BASIC MATHEMATICS
Math 191AL Fall, 2008
Monday & Wednesday
1:30 3:50
Room: A206
INSTRUCTOR: Jane Ellis
Phone Number: 541-4660, Extension 247
E-MAIL: ELLIS@LTCC.EDU
REQUIRED TEXT: BASIC COLLEGE MATHEMATICS by Tobey & Slater,
Fifth Edition
COURSE
DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this course is to teach students the skills of basic
arithmetic; in particular we will cover whole numbers, fractions, and an introduction to decimals. 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 an extended version of Math 187A in which we will include a component of study skills to assist you in being successful in this math class and others which you will take in the future.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: If you need help paying for your books or other expenses, call our financial aid office at 541-4660 x236 or drop by A100.
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JANES OFFICE HOURS: My office is in A204 next door to our classroom (A206).
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday....................... 12:30 1:30
Monday & Wednesday (first 6 weeks)............. 4:00 4:30
Monday & Wednesday (second 6 weeks)....... 3:30 4:00
Tuesday.......................................................... 4:00 5:00
TUTORING: Tutoring is available in the Math Success Center (MSC) in Room 201.
Tutoring schedules will be distributed to you in class.
GRADING POLICY:
Homework 25 points
Exam #1 60 points
Exam #2 60 points
Study Skills Component 25 points
Final (Covers entire 6-week course content) 100 points
Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the 270 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 if the instructor is
contacted in advance and the absence is excused; there is a 10% penalty
if the absence is not excused. Homework will be accepted late for minus
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.
JANES 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:
STUDENT LEARNING
OUTCOMES:
The successful student in Mat 191AL will be able to:
1. Perform arithmetic operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
2. Translate written language into mathematical statements.
3. Apply the concepts in the course to real-life situations.
4. Apply study skills learned in this class to studying in this class.
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, October 17.
3. The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, November 7.
4. After November 7, 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.
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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.
12) Any thing else you can add that works for you?_________________________
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY (CHEATING):
Cheating will be defined as but not limited to: (1) using any method to copy anothers work on an exam, quiz, or final (2) directly copying another students 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.
CHECKING YOUR GRADE ONLINE:
To retrieve your grade information online, follow these steps:
Ψ student reports
Ψ Instructor Name: Ellis
Ψ Click on your class: Math 191AL
Ψ Your secret number is on your homework #1
Lecture Schedule Math 191AL
EOO means Every Other Odd problem
Date Topic Section Homework Problems
v Do homework for a section before the next section is presented in class. Having a hard time getting started? Promise yourself that after doing math for a half-hour, you can do something else.
Sept. 22 Introduction to the class & syllabus
Sect. 1.1 Understanding Whole Numbers: Pgs 9 11 #3 - 51 Multiples of 3
Sect 1.2 Addition of Whole Numbers: Pgs 20 23 #3 33 EOO, #39 - 51 Multiples of 3, #60
Sect. 1.3 Subtraction of Whole Numbers: Pgs 32 - 35 #1 20, #21 - 61 EOO,
# 66 - 90 Multiples of 3
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v Introduce yourself to 3 classmates to develop a math support system.
Sept. 24 Sect. 1.4 Multiplication of Whole Numbers: Pgs 46 49 #1 77 EOO, #81 102 Multiples of 3
Sect. 1.5 Division of Whole Numbers: Pgs 58 - 61 #130 All, #31-75 EOO,
#78-90 Multiples of 3, #91; Page 62 #1 19 odd
Homework #1: Sections 1.1 1.3 Due Friday, Sept. 26 by 3:00
v Write 5 questions on what you do not understand in this chapter. Plan time to get assistance; then DO IT!
Sept. 29 Sect. 1.6 Exponents & Order of Operations: Pgs 67 69 #1 6 All, #7 103 EOO,
Page 97 #3, 5
Sect. 1.7 Rounding and Estimation: Pgs 77 80 #2, #3-30 Multiples of 3, #33-81 EOO,
85-90 All
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v Begin today reviewing for your exam next Monday. Do some math everyday.
v Write a practice exam and take it.
Oct. 1 Sect. 1.8 Applied Problems: Pgs 93 96 #3 33 Multiples of 3, #35, #40 42 All
Sect. 2.1 Understanding Fractions: Pgs 115 - 117 #1-37 EOO, #39-48 Multiples of 3, #54
Sect. 2.2 Simplifying Fractions: Pgs 123 - 127 #1 85 EOO, #90, #91
Homework #2: Sections 1.4 1.7 Due Friday Oct. 3 by 3:00
Lecture Schedule Math 191AL (continued)
Date Topic Section Homework Problems
v Every time you do homework from a section, write down 2 problems which could be on the next math exam.
Oct. 6 Exam #1 (Sections 1.1 1.8)
Finish Section 2.2
Sect. 2.3 Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers: Pgs 132 & 133 #3 81 EOO, 83, 87, 88
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v When your exam is returned, write your questions on what you do not understand in
chapter 1. Plan time to get assistance; then DO IT!
Oct. 8 Sect. 2.4 Multiplication of Fractions & Mixed Numbers: Pgs 139 - 141 #1 - 45 EOO,
#48 -57 Multiples of 3, #61, #63 Sect. 2.5 Division of Fractions & Mixed Numbers: Pgs 147 - 150 #2,
#3 39 Multiples of 3, 41- 69 EOO, #71 81 odd, Pages 152 & 153 #3 39 Multiples of 3
Homework #3: Sections 1.8 2.3 Due Friday Oct. 10 by 3:00
v Review your class notes before beginning your homework. You did take notes didnt you? If not, try it at the next class meeting.
Oct. 13 Sect. 2.6 The Least Common Denominator: Pgs 161 163 #1 81 EOO
Sect. 2.7 Addition & Subtraction of Fractions Pgs: 169 - 171 #1 - 53 EOO, #55 - 53 odd,
#63, #65 70 All
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v Do some fraction word problems every day for the next 7 days (get help if you need it).
Oct. 15 Sect. 2.8 Combining Mixed Numbers & Order of Operations: Pgs 177 179 #1 41 EOO,
#45 51 odd, #57 75 Multiples of 3
Sect. 2.9 Applied Problems involving Fractions: Pgs 188 190 #1 23 odd, Page 191 #3
Homework #4: Sections 2.4 2.7 Due Friday Oct. 17 by 3:00
Math 191AL Lecture Schedule Continued on the Next Page
Lecture Schedule Math 191AL (continued)
Date Topic Section Homework Problems
v Summarize what you learned in class today.
Oct. 20 Exams #2 (Sections 2.1 2.9)
Sect. 3.1 Decimal Notation: Pgs 208 & 209 #1, #3 63 Multiples of 3, #67
Sect. 3.2 Comparing, Ordering & Rounding Decimals: Pgs 214 & 215
#3 66 Multiples of 3, #72
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v Attend class every day on time.
Oct. 22 Finish Section 3.2
Sect. 3.3 Addition & Subtraction of Decimals: Pgs 221- 225 #1 49 EOO, #53 67 odd,
#75, #80
Sect. 2.4 Multiplication of Decimals: Pgs 230 232 #3 57 Multiples of 3, #61, #63
Homework #5: Sections 2.8 3.2 Due Friday Oct. 24 by 3:00
v Begin going over old exams to prepare for the final. Write a practice final.
Oct. 27 Review for Final Exam
(Suggested Pages 201 & 202 #1 30 All)
(Suggested Pages 263 &264 #1 26 All)
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Oct. 29 Final Exam for Math 191AL (Chapters 1 & 2, and Sections 3.1 3.4)
This is the day that you will successfully complete Math 191AL .CONGRATUALTIONS!
Be sure that you are registered for Math 187B which begins next week.