BASIC MATHEMATICS

Math 187A/B-Fall, 2005

Tuesday & Thursday

4:00 – 5:50

Room: A211

INSTRUCTOR: Jane Ellis

Phone Number: 541-4660, Extension 247

E-MAIL: ELLIS@LTCC.EDU

REQUIRED TEXT: BASIC COLLEGE MATHEMATICS by Tobey & Slater,

Fifth 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 when it was first presented. In this class, our 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 to you and that you are able to apply it to “real life” problems.

This is actually two six-week classes, each receiving its own grade:

Ø Math 187A covers whole numbers, fractions, and an introduction to decimals.

Ø Math 187B covers decimals, percents, and an introduction to algebra.

STUDENT OUTCOMES: The successful student will:
1) exhibit a proficiency in the topics covered in the course.

2) engage in logical and critical thinking.

3) read technical information.

4) demonstrate the solution to problems by translating written language into mathematical statements, interpreting information, sketching relevant diagrams, analyzing given information, formulating appropriate math statements, and checking and verifying results.

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JANE’S OFFICE HOURS:

Monday & Wednesday................. 12:30 – 1:30 (A204)

Monday.......................................... 4:00 – 5:00 (Gateway Math Center)

Tuesday & Thursday....................... 3:00 – 4:00 (A204)

TUTORING: Tutoring is available in the Gateway Math Center (GMC) in Room G4 in the portable buildings near the dance room and photo lab.

GRADING POLICY: (Used for each course Math 187A & Math 187B)

Homework 25/20 points

Exam #1 60 points

Exam #2 60 points

Final (Covers entire 6-week course content) 100 points

Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the 245/240 possible points.

A 90-100%

B 80-89%

C 70-79%

D 60-69%

F less than 60%

Make-up Policy: For Exams and the Final, make-up is possible, but there is a 10% penalty if the absence is not excused. Homework will be accepted late for minus 1 1/2 points for each class meeting that it is late. Each assignment in worth 5 points.

CALCULATOR: Calculators are not allowed in this class.

LEARNING DISABILITIES: If you have a certifiable learning disability that may affect your performance in this class, be sure to discuss your special needs with Jane during the first week of class. Learning disabilities will be accommodated.

REGISTRATION:

Ø You must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records.

Ø The last day to drop the class with no record is Friday, October 14.

Ø The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, November 18.

Ø After Nov. 18, if you are enrolled you will receive some kind of grade.

JANE’S 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.

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If you can not attend class one day, please feel free to attend the other section.

Lecture Schedule Math 187A

EOO means Every Other Odd problem

Date Topic Section Homework Problems

Sept. 20 Introduction to the class & syllabus

Understanding Whole Numbers 1.1 #3 - 51 Multiples of 3

Addition of Whole Numbers 1.2 #3 – 33 EOO, #39 - 51 Multiples of 3, #60

Subtraction of Whole Numbers 1.3 #1 – 20, #21 - 61 EOO, # 66 - 90 Multiples of 3

Sept. 22 Multiplication of Whole Numbers 1.4 #1 – 77 EOO, #81 – 102 Multiples of 3

Division of Whole Numbers 1.5 #1–30 All, #31-75 EOO, #78-90 Multiples of 3, #91

Page 62 #1 – 19 odd

Homework #1: Sections 1.1 – 1.5 Due Tuesday, Sept. 27

Sept. 27 Exponents & Order of Operations 1.6 #1 – 6 All, #7 – 103 EOO, Page 97 #3, 5

Rounding and Estimation 1.7 #2, #3-30 Multiples of 3, #33-81 EOO, #85-90 All

Sept. 29 Applied Problems 1.8 #3 – 33 Multiples of 3, #35, #40 – 42 All

Understanding Fractions 2.1 #1-37 EOO, #39-48 Multiples of 3, #54

Simplifying Fractions 2.2 #1 – 85 EOO, #90, #91

Homework #2: Sections 1.6 – 2.2 Due Tuesday, Oct. 4

Oct. 4 Exam #1 (Sections 1.1 – 1.8)

Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers 2.3 #3 – 81 EOO, 83, 87, 88

Oct. 6 Multiplication of Fractions & Mixed Numbers 2.4 #1 - 45 EOO, #48 -57 Multiples of 3,

#61, #63 Division of Fractions & Mixed Numbers 2.5 #2, #3 – 39 Multiples of 3,

#41- 69 EOO, #71 – 81 odd, Page 152 #1 – 39 odd

Homework #3: Sections 2.3 – 2.5 Due Tuesday, Oct. 11

Math 187A Lecture Schedule Continued on the Next Page

Lecture Schedule Math 187A (continued)

Oct. 11 The Least Common Denominator 2.6 #1 – 81 EOO

Addition & Subtraction of Fractions 2.7 #1 - 53 EOO, #55 - 63 odd,

#65 – 70 All

Oct. 13 Combining Mixed Numbers & Order of Operations 2.8 #1 – 41 EOO, #45 – 51 odd,

#57 – 75 Multiples of 3

Applied Problems involving Fractions 2.9 #1 – 23 odd, Page 191 #3

Homework #4: Sections 2.6 – 2.9 Due Tuesday, Oct. 18

Oct. 18 Exam #2 (Sections 2.1 – 2.9)

Decimal Notation 3.1 # 1, #3 – 63 Multiples of 3, #67

Comparing, Ordering & Rounding Decimals 3.2 #3 – 66 Multiples of 3, #72

Oct. 20 Finish Section 3.2

Addition & Subtraction of Decimals 3.3 #1 – 49 EOO, #53 – 67 odd, #75, #80

Multiplication of Decimals 3.4 #3 – 57 Multiples of 3, #61, #63

Homework#5: Sections 3.1 – 3.4 Due Tuesday, Oct. 25

Oct. 25 Review for Final Exam

(Suggested Pages 201 & 202 #1 – 30 All)

(Suggested Pages 263 &264 #1 – 26 All)

Oct. 27 Final Exam for Math 187A (Chapters 1 & 2, and Sections 3.1 – 3.4)

Math 187B Lecture Schedule on the Next Page

Lecture Schedule for Math 187B

EOO means Every Other Odd problem

Nov. 1 Division of Decimals 3.5 #1 – 33 EOO, #37 – 49 Odd, #54 – 57 All

Converting Fractions to Decimals 3.6 #5 – 45 EOO, #49 – 53 Odd, #55 – 67 EOO

& Order of Operations

Start Section 3.7

Nov. 3 Applied Problems Involving Decimals 3.7 #3 – 36 Multiples of 3, #37, #40

*Ratios4.1 Read this section, no homework

*Proportions 4.2 #1 – 45 EOO, #47, #49, #54, #55

Solving Proportions 4.3 #5 – 55 Multiples of 5, #61, #63

Homework#1: Sections 3.5 – 3.7, 4.2, 4.3 Due Tuesday, Nov. 8

Nov. 8 Understanding percent 5.1 #1 – 4 All, #5 – 79 EOO, #85, #87

Changing between percents, decimals and fractions 5.2 #3 - 31 EOO, #33 – 69 EOO, #73 – 81 Odd, #89

Solving percents using an equation 5.3A #7 – 29 Odd, 31 - 51 EOO, #59, #61

Nov. 10 Solving percents using a proportion 5.3B #1 – 23 Odd, 25 – 41 EOO Solving applied percent problems 5.4 #1 – 41 EOO

Solving commission, percent of increase or decrease,

and interest problems 5.5 #1 – 17 odd, 19-31 EOO

Suggested problems to prepare for Exam #1: Chapter 3: Pages 264 – 265 #27 – 67 Odd,

Chapter 5: Pages 365 – 368 #1 – 85 EOO)

Homework #2: Sections 5.1 – 5.5 are due Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Nov. 15 Exam #1 (Sections 3.5 - 3.7, 5.1 – 5.5)

Converting units of measure 6.4 #5 - 37 EOO, #49 – 55 Odd.

Square Roots 7.5 #3 – 30 Multiples of 3

Nov. 17 Addition of signed numbers 9.1 #1 – 69 EOO

Subtraction of signed numbers 9.2 #1 – 61 EOO, #63

Multiplication and Division of signed numbers 9.3 #1–65 EOO, Page 597 #1 – 33 Odd

Math 187B Lecture Schedule Continued on the Next Page

Lecture Schedule Math 187B (continued)

Nov. 22 Order of Operations with signed numbers 9.4 #1 – 45 Odd

Variables and Like terms 10.1 #1 – 39 Odd

(Suggested Review for Exam #2: Chapter 9, Pages 613 -616, #1 – 55 Odd)

Homework #3: Sections 6.4, 7.5, 9.1 – 9.4 are due Tuesday, Nov. 29.

Nov. 24 THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY

Nov. 29 Exam #2 (Sections 5.4, 5.5, 6.4, 7.5, 9.1 – 9.4)

The distributive property 10.2 #1 – 37 EOO

Dec. 1 Solving equations using the addition property 10.3 #1 – 47 EOO

Solving equations using the division or

Multiplication properties 10.4 #1 – 37 Odd

Solving equations using two properties 10.5 #1 – 41 EOO

Homework #4: Sections 10.1 - 10.5 are due Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Dec. 6 Review for Final Exam: (Suggested Chapter 3 Test, Page 267)

(Suggested Chapter 5 Test, Pages 369 & 370 All Problems)

(Suggested Chapter 9 Test, Pages 617 – 618 #30, #35, #37)

(Suggested Chapter 10 Pages 669 – 670, Review problems # 1 – 47 EOO)

(Suggested Chapter 10 Test, Page 672, #1 – 16 All)

(Suggested Go over sections 6.4 & 7.5)

Dec. 8 Final Exam (Sections 3.5 -3.7, Chpt. 5, Sections 6.4, 7.5, 9.1 - 9.4, 10.1 – 10.5)