BASIC ARITHMETIC

BASIC ARITHMETIC (Part I)

Math 191AL - 2.5 units - Winter, 2009

Mondays & Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:55

Room: A206

INSTRUCTOR: Judd Andolina

PHONE NUMBER: 541-4660, Extension 366

REQUIRED TEXT: Basic College Mathematics, 6th edition. By Tobey, Slater, and Blair.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this course is to teach 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 education past but may have forgotten it or never really understood it when first presented. In this class, our goal is to fill the gaps of your knowledge about arithmetic and to help you understand it in a way that makes sense and allows you 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.

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, Jan. 16th.

3. The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, Jan. 26th.

4. After Jan. 26th, 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.

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

LEARNING DISABILITIES: Students with disabilitites who may need accomodations for this class should inform the instructor and contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) early in the quarter so that reasonable accomodations may be implemented as soon as possible. Students may contact the DRC by visiting the the center (room A205) or by calling 541-2660 ext. 249 (voice) or 542-1870 (TTY for deaf students). All information will remain confidential.

CALCULATOR: Calculators are not allowed in this class.

JUDD’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.

GRADING POLICY: Method of Student Evaluation

Homework -50 points (5 at 10 points each)

Study Skills Component - 50 points

Exams - 200 points (2 at 100 points each)

Final (Comprehensive, covers entire course) - 150 points

Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the 450 possible points.

A 90-100% (405 - 450 points)

B 80-89% (360 - 404 points)

C 70-79% (315 - 359 points)

D 60-69% (270 - 314 points

F less than 60% (below 270 points)

MAKE UP POLICY: For Exams and the Final, make-up is possible, but there is a 10% penalty if the absence is not excused and must be worked out with the teacher beforehand. Homework will be accepted late for minus two points per class day.

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.

TUTORING: Tutoring is available in the Gateway Math Center. The phone number is 541-4660 extension 741.

Regular hours of operation are: M-Th 9am-6pm, Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 11am-3 pm

OFFICE HOURS: My office is in room A206

Monday................................... 8:05pm - 8:35pm

Wednesday...............................3:00pm - 3:30pm

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: The successful Mat 191AL student 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

SCHEDULE

Date Section Topic

Jan. 5.......... Introductions, Discussion of Syllabus

1.1 Understanding Whole Numbers

1.2 Adding Whole Numbers

1.3 Subtracting Whole Numbers

Jan. 7..........Student Inventory in Computer Lab

1.4 Mutliplying Whole Numbers

1.5 Dividing Whole Numbers

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Jan. 12........ 1.6 Exponents and Order of Operations

1.7 Rounding and Estimating

1.8 Solving Applied Problems Involving Whole Numbers

Jan. 14..........2.1 Understanding Fractions

2.2 Simplifying Fractions

Review for Exam #1

Turn in Homework #1 (Sections 1.1 – 1.4)

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Jan. 19.........Martin Luther King Holiday (No School)

Jan. 21.........Exam #1 (Sections 1.1 - 1.8)

2.3 Converting Between Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers

2.4 Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers

2.5 Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Turn in Homework #2 (Sections 1.5 – 1.8)

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Jan. 26........2.6 The Least Common Denominator and Creating Equivalent Fractions

2.7 Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Jan. 28........2.8 Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers and the Order of Operations

2.9 Solving Applied Problems Involving Fractions

Turn in Homework #3 (Sections 2.1 - 2.4)

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Feb. 2..........3.1 Using Decimal Notation

3.2 Comparing, Ordering, and Rounding Decimals

Review for Exam #2

Feb. 4.........Exam #2 (Sections 2.1 - 2.9)

3.3 Adding and Subtracting Decimals

3.4 Multiplying Decimals

Turn in Homework #4 (Sections 2.5 - 2.9)

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Feb. 9...........Review for Final

Feb. 11.........Comprehensive Final Exam (Sections 1.1 - 1.8, 2.1 - 2.9, 3.1 - 3.4)

Turn in Homework #5 (Sections 3.1 - 3.4)

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MATH 191AL ASSIGNMENTS

TEXT: "Basic College Mathematics”, sixth edition

by Tobey, Slater, and Blair

INSTRUCTOR: Judd Andolina

Each assignment is worth 10 points. You will turn in only the even numbered problems listed in bold print to be graded. The remaining problems you will be checking yourself in the back of the book. Be sure to use class time, office hours, and the Gateway Math Center to get all of your questions answered.

EOO means Every Other Odd (i.e. #1, 5, 9, 13, …)

SECTION PROBLEMS

1.1................. Practice: Pages 9-11, #3-51 Multiples of 3

.......................Turn in: #16, 26, 48

1.2..................Practice: Pages 19-22, #3-33 EOO, #39-51 Multiples of 3

.......................Turn in: #26, 48, 60

1.3................. Practice: Pages 31-34, #1-20 EOO, #21-60 EOO, #66-90 Multiples of 3

...................... Turn in: #16, 48, 80

1.4................. Practice: Pages 45-48, #1-77 EOO, #81-102 Multiples of 3

......................Turn in: #50, 66, 98

1.5................ Practice: Pages 56-59, #1-30 All, #31-75 EOO, #78-90 Multiples of 3, #91

......................Turn in: #22, 56, 84

How am I doing?.....................Practice: Page 60, #1-19 Odd

1.6................ Practice: Pages 65-67, #1-6 All, #7-103 EOO

......................Turn in: #30, 70, 98

1.7................ Practice: Pages 75-78, #3-30 Multiples of 3, #33-81 EOO

......................Turn in: #30, 58, 80

1.8.................Practice: Pages 90-93, #3-33 Multiples of 3, #35, #40-42 All

.....................Turn in: #20, 32

2.1............... Practice: Pages 110-112, #1-37 EOO, #39-48 Multiples of 3

.....................Turn in: #24, 44, 54

2.2............... Practice: Pages 118-120, #1-85 EOO, #90, #91

....................Turn in: #30, 66, 80

2.3...............Practice: Pages 125-126, #3-81 EOO, #83, #87, #88

....................Turn in: #16, 46, 80

2.4.............. Practice: Pages 131-133, #1-45 EOO, #48-54 Multiples of 3, #59, #61

....................Turn in: #14, 26, 50

2.5...............Practice: Pages 139-141, #2, #3-39 Multiples of 3, #41-69 EOO, #71-81 Odd

....................Turn in: #22, 24, 32, 76

How am I doing?..........Practice: Pages 142-144, #3-39 Multiples of 3

2.6...............Practice: Pages 152-154, #1-77 EOO

....................Turn in: #18, 46, 66

2.7...............Practice: Pages 160-162, #1-53 EOO, #55-65 Odd, #66-69 All

....................Turn in: #20, 42, 66

2.8.............. Practice: Pages 168-170, #1-41 EOO, #45-51 Odd, #57-72 Multiples of 3

....................Turn in: #36, 52, 66

2.9.............. Practice: Pages 179-181, #1-23 Odd

....................Practice: Page 182, #1

....................Turn in: #8, 20, 26

3.1...............Practice: Pages 199-200, #3-63 Multiples of 3, #67

....................Turn in: #22, 32, 60

3.2...............Practice: Pages 205-206, #3-66 Multiples of 3, #72

....................Turn in: #30, 50, 64

3.3...............Practice: Pages 212-216, #1-49 EOO, #53-67 Odd, #75, #80

....................Turn in: #20, 40, 58

3.4.............. Practice: Pages 221-223, #3-57 Multiples of 3, #61, #63

...................Turn in: #16, 30, 48, 54, 66