|
BASIC MATHEMATICS
Math 181A-1 Spring, 1997 Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 - 12:25 Room: E106 1-5 Units
INSTRUCTORS: Jane Baldo & Ty Baldwin
PHONE NUMBER: 541-4660, Extension 247
REQUIRED TEXT: ESSENTIAL ARITHMETIC by Johnston, Willis and Lazaris, Seventh Edition.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this course is to enable the student to become proficient in the manipulation and application of basic arithmetic skills. This is a variable unit class with a maximum of 5 units available. Each module is one unit and covers a different topic:
MODULE 181A Whole Numbers (Chapters 1 & 2) MODULE 181B Fractions (Chapter 3) MODULE 181C Decimals (Chapter 4) MODULE 181D Percent and Ratio (Chapters 6 & 8) MODULE 181E Introduction to Algebra (Chapters 11 and parts of 12 & 13)
OVER page 2
It is strongly recommended that you complete all five modules before enrolling in either Math 152A, Basic Algebra or Bus 112, Business Math.
In order to receive credit for a Module, a student must register for it at the office of Admissions and Records. This must be done by Monday, June 9. If you register for a module and then are unable to complete it, you must drop the module by Monday, June 16. If you do not drop the module, the instructor is required to give you a grade.
Students may either begin each class with a lecture and the rest of the class time will be for students to work individually or the students may work at their own pace requesting assistance as needed. Lectures will be presented following the time line listed at the end of this syllabus. Students are encouraged to read in advance the material covered in each lecture.
METHOD OF STUDENT EVALUATION:
Homework must be completed and turned in before an exam is taken. The required homework is all of the Set I exercises for any section covered in the particular chapter. Also included, are the Set I exercises for the Review Sections plus the Diagnostic Test. If a homework set is turned in incomplete, 10% will be deducted from the grade for each section that is not complete. This means that if three sections are not completed, then 30% will be deducted from the grade for that chapter.
Examinations are given at the end of each chapter. If the student does not receive a score of at least 70%, he or she will be asked to take another test after corrective action. If a student does need to take a second test, the highest score possible for that chapter is 70%. If there is one chapter in a module, the grade on the chapter test will be the grade in the module. If there are two chapters in a module, the average of the two chapter tests will be the grade for the module. EACH MODULE RECEIVES A SEPARATE GRADE. Grades are based on the following scale:
A 90% - 100% B 80 - 89% C 70 - 79% D 60 - 69%
A student must obtain 70% or higher before he or she may proceed to the next module. page 3
OFFICE HOURS: Room A204
Monday & Wednesday 1:00 - 2:00 Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 - 6:00 Friday 12:30 - 1:30
TUTORING: Tutoring is available in the Tutoring Lab (Room E103). The hours are posted on the bulletin board next to my office door (Room A204) and in your classroom.
CALCULATOR: A calculator may be used in Module D.
LEARNING DISABLED STUDENTS: If you are in the Learning Disabled Program, please speak with one of the instructors about your special needs. It is also important that we speak with anyone for whom math has always been extremely difficult.
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.
OVER page 4 TIMELINE
DATE SECTIONS COVERED
Apr. 8 Beginning of Module A Orientation & Sections 1.1-1.4 Apr. 10 Sections 1.5-1.7 Apr. 15 Sections 1.8-1.10 Apr. 17 Sections 1.11-2.1 Apr. 22 Sections 2.2-2.4 Apr. 24 Beginning of Module B Sections 3.1-3.4 Apr. 29 Sections 3.5-3.7 May 1 Sections 3.8-3.11 May 6 Sections 3.12-3.15 May 8 Beginning of Module C Sections 4.1-4.5 May 13 Sections 4.6-4.9 May 15 Sections 4.10-4.13 May 20 Beginning of Module D Bring a Calculator Sections 7.1, 6.1 & 6.2 May 22 Sections 6.3-6.6A May 27 Sections 6.6B-6.8 May 29 Sections 6.9, 8.1, 8.2A & 8.2C June 3 Sections 8.2B, 8.3 & 8.4 June 5 Beginning of Module E Sections 11.1-11.3 June 9 Last Day to Add a Module June 10 Sections 11.4-11.7 June 12 Sections 11.8-12.1 June 16 Last Day to Drop a Module June 17 Sections 12.2 & 13.1 June 19 Sections 13.2 & 13.3 June 24 From 10:00 - 12:00, this time may be used to take chapter tests.
|