Fall 2010 Courses

Dr. Susan Cooper
Department of Mathematics
University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30 am - 9:30 am & 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm, or by appointment
Office: Avery Hall, Room 338
Email: scooper4@math.unl.edu
Phone: (402) 472-7253
Fax: (402) 472-8466

Math 300-001 Mathematics Matters

Math 300 is part of the Mathematics Semester offered through the Departments of Mathematics and Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education. We have linked Math 300 and TEAC 297b/351/308 to offer you a richly integrated learning experience in the areas of mathematical content and pedagogy as you begin your journey to become an elementary teacher.

Course Materials:

  • Course Syllabus (Joint with TEAC 308, TEAC 297b, TEAC 351) (pdf)
  • Active Participation - Expectations & Rubric (pdf)
  • Creating a Productive Learning Environment (pdf)
  • What Does it Mean to Have the "Habits of Mind of a Mathematical Thinker?" (pdf)
  • Problem Solving and Mathematical Argument (pdf)
  • "Study: Math Anxious Teachers Affect Girls' Math Learning" by D. Viadero (pdf)
  • Professional Writing #1 - Directions (pdf)
  • Professional Writing #1 - Letter (pdf)
  • Professional Writing #1 - Grading Rubric (pdf)
  • Professional Writing #2 - Directions (pdf)
  • Professional Writing #2 - CCSS Article #1 (pdf)
  • Professional Writing #2 - CCSS Article #2 (pdf)
  • Professional Writing #3 - Directions (pdf)
  • Professional Writing #3 - Clemens' Article (pdf)
  • Learning & Teaching Project (pdf)
  • Learning & Teaching Project - Rubric (pdf)
  • Curriculum Project (pdf)
  • Habits of Mind #1 (pdf)
  • Habits of Mind #2 (pdf)
  • Habits of Mind #3 (pdf)
  • Habits of Mind #4 (pdf)
  • Habits of Mind #5 (pdf)
  • Habits of Mind #6 (pdf)
  • Habits of Mind #7 (pdf)
  • Habits of Mind #8 (pdf)
  • Habits of Mind #9 (pdf)
  • Habits of Mind #10 (pdf)
  • Habits of Mind #11 (pdf)

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