BASIC MATHEMATICS

Math 187A/B-Winter, 2005

South Tahoe High School Room ST3

Tuesday & Thursday

6:00 – 7:50

 

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

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

Ψ      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                        3:30 – 4:30 (A204)

                        Monday & Wednesday                        5:30 – 6:00 (So. Tahoe High Room ST3)

                        Tuesday & Thursday                        5:00 – 6:00 (A204)

                        Thursday                        5:00 – 6:00 (Gateway Math Center)

 

 

 

TUTORING:                          Tutoring is available in the Gateway Math Center (GMC) in Room G4 in the portable buildings near the dance room and photo lab.  The phone number is 541-4660 extension 741.

 

 

 

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

Homework                                                            25 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 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.

 

 

 

 

 

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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Lecture Schedule Math 187A

EOO means Every Other Odd problem

Date                   Topic                                               Section               Homework Problems                               

 

Jan. 3               Introduction to the class & syllabus

Understanding Whole Numbers             1.1            #3 – 51 Multiples of 3.

Addition of Whole Numbers                     1.2            #3 – 60 Multiples of 3.

                        Subtraction of Whole Numbers            1.3            #1 – 20, 24 – 90 Multiples of 3

 

Jan. 5                    Multiplication of Whole Numbers            1.4            #3 – 102 Multiples of 3

                        Division of Whole Numbers                      1.5            #1 – 30 All, 33 – 93 Multiples of 3

            Homework #1: Sections 1.1 – 1.5 Due Wednesday, Jan. 12

                                                                                                                                                           

Jan. 10             Exponents & Order of Operations            1.6            #1 – 6 All, 9 – 102 Multiples of 3,                                                                                                                          Page 61 #1-3

                                                                                   

                        Rounding and Estimation              1.7       #1 – 4 All, 6 – 78 Multiples of 3, 85 – 88

 

Jan. 12             Applied Problems                                  1.8            #3 – 36 Multiples of 3

                        Understanding Fractions                      2.1            #3 – 51 Multiples of 3

                        Simplifying Fractions                             2.2            #3 – 90 Multiples of 3

                                    Homework #2: Sections 1.6 – 2.2 Due Wednesday, Jan. 19

                                                                                                                                                           

Jan. 17             MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY

 

Jan. 19             Exam #1 (Sections 1.1 – 1.8)

                        Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers                      2.3            #3 – 84 Multiples of 3

                        Multiplication of Fractions & Mixed Numbers               2.4            #3 – 57 Multiples of 3

                                                                                                                                                           

 

 

 

 

 

Math 187A Lecture Schedule Continued on the Next Page

 

Lecture Schedule Math 187A (continued)

 

 

Jan. 24             Finish Section 2.4

Division of Fractions & Mixed Numbers                     2.5            #3 – 84 Multiples of 3

The Least Common Denominator                            2.6            #3 – 81 Multiples of 3                              Homework #3: Sections 2.3 – 2.5 Due Wednesday, Jan. 26

 

Jan. 26             Addition & Subtraction of Fractions                              2.7            #3 – 69 Multiples of 3

Combining Mixed Numbers & Order of Operations             2.8            #3 – 69 Multiples of 3

                        Applied Problems involving Fractions                      2.9            #1 – 20 All, pg. 187 #1

                                    Homework #4: Sections 2.6 – 2.8 Due Wednesday, Feb. 2

                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Jan. 31             Finish Section 2.9

                        Decimal Notation                                                         3.1            # 3 – 60 Multiples of 3

                        Comparing, Ordering & Rounding Decimals                      3.2            #3 – 60 Multiples of 3

                                   

 

Feb. 2              Exam #2 (Sections 2.1 – 2.9)

                        Addition & Subtraction of Decimals                              3.3            #3 – 57 Multiples of 3

                        Homework #5: Sections 2.9, 3.1 – 3.3 Due Wednesday, Feb. 9

                                                                                                                                                                                                               

 

Feb. 7              Review for Final Exam

(Suggested Chapter 1 Review Problems, Pages 98 – 103, #5 – 105, Multiples of 5)

                        (Suggested Chapter 1 Test, Pages 104 – 105, all problems)

(Suggested Chapter 2            Review Problems, Pages 191 – 194, #1 – 79 EOO)

                        (Suggested Chapter 2 Test, Pages 195 – 196 All Problems)

                               

Feb. 9              Final Exam for Math 187A (Chapters 1 & 2, and Sections 3.1 – 3.3)

                                                                                                                                                                                                               

 

 

Math 187B Lecture Schedule on the Next Page

Lecture Schedule for Math 187B

 

EOO means Every Other Odd problem

Feb. 14            Multiplication of Decimals                                  3.4            #3 – 60 Multiples of 3

                        Division of Decimals                                          3.5            #3 – 54 Multiples of 3

Converting Fractions to Decimals                      3.6              #3 – 57 Multiples of 3

& Order of Operations

Feb. 16            Applied Problems Involving Decimals            3.7            #3 – 39 Multiples of 3

                        *Ratios                        4.1 Read this section, no hmwk

                        *Proportions                        4.2                        #1 – 45 EOO

                        Solving Proportions                        4.3                        #5 – 55 Multiples of 5

Homework#1: Sections 3.4 – 3.7, 4.2 Due Wednesday, Feb. 23

                                                                                                                                                           

Feb. 21            PRESIDENT’S DAY HOLIDAY

 

Feb. 23            Understanding Percent                          5.1       #1 – 15 Odd, 19 – 83 EOO

            Changing between percents, decimals and fractions             5.2            #1 – 19 Odd, 23 – 91 EOO

Solving percents using an equation                      5.3A            #1 – 21 Odd, 23 – 39 EOO

Homework #2: Sections 4.3,  5.1 – 5.3B are due Wednesday, Mar. 2.

                                                                                                                                                           

Feb. 28            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 259 – 261 #23 – 67 odd,

Chapter 5: Pages 359 – 361 #1 – 85 EOO)

Mar. 2              Converting units of measure                                                6.4            #1 - 25 EOO, 39, 43.

Square Roots                                                               7.5            #3 – 30 Multiples of 3

Addition of signed numbers                                               9.1                   #1 – 65 EOO

                        Subtraction of signed numbers                                   9.2                   #1 – 61 EOO

Homework #3: Sections 5.4, 5.5, 6.4, 7.5 are due Wednesday, Mar. 9.

                                                                                                                                                           

Math 187B Lecture Schedule Continued on the Next Page

 

 

Lecture Schedule Math 187B (continued)

 

Mar. 7              Exam #1 (Sections 3.4 - 3.7, 5.1 – 5.5)

                        Finish Section 9.2

                        Multiplication and division of signed numbers            9.3                   #1 – 57 EOO

 

Mar. 9              Order of Operations with signed numbers                       9.4                   #1 – 45 Odd

                        Variables and Like terms                                        10.1                 #1 – 37 Odd

                        (Suggested Review for Exam #2: Chapter 9, Pages 598 – 600, #1 –53 EOO)

                                    Homework #4: Sections 9.1 – 9.4 are due Wednesday, Mar. 16.

                                                                                                                                                           

 

Mar. 14            Exam #2 (Sections 5.4, 5.5, 6.4, 7.5, 9.1 – 9.4)

                        The distributive property                                               10.2                 #1 – 37 EOO

 

Mar. 16            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 #5: Sections 10.1 - 10.5 are due Wednesday, Mar. 23.

                                                                                                                                                           

Mar. 21                        Review for Final Exam: (Suggested Chapter 3 Test, Page 262)

                                    (Suggested Chapter 5 Test, Pages 362 – 363 All Problems)

                                    (Suggested Pages 546 - 547 # 1 – 15 Odd)

                                    (Suggested Chapter 9 Test, Pages 602 – 603, #1 – 30 All)

                                    (Suggested Chapter 10 Pages 659 – 660, Review problems # 1 – 49 EOO)

                                    (Suggested Chapter 10 Test, Page 662, #1 – 16 All)

 

Mar. 23            Final Exam (Sections 3.4 -3.7, Chpt. 5, Sections 6.4, 7.5, Chpt. 9 & Chpt. 10)