BASIC COLLEGE MATH (Part I)

Math 187AA-3

Fall 2009 2.5 units

INSTRUCTOR:                     Cindy Littell

PHONE NUMBER:              541-4660, Extension 447 (voicemail only)

E-MAIL:                                littell@ltcc.edu

MEETING TIMES:              Tuesday & Thursday  1:00pm – 3:25pm

MEETING PLACE:              Room A206

TEXT (OPTIONAL):             Basic College Mathematics, 6^th Ed, by John Tobey, Jeffery                                  Slater, and Jamie Blair

ONLINE CODE:                   littell99724

Required Software License:  The text is optional, but its software is not. The homework is all done online and requires a software code to set up your MyMathLab account. This can be purchased at the bookstore or at the website, with the book or independently. You will use the ONLINE CODE to sign up for this class’s homework.

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to teach students the skills of basic Arithmetic; we will cover whole numbers, fractions, and an introduction to decimals. In this class, we will re-introduce you to the language of math, to understand the relationship of numbers to life to help you to apply math to “real life” problems. This extended version of Math 187A includes a study skills component (.5 units) to assist you in being successful in this math class and others that you will take in the future.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Students requiring accommodations for a disability that may affect class performance are required to inform their instructor, and requested to schedule with a staff member at the DRC to discuss this, during the first week of the quarter so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The DRC only tests and accepts new students to the program during the first two weeks of each quarter, so don’t put it off.

The Math Success Center has free tutoring for all registered students. Please Log In and Out so that the facility gets the funds it needs to continue being there to help you. The schedule for tutors will be published in the first weeks of each quarter.

As a Courtesy to everyone in class, please turn off your cell phones. Thank you.

How to succeed in a Math class:

1.  Come to every class meeting.

2.  Arrive early, be prepared, and take notes.

3.  Ask questions, especially if you don’t understand a concept.

4.  Do more than just the homework problems.

5.  Take advantage of the free tutoring service in the MSC and my hours as your tutor.

6.  Study in groups and do your homework with a classmate.

7.  Start preparing for exams at least one week in advance.

8.  Do some math every day.

Dropping: In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid an unwanted grade. Students who fail to attend class during the first two weeks of class may be dropped to accommodate waitlisted students.

STUDENT OUTCOMES:

The successful student in Mat 187AA 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.

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

A: 90% and above, B: 80-89%, C: 70-79%, D: 60-69%, F: 59% and under

                (648-720pts)          (576-647)        (504-575)         (432-503)       (< 432pts)

                        Homework (21 @ 10pts)                                210 points

                        In Class Exercises (11 @ 10pts)                   110 points

                        Tests (2 @ 100pts)                                         200 points

                        Comprehensive Final Exam:             200 points

                        Total                                                               720 points

Homework: All homework is done online. All assignments are posted, graded, and due dates listed online. If you have a late homework, you will need to contact me for a password and the value of the homework will be reduced by 10% per day late. With this software, there is a ‘similar exercise’ button that allows you to redo the problem until it is correct. Each homework section is worth up to 10 points.

In Class Exercises: Each class we will have In Class Exercises you will work as a group and turn in that class. Each day’s In Class Exercises will be worth up to 10 points. There is no making up the In Class Exercises. You may replace two In Class Exercises with a counselor-meeting write-up.

Tests: Tests are taken in class and are noted in the tentative schedule. You must notify me before a test if you will miss the test (littell@ltcc.edu, 541-4660 ext. 447). Then the tests must be made up within 3 school days after the scheduled date, with a penalty of 10%. You may take a test up to 3 school days before the scheduled date without penalty. Arrangements must be made with me at least one week in advance.

Calculators are not allowed during testing. Please practice and do the homework without them.

Academic Integrity:

Homework may be done in groups with other students or with the help of the instructor or tutors, but each student must turn in their own work. Quizzes and Tests must be done by the student alone. Any Student who violates this rule will receive a zero on the Quiz or Test. A second infringement will result in a failing grade and possible academic expulsion.

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