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MAT 187AA – BASIC ARITHMETIC Spring 2010
INSTRUCTOR:
Alexander Manov, Ph.D PHONE:
530-541-4660, Extension 527 E-MAIL:
manov@ltcc.edu
LTCC MATH PAGE: http://www.ltcc.edu/academics.asp?scatID=5&catID=34
TEXTBOOK (OPTIONAL):
Required
Software License: It is
required to have a software license to use the software MyMathLab in this
class. Students have two choices.
The first
choice is to purchase the
textbook from the bookstore. The textbook comes with the software license
for an additional cost of approximately $5. 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 economical choice,
but is only recommended to students who have online access and feel comfortable
reading a computer screen instead of a traditional book. If you purchase a
used textbook, you will also need to purchase the software license.
The software license is valid as long as the student uses the same
textbook.
Our course id is
manov98952
For assistance
call 1-800-677-6337.
Mon – Fri
Online assistance is available 24 hours every day at:
247pearsoned.custhelp.com COUSE 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.
This is actually two six-week classes (each
receiving its own grade): Ř Math 187AA covers whole numbers, fractions, and an introduction to decimals. Ř Math 187B covers the rest of decimals, percents, and an introduction to algebra. STUDENT LEARNING 1. Perform arithmetic operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. OUTCOMES:
2. Translate written language into mathematical statements. 4. Apply study skills learned in
this class to studying in this class.
GRADING POLICY:
Method of Student Evaluation, MAT 187AA
Homework (21 sections at 4 points each)
84 points
Study Skills Component
10 points
Exams (Two at 100 points each)
200 points
Final (Covers entire course content)
140 points
Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the 434 possible
points for
MAT187AA
A
90-100%
B
80-89%
C
70-79%
D
60-69%
F
less than 60%
CHECKING YOUR GRADE ONLINE:
To retrieve your grade check MyMathLab
HOMEWORK:
Homework will be done online using MyMathLab. Due dates are listed
for you when you go on line to do the assignments.
Feel free to consult a fellow classmate, a tutor, your instructor, or
anyone else for assistance on the homework. In addition, the computer will give
you help with any problem, show you an example of a similar problem, and in some
cases show you a video of someone teaching how to do that type of problem.
EXAM POLICY:
Grading will be based on progress
towards the final answer, and the demonstration of understanding of the concept
that is being tested. The more you show me with steps and detail, the better
your chances for partial credit. You provide me the communication and
detail in your answers; and I will give you the best grade I can based on that
communication and answer. You can use one page of notes, front and back, for
chapter exams and final. MAKE-UP POLICY:
For Exams and the Final,
make-up is possible in rare occasions if the instructor is contacted in advance
and the absence is excused.
CALCULATORS:
Calculators
are not allowed in this class on exams or the final. LEARNING
If you have a certifiable learning
disability that may affect your performance in DISABILITIES:
this class, be sure to discuss your
special needs with me during the first week of class. Learning
disabilities will be accommodated. TUTORING:
Tutoring is available in the Math Success Center (MSC) in Room 201. HOW TO SUCCEED
1)
Read your textbook before class. IN A MATH CLASS: 2) Choose to attend all class periods and be on time. 3)
Exchange
names and phone number with classmates.
4) Learn from your mistakes and be
patient with yourself.
5) Don’t be afraid of asking questions.
6) Know how to get help if you need it.
7) Organize your class materials.
8) Do your homework.
9) Check
your work.
10) Hand in assignments on time.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY (CHEATING):
Academic dishonesty of any form will not be tolerated.
Students caught cheating on exams or quizzes will receive a score of zero on the
assignment for the first offense and a course grade of F for the second offense. 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.
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. Math 187AA Study
Skills Component
Study Skills Assignment: Individual
Counseling,
(10 points)
Due a. Make an appointment for one hour to meet with Aaron Barrett who has been working with you in our class. You can contact him at 541-4660 x231 or barrett@ltcc.edu. b. After your appointment, you need to write a half-page summary of your meeting with Aaron of what was most and least helpful about the counseling appointment. Be sure to turn in your report TYPED.
Be
sure to use class time, office hours, and the MSC to get all of your questions
answered.
Tentative Lecture Schedule for Math 187AA
Be sure that you are
registered for Math 187B which begins next week. |