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Basic Arithmetic Part II MAT 187B Section 3 – Fall 2008 Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am – 11:50am Room A206
Instructor: Marianne Carney Email: mcintahoe@hotmail.com Phone: Office Hours:
Required Text: Basic College Mathematics by Tobey & Slater – Fifth Edition
Course Description: MAT 187B: This course covers general areas of arithmetic which include decimals, percents, and an introduction to algebra.
1) Solve problems involving decimals, percents and beginning algebra 2) Translate written statements into mathematical statements
3) Apply the topics
of Basic Arithmetic (Part II) to real life situations Tutoring: Tutoring is available in the Math Success Center (MSC) room A201. Tutoring schedule will be distributed in class.
Grading Policy: Homework 50 (10 points each) Exam 1 60 Exam 2 60 Final Exam 100
Letter grade is based on the following range: A 90 – 100 % B 80 – 89 % C 70 – 79 % D 60 – 69 % F less than 60 %
Make-Up Policy: For the exams and final, they can be made up with a 10% penalty if the absence is not excused. Homework is deducted 2 points for each class day it is late.
Extra Credit Opportunities: There will be a couple of extra credit opportunities throughout the class.
Calculators: There will be no calculators used in this class.
Learning Disabilities: If you have a certifiable learning disability that may affect your performance in the class, be sure to discuss your special needs with your instructor during the first week of class. Learning disabilities will be accommodated. Registration: - You must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records. - The last day to drop with class with no record is Friday, Nov 13 . - The last day to drop with class for a ‘W’ grade is Friday, Nov 20. - After Nov 20, if you are enrolled you will receive some kind of grade.
How to be Successful in a Math Class: 1) Come to class on time each day and participate. 2) Ask questions when you are unsure. 3) Read the sections that will be discussed prior to the class period. 4) Do your homework – all of your homework. 5) Create study groups or go to the MSC for assistance. 6) Contact the instructor for assistance if you need anything. 7) Have fun.
Homework: How to get full credit 1) Turn it in on time. 2) Complete all of the problems, correctly. 3) Complete to right problems. 4) Show your work. 5) Put your name of the paper and the assignment number.
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Lecture Schedule and Assignments 187 B:
Date Topic Section Homework . Nov 4 (T) Division of Decimals 3.5 #3 – 51 Multiples of 3 Converting Fractions to Decimals & Order of Operations 3.6 #3 – 57 Multiples of 3 Applied Problems Involving Decimals 3.7 Getting Started
Nov 6 (Th) Applied Problems Involving Decimals 3.7 #3 – 36 Multiples of 3 Ratios 4.1 #10 – 70 Multiples of 10 Proportions 4.2 #1 – 45 Every Other Odd (EOO) Solving Proportions 4.3 #5 – 55 Multiples of 5 Understanding Percent 5.1 #1 – 83 EOO
Homework #1: Sections 3.4 – 3.7, 4.2 – 4.3 Due Tuesday, Nov 11
Nov 11 (T) Changing between Percents, Decimals & Fractions 5.2 #3 - 71 EOO, 73 – 81 Odd Solving Percents Using an Equation 5.3A #7 - 21 Odd, 23 – 55 EOO Solving Percents Using Proportion 5.3B #1 – 23 Odd, 25 – 41 EOO
Nov 13 (Th) Solving Applied Percent Problems 5.4 #1 – 37EOO Solving Commission, Percent of Increase Or Decrease, & Interest Problems 5.5 #1 – 33 EOO
Homework #2: Sections 5.1 – 5.5 Due Tuesday, Nov 18
Lecture Schedule and Assignments 187 B:
Date Topic Section Homework . Nov 18 (T) Exam 1 (Sections 3.4 – 3.7, 5.1 – 5.5) Converting Units of Measure 6.4 #5 - 41 EOO, 49 – 55 Odd Square Roots 7.5 #7 – 43 EOO
Nov 20 (Th) Addition of Signed Numbers 9.1 #3 – 71 EOO Subtraction of Signed Numbers 9.2 #1 – 55 EOO Multiplication & Division of Signed Numbers 9.3 #3 – 67 EOO
Homework #3: Sections 6.4, 7.5, 9.1 – 9.2 Due Tuesday, Nov 25
Nov 25 (T) Order of Operations with Signed Numbers 9.4 #1 – 45 EOO Variables and Like Terms 10.1 #5 – 33 Odd
Nov 27 (Th) No Class (Thanksgiving)
Homework #4: Sections 9.3, 9.4, 10.1 Due Tuesday, Dec 2
Dec 2 Exam 2 (Sections 5.4, 5.5, 6.4, 7.5, 9.1 – 9.4) The Distributive Property 10.2 #1 – 37 EOO
Dec 4 Solving Equations using the Addition Property 10.3 #5 – 45 EOO Solving Equations Using the Division or Multiplication Property 10.4 #5 – 37 EOO Solving Equations Using 2 Properties 10.5 #3 – 43 EOO
Homework #5: Sections 10.2 – 10.5 Due Tuesday, Dec 9
Dec 9 Review for Final Exam
Dec 11 Final Exam (Sections 3.4 – 3.7, Chapter 5, 6.4, 7.5, Chapters 9 & 10) |