Math 211 Homework

Math 211: Elementary Math I - Fall 2006

Instructor: Jodi Fasteen

Office: M326 Neuberger Hall. This is located between the 3rd and 4th floors.
Office hours:
- Monday and Wednesday: 3 to 4pm,
- Tuesday and Thursday: 12 to 12:50 pm
or by appointment.
e-mail: "jfasteen" at "pdx.edu"
website: http://www.mth.pdx.edu/~jfasteen

TB= Textbook, WB=Workbook (spiral bound)

HW # Problems Due Due Date

1 TB: Exercises and Problems 1.1 : 1-6, 9-11, 13, 14, 16-22, 25, 28
TB: Writing And Discussion 1.1 : 1, 3, 4
Find my office. Write your name on the sign on my door by Friday, Sept 29th.
WB: Activity 1.3, pages 15-17, problems 1-9
TB: Extercises and Problems 1.3 : 1-11 all
Writing Assignment 1 (see below)
The end

Thursday, Oct 5th
noon

2 TB: Exercises and Problems 3.1: 1-19, 28-37
Writing Assignment 2 (see below)
WB: Activity 3.1, pages 46-49, problems 1-7
WB: Activity 3.3, pages 53-58, problems 1-9
TB: Extercises and Problems 3.2: 3-14, 19-22, 35, 36, 43, 45
TB: Extercises and Problems 3.3: 5-10, 13-18
The end.
Thurs, Oct 19th
noon

3 Writing Assignment 3 (see below)
TB: Extercises and Problems 3.3: 19-34
WB: Activity 3.4, pages 66-72, problems 1-6 (Complete by Mon 23rd)
Writing Assignment 4 (see below)
TB: Exercises and Problems 3.4: 2-6, 8a, 9, 10, 14a,b, 15-20, 27, 28, 30, 35, 36, 38
TB: Exercises and Problems 4.1: 3, 4, 6, 13-22, 25, 27-28
TB: Writing And Discussion 4.1 : 2 (This does not need to be typed, if your handwriting is acceptable. Keep your answer concise. Consider using symbols and variables instead of just words.)
The end.
Thurs, Nov 2nd
noon

4 TB: Exercises and Problems 4.2: 2- 14 even (do odd if you want extra practice), 20, 22-27(all), 33
Add question 4.2 #39: Find 10 numbers that have an odd number of factors. ex) 8 has an even number of factors (1, 2, 4, 8)
WB 4.2 project was done in class and will be considered "In-Class activity" points. i.e. Do not turn in the WB pages for 4.2.
Writing Assignment 5 is due November 8th
TB: Exercises and Problems 5.2: 2, 4, 6 (draw carefully), 10a,b, 12, 14, 16, 18b, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 39- 43, 49-51

The End

Monday, Nov 20th
before exam

5 Option 1: Read the article and come to class on Wednesday, November 22. We will have a group discussion on the topic. Before you come to class, be sure to read the whole article. It is helpful to write little notes as you go along, so you can remember key ideas or things that amused or surprised you. (Notes in the margin are often enough.)
Option 2: Read the article and write paper on the article. See Writing Assignment 6 below.

Monday, Nov 27th
In Class

6 WB: Activity 5.3, pages 114-119, Problems 1, 3, 5, 7
WB: Activity 6.2, Problems 2bc, 3bc, 4ab, 5b, 6bcd, 7ac, 8, 9 10abd
TB: Exercises and Problems 6.2: Go to Book's Website for graph paper. 4, 5a, 6a,b, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 27, 28, 30, 42; Writing And Discussion 6.2: 1-3 (brief answers, typing not required, but write neatly)
TB: Exercises and Problems 6.1: 6, 12, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24(w/o calculator), 26, 38b, 39(w/o calculator), 45; Writing And Discussion 6.1: 1, 2 (brief answers, typing not required, but write neatly)
TB: Exercises and Problems 6.3: 2, 4, 12, 14, 26, 33, 34, 36, 38, 44; Writing And Discussion 6.3: 1, 2, 4 (brief answers, typing not required, but write neatly)

Monday, Dec 4th
at Final Exam.

For class:

Wednesday, Sept 27th: Need activity book pages 15 to 18.
Monday, Oct 9th: Need activity book pages 45-49 and 53- 58
Wednesday, Oct 18th: Need activity book pages 60-63 and 66-72.

Writing Assignments

Writing assignment 1: Write a 1/2 to 1 page paper on the use of manipulatives for learning algebra. Did you like the way the activity book did pages 15-18? What might the benefits and drawbacks be of approaching algebra in this manner? You can consider the manipulatives as a precursor to variable algebra, or an addition to the standard algebra approach. See the syllabus for guidelines on typing up the short paper.
Create an order of operations review and practice set for students. Include instructions, examples with explanations, and 10 to 15 practice problems. Be sure to cover addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and parentheses. Turn in 2 copies, one blank for students, and a solution copy.
Read thru the book's sections on mental calculations and estimations, p153-156 and p173-176. Create a 1 page study guide on several of these different methods. Include examples. Then write a 0.5 page paper on how this might be useful in math class and/or the "real world".
Writing assignment 4: Type a 1 to 2 page lesson plan to teach long division using base 10 manipulatives. This is different from your group assignment in class in that the use of manipulatives is required. It is okay if you do not plan to use manipulatives for this lesson in your future classrooms, but please try to demonstrate the possibility of explaining the algorithm with the manipulatives for this assignment. Consider problems 9 and 10 in TB 3.4.
Assume that students understand the concept of division and have demonstrated success at smaller problems like 40/5 and 100/10. Use your lesson plan to introduce the algorithm for larger numbers like 1232/5 or 13421/11, etc.
For extra credit, include a separate page explaining how to use the long division algorithm do two base 5 division problems 321(sub 5) divided by 2(sub 5) and 2243(sub 5) divided by 12(sub 5)
Read the article on Gifted Mathematics Students and type a 1/2 page opinion article. Do not write a book report. Write what you think about the article. If you have trouble coming up with anything, here are some questions to keep in mind.
Is this idea useful, is it good or bad? Is it practical? Can these ideas be used for all students, or only some? Would this help developmental students as well as advanced students?
This assignment is due in class on Wednesday, November 8th.
Read Chapter 3 from Liping Ma's book "Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematics." This is longer than the previous article, so set aside a few hours to read. (maybe in 20 minute intervals). Write notes on what you think as you read and to keep track of the flow of the article. Write in the margins if it helps.
When you have completed the reading, type a 1 page summary of the article and a 1 page opinion paper on the article. If you cannot think of enough opinions to fill 1 page, you can try asking a teacher or two (outside our class) to answer the two questions the teachers in the article were asked and write your opinions on their answers.

"A great discovery solves a great problem, but there is a grain of discovery in the solution of any problem. Your problem may be modest, but if it challenges your curiosity and brings into play your inventive faculties, and if you solve it by your own means, you may experience the tension and enjoy the triumph of discovery." --George Polya

HW #	Problems Due	Due Date
1	TB: Exercises and Problems 1.1 : 1-6, 9-11, 13, 14, 16-22, 25, 28 TB: Writing And Discussion 1.1 : 1, 3, 4 Find my office. Write your name on the sign on my door by Friday, Sept 29th. WB: Activity 1.3, pages 15-17, problems 1-9 TB: Extercises and Problems 1.3 : 1-11 all Writing Assignment 1 (see below) The end	Thursday, Oct 5th noon
2	TB: Exercises and Problems 3.1: 1-19, 28-37 Writing Assignment 2 (see below) WB: Activity 3.1, pages 46-49, problems 1-7 WB: Activity 3.3, pages 53-58, problems 1-9 TB: Extercises and Problems 3.2: 3-14, 19-22, 35, 36, 43, 45 TB: Extercises and Problems 3.3: 5-10, 13-18 The end.	Thurs, Oct 19th noon
3	Writing Assignment 3 (see below) TB: Extercises and Problems 3.3: 19-34 WB: Activity 3.4, pages 66-72, problems 1-6 (Complete by Mon 23rd) Writing Assignment 4 (see below) TB: Exercises and Problems 3.4: 2-6, 8a, 9, 10, 14a,b, 15-20, 27, 28, 30, 35, 36, 38 TB: Exercises and Problems 4.1: 3, 4, 6, 13-22, 25, 27-28 TB: Writing And Discussion 4.1 : 2 (This does not need to be typed, if your handwriting is acceptable. Keep your answer concise. Consider using symbols and variables instead of just words.) The end.	Thurs, Nov 2nd noon
4	TB: Exercises and Problems 4.2: 2- 14 even (do odd if you want extra practice), 20, 22-27(all), 33 Add question 4.2 #39: Find 10 numbers that have an odd number of factors. ex) 8 has an even number of factors (1, 2, 4, 8) WB 4.2 project was done in class and will be considered "In-Class activity" points. i.e. Do not turn in the WB pages for 4.2. Writing Assignment 5 is due November 8th TB: Exercises and Problems 5.2: 2, 4, 6 (draw carefully), 10a,b, 12, 14, 16, 18b, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 39- 43, 49-51 The End	Monday, Nov 20th before exam
5	Option 1: Read the article and come to class on Wednesday, November 22. We will have a group discussion on the topic. Before you come to class, be sure to read the whole article. It is helpful to write little notes as you go along, so you can remember key ideas or things that amused or surprised you. (Notes in the margin are often enough.) Option 2: Read the article and write paper on the article. See Writing Assignment 6 below.	Monday, Nov 27th In Class
6	WB: Activity 5.3, pages 114-119, Problems 1, 3, 5, 7 WB: Activity 6.2, Problems 2bc, 3bc, 4ab, 5b, 6bcd, 7ac, 8, 9 10abd TB: Exercises and Problems 6.2: Go to Book's Website for graph paper. 4, 5a, 6a,b, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 27, 28, 30, 42; Writing And Discussion 6.2: 1-3 (brief answers, typing not required, but write neatly) TB: Exercises and Problems 6.1: 6, 12, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24(w/o calculator), 26, 38b, 39(w/o calculator), 45; Writing And Discussion 6.1: 1, 2 (brief answers, typing not required, but write neatly) TB: Exercises and Problems 6.3: 2, 4, 12, 14, 26, 33, 34, 36, 38, 44; Writing And Discussion 6.3: 1, 2, 4 (brief answers, typing not required, but write neatly)	Monday, Dec 4th at Final Exam.