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BASIC MATHEMATICS (PART I) Math 191AL Fall, 2008Tuesday/Thursday 3:30 –5:50Room: A206 2.5 units
INSTRUCTOR: Colleen McDonough
EMAIL: mcdonough@ltcc.edu REQUIRED TEXT: Basic College Mathematics 5th Edition by Tobey & SlaterCourse Description: The purpose of this course is to teach students the skill of basic arithmetic. 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. 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 25 points Study Skill Component 25 points Exam #1 60 points Exam #2 60 points Comprehensive Final Exam: 100 points Total 270 points
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. STUDENT 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.
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. 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. The Comprehensive Final Exam is on Monday, December 5 at 4:00 PM. REGISTRATION: Ø You must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records. Ø The last day to drop the class with no record is Friday, October 3. Ø Last day to declare CR/No Credit Ø The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, October 13. Ø After October 13, 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. You can choose Credit/Non-Credit for the class before the date specified on the schedule. CHECKING YOUR GRADE ONLINE: To retrieve your grade information online, follow these steps: Ø student reports Ø Instructor Name: McDonough Ø Click on your class: Math 191AL
Tentative Lecture Schedule for Math 191AL
Be sure to use class time, office hours, and the MSC to get all of your questions answered. These assignments will be graded on clarity, completeness and correctness. 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.
EOO Every other odd: 1, 5, 9, 13, 17… MO3 Multiples of 3: 3, 6, 9, 12 ,15, 18, 21…
Date Section Topic Homework
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.
9/23 Introductions & Syllabus 1.1 Understanding Whole Numbers pgs. 9-11, #3 – 51 Mo3 1.2 Addition of Whole Numbers pgs. 20-23, #3 – 33 EOO, #39-51 Mo3, #60 1.3 Subtraction of Whole Numbers pgs. 32-35, #1 – 20 All, 21 – 61 EOO, 66-90 Mo3 Date Section Topic Homework
v Introduce yourself to 3 classmates to develop a math support system.
9/25 1.4 Multiplication of Whole Numbers pgs. 46-49 #1 – 77 EOO, #81-102 Mo3 1.5 Division of Whole Numbers pgs. 58-61 #1-30 All, #31-75 EOO, #78-90 Mo3, #91 pg. 62 #1-19 odd
v Write ?’s on what you do not understand in this chapter. Plan time to get assistance; then DO IT!
ÞTurn in Homework #1 (Sections 1.1 – 1.5) On Sept. 30
9/30 1.6 Exp. & Order of Operations pgs. 67-69 #1 – 6 All, #7-103 EOO pg. 97 #3, 5 1.7 Rounding and Estimation pgs. 77-80 #2, #3-30 Mo3, #33-81 EOO, 85-90 All 1.8 Applied Problems pgs. 93-96 #3-33 Mo3, #35, #40-42 All
v Begin today reviewing for your exam next Monday. Do some math everyday. v Write a practice exam and take it.
10/2 2.1 Understanding Fractions pgs. 115-117 #1-37 EOO, #39-48 Mo3, #54 2.2 Simplifying Fractions pgs. 123-127 #1-85 EOO, #90, #91 Review for Exam 1
ÞTurn in Homework #2 (Sections 1.6 – 2.2) On Oct. 7
10/7 Exam # 1 (Sections 1.1 – 1.8) Finish Section 2.2 2.3 Improper Fractions & Mixed No. pgs. 132-133 #3-81 EOO, 83, 87, 88
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!
10/9 2.4 Mult. of Fractions & Mixed No. pgs. 139-141 #1-45 EOO, #48-57 Mo3, #61, #63 2.5 Div. of Fractions & Mixed No. pgs 147-150 #2, #3-39 Mo3, 41-69 EOO, #71-81odd pgs. 152-153 #3-39 Mo3 2.6 The Least Common Denominator
ÞTurn in Homework #3 (Sections 2.3 – 2.5) On Oct. 14
v Review your class notes before beginning your homework. You did take notes didn’t you? If not, try it at the next class meeting.
10/14 Continue 2.6 pgs. 161-163, #1-81 EOO 2.7 Add & Subtraction of Fractions pgs. 169-171 #1-53 EOO, #55-63 Odd, #65 – 70 All 2.8 Combining Mixed Number & Order of Operations Date Section Topic Homework
ÞTurn in Supplemental Assignment #1 On Oct. 16 (15 pts)
v Do some fraction word problems every day for the next 7 days (get help if you need it).
10/16 Continue 2.8 pgs. 177-179 #1-41 EOO, #45-51 odd, #57-75 Mo3 2.9 Applied Problems involving Fract pgs. 188-190 #1-23 Odd pg. 191 #3 Review for Exam 2
ÞTurn in Homework #4 (Sections 2.6 – 2.9) On Oct. 21
v Summarize what you learned in class today.
10/21 Exam #2 (Sections 2.1 – 2.9)
3.1 Decimal Notation pgs. 208-209 #1, #3-63 Mo3, #67
ÞTurn in Supplemental Assignment #2 On Oct. 23 (10 pts)
v Attend class every day on time.
10/23 3.2 Comp, Order & Round Decimals pgs. 214-215, #3-66 Mo3, #72 3.3 Add & Subtraction of Decimals pgs. 221-225 #1-49 EOO, #53-67 Odd, #75, 80 3.4 Multiplication of Decimals pgs. 230-232 #3-57 Mo3, #61, #63
ÞTurn in Homework #5 (Sections 3.1 – 3.4) On Oct. 28
v Begin going over old exams to prepare for the final. Write a practice final.
10/28 Review for Final Exam (Suggested Pages 201 & 202 #1 – 30 All) (Suggested Pages 263 &264 #1 – 26 All)
10/30 Final Exam for Math 191AL (Chapters 1 & 2, and Sections 3.1 – 3.4)
Be sure that you are registered for Math 187B which begins next week.
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