BASIC MATHEMATICS (PART II) 

Math 187B                            Fall, 2008

Tuesday/Thursday                 4:00 –5:50 

Room: A206                   2 units

INSTRUCTOR:  Colleen McDonough

PHONE NUMBER/EMAIL:   541-4660 EXT. 396 / mcdonough@ltcc.edu

 

Office Hours  (E106)   Tuesday:         9:30 – 10:00 AM  

     Thursday:       noon – 12:30  PM

           Or By Appointment

REQUIRED TEXT: Basic College Mathematics 5th Edition by Tobey & Slater 

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to teach students the skill of basic arithmetic.  In reality, you have probably already seen this material somewhere in your educational past buy may have forgotten it or never really understood it when it was presented.  In this class, one goal is to fill in the gaps of your knowledge about arithmetic and to help you get the “big picture” so that is will all fit together in a way that makes sense.  Also, that you will understand it well enough so that you can apply it to “real life” problems.  It is my desire to reduce math anxiety and build self-confidence in every student by the end of this class.

Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in Math 187A or equivalent or appropriate skills demonstrated through the Math Assessment process.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY (CHEATING):

Cheating will be defined as but not limited to: (1) using any method to copy another’s work on an exam, quiz, or final  (2) directly copying another student’s homework assignment  (3) using any method other than your own honest efforts to complete exams, quizzes, the final, or homework assignments.

The following activities are NOT cheating: (1) collaborating with other students to complete homework assignments  (2) working with math tutors or academic coaches to complete homework assignments  (3) working with other students to study for exams, quizzes or the final.

Disciplinary actions for cheating in this class: (1) First offense will result in a grade of zero on the item on which the cheating occurred  (2) Second offense will result in the student being given an “F” for their grade in the class. The worst thing about cheating, however, is compromising your character for such a small reward.

GRADING:  Your class letter grade will be based on the usual grading scale: 

A:  90% and above,     B: 80-89%,      C: 70-79%,        D: 60-69%,    F: less than 60%                       

Homework            100 points                                                      

Exam                          200 points                       

Comprehensive Final Exam:           300 points                          

Total                                                   600 points

Homework:  The problems and their due dates are listed every week.  These problems are considered late if they are not turned in by 6:00 p.m.  the day they are due.  If you will be absent, either turn in the homework early or have someone turn in the homework assignment for you.  Homework that is one class meeting late is worth 80%, two class meetings late is worth 70% and one week late receives half credit.  Homework turned in after one week receives no credit. 

Calculators are NOT allowed during testing.  Please practice the homework without them.

MAKE-UP POLICY:       You must notify me before an exam if you will miss the exam . You may take an exam before the scheduled date without penalty. Make-up is possible if the instructor is contacted in advance and the absence is excused; Exams taken late will be penalized 10%.

LEARNING DISABILITIES:  If you have a learning disability, be sure to discuss your

special needs with me.  Learning disabilities will be accommodated.

TUTORING:  Tutoring is available in the Math Success Center (MSC) in Room 201.  Tutoring schedules will be distributed to you in class.

REGISTRATION:

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

Ψ      The last day to drop the class with no record is Friday, November 14.

Ψ      The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Monday, November  24.

Ψ      After November 24, if you are enrolled you will receive some kind of grade.

In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid a grade

STUDENT OUTCOMES

The successful student will:

1. Solve problems involving decimals, percents and beginning algebra

2. Translate written statements in to mathematical statements.


3. Apply the topics of Basic Arithmetic (Part II) to real life situations.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN A MATH CLASS:

1)  Come to every class meeting prepared and ready to participate.

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              difference.

8)  Do some review every time you study math

9)  Be willing to ask questions.

10)     Take notes.

The Comprehensive Final Exam is on December 11

Tentative Class Schedule Math 187B (Tuesday/Thursday)

Date   Section Topic

11/4       3.5  Division of Decimals

    3.6  Converting Fractions to Decimals & Order of Operations

     3.7  Applied Problems Involving Decimals

11/6     4.1  Ratios (read section no homework)

    4.2  Proportions

           4.3  Solving Proportions

               5.1  Understanding Percent

11/11      5.2  Changing between percents, decimals and fractions

    5.3A Solving percents using an equation

         5.4  Solving applied percent problem

Turn in Homework#1: Sections 3.5 – 3.7, 4.2, 4.3

Date   Section Topic

11/ 13    Finish 5.4

               5.3B Solving percents using a proportion

          5.5     Solving Commission, Percent Increase/Decrease, Interest      Problems

11/18      6.4  Converting Units of Measure

    7.5  Square Roots

     Review for Exam 1

Turn in Homework #2: Sections 5.1 – 5.3A, 5.4

11/20     Exam #1 (Sections 3.5 - 3.7, 5.1 – 5.5)

Turn in Homework #3: Sections 5.3B, 5.5, 6.4, 7.5

11/25      9.1           Addition of signed numbers

     9.2           Subtraction of signed number

     9.3           Multiplication and Division of signed numbers

11/27    HOLIDAY

12/2       9.4 Order of Operations with signed numbers

      10.1 Variables and Like terms

      10.2 The distributive property

Turn in Homework #4: Sections  7.5, 9.1 – 9.3

12/4       10.3 Solving equations using the addition property

      10.4 Solving equations using the division or multiplication properties

             10.5 Solving equations using two properties

12/9 Review for Final Exam

Turn in Homework #5: Sections 9.4, 10.1 - 10. 5

12/11  Final Exam 

  

MATH 187B ASSIGNMENTS  

I will be grading only the even numbered problems.  The remaining problems you will be checking yourself in the back of the book.  Be sure to use class time, office hours, and the Math Success Center to get all of your questions answered.  

EOO means Every Other Odd problem

SECTION                                      PROBLEMS

3.5    pgs. 240-242 #1 – 33 EOO, #37 – 49 Odd, #54 – 57 All

3.6      pgs. 249-251 #5 – 45 EOO, #49 – 53 Odd, #55 – 67 EOO

3.7    Pgs. 257-259 #3 – 36 Multiples of 3, #37, #40

4.1    Read this section, no homework

4.2    pgs. 281-283 #1 – 45 EOO, #47, #49, #54, #55

4.3    pgs. 292 & 292 #5 – 55 Multiples of 5, #61, #63

5.1    pgs. 316-318 #1 – 4 All, #5 – 77 EOO, #85, #87

5.2   pgs 325-327 #3 - 31 EOO, #33 – 69 EOO,     #73 – 81 Odd, #89

5.3A   pgs. 334 -336 #7 – 29 Odd, 31 - 51 EOO, #59, #61

5.4        pgs. 351-353  #1 – 37 EOO

5.3B      pgs. 342-343 #1 – 23 Odd, 25 – 41 EOO

5.5        pgs. 357-359 #1 – 17 odd, 19-31 EOO

6.4    pgs. 405 &406 #5 - 37 EOO, #49 – 55 Odd.

7.5    pg. 464 #3 – 33 Multiples of 3

9.1    pgs. 581-583 #1 – 69 EOO

9.2    pgs. 588 & 589 #1 – 61 EOO, #63

9.3    pgs. 594 & 595 #1–65 EOO, Page 597 #1 – 33 Odd

9.4    pgs. 601 & 602 #1 – 45 Odd

10.1    pgs. 625 & 626 #1 – 39 Odd

10.2    pgs. 630 & 631 #1 – 41 EOO

10.3    pgs. 635 & 636 #1 – 47 EOO

10.4    pgs. 640 & 641 #1 – 37 Odd

10.5    pgs. 646 & 647 #1 – 41 EOO