6. learn to appreciate a calculator as an instructional tool and not just as a calculation device. 7. distinguish between logical concepts in mathematics and conventions of mathematics. 9. specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry and other representational systems. 10. apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations. 11. use visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to solve problems.
Students are to keep a portfolio of all class work and assignments.
Some of the homework will be collected and graded. At times the instructor will choose which problems the students are to submit and at other times the instructor will let the students choose. The exams will be given in class. Students will work individually on each exam and the instructor will grade the exams for correctness of mathematical content. Useful participation involves sharing ideas and critiquing the ideas being discussed.