MATH 119-01

First Year Seminar

                        Syllabus

8-31-10

Today we introduced ourselves, discussed what we have seen as the differences between college and high school, and discussed any burning questions. We then went over the syllabus.

9-7-10

Today we started to discuss the differences between high school and college.

9-14-10

After answering a few burning questions, we continued discussing the differences between high school and college.

9-21-10

We completed our discussion of the differences between high school and college.

                PowerPoint (Differences between high school and college)               HW:  Think about, and write down, how you go about studying. When, where, with whom, days, times, how, etc.

9-28-10

We discussed study habits today.

                PowerPoint (Study Skills)                         HW:  Bring your Academic Student Handbook to class

10-5-10

Today we began to discuss the Academic Matters information from the Student Handbook.

               HW:  Bring your Academic Student Handbook to class.

10-12-10

No Class. Today is a Monday schedule.

10-19-10

We continued with the academic information in the Student Handbook.

                     HW:  Read the information in the Handbook concerning Clubs and Organizations.

10-26-10

We discussed clubs and organizations. Secondary Math Education Guidebooks were then distributed to those majors.

                    HW: Secondary Math Education majors should read pages 1-17 in the Program Guidebook.

11-2-10

We discussed the Registration process and the assignment for non-Secondary Math Education majors.

11-9-10

B.S. majors were excused to work on their assignment. The Secondary Math majors discussed the Conceptual Frameworks.

          Conceptual Framework (Teacher Education)                  Conceptual Framework (Secondary Math)

11-16-10

We discussed the Secondary Education Program's course of study, 4-year plans, and scheduling.

                    HW:  Read pp.29-42 in the handbook.  Non-secondary education majors have their other assignment.

11-23-10

Class was cancelled today. Have a good Thanksgiving Break.

11-30-10

We completed our discussion about the nuts and bolts of the Secondary Education Program, from the Program Guidebook.

12-7-10

We discussed preparing for final exams.

              Preparing for Final Exams PPT

12-15-10