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BASIC MATHEMATICS Math
181A, B & C (Section 1)
Fall, 2002 Monday
& Wednesday
1:30 2:45 Room:
A213
1-3 Units MEETING
TIMES:
Math 181A: September 23
October 16
1 Unit
Math 181B: October 21 November 18
1 Unit
Math 181C: November 20 December 11
1 Unit INSTRUCTOR:
Jane Ellis Phone
Number:
541-4660, Extension 247 E-MAIL:
ELLIS@LTCC.EDU REQUIRED TEXT:
BASIC COLLEGE MATHEMATICS by Tobey & Slater, Fourth
Edition. COURSE DESCRIPTION: The purpose of
this course is to teach students the skills of basic arithmetic.
In reality, you have probably already seen this material somewhere in
your educational past but may have forgotten it or never really understood it
the when it was presented. In this class, one goal is to fill in the gaps of your
knowledge about arithmetic and to help you get the big picture so that it
will all fit together in a way which makes sense.
Also that you will understand it well enough so that you can apply it to
real life problems. This is a modular course covering the first three modules of the Math 181A E Sequence. Each
module is one unit and covers a different topic:
MODULE 181A
Whole Numbers (Chapters 1 & Section 7.5)
MODULE 181B
Fractions (Chapter 2)
MODULE 181C
Decimals (Chapter 3) It
is strongly recommended that you complete all five modules before enrolling in
either Math
152A, Basic Algebra or Bus 112, Business Math. EACH
MODULE RECEIVES A SEPARATE GRADE.
Grades are based on the following scale: A
90% - 100% B
80 - 89% C
70 - 79% D
60 - 69%
Each module will have 100 points
possible, distributed in the following manner:
16 points for homework
14 points for a quiz given
part way through the time allotted for each module
70 points for an exam given on
the last day of the time allotted for the module ATTENDANCE: This is a positive attendance class. I will take attendance every day. JANES
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday..............................................
3:00 4:00 (Room: A204)
Wednesday.........................................
3:30 4:30 (Room: G4-GMC)
Thursday.............................................
5:30 6:30 (Room: A204) TUTORING:
Tutoring is available in the Gateway Math Center (GMC) in Room G4 in
the portable buildings near the PE classrooms. CALCULATOR:
Calculators are not allowed in
this class.
LEARNING DISABLED STUDENTS: If
you are in the Learning Disabled Program, please speak with Jane about your
special needs. It is also important
that I speak with anyone for whom math has always been extremely
difficult. LATE POLICY: Homework can be turned in up to one week late with a
penalty of half the points allowed for that assignment.
Quizzes have no make up but if the absence is excused you will
receive the same percentage score as you earn on the test for that module.
Exams will have a 10% penalty if taken late unless the absence is
excused. JANES
COMMITMENT TO THIS CLASS: ·
I
will check the earlier part of my day at the door when I enter the classroom,
and I will give this class 100% of my attention while we are meeting. ·
I
will come to class well prepared. ·
I
will be here on time. ·
I
will listen and seek to understand what is being said. ·
I
will not shortchange the students in this class by setting low standards. ·
I
will put 100% of my effort into being the best possible teacher for the students
in this class. YOUR COMMITMENT TO THIS CLASS
HOW
TO SUCCEED IN A MATH CLASS: 1) Come to every class
meeting.
2) Arrive early, get yourself settled and be ready when class starts. Sit
where you
won't be distracted.
3) Read each section before it
is discussed in class.
4) Do all of the homework.
5) Do some math every day.
6) Start preparing for tests at least a
week in advance.
7) Take advantage of tutors
and office hours, extra help
can make a big difference.
8) Do some review every time you study math.
9) Be willing to ask questions.
10) Take notes.
11) Study in groups and find a study buddy. Tentative Lecture Schedule Math 181 A Date
Topic
Section
HW Sept. 23 Introduction to the Class & Begin Math 181A Understanding Whole Numbers 1.1 #3 51 Multiples of 3. Sept. 25 Addition of Whole Numbers 1.2 #3 60 Multiples of 3. Subtraction of Whole Numbers 1.3 #1 20, 24 90 Multiples of 3 Homework #1: Sections
1.1 Due Wednesday, September 25
Sept. 30 Multiplication of Whole Numbers 1.4 #3 102 Multiples of 3 Division of Whole Numbers 1.5 #1 30, 33 93 Multiples of 3, Page 61 #1 - 3
Oct. 2 Exponents & Order of Operations 1.6 #1 6, 8 102 Multiples of 3
Homework #2: Sections
1.2 1.5 Due Wednesday, October 2
Oct. 7 Quiz (1.1 1.5) Rounding and Estimation 1.7 #1 4, 6 78 Multiples of 3, 85 88 Oct. 9 Square Roots 7.5 #3 33 Multiples of 3 Applied Problems 1.8 #3 36 Multiples of 3 Homework #3: Sections
1.6 & 1.7, Due Wednesday,
October 9
Oct. 14 Review for Exam on Module A Pages 98 103 Review Exercises # 5 100 Multiples of 5 Pages 104 105 Chapter Test All problems, Pg 501 # 27 31. Homework #4: This set of
problems of the Review & Chapter test along with Sections 7.5 & 1.8 are
due on October 16, the day of the Exam. Oct. 16
Exam for Module A (Chapter 1 & Section 7.5)
Tentative Lecture Schedule Math 181 B Date Topic Section HW October 21 Return Exam for Math 181A and Begin Math 181B Understanding Fractions 2.1 #3 51 Multiples of 3 Simplifying Fractions 2.2 #3 90 Multiples of 3 October 23 Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers 2.3 #3 84 Multiples of 3
Homework #1: Sections
2.1 & 2.2 Due Wednesday, October 23
October 28 Multiplication of Fractions & Mixed Numbers 2.4 #3 57 Multiples of 3 Division of Fractions & Mixed Numbers 2.5 #3 84 Multiples of 3 October 30 The Least Common Denominator 2.6 #3 81 Multiples of 3
Homework#2: Sections 2.3
2.5 Due Wednesday, October 30
Nov. 4 Quiz (2.1 2.5) Addition & Subtraction of Fractions 2.7 #3 69 Multiples of 3 Nov. 6 Combining Mixed Numbers & Order of Operations 2.8 #3 69 Multiples of 3 Page 174 #1 & 2 Applied Problems involving Fractions 2.9 #1 20 All, pg. 187 #1. Homework #3: Sections
2.6 & 2.7 Due Wednesday, November 6
Nov. 11 VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY (NO CLASS) Nov. 13 Review Exam for Module B Review Exercises Pgs 191 194 #3 78 Multiples of 3 Pgs 195 196 Chapter Test, All Problems. Homework #4: This
set of problems of the Review and Chapter test along with sections 2.8 & 2.9
are due on the day of the Exam (November 16) Nov. 16
Exam for Module B (Chapter 2)
Tentative Lecture Schedule Math 181 C Date
Topic
Section
HW
Nov. 20 Return Exam for Math 181B and Begin Math 181C Decimal Notation 3.1 # 3 60 Multiples of 3 Comparing, Ordering & Rounding Decimals 3.2 #3 60 Multiples of 3
Nov. 25 Addition & Subtraction of Decimals 3.3 #3 57 Multiples of 3 Multiplication of Decimals 3.4 #3 60 Multiples of 3 Nov. 27 Division of Decimals 3.5 #3 54 Multiples of 3 Page 237 #1 3 Homework #1: Sections
3.1 - 3.4 Due Wednesday, Nov. 27
Dec. 2
Quiz (Sections 3.1 3.4) Converting Fractions to Decimals 3.6 #3 57 Multiples of 3 & Order of Operations Dec. 4 Applied Problems Involving Decimals 3.7 #3 39 Multiples of 3 Homework #2: Sections
3.5 & 3.6 Due Wednesday, Dec. 4
Dec. 9 Review for Exam on Math 181C Pgs. 258 261 Review Exercises #1 4 All, #6 66 Multiples of 3 Page 262 Chapter 3 Test, All Problems. Homework #3:
This set of problems of the Review and Chapter test along with section
3.7 are due on the day of the Exam, Dec. 11 Dec. 11
Exam for Module C (Chapter 3)
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