Converse College, located in Spartanburg, SC and established in 1889 (www.converse.edu) is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, masters, and educational specialist degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Converse College. |
(MTE 502 - 3 graduate credits) COURSE OVERVIEW Pre-requisites: Knowledge of Pre-Calculus content and an undergraduate degree Course Description: The primary goal of this Professional Development (PD) course is for the student to begin to acquire the techniques necessary to effectively teach Pre-Calculus in the secondary school. This course will focus on the investigation of materials, pedagogy, and technology to teach Pre-Calculus and to refresh content knowledge in ways that conform to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards. Students will examine strategies and skills to creatively engage secondary level mathematics students as they begin to master Pre-Calculus. Technology requirements: Computer access with Internet and access to email account. DVD player (television or computer). DVDs: Four DVDs are provided that contain content information for this course. This information is supplemental and should be used by the student to review content information when necessary. Graphing Calculator: The use of a graphing calculator is required. While participants may use any graphing calculator, the supplemental DVDs use the TI-83. The TI-84 is very similar and can easily be used as well. Knowledge and competence for use of other graphing calculators will be the sole responsibility of the participant. Course Requirements: This course will be offered through Distance Education. Participating teachers may take up to nine months to complete all requirements. There are no scheduled class sessions or meetings. There is an Internet web site that contains activities, practice problems, four quizzes and a cumulative Final Examination. Course topics include but not limited to: functions, graphs, solving equations, exponential, logarithmic and rational functions, trigonometric functions and parametric and Polar equations. Registration: When you are ready to Register, select this Registration link to complete your enrollment. Submit this form and payment of $589. When your form and payment are received, you will be sent your course materials and access to the Course Web Site. |
