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    FinalExam Math5332 Spring2011

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    This document provides information about the final exam for the Math 5332 course. The final exam consists of two parts: 1) a take-home reflective essay worth 70 points due by May 10th, and 2) an in-class discussion worth 30 points taking place on May 11th. The reflective essay requires students to reflect on their learning and discuss two course topics, anticipated changes to their professional use of technology, and topics they want to learn more about. The in-class discussion involves breaking into groups to discuss three student learning outcomes related to technology in mathematics teaching for 20 minutes each. Grading criteria are provided for both the reflective essay and in-class discussion.

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    This document provides information about the final exam for the Math 5332 course. The final exam consists of two parts: 1) a take-home reflective essay worth 70 points due by May 10th, and 2) an in-class discussion worth 30 points taking place on May 11th. The reflective essay requires students to reflect on their learning and discuss two course topics, anticipated changes to their professional use of technology, and topics they want to learn more about. The in-class discussion involves breaking into groups to discuss three student learning outcomes related to technology in mathematics teaching for 20 minutes each. Grading criteria are provided for both the reflective essay and in-class discussion.

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    This document provides information about the final exam for the Math 5332 course. The final exam consists of two parts: 1) a take-home reflective essay worth 70 points due by May 10th, and 2) an in-class discussion worth 30 points taking place on May 11th. The reflective essay requires students to reflect on their learning and discuss two course topics, anticipated changes to their professional use of technology, and topics they want to learn more about. The in-class discussion involves breaking into groups to discuss three student learning outcomes related to technology in mathematics teaching for 20 minutes each. Grading criteria are provided for both the reflective essay and in-class discussion.

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    Math 5332 | Fall 2010

    Final Exam for Math 5332


    The final exam blends a take-home reflection on your learning in the class with in-class
    discussion on the student learning outcomes stated in the syllabus.

    Take-Home Reflection 70 points


    Hard Deadline: Submit by email on Tuesday, May 10th at 11:59pm
    Type a single 750-1000 word essay response to the following:

    Reflecting on your experiences during the semester…


    a. Which topics did you learn the most about in the course? Include specific discussion of at least
    two topics in the course schedule.
    b. In what ways do you foresee your professional use of technology changing in the near-term and
    long-term? Relate the anticipated changes to your experience in the class.
    c. About which course topics, if any, do you want to learn more?

    In-Class Discussion of Student Learning Outcomes 30 points


    Scheduled by the University for Wednesday, May 11th at 7:15pm - 9:45pm
    The final exam consists of three 20-minute break-out discussions. During each discussion, you
    will spend 20 minutes discussing one of the following topics in a small group. Then, your group
    will discuss a second topic for 20 minutes, and so on.

    Topic #1: Awareness 1. Be aware of literature related to the learning of mathematics with
    technology, especially national and state technology standards
    2. Know many appropriate uses of technology in mathematics
    teaching and learning

    Topic #2: Application 3. Understand principles for the appropriate use of technology in
    mathematics instruction
    4. Construct a reasoned professional position statement on the use of
    technology in the teaching of mathematics that is grounded in
    literature and experience

    Topic #3: Projects 1. Choose an unfamiliar technology and develop basic skills to use
    the technology in mathematics instruction
    2. Develop expertise in using a technology in mathematics
    instruction by developing and testing an instructional application
    for a chosen technology

    To prepare for the discussion, please collect your resources from the course (notes, relevant
    website links, etc.) and be prepared to utilize these resources as well as those in a computer lab.
    Final Exam Grading Guidelines
    You can earn up to 70 points on the reflective essay by meeting the following criteria:

    Structure 15 points
     Narrative is organized, clear, and concise 3
     Responds to each of the 5 parts of the prompt 12

    Content Understanding 20 points


     Uses technical vocabulary appropriately 5
     Carefully considers the consequences of math technology use 10
     Demonstrates understanding of standards and evidence-based practices 5

    Evidence of Professional Growth 20 points


     Describes needs and/or desires to learn course content 5
     Gives evidence of struggles to learn new skills 7
     Discusses new competencies in at least two course topics 8

    Communication & Format 15 points


     Narrative is grammatically sound 4
     Mixes relevant personal experiences with other evidence 4
     Demonstrates professional style (headings, paragraphs, etc.) 4
     750-1000 words 3

    You can earn up to 30 points during the in-class discussion by meeting the following criteria:

    Preparation 10 points
     Uses in-room resources effectively 5
     Uses prepared resources (e.g., notes, sample work) effectively 5

    Content Understanding 10 points


     Uses technical vocabulary appropriately 4
     References multiple resources and sources of evidence 3
     Gives clear and concise summaries of course experiences 3

    Communication and Interaction with Peers 10 points


     Acknowledges the merits of alternate viewpoints 3
     Listens actively to others’ perspectives 2
     Encourages peers to add to the discussion 3
     Clearly distinguishes evidence-based statements from opinion 2

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