W 1610-1855, Trailer H-2. Office hours after class and by appointment.
Math 301 or consent of instructor and interest in teaching mathematics in K-12 schools as a career. Math majors interested in teaching are recommended to take this course in their sophomore or junior year.
This 3-unit course provides the opportunity for students to relate the mathematics they are learning to the teaching and learning of mathematics at the middle and high school levels and at the same time fulfill the 45-hour field experience requirement for prospective teachers.
Students will:
Students will demonstrate their mastery of the first five objectives on weekly homework assignments as well as active participation in class discussions and group presentations. Students will also carry out their fieldwork reliably, positively and constructively.
Most weeks, homework will consist of a 1-2 page written reflection to a reading assignment or class discussion. Assignments may be turned in via email, and are due the day of the next class. Points will be deducted 20% for late work (up to one week late only).
The order in which we work on the following topics may vary.
None. Most readings will be available online. Access to a graphing calculator helpful but not necessary.
These are discussed in more detail at 375 Visit Info below.
To volunteer in a K-12 school, the following are needed:
Students with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations are encouraged to contact the instructor. The Disability Programs and Resource Center (DPRC) is available to facilitate the reasonable accommodations process. The DPRC is located in the Student Service Building and can be reached by telephone (voice/TTY 415-338-2472) or by email (dprc@sfsu.edu). (http://www.sfsu.edu/~dprc/facultyfaq.html#1)
You will be spending at least 45 hours this semester in a secondary school. This should work out to 3-4 hours a week. 45 hours is the target because that is a typical requirement for entry into a credential program, so you might as well get that out of the way.
Submit your preferences online (form here) We will do our best to match you with a teacher and site fitting your preferences, while also providing an interesting experience. Once matched, you and the teacher will negotiate a convenient schedule for the visits. Aim to visit second and third year math courses. We have interested teachers on each side of the Bay. Past schools who have offered us placements include:
It depends on you and your teacher. First, you’ll observe and get a sense of the classroom. When you and your host are ready, you might silently observe for the teacher, work with individual students or groups that needed special attention, help facilitate or observe group work. Some have even (eventually) made presentations or led lessons.
At the end of the semester, you will bring the teacher a couple of pages of paperwork so we can give them a (too) small thank you stipend.