Math 111, Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I

Instructor -- Pavel Guerzhoy

The class meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 - 11:20am at 403, Keller Hall.


Office: 501, Keller Hall (5-th floor)
tel: (808)-956-6533
e-mail: pavel(at)math(dot)hawaii(dot)edu (usually, I respond to e-mail messages within a day)
Office hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-10:20, 11:30-12:30

Reading
In this class we use the classnotes
  • Mathematics for Educators by Joel L. Weiner
    Course Objective
    To learn basic concepts of mathematical thinking and argumentation.
    Grading Policy
    The course contains a combination of concepts and ideas. To understand the material means to be able to apply it in answering questions supplying your answers with clear, mathematically correct explanations. At the end of the day, your grade will reflect your ability to do that. Evaluation scheme:



  • Final exam will take place on Monday, May 7, 9:45 - 11:45 and count for 30% of the final grade. The exam is cumulative (it covers all the material).



  • Mid-term test, which covers the material of Chapters 1 and 2 from the notes counts for 30% of the final grade.

  • Quizzes will be given almost weekly, and the average grade for the quizzes counts for 40% of the final grade.

    The following are not part of the grading scheme: