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BASIC MATHEMATICS Math
181A-3
Fall, 2001 Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 - 11:15 ROOM:
A209 1-5 Units INSTRUCTOR: Larry Green Phone Number: 541-4660, Extension 341 E-MAIL: GreenL@ltcc.edu WWW: http://www.ltcc.edu/academics.asp?scatID=5&catID=34" REQUIRED TEXT: Basic College Mathematics by Tobey & Slater, Fourth 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 modular course covering the first three modules of the 181A-E
sequence.
Each module is one unit and covers a different topic:
MODULE 181A
Whole Numbers (Chapters 1 & Section 7.5)
MODULE 181B
Fractions (Chapter 2)
MODULE 181C
Decimals (Chapter 3)
LARRY'S
COMMITMENT TO THIS CLASS: ·
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. METHOD
OF STUDENT EVALUATION: Homework
must be completed and turned in
by five o'clock on the day it is due.
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 module. Examinations are given at the end of each module and quizzes are given at the approximately half way point of each module. If the student does not receive a passing grade in a module, that student will not be allowed to continue on to the next module. The quiz counts for 30% of the grade for the module and the exam counts for 70% of 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% LARRY’S
OFFICE HOURS:
TUTORING:
Tutoring is available in the Gateway Math Center (GMC) in Room G4 in
the portable buildings near the PE classrooms. CALCULATOR: Calculators are not allowed in this course.
LEARNING DISABLED STUDENTS:
If
you are in the Learning Disabled Program, please speak with Larry about your special needs. It
is also important that I 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.
8) Do some review every time you study math. HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS Lecture will always be geared towards an explanation of the topics that will be covered on the upcoming homework assignment. Date Section Topic Exercises
1-3 Welcome and Introductions
1-8 1.1 Understanding
Whole
Numbers
1-55 (every third problem) 1-10 1.3 Subtraction
of Whole Numbers
1-4, 5-20, then 21 - 94 every third problem
1-15 1
Division of Whole
Numbers
1-30, 31-94 (every third problem), Pg 61 #1-5 1-17 1.7
Rounding and
Estimation
1-88 (every third problem)
1-22 1.8 Applied Problems 1-37 (every third problem) 1-24 Chapter Test Pg 104-105
all problems and Pg 501-502 #27, 28, 29, 31 Exam
1-29 2.1 Return Exam and begin Module B 1-31 2.1
Understanding
Fractions
1-52 (every third problem)
2-5 2.3
Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers
1-85 (every third problem) 2-7 2.5
Division of Fractions and Mixed Numbers
1-82 (every third problem)
2-12 2.7
Addition & Subtraction of Fractions
1-70 (every third problem) 2-14 2.8 Combining Mixed Numbers & Order of Ops. 1-70 (every third problem), Pg 174 #1-4
2-19 2.9 Applied Problems Involving Fractions 1-20 All, Pg 187 #1 2-21 Chapter Test Pg. 195-196 All Problems
2-26 Return Exam and Begin Module C 2-28 3.1
Decimal Notation
1-58 (every third problem)
3-5 3.3 Addition and Subtraction of Decimals 1-58 (every third problem) 3-7 3.4
Multiplication of
Decimals
1-58 (every third problem)
3-12 3.5 Division of Decimals 1-58 (every third problem) 3-14 3.6 Converting Fractions to Decimals & Order of Ops. 1-58 (every third problem)
3-19 3.7 Applied Problems Involving Decimals 1-58 (every third problem) 3-21 Chapter 3 Test Pg. 262
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