This course will build mastery of the following competency (or competencies):

• Standard 3--Content Knowledge and Expertise: A comprehensive understanding of the content, discipline, and related pedagogy.
• Competency 011 (Mathematics): The foundational principles, concepts, and methods in mathematics to provide developmentally appropriate instruction for students in prekindergarten to grade 3.

Upon completion of this course, the student-teacher will be able to

(LO1): Demonstrate knowledge of the Mathematics domain of the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Mathematics (Kindergarten through Grade 5), as well as ways to scaffold and sequence skills and concepts to teach mathematics to young children. (Competency 11A).

(LO2): Design and execute quality lessons that are consistent with the concepts of their specific discipline, are aligned to state standards, and demonstrate their content expertise related to Number concepts and Operations (Grades K-5) and demonstrate content-specific pedagogy that meets the needs of diverse learners, utilizing engaging instructional materials to connect prior content knowledge to new learning.(Standard 3B, 3C & Competency 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, 11H & 11J).

(LO3): Understand the major concepts, key themes, multiple perspectives, assumptions, processes of inquiry, structure, and real-world applications of their grade-level and subject-area content related to Number concepts and Operations (Grades K-5) (Standard 3A)

(LO4): Understand the major concepts, key themes, multiple perspectives, assumptions, processes of inquiry, structure, and real-world applications of their grade-level and subject-area content related to Algebraic reasoning (Grades K-5) (Standard 3A)

(LO5): Understand the major concepts, key themes, multiple perspectives, assumptions, processes of inquiry, structure, and real-world applications of their grade-level and subject-area content related to Geometry and measurement (Grades K-5) (Standard 3A)

(LO6): Understand the major concepts, key themes, multiple perspectives, assumptions, processes of inquiry, structure, and real-world applications of their grade-level and subject-area content related to Data analysis (Grades K-5) (Standard 3A)

(LO7): Understand the major concepts, key themes, multiple perspectives, assumptions, processes of inquiry, structure, and real-world applications of their grade-level and subject-area content related to Personal financial literacy (Grades K-5) (Standard 3A)

This course will build mastery of the following competency (or competencies):

• Standard 3--Content Knowledge and Expertise: A comprehensive understanding of the content, discipline, and related pedagogy.
• Competency 011 (Mathematics): The foundational principles, concepts, and methods in mathematics to provide developmentally appropriate instruction for students in prekindergarten to grade 3.

Upon completion of this course, the student-teacher will be able to

(LO1): Demonstrate knowledge of the Mathematics domain of the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Mathematics (Kindergarten through Grade 5), as well as ways to scaffold and sequence skills and concepts to teach mathematics to young children. (Competency 11A).

(LO2): Design and execute quality lessons that are consistent with the concepts of their specific discipline, are aligned to state standards, and demonstrate their content expertise related to Number concepts and Operations (Grades K-5) and demonstrate content-specific pedagogy that meets the needs of diverse learners, utilizing engaging instructional materials to connect prior content knowledge to new learning.(Standard 3B, 3C & Competency 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, 11H & 11J).

(LO3): Understand the major concepts, key themes, multiple perspectives, assumptions, processes of inquiry, structure, and real-world applications of their grade-level and subject-area content related to Number concepts and Operations (Grades K-5) (Standard 3A)

(LO4): Understand the major concepts, key themes, multiple perspectives, assumptions, processes of inquiry, structure, and real-world applications of their grade-level and subject-area content related to Algebraic reasoning (Grades K-5) (Standard 3A)

(LO5): Understand the major concepts, key themes, multiple perspectives, assumptions, processes of inquiry, structure, and real-world applications of their grade-level and subject-area content related to Geometry and measurement (Grades K-5) (Standard 3A)

(LO6): Understand the major concepts, key themes, multiple perspectives, assumptions, processes of inquiry, structure, and real-world applications of their grade-level and subject-area content related to Data analysis (Grades K-5) (Standard 3A)

(LO7): Understand the major concepts, key themes, multiple perspectives, assumptions, processes of inquiry, structure, and real-world applications of their grade-level and subject-area content related to Personal financial literacy (Grades K-5) (Standard 3A)

This course will build mastery of the following competency (or competencies):

• Standard 3--Content Knowledge and Expertise: A comprehensive understanding of the content, discipline, and related pedagogy.
• Competency 011 (Mathematics): The foundational principles, concepts, and methods in mathematics to provide developmentally appropriate instruction for students in prekindergarten to grade 3.

(LO1): Demonstrate knowledge of the Mathematics domain of the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Mathematics (Kindergarten through Grade 5), as well as ways to scaffold and sequence skills and concepts to teach mathematics to young children. (Competency 11A).

(LO2): Design and execute quality lessons that are consistent with the concepts of their specific discipline, are aligned to state standards, and demonstrate their content expertise related to Number concepts and Operations (Grades K-5) and demonstrate content-specific pedagogy that meets the needs of diverse learners, utilizing engaging instructional materials to connect prior content knowledge to new learning.(Standard 3B, 3C & Competency 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, 11H & 11J).

(LO3): Understand the major concepts, key themes, multiple perspectives, assumptions, processes of inquiry, structure, and real-world applications of their grade-level and subject-area content related to Number concepts and Operations (Grades K-5) (Standard 3A)

(LO4): Understand the major concepts, key themes, multiple perspectives, assumptions, processes of inquiry, structure, and real-world applications of their grade-level and subject-area content related to Algebraic reasoning (Grades K-5) (Standard 3A)

(LO5): Understand the major concepts, key themes, multiple perspectives, assumptions, processes of inquiry, structure, and real-world applications of their grade-level and subject-area content related to Geometry and measurement (Grades K-5) (Standard 3A)

(LO6): Understand the major concepts, key themes, multiple perspectives, assumptions, processes of inquiry, structure, and real-world applications of their grade-level and subject-area content related to Data analysis (Grades K-5) (Standard 3A)

(LO7): Understand the major concepts, key themes, multiple perspectives, assumptions, processes of inquiry, structure, and real-world applications of their grade-level and subject-area content related to Personal financial literacy (Grades K-5) (Standard 3A)

Students should participate in all online activities of this course. Logging into D2L at least twice a week will be considered as your attendance for the week. In case of an emergency that will not allow you to log on to D2L, please let me know as early as possible. It is important that students should meet all the deadlines as posted online. In case of any emergency (like death or illness in family and so on) it is important that the student should report the same to the professor in a timely manner. It is your course, and the primary intention should be to reach the goals and acquire proficiency in the topics discussed in the course. Excessive tardiness or absence (as determined by the professor) might result in instructor-drop, if required.

Late submissions: 10% reduction in the grades for each day you are late to submit the assignments that are allowed to be submitted late.

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.

Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.

We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.

We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.

Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, (940) 397-4140.

The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MSUTexas e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Obligation to Report Sex Discrimination under State and Federal Law

Midwestern State University is committed to providing and strengthening an educational, working, and living environment where students, faculty, staff, and visitors are free from sex discrimination of any kind. State and federal law require University employees to report sex discrimination and sexual misconduct to the University’s Office of Title IX. As a faculty member, I am required to report to the Title IX Coordinator any allegations, personally observed behavior, or other direct or indirect knowledge of conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sexual misconduct, which includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, or stalking, involving a student or employee. After a report is made, the office of Title IX will reach out to the affected student or employee in an effort to connect such person(s) with resources and options in addressing the allegations made in the report. You are also encouraged to report any incidents to the office of Title IX. You may do so by contacting:

Laura Hetrick

Title IX Coordinator
Sunwatcher Village Clubhouse
940-397-4213

laura.hetrick@msutexas.edu

You may also file an online report 24/7 at Maxient 

Should you wish to visit with someone about your experience in confidence, you may contact the MSU Counseling Center at 940-397-4618. For more information on the University’s policy on Title IX or sexual misconduct, please visit MSU Texas Title IX

Senate Bill 11 passed by the 84th Texas Legislature allows licensed handgun holders to carry concealed handguns on campus, effective August 1, 2016. Areas excluded from concealed carry are appropriately marked, in accordance with state law. For more information regarding campus carry, please refer to the University’s webpage at https://msutexas.edu/campus-carry/rules-policies.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact MSU Chief of Police at police@msutexas.edu.