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BASIC MATHEMATICS Math 187B-Spring, 2009Monday & WednesdayMay 18 – June 241:30 – 3:20 Room: A206
INSTRUCTORS: Jane Ellis & Judy Guinn (Judy will teach for 2 weeks)
Phone Number: 541-4660, Extension 247
E-MAIL: ELLIS@LTCC.EDU
REQUIRED: It is required to have a software license for this class. Students have two choices: The first choice is to purchase the textbook BASIC COLLEGE MATHEMATICS by Tobey & Slater, Sixth Edition which is available in the bookstore. The textbook comes with the license. The second choice is to purchase the license alone either from the bookstore or online at CourseCompass.com. The license gives you access to the textbook online. This is a more economically reasonable choice, but is only recommended to students who have online access and feel comfortable reading a computer screen instead of a traditional book.
Our course id is ellis49257.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this course is to teach students the skills of basic Arithmetic. 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 class covers decimals, percents, and an introduction to algebra.
JANE’S OFFICE HOURS: My office is in A204 next door to our classroom (A206).
Monday.......................................................... 4:00 – 5:00 Tuesday.......................................................... 5:00 – 6:00 Wednesday..................................................... 5:00 – 6:00
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 20% Exam #1 25% Exam #2 25% Final (Covers entire 6-week course content) 30%
Your grade on the class is based on the following scale: 90% - 100% A 80% - 89% B 70% - 79% C 60% - 69% D Below 60% F
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 not be accepted late unless there is a compelling reason to do so.
Electronic Homework: It is strongly recommended that you do your homework online. You will have many tools to assist you if you need the extra help. We have tutors available 6 days a week who can help you get started if you are in need of some help negotiating the computer. There are also computers on campus available for your use Monday – Saturday. Our course id is ellis49257 which you will need in order to log on to the website for doing your homework.
CALCULATOR: Calculators are not allowed in this class on exams.
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.
JANE’S 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:
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, May 29. 3. The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Monday, June 8. 4. After June 8, 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.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: The
successful student in Mat 187B will be able to:
OVER ACADEMIC DISHONESTY (CHEATING):
Cheating will be defined as but not limited to: (1) using any method to copy another’s work on an exam or final (2) directly copying another student’s homework assignment (3) using any method other than your own honest efforts to complete exams or the final. 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 or the final.
Disciplinary actions for cheating in this class: Cheating will result in a grade of zero on the item on which the cheating occurred. The worst thing about cheating, however, is compromising your character for such a small reward.
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.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: If you need help paying for your books or other expenses, call our financial aid officer America Ramirez at 541-4660 x236, email her at Ramirez@ltcc.edu, or drop by A100.
Lecture Schedule for Math 187B
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.
May 18 Sect. 3.5 Division of Decimals Sect. 3.6 Converting Fractions to Decimals & Order of Operations
Start Section 3.7 Applied Problems Involving Decimals
v Introduce yourself to 3 classmates to develop a math support system.
May 20 Finish Sect. 3.7 Applied Problems Involving Decimals
*Sect. 4.1 Ratios (Read this section, No Homework) Sect. 4.2 Proportions Sect. 5.1 Understanding Percent
v Write 5 questions on what you do not understand in this chapter. Plan time to get assistance; then DO IT!
May 25 MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
v Do some percentage word problems every day for the next 7 days (get help if you need it).
May 27 Sect. 5.2 Changing between percents, decimals and fractions
Sect. 5.3B Solving percents using a proportion
Sect. 5.4 Solving applied percent problems
Sections 5.1, 5.2 & 5.3B are due Monday, June 1 by the beginning of class. Math 187B Lecture Schedule Continued on the Next Page
Lecture Schedule Math 187B (continued)
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.
June 1 Finish Section 5.4 Sect. 5.3A Solving percents using an equation Sect. 5.5 Solving commission, percent of increase or decrease, and interest problems From the textbook suggested problems to prepare for Exam #1: Chapter 3: Pages 255 – 257 #34 – 67 Chapter 5: Pages 355 – 357 #1 – 87 OR Electronic Review v Begin today reviewing for your exam next Monday. Do some math everyday. v Write a practice exam and take it or take a practice test on the computer.
June 3 Sect. 9.1 Addition of signed numbers Sect. 9.2 Subtraction of signed numbers Sect. 9.3 Multiplication and Division of signed numbers Sections 5.4, 5.3A, 5.5, 9.1 – 9.3 are due Monday, June 8 by the beginning of class.
June 8 Exam #1 (Sections 3.5 - 3.7, 5.1 – 5.5) Sect. 6.4 Converting units of measure Sect. 7.5 Square Roots v Every time you do homework from a section, write down 2 problems which could be on the next math exam.
June 10 Sect. 9.4 Order of Operations with signed numbers: Pages 601 & 602 #1 – 45 Odd (Suggested Review for Exam #2: Chapter 9, Pages 604 - 606, #1 – 55) OR electronic review.
When exam #1 is returned, write your questions on what you still do not understand. Plan time to get assistance; then DO IT!
Sections 6.4, 7.5, 9.4 are due Monday, June 15 by the beginning of class.
Math 187B Lecture Schedule Continued on the Next Page
Lecture Schedule Math 187B (continued)
v Attend class every day on time.
June 15 Exam #2 (Sections 6.4, 7.5, 9.1 – 9.4)
Sect. 10.2 The distributive property
v Summarize what you learned in class today.
June 17 Sect. 10.3 Solving equations using the addition property Sect. 10.4 Solving equations using the division or multiplication properties Sect. 10.5 Solving equations using two properties
Sections 10.1 – 10.5 are due Monday, June 22 by the beginning of class.
v Begin going over old exams to prepare for the final. Write a practice final.
June 22 Suggested Review from the textbook: (Suggested Chapter 3 Test, Page 258 # 14 - 23) (Suggested Chapter 5 Test, Pages 358 & 359 All Problems) (Suggested Chapter 9 Test, Pages 608 – 609 #1 - 30) (Suggested Chapter 10 Pages 660 – 661, Review problems # 1 – 48) (Suggested Chapter 10 Test, Page 663, #1 – 16 All) (Suggested Go over sections 6.4 & 7.5) OR Electronic Review
June 24 Final Exam (Sections 3.5 -3.7, Chpt. 5, Sections 6.4, 7.5, 9.1 - 9.4, 10.1 – 10.5)
This is the day that you will successfully complete Math 187B…. CONGRATULATIONS!
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