Mathematics 890, REvitalizing ALgebra Workshop
Fall 2003 Syllabus

Instructors	E-mail	Office	Phone	Office Hours
Eric Hsu	erichsu@math.sfsu.edu	932 Thornton Hall	415-338-1104	Tu 2:00-3:00, Th 11:30-12:30
Judy Kysh	jkysh@sfsu.edu	59 Burke Hall	415-338-2121	Tu 3:20-4:20; Th 2:30-3:30 (tentative)
Diane Resek	resek@sfsu.edu	928 Thornton Hall	415-338-2071	Tu 3:30-4:25; Th 1:00-2:00

Class Home Page. <http://math.sfsu.edu/hsu/msp/890REAL.html> Announcements, homework assignments and this syllabus are all posted here.

• become aware of and start to use a wider range of teaching options and become better decision makers on what to emphasize and what to leave out.
• learn new ways of assessing and building on students’ strengths and develop approaches that allow students to function at different levels and to work in different ways on the same topics.
• work together to solve mathematics problems and converse with colleagues about mathematical questions.
• realize that there is still much more to be learned about teaching mathematics and that it is honorable to be engaged in that learning.
• build a repertoire of classroom tested lesson knowledge to share outside the program.

Textbook. None. There will be handouts in class.

Teaching Style and Attendance. About two-thirds of the time will be spent on activities in small groups. The other third will be lecture and discussion. Because of the emphasis on in-class activity, attendance is mandatory.

Expectations. You are expected to attend all classes and complete all assignments on time.

Assignments. Weekly homework will include readings, reflections, problems and classroom projects.