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BASIC MATHEMATICS
Math 181A-1 Fall, 1997 Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 - 12:25 Room E106 1-5 Units
INSTRUCTORS: Jane Baldo & Ty Baldwin
PHONE NUMBER: 541-4660, Extension 247
REQUIRED TEXT: ESSENTIAL ARITHMETIC by Johnston, Willis and Lazaris, Seventh Edition.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this course is to enable the student to become proficient in the manipulation and application of basic arithmetic skills. This is a variable unit class with a maximum of 5 units available. Each module is one unit and covers a different topic:
Math 181A Whole Numbers (Chapters 1 & 2) Math 181B Fractions (Chapter 3) Math 181C Decimals (Chapter 4) Math 181D Percent and Ratio (Chapters 6 & 8) Math 181E Introduction to Algebra (Chapters 11 and parts of 12 & 13)
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It is strongly recommended that you complete all five modules before enrolling in either Math 152A, Basic Algebra or Bus 112, Business Math.
In order to receive credit for a Module, a student must register for it at the office of Admissions and Records. This must be done by Monday, November 24. If you register for a module and then are unable to complete it, you must drop the module by Monday, December 1. If you do not drop the module, the instructor is required to give you a grade.
Students may either begin each class with a lecture and the rest of the class time will be for students to work individually or the students may work at their own pace requesting assistance as needed. Lectures will be presented following the time line listed at the end of this syllabus. Students are encouraged to read in advance the material covered in each lecture.
METHOD OF STUDENT EVALUATION:
Homework must be completed and turned in before an exam is taken. The required homework is all of the Set I exercises for any section covered in the particular chapter. Also included, are the Set I exercises for the Review Sections plus the Diagnostic Test. If a homework set is turned in incomplete, 10% will be deducted from the grade for each section that is not complete. This means that if three sections are not completed, then 30% will be deducted from the grade for that chapter.
Examinations are given at the end of each chapter. If the student does not receive a score of at least 70%, he or she will be asked to take another test after corrective action. If a student does need to take a second test, the highest score possible for that chapter is 70%. If there is one chapter in a module, the grade on the chapter test will be the grade in the module. If there are two chapters in a module, the average of the two chapter tests will be the grade for the module. 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%
A student must obtain 70% or higher before he or she may proceed to the next module.
OFFICE HOURS: Room A204 page 3
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) or in the Tutoring Lab (E103). The hours are posted on the bulletin board next to the door of B107 and in your classroom.
CALCULATOR: A calculator may be used in Module D.
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 that you study math.
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DATE SECTIONS COVERED
Sept. 23 Beginning of Module A Orientation & Sections 1.1-1.4 Sept. 25 Sections 1.5-1.7 Sept. 30 Sections 1.8-1.10 Oct. 2 Sections 1.11-2.1 Oct. 7 Sections 2.2-2.4 Oct. 9 Beginning of Module B Sections 3.1-3.4 Oct. 14 Sections 3.5-3.8 Oct. 16 Sections 3.9-3.12 Oct. 21 Beginning of Module C Sections 3.13-4.1 Oct. 23 Sections 4.2-4.7A Oct. 28 Sections 4.7B-4.11 Oct. 30 Beginning of Module D Bring a Calculator Sections 4.12, 4.13, 7.1 & 6.1 Nov. 4 Sections 6.2-6.5 Nov. 6 Sections 6.6-6.8 Nov. 11 Sections 6.9, 8.1, 8.2A & 8.2C Nov. 13 Sections 8.2B, 8.3 & 8.4 Nov. 18 Beginning of Module E Sections 11.1-11.3 Nov. 20 Sections 11.4-11.7 Nov. 24 Last Day to Add a Module Nov. 25 Sections 11.8-12.1 Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Holiday (No Class) Dec. 1 Last Day to Drop a Module Dec. 2 Sections 12.2 & 13.1 Dec. 4 Sections 13.2 & 13.3 Dec. 9 From 10:00 - 11:50, this time may be used to take chapter tests.
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