MAT 5001/7001

Arithmetic and Problem Solving

Course Syllabus

Dr. David A. Edwards

dedwards@math.uga.edu

Office:436 (GSRC)

Office Hours: 12-1 (MWF)

Course Description

We will be studying arithmetic and its applications with a stress on the reasons why various procedures work.

Text

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers and the accompanying Class Activities

manual by Sybilla Beckman.

Attendance

Attendance will be taken every class meeting.

Grading

Tests: There will be four tests during the semester (one every three weeks). Collectively, these tests will count 60% of the course grade. No make-ups will be given for missed tests.

Final Exam: There will be a mandatory cumulative final exam. This exam will count 40% of the course grade.