MATH 1420
Geometry for Elementary Education
3 Credit Hours

Course Information

Course Description:
This course is a conceptual approach to the study of geometry. Topics include measurement, congruence, similarity, and graphing; constructions, theorems, and proofs in both non-coordinate and Cartesian settings; historical development of geometry as a tool.  Students will participate in discussions and submit projects as part of the course.

Course Objectives:

Through the study of MATH 1420, the student should acquire the ability to:

1.    recall and state the undefined terms of geometry;

2.    relate the historical foundations of geometry;

3.    use correct terminology and notation associated with lines, rays, and line segments;

4.    recognize angles, including vertyices, classifications, angle pairs, and angle measurement;

5.    recognize and reproduice parallel and perpendicular lines and the anles associated with them;

6.    apply the four steps of peoblem solving in geometric situations;

7.    recognize the parts of a circle;

8.    name polygons and differentiate between concave and convex polygons;

9.    use formulas to find polygonal figures;

10.   define and reproduce regular and semi-regular tessellations;

11.   analyze properties of 3-dimensional figures;

12.   apply Euler's formula to edges, vertices, or faces of polyhedra;

13.   analyze figures to determine symmetry;

14.   explore geometry on the computer using LOGO;

15.   use the American Standard and the International System units of measure in problem solving situations;

16.   use the Pythagorean Theorem;

17.   find area and perimeter of 2-dimentional figures;

18.   use Pick's Theorem to find area on the geoboard;

19.   calculate volume and surface area of 3-dimensional figures;

20.   define congruence mappings of polygons;

21.   determine congruent pairs of triangles based on the 5 congruency postulates;

22.   perform basic constructions using a straight-edge, compass, and/or Mira;

23.   identify the centroid, incenter, circumcenter, and orthocenter of a triangle and relate properties for each;

24.   perform translations, reflections, and rotations of polygons;

25.   explore tessellations of non-polygonal shapes;

26.   perform similarity mappings;

27.   find missing sides of similar triangles;

28.   analyze networks to identify even and odd vertices;

29.   determine whether or not a network is transversable; and

30.   examine historical problems in the field of topology.
Prerequisites and Corequisites:
Documented eligibility for collegiate mathematics; one high school credit each in algebra I, algebra II, and geometry. Students who are subject to A89 admission requirements who do not have a high school credit in geometry must successfully complete MAT 0990 prior to enrollment in MATH 1420.
Course Topics:
Unit 1 - Fundamentals of Geometry
Unit 2 - Measurement
Unit 3 - Congruence and Similarity
Unit 4 - Constructions and Networks
Specific Course Requirements:
Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office components such as Word, PowerPoint, and FrontPage will be helpful.
Textbooks, Supplementary Materials, Hardware and Software Requirements
Required Textbooks:
Please visit the Virtual Bookstore to obtain textbook information for this course:
http://rodp.bkstr.com
Supplementary Materials:
Students will find the use of a graphing calculator such as the TI-83 Plus helpful. A student's solution manual for the textbook is optional.
Hardware Requirements:
The minimum requirements can be found at http://www.rodp.org/students/hardware_software.htm. Specific hardware requirements for this course include...
Software Requirements:
The minimum requirements can be found at http://www.rodp.org/students/hardware_software.htm. Specific hardware requirements for this course include...(A list of software the student is required to purchase or download for the course, Real Player, Media Player, Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office, etc).
Instructor Information
Please see the separate page inside the course to find instructor contact information as well as a statement of virtual office hours and other communication information.
Assessment and Grading
Testing Procedures:
All testing will be done online. Students are honor-bound to produce work which is completely their own.
Grading Procedure:
Each of the 4 units will include 5 or more quizzes, a discussion, PowerPoint, and/or web assignment, and a test. Quizzes will count 10 points each, tests will count 100 points each, and other assignments will count 20 points each. A major project will be required with point value of 100 points. The final exam will count 150 points.
Grading Scale:
900-1000---A
800-899---B
700-799--C
600-699--D
Below 600--F
Assignments and Participation
Assignments and Projects:
Please see the list of assignments with due dates inside the course.
Class Participation:
All students must participate in all interactive aspects of the course. Students must communicate with other students through the discussion board, students are expected to communicate with the instructor as a learning resource, and students must check the course bulletin board frequently for announcements.
Punctuality:
Each week there will be a quiz that is due by 11:55 pm on Thursday. This is to review the material for that week and to help keep students on track. The quiz is to be taken by 11:55 pm on Thursday and no late quizzes will be accepted. Remember that the quizzes are worth 10 points each and the unit tests are worth 100 points each.  
Course Ground Rules
Cheating and other forms of academic misconduct, including plagiarism, are prohibited. The instructor has the authority to assign a zero for the exercise or examination or to assign an F in the course in the case of academic misconduct.
Please include a subject line when e-mailing the instructor or other class members. Please ask permission before sending e-mails with large attachments.
The discussion board is for class purposes only. Please remember to be courteous to other users at all times. The discussion forum will be monitored. Make sure that you remember that even though you may not mean to be rude or cruel sometimes e-mails and postings can be misunderstood. Please be respectful and mindful of the instructor and your fellow students.
Guidelines for Communications
Email:
  • Always include a subject line.
  • Remember without facial expressions some comments may be taken the wrong way. Be careful in wording your emails. Use of emoticons might be helpful in some cases.
  • Use standard fonts.
  • Do not send large attachments without permission.
  • Special formatting such as centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc. should be avoided unless necessary to complete an assignment or other communication.
  • Respect the privacy of other class members
Discussion Groups:
  • Review the discussion threads thoroughly before entering the discussion. Be a lurker then a discussant.
  • Try to maintain threads by using the "Reply" button rather starting a new topic.
  • Do not make insulting or inflammatory statements to other members of the discussion group. Be respectful of other’s ideas.
  • Be patient and read the comments of other group members thoroughly before entering your remarks.
  • Be cooperative with group leaders in completing assigned tasks.
  • Be positive and constructive in group discussions.
  • Respond in a thoughtful and timely manner.
Web Resources:

Library

The Tennessee Virtual Library is available to all students enrolled in the Regents Degree Program. Links to library materials (such as electronic journals, databases, interlibrary loans, digital reserves, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, and librarian support) and Internet resources needed by learners to complete online assignments and as background reading must be included in all courses. 

Students With Disabilities

Qualified students with disabilities will be provided reasonable and necessary academic accommodations if determined eligible by the appropriate disability services staff at their home institution. Prior to granting disability accommodations in this course, the instructor must receive written verification of a student's eligibility for specific accommodations from the disability services staff at the home institution. It is the student's responsibility to initiate contact with their home institution's disability services staff and to follow the established procedures for having the accommodation notice sent to the instructor.

Syllabus Changes

The instructor reserves the left to make changes as necessary to this syllabus. If changes are necessitated during the term of the course, the instructor will immediately notify students of such changes both by individual email communication and posting both notification and nature of change(s) on the course bulletin board.

Technical Support

Telephone Support:
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