BEGINNING ALGEBRA (PART II) EXPANDED
Math 152BB
Winter, 2010
Tuesday &
Thursday
Room: A206
5 units
INSTRUCTOR:
Jane Ellis
PHONE
NUMBER:
541-4660, Extension 247
OFFICE:
A204 (next door to our classroom)
E-MAIL:
ELLIS@LTCC.EDU
TEXTBOOK
(OPTIONAL):
Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, Fourth Edition
by
Martin-Gay
Required Software License:
In this class, it is required to have a software license for MyMathLab.
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. This software license
will also be good for Math 152B, Math 152BB, Math 154A & Math 154AA at no extra
cost as long as you take those classes in a timely manner.
Our course id is ellis43466.
For assistance
using MyMathLab call 1-800-677-6337.
Mon Fri
Online assistance is available 24 hours every day at
247pearsoned.custhelp.com
OVER
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
In this
class we will build on what you learned in Math 152A (Beginning Algebra Part I).
While you learned to multiply polynomials in Math 152A, we will do a
reverse process called factoring in this class.
This will allow us to solve equations of higher degree than the first
degree equations that you solved in Math 152A.
We will also build on your knowledge of fractions as we work with
algebraic fractions called rational expressions.
Additional topics include work with radicals so that we can solve
equations with radicals and we will finish with techniques for solving quadratic
equations, also known as second degree equations.
PREREQUISITE:
A grade of C or better in Math 152A, 152AA, or equivalent; or a
satisfactory score on Mathematics Assessment Test.
HOMEWORK:
Homework
will be done online using MyMathLab. Due dates are listed for you when you
go online 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.
You can work on homework after the due date but there are penalties for
being late (see the make-up policy below).
QUIZZES: Quizzes will be taken online in MyMathLab. Before you take the quiz, make sure that you have done the homework for the sections covered in the quiz, read the appropriate sections in the textbook, looked at the video(s), and received assistance from either the computer, a tutor, or your instructor on any difficult topics. If you do not take a quiz on time, a zero will be recorded for that grade.
Make-up Policy:
For Chapter 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 for each day you are late if the absence is not excused.
You have a full week to do your quizzes, do not procrastinate; there is
no make-up for quizzes.
Homework
can be penalized by 10% for each
class meeting that it is late.
TUTORING:
Tutoring is available in the Math Success Center (MSC) in Room 201.
The lab is open M Th 9 6, Fri 10 2, Sat 11 3.
There are also computers here for you to use when you do your work in
MyMathLab if you do not have your own computer.
JANES
OFFICE HOURS:
My office is in A204 next
door to our classroom (A206).
Monday & Wednesday...................................
Tuesday & Thursday
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CALCULATOR:
Calculators will not be used in this class on exams or the final.
JANES
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 (will be done online)
15%
Quizzes
(will be done online)
15%
Exam #1 (will be done in class) 15%
Exam #2 (will be done in class) 15%
Exam #3
(will be done in class) 15%
Final (will be done in class)
25%
Grades will be determined by the following percentages:
A
90-100%
B
80-89%
C
70-79%
D
60-69%
F
less than 60%
CHECKING
YOUR GRADE ONLINE:
You can check your grade at any time in MyMathLab where you
will be doing your homework and quizzes.
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
wont be distracted.
3) Read
each section before it is discussed
in class.
Use either
the online or traditional
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.
12) Any thing else that works for you? ______________________________
OVER
FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE:
If you need help paying for your books or other school expenses, call our
financial aid officer, America Ramirez, at 541-4660 x236, email her at
Ramirez@ltcc.edu, or drop by A100.
ACADEMIC
DISHONESTY (CHEATING):
Cheating
will be defined as but not limited to:
(1) using
any method to copy an others work on an exam, quiz, or final
(2) having someone else
to all or part of your 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 to complete homework assignments
(3) working with other students to study for exams, quizzes 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.
LEARNING
DISABILITIES:
If you have a certified learning disability that may affect your
performance in this class, be sure to discuss your special needs with Jane.
Learning disabilities will be accommodated.
STUDENT OUTCOMES: The successful student in Math 152BB will be able to:
1. Factor a polynomial.
2. Apply the four basic operations to rational and radical expressions.
3. Solve equations with rational and radical expressions.
4. Solve a 2 x 2 system of linear equations.
5. Solve quadratic equations.
6. Apply course topics to real world situations.
WHERE TO
FIND A COMPUTER ON CAMPUS:
Computers are available for your use in the following locations on
campus:
v
v
v
Open Labs
in the D-wing which have available times posted by the door of each lab.
* Both the LAC and the MSC are in room 201.
SCHEDULE
Date
Section
Topic
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. Be sure to get help
from the computer, tutors, and/or the instructor.
Jan. 5..........
2.5
Formulas
9.3
Absolute Value Inequalities
v
Introduce
yourself to 3 classmates to develop a math support system.
Jan. 7..........
6.1
The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
6.2
Factoring Trinomials of the Form
All sections assigned this week are due
by Friday, Jan. 15 at
Quiz #1
(Sections 2.5, 9.3, 6,1, 6,2) due by Friday, Jan. 15 at
v
Quiz
yourself on last weeks work. Work
out 3 problems from each section.
Use the Study Plan in MyMathLab.
Jan. 12........
6.3
Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials
6.4
Factoring
Trinomials of the Form
by Grouping
Jan. 14........
6.5
Factoring Binomials
6.6
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
All sections assigned this week are due
by Friday, Jan. 22 at
Quiz #2
(Sections 6.3 6.6) due by Friday, Jan. 22 at
v
Begin today
reviewing for your exam next Thursday.
Do some math everyday.
Jan. 19........
Review for Exam #1
v
Write a
practice exam and take it, or take a practice test on the computer.
Jan. 21........
Exam # 1 (Sections 2.5, 9.3,
Chapter 6)
Schedule
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Schedule
Continued
Date
Section
Topic
v
Write 5
questions on what you do not understand in this chapter.
Plan time to get assistance; then DO IT!
Jan. 26........
7.1
Rational Functions & Simplifying Rational Expressions
7.2
Multiplying & Dividing Rational Expressions
Jan. 28........
7.3
Add & Subtract Rational Expressions with Common Denominators
7.4
Add & Subtract Rational Expressions with Unlike Denominators
All sections assigned this week are due
by Friday, Feb. 5 at
Quiz #3
(Sections 7.1 7.4) due by Friday, Feb. 5 at
v
Every time
you do homework from a section, write down 2 problems which could be on the next
math exam.
Feb. 2.........
7.5
Solving equations Involving Rational Expressions
7.6
Solving Proportions
Feb. 4.........
7.6
Problem Solving with Rational Equations
7.7
Simplifying Complex Fractions
All sections assigned this week are due
by Friday, Feb. 12 at
Quiz #4
(Sections 7.5 7.7) due by Friday, Feb. 12 at
v
Review your
class notes before beginning your homework.
You did take notes didnt you?
If not, try doing it at the next class meeting.
Feb. 9.........
4.1
Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing
4.2
Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution
Feb. 11.......
4.3
Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Addition
4.5
Systems of
Linear Equations & Problem Solving
All sections assigned this week are due
by Friday, Feb. 19 at
Quiz #5
(Sections 4.1 4.3, 4.5) due by Friday, Feb. 19 at
Schedule
continued on next page
v
If your
notebook is a mess, take a few minutes to reorganize it.
Feb. 16.......
Review for Exam #2
Feb. 18.......
Exam #2 (Sections 4.1 4.3, 4.5
& Chapter 7)
v
Summarize
what you learned in class today.
Feb. 23.......
10.1
Radicals & Radical Functions
10.2
Rational Exponents
Feb. 25.......
10.3
Simplifying Radical Expressions
10.4
Add, Subtract, and Multiply Radical Expressions
All sections assigned this week are due
by Friday, Mar. 5 at
Quiz #6
(Sections 10.1 10.4) due by Friday, Mar. 5 at
v
Attend
class every day on time.
Mar. 2........
10.5
Rationalizing Denominators of
Radical Expressions
10.6
Radical Equations & Problem Solving
Mar. 4........
10.7
Complex Numbers
11.1
Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
All sections assigned this week are due
by Friday, Mar. 12 at
Quiz #7
(Sections 10.5 10.7, 11.1) due by Friday, Mar. 12 at
v
Stay
focused, you will be done in 2 weeks.
Mar. 9
11.2
Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
8.4
Variation & Problem Solving
Mar. 11......
Review for Exam #3
Schedule
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Mar. 16......
Exam #3 (Chapter 10 & Sections
11.1, 11.2 & 8.4)
Mar. 18......
Review for Final Exam
v
Begin going
over old exams to prepare for the final.
Go over the practice exams in MyMathLab and also go over your three unit
exams which you took on paper.
Mar. 23......
Cumulative
Final Exam (
This is the day that you will successfully complete Math 152BB. CONGRATUALTIONS!