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.


Student Learning Outcomes:

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)