

Class Hours:
Thursday, June 25 through Saturday, June 27
Daily 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, with a one hour lunch break

Class Rooms and Labs:
Class will meet in A03
(Some labs will meet in the computer lab)

Course Materials:
All course materials will be provided.  Items will be available to teachers to take for use in their classrooms after the course is completed.

Course Requirements:
To receive credit for the course, the following must be completed.  Failure to complete all the tasks will result in being withdrawn from the course:
            - Completion of the on-line, pre-course survey
            - Attendance at all class meeting hours
            - Completion of homework assignments that may be assigned
            - Completion of the on-line end of course survey

A pass/credit/no credit option may be available rather than a traditional A-F letter grade.  You would have to discuss with your instructor. 

Schedule:

Grading:
Required Pre-Course On-Line Pre-Test: 10 %
(If completed, full credit; if not completed, automatic failure)

Participation: 15 %
Active, engaged participation in all class activities, discussions, and labs is expected of all teacher-participants;

Homework: 40 %
Pre-Assignment (3 x 3 Magic Squares Exploration) is due in class the first day; Assignment 1 (Explorations with Functions) is due on day 2; and Assignment 2 (Growth in Geometric Patterns) is due on day 3.

In-class assignments: 15%
Items completed in class 
                                                                                  
End-of-Course On-Line Exam: 20 %
Instructions and deadline will be given on the last day of class