1West Visayas State University

Course Outline in MTH 518 Mathematics Education

Instructor: Rosemarie G. Galvez
Time Allotment: 3 units, 3 hours/week
Course Description:
This course discusses the impact and use of ICT as a tool in teaching mathematics. Different
softwares in mathematics are also introduced. Furthermore, this course engages graduate
school students to design, develop, implement, and evaluate teaching and learning using
technology. It provides opportunity for innovation and utilization of technology as support
to instruction.

Objectives:
At the end of the course, the students must have:
1. discussed the theoretical underpinnings of the integration of technology in instruction
2. discussed the roles and functions of technology in the classroom
3. critiqued the advantages and disadvantages of the integration of technology in education
4. used office applications and software and mathematics effectively and efficiently
5. developed and created instructional aids in mathematics through the use of computer
software and internet
6. communicated educational information effectively through the use of online hubs
7. used technological equipment by considering electricity saving and paper saving practices
8. practiced with prudence the sharing of knowledge and information in online hubs
9. shared expertise in the use of educational software to the community

Grading Criteria:
Exam --------------------------------------------------------30%
Products and Performance -----------------------------50%
Attendance and Class participation-------------------20%
TOTAL------------------------------------------------------100%

Online Hubs:
www.blogspot.com
www.yahoomail.com
www.scribd.com
www.todaysmeet.com
www.youtube.com

References:
Arnold, D. N. (2009). Computer-aided instruction. Microsoft Student 2009 [DVD]. Redmond, WA:
Microsoft Corporation, 2008.
Frantz & Crannell. (2007). Three-point perspective and plane geometry. Journal of Mathematics and
the Arts, 1(4). doi:10.1080/17513470701884180
Garofalo, J., Drier, H., Harper, S., Timmerman, M.A., & Shockey, T. (2000). Promoting appropriate
uses of technology in mathematics teacher preparation. Contemporary Issues in Technology and
Teacher Education [Online serial], 1(1). Retrieved from
http://www.citejournal.org/vol1/iss1/currentissues/mathematics/article1.htm
Ittelson, J. C. (2008). Audiovisual education. Microsoft Student 2009 [DVD]. Redmond, WA: Microsoft
Corporation.
Jackiw, N. (1997). The geometers sketchpad (Version 3.10) [Computer software]. Key Curriculum
Press.
Livio, M. (2002). The golden ratio and aesthetics. Plus, (22). Retrieved from
http://plus.maths.org/issue22/features/golden/
Parkay, F. W. (2013). Becoming a teacher (9th ed.). New Jersey, USA: Pearson Education. pp 404-
439.
Revvo, A. (2003-2011). Atrise golden section (Version 4.2.0) [Software]. Retrieved from
http://www.atrise.com.





Course Content:
I. Introduction to Technology
A. Technology in the Classroom
B. Theoretical basis of computer-aided instruction
C. Computer in a mathematics classroom

Product/Performance: An analysis of the mathematics students activities or teachers
pedagogy that involves technology (supported by pictures and research articles)

II. Protecting people and information
A. Ethics
B. Privacy

Product/Performance: A paper on the implications of the regulations, laws, and or
standards/norms on technology. (supported by newspaper clippings or online articles)

III. Office Applications
A. Microsoft Word
1. Geometric Illustrations
2. Embedding Equations
3. Keyboard shortcuts

Product/Performance: An activity sheet that integrates investigation/exploration in
mathematics; contains geometric illustration and equations

B. Microsoft PowerPoint
1. Embedding Equations
2. Effective Animations
3. Hyperlinks
4. Communicating Effectively through Microsoft PowerPoint

Product/Performance: Interactive assessment tool that includes equations, edited slide
master, hyperlinks, and animations.

C. Microsoft Excel
1. Structure of Excel formulas
2. Formulas in MS Excel for Statistics & Trigonometry
3. Construction of graphs and charts
4. Recording and grading through Microsoft Excel

Product/Performance: A grade sheet template that includes formulas and graphs.

IV. The Calculator
A. Commonly used functions
B. Finding patterns and investigating through calculator

V. Graphing Tools and Dynamic Geometry Software
A. Winplot
B. Geometers Sketchpad
C. Grapes
D. Cabri Geometry
E. Geogebra

Product/Performance: A worksheet that involves graphing software

VI. Aesthetics in Mathematics
A. Golden ratio
B. Atrise Golden Section

Product/Performance: A digital mathematical analysis of indigenous artworks

VII. Digital Instructional Tools
A. Development of Instructional Video
B. Animations in Mathematics
C. Interactive digital manipulatives

Product/Performance: An instructional video that focus on any of the K-12 mathematics
competencies; includes cultural context and investigation/inductive reasoning/exploration.

VIII. Online Instruction
A. Basic HTML
B. Synchronous Instruction
C. Asynchronous Instruction
a. Email
b. Scribd
c. Construction of Blog and Website

Product/Performance: upload worksheets in scribd; create classroom in todaysmeet;
construct blog/website and upload all the other outputs in this course

Rubrics
Essay/Paper
10 Logical, coherent, well-articulated critique/analysis of the issue or argument; conveys
meaning skilfully; references are properly cited ; the paper is complete
7-9 Generally thoughtful, well-developed critique/analysis of the argument/issue and conveys
meaning clearly
4-6 Demonstrates some competence in its critique/analysis of the argument/issue and in
conveying meaning but is obviously flawed
1-3 Demonstrates fundamental deficiencies in both analysis and writing
0 Fails to answer the question; fails to follow instruction

Class Participation
10 Participates in all live class discussions; presents ideas logically; supports answer with
substantial evidence/argument; organization of ideas is evident; references are properly
cited
7-9 Participates in all live class discussions but organization and substance need improvement
4-6 Fails to participate in some class discussions; presents ideas logically and substantially
1-3 fails to participate in some class discussions; organization and substance need
improvement
0 Fails to participate