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Math 152A1 & 183 Spring, 1999 Mon., Wed. & Fri. 11:00 - 12:25 Room E106 4 units & 1 unit
INSTRUCTOR: Jane Ellis
PHONE NUMBER: 541-4660, Extension 247
E-MAIL: ELLIS@ltcc.edu
REQUIRED TEXT: Algebra for College Student by Daniel Auvil.
RECOMMENDED TEXT: Student Solution Manual Guide to Accompany Advil: 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. It 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
Homework 80 points Exam #1: Sections 1.1 - 2.1 & 2.3 100 points Exam #2: Sections 2.4 - 3.3 100 points Exam #3: Sections 3.4, 3.5, 4.7 & Chpt. 7 100 points Quizzes (based on homework) 60 points Final (Covers entire course content) 150 points
Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the possible points. The total possible is 590 points.
A 90-100% B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F less than 60%
Make-up Policy: For quizzes there are no make-up, however if the absence is excused, you will receive the same percentage grade on the quiz as you earn on the exam, which covers that material. For Chapter Exams and the Final, make-up is possible, but there is a 10% penalty if the absence is not excused. Homework will not be accepted late, but one assignment is dropped.
LEARNING DISABILITIES: If you have a learning disability, be sure to discuss it with Jane. Learning disabilities will be accommodated.
OFFICE HOURS: Room: A204 Monday & Wednesday 1:30 - 2:30 Friday 10:00 - 11:00
TUTORING: Individual math tutoring is available in the Mezzanine area just outside of the library. If you are having trouble finding a math tutor, check with the personnel in room B107. Tutoring hours are posted outside of B107 and in your classroom.
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, April 30.
3. The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, June 4.
4. After June 4, 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.
MATH 183: Method of Student Evaluation
The grade will be either Credit or No Credit.
The grade will be based on one of the following: 1) JOURNAL: 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: (a) Study Skills (b) Anxiety issues centered on math (c) Any other topics that you would like to write about The journal must be the equivalent of at least 4 typed single spaced pages.
2) REPORT: Read one chapter in one of the following books (or a book of your choosing with the instructor's approval) and write a summary of what you read which is a minimum of 2 typed single spaced pages.
READING LIST (On Reserve in LTCC Library)
1) "Overcoming Math Anxiety" by Sheila Tobias 2) "Overcoming Math Anxiety, Revised and Expanded" by Sheila Tobias 3) "Succeed with Math" by Sheila Tobias 4) "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey (on Business Shelf)
THE JOURNAL WILL BE DUE Monday, June 7.
OVER page 4 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.
SCHEDULE Date Section Topic
April 5 1.1 Set Notation April 7 1.1 & 1.2 Sets of Numbers, The Number Line, Absolute Value & Inequalities April 9 1.3 Properties of Real Numbers
April 12 1.4 & 1.5 Operations on Real Numbers April 14 1.5 & 2.1 Exponents and the Order of Operations April 16 2.1 Linear equations in One Variable Quiz #1 (Sections 1.1 - 1.4) Turn in Homework #1 (Sections 1.1 - 1.3)
April 19 2.3 Word Problems (Number, Percent & Geometry Problems) April 21 Review April 23 Exam #1 (Sections 1.1 - 2.1, 2.3) Turn in Homework #2 (Sections 1.4 - 2.1)
April 26 2.4 Word Problems (Money, Mixture & Motion Problems) April 28 2.5 Linear Inequalities in One Variable April 30 2.5 & 2.6 Compound Inequalities Turn in Homework #3 (Sections 2.3 & 2.4)
May 3 2.7 Absolute Value Equations May 5 3.1 Integer Exponents May 7 Start 3.2 Rules for Exponents & Quiz #2 (Sections 2.4 - 2.7) Turn in Homework #4 (Sections 2.5 - 2.7)
page 5 Schedule (continued)
Date Section Topic
May 10 3.2 Rules for Exponents & Miscellaneous Word Problems May 12 3.3 Scientific Notation May 14 Review
May 17 Exam #2 (Sections 2.4 - 3.3) Turn in Homework #5 (Sections 3.1 - 3.3) May 19 3.4 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials May 21 3.5 Multiplying Polynomials
May 24 4.7 Dividing Polynomials May 26 7.1 Rectangular Coordinate System (Only pages 306 & 307) 7.2 Graphing Linear Equations May 28 Finish 7.2 Turn in Homework #6 (Sections 3.4, 3.5 & 4.7)?
May 31 HOLIDAY (Memorial Day) June 2 7.3 The Slope of a Line June 4 7.4 Forms of a Linear Equation
June 7 7.5 Graphing Linear Inequalities & Journals are due Quiz #3 (Sections 3.4, 3.5, 4.7, 7.1 & 7.2) Turn in Homework #7 (Sections 7.1 - 7.3) June 9 Review June 11 Exam #3(Sections 3.4, 3.5, 4.7 & Chapter 7)
June 14 8.1 Defining Relations & Functions June 16 8.2 Function Notation Turn in Homework #8 (Sections 7.4 & 7.5) June 18 Review
June 21 Cumulative Final Exam (10:00 - 11:50) Turn in Homework #9 (Sections 8.1 & 8.2)
MATH 152A ASSIGNMENTS
TEXT: Algebra for College Students by Daniel Auvil INSTRUCTOR: JANE ELLIS
SECTION PROBLEMS
1.1 Pages 8 - 10 #1 - 101 odd (omit #39, 41) #2, 6, 22, 28, 48, 72, 98 1.2 Pages 17 - 19 #1 - 93 odd (omit #15, 17, 89) #20, 22, 40, 48, 58, 76 1.3 Pages 24 - 26 #1 - 93 odd (omit #65, 67) #12, 30, 32, 34, 60, 72 1.4 Pages 33 & 34 #1 - 107 odd (omit 59, 61, 63) #2, 8, 16, 44, 58, 84, 102 1.5 Pages 38 - 40 #1 - 81 odd (omit #19, 21, 55 - 63) #2, 14, 26, 48, 76
2.1 Pages 52 - 54 #1 - 81 odd #16, 38, 42, 72 2.3 Pages 66 & 67 #1 - 15 odd, 21 - 41 odd #12, 22, 32, 38 2.4 Page 72 # 1 - 18 all, (omit #15 & 16) #2, 8, 14
ALL QUIZ PROBLEMS WILL BE TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM THE HOMEWORK. Problems in bold print are turned in TO BE GRADED.
OVER
2.5 Pages 80 & 81 #1 - 67 odd #8, 26, 40, 58 2.6 Pages 85 & 86 #1 - 55 odd #14, 30, 38, 46 2.7 Pages 92 & 93 #1, 3, 7, 13 - 31 odd, 65, 71, 75 #4, 20, 26
3.1 Pages 105 & 106 #1 - 51 odd, 57 - 81 odd, 87 #4, 20, 46, 62 3.2 Pages 110 & 111 #1 - 57 odd, 65, 67 #8, 14, 34, 36 3.3 Pages 115 & 116 #1 - 37 odd, 57 - 63 odd #18, 36, 58, 60 3.4 Pages 121 - 123 #1 - 27 odd, 35 - 79 odd #6, 38, 64, 74 3.5 Pages 129 & 130 #1 - 55 odd, 61, 63 #4, 20, 44, 56
4.7 Pages 205 & 206 #1 - 29 odd, 39, 47 #14, 20, 28
7.1 Pages 310 & 311 #1, 3, 7 - 17 odd, 51, 53, 63 #2, 4, 12, 14, 16 7.2 Pages 318 & 319 #1 - 51 odd #22, 32, 34, 54 7.3 Page 324 & 325 #1 - 129 odd, 27 - 57 odd #4, 14, 32, 40 7.4 Pages 333 & 334 #1- 49 odd (omit #41), 67 #4, 16, 28, 40 7.5 Page 339 #1 - 21 odd #4, 10, 16, 20
8.1 Pages 358 - 360 #1 - 17 odd, 71, 73, 75, Handout #2, 8, 16, 38, 40 8.2 Pages 367 - 369 #1, 3, 7, 9, 11a, 13a, 15a,b,c, 19 - 27 odd (do not find the domain), 77 #2, 4, 12a, c; 16a, c
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