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BASIC ALGEBRA (Part I)
Math 152A1 & 183 Fall, 1997 Mon., Wed. & Fri. 11:00 - 12:25 Room E106 4 units & 1 unit
INSTRUCTOR: Jane Baldo
PHONE NUMBER: 541-4660, Extension 247
REQUIRED TEXT: Understanding Algebra for College Students by Hirsch & Goodman.
RECOMMENDED TEXT: Student Solution Manual and Study Guide to Accompany "Understanding Algebra for the College Student"
COURSE DESCRIPTION: MATH 152A: This course will study the basic concepts of algebra. Topics include the real numbers and their properties, solving linear equations and inequalities, the four basic operations with polynomials, graphing linear functions and inequalities in two variables, properties of exponents and an introduction to functions. MATH 183: This course is taken in conjunction with Math 152A. The class allows for one additional hour each week of instructional time. The class is specially designed for students who are nervous about math and/or find math difficult to master.
THESE TWO CLASSES MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY.
OVER page 2 RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in Math 181 or equivalent, or satisfactory score on Mathematics Assessment Test.
GRADING POLICY: MATH 152A: Method of Student Evaluation
Exam #1: Sections 1.1 - 1.6 60 points Exam #2: Sections 2.1 - 2.5 60 points Exam #3: Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.6, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 60 points Quizzes (based on homework) 36 points Final (Covers entire course content) 90 points
Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the possible points. The total possible is 306 points.
A 90-100% B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F less than 60%
MATH 183: Method of Student Evaluation
The grade will be either Credit or No Credit.
The grade will be based on turning in a journal part way through the quarter. In the journal, you will be asked to write about your feelings and progress (or struggles) with: (1) Study Skills (2) Anxiety issues centered around math (3) Any other topics that you would like to write about
THE JOURNAL WILL BE DUE Friday, November 21.
MAKE-UP POLICY: For quizzes there is no make-up, however one quiz is dropped, taking the best 3 out of 4. For Chapter Tests and the Final, make-up is possible, but there is a 10% penalty, except for a written medical excuse.
LEARNING DISABILITIES: If you have a learning disability, be sure to discuss it with Jane. Learning disabilities will be accommodated. page 3
REGISTRATION:
1. You must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records.
2. The last day to drop the class with no record is Friday, October 17.
3. The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, November 21.
4. After November 21, if you are enrolled, you will receive one of the following grades: A B C D F or I (Incomplete, is only allowed in special cases).
In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid a grade. You must go to the registrar by the above dates to avoid a grade from option three or four.
OFFICE HOURS: Room: A204 Monday & Wednesday 1:00 - 2:00 Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 - 6:00 Friday 12:30 - 1:30
TUTORING: Tutoring is available in the Learning Lab (Room B107). The hours are posted on the bulletin board next to the door of the lab and in your classroom.
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.
OVER Schedule page 4
Date Topic Sept., 22 Introduction & Sect. 1.1 Sept. 24 Sect. 1.2 Sept. 26 Sect. 1.3
Sept. 29 Sect. 1.4 Oct. 1 Sect. 1.4 Oct. 3 Sect. 1.5
Oct. 6 Sect. 1.6 & Quiz #1 (Sections 1.1 - 1.4) Oct. 8 Review Oct. 10 Exam #1 (Sections 1.1 - 1.6)
Oct. 13 Sect. 2.1 Oct. 15 Sect. 2.2 Oct. 17 Sect. 2.3
Oct. 20 Sect. 2.4 Oct. 22 Sect. 2.5 & Quiz #2 (Sections 1.6 - 2.3) Oct. 24 Review
Oct. 27 Exam #2 (Sections 2.1 - 2.5). Oct. 29 Sect. 3.1 Oct. 31 Sect. 3.2
Nov. 3 Sect. 3.6 Nov. 5 Sect. 6.1 Nov. 7 Sect. 6.2
Nov. 10 HOLIDAY (Veterans' Day) Nov. 12 Sect. 6.3 & Quiz #3 (Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.6, 6.1) Nov. 14 Review
Nov. 17 Exam #3 (Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.6, 6.1 - 6.3) Nov. 19 Sect. 5.1 Nov. 21 Sect. 5.2 & Journals are Due
Nov. 24 Sect. 5.3 Nov. 26 Finish Sect. 5.3 & Sect. 5.6 Nov. 28 HOLIDAY (Thanksgiving)
Dec. 1 Sect. 11.1 Dec. 3 Sect. 11.2 & Quiz #4 (Sections 6.3, 5.1 - 5.3, 5.6) Dec. 5 Review
Dec. 8 Cumulative Final Exam (10:00 - 11:50)
MATH 152A ASSIGNMENTS
TEXT: "Understanding Algebra for College Students" INSTRUCTOR: JANE BALDO
EOO means Every Other Odd
SECTION PROBLEMS
1.1 Pages 7 & 8 #1 - 37 odd & 24 1.2 Pages 15 & 16 #1 - 61 odd 1.3 Page 21 #1 - 33 odd & 36 1.4 Pages 33 & 34 #1 - 85 EOO, Handouts 1.5 Pages 41 & 42 #1 - 65 EOO 1.6 Pages 50 & 51 #1 - 33 all
2.1 Pages 65 & 66 #1 - 59 odd, 67 - 69 2.2 Pages 74 - 76 #1 - 33 odd 2.3 Pages 84 & 85 #1 - 67 odd, 71, 74 2.4 Pages 89 & 90 # 1-29 odd, omit #15 2.5 Pages 97 & 98 #1, 2, 11, 12, 17-22, 31-36,43, 44, 53-62
3.1 Pages 112 & 113 #1 - 59 odd, 76a 3.2 Page 121 #1 - 61 odd, 74, 75 3.6 Page 144 #1 - 21 odd
6.1 Pages 292 & 293 #1 - 59, Handout 6.2 Pages 301 & 302 #1 - 51 odd, 75a-d 6.3 Page 307 #1 - 33 odd
ALL QUIZ PROBLEMS WILL BE TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM THE HOMEWORK.
OVER 5.1 Pages 217 & 218 #9- 57 EOO, Handout 5.2 Pages 230 & 231 #1 - 43 odd, 52 omit #13 - 17 5.3 Pages 240 & 241 #1 - 47 odd, Handouts 5.6 Page 277 #1 - 49 EOO, Handout
11.1 Pages 545 - 547 #1 - 25 odd, 39 - 65 odd, Handout 11.2 Page 553 #1 - 45 odd, Handout
EVEN ANSWERS
Section 1.1 24) Section 1.6 2) Let x = the number: x-8, 4) Let x = the number: 2x + 3 6) Let x = the number: 2x - 9 = 2x + 6 8) Let x and y be the numbers: 10) Let x = the larger number: the smaller number is 3x - 12 12) Let x = the smallest number: the largest number = 8x + 5, the middle number = 8x - 5 14) Let x = first odd number: then x + 2 = second odd number 16) Let x = first odd number: then x + 2 = second odd number, and x + 4 = third odd number 18) Let x = first odd number: 20) Let x = one number: the other number is 29 - x 22) Let x = one number: the second number is x + 9, and the third number is 24) Let x = the width: length = 4x - 6, area = x(4x - 6) and perimeter = 2x + 2(4x - 6) = 10x -12 26) Let x = the length of the third side: first side = 2 + 3x, second side = x + 5 and perimeter = 5x + 7 28) (a) 24m (b) $48 (c) 40m (d) $200 (e) $248 30) (a) 90 meals (b) 160 meals (c) 250 meals 32) (a) 18n (b) 9t (c) 18n + 9t Section 2.5 (2) a = +6 or a = -6 (12) no solution (18) y = (20) y = 5 or y = -9 (22) y = 1 or y = 5 (32) no solution (34) t = or t = (36) y = or y = 0 (44) a = 1 or a = -7 (54) t = -7 or t = (56) r = -9 or r = (58) n = 5 (60) identity (62) t = 0
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