Metropolitan Community College Modular Math Course MATH 0910 Developmental Mathematics

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1 Metropolitan Community College Modular Math Course MATH 0910 Developmental Mathematics CLASS IDENTIFICATION TITLE: Developmental Mathematics PREFIX/SECTION: MATH 0910 Section M7Z CREDIT HOURS: 5.0 CLASS BEGINS: 6/10/13 CLASS ENDS: 8/14/13 MEETING DAY(S)/TIMES: Monday/Wednesday 8:00-10:15 AM NO CLASS DAYS: N/A WITHDRAWAL DATE: 7/31/13 CLASS LOCATION: SOC MHY 202 Delivery Type Modular Lab Location for out of class Math Center Course MyLabsPlus Address: CONTACT INFORMATION INSTRUCTOR NAME: Joseph Lee OFFICE LOCATION: SOC MHY 300 OFFICE TELEPHONE: FACSIMILE: OFFICE HOURS: MW 11:30-12:30 TTH 11:30-12:00, 6:00-7:30PM ADDRESS: FACULTY WEB SITE: faculty.mccneb.edu/jdlee3 ACADEMIC AREA: Mathematics ***Please see the Process for Grade Appeals and Academic Concerns as stated in the College Catalog under Academic Information. If possible, please discuss concerns with the instructor before contacting the Dean s office. MyLabsPlus/ Tech Support: /7 and Chat support 24/7 by clicking on Help and Support in the upper right hand corner of the course homepage. Scroll down and click on Search the knowledgebase, send a question, or chat with a representative. On the right of the next page under Additional Resources, Hours of Operation click on Contacting Support. COURSE INFORMATION COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course presents basic computational skills for either review or initial mastery by the students. 1

2 Topics include fractions; decimals, the solutions of ratio, proportion, and percent problems; operations with integers; and basic study skills for mathematics problem-solving and estimation. Topics may also include geometry, measurement, and basic algebraic concepts. COURSE PREREQUISITES Within two years prior to beginning the course, either successful completion of MATH 0900 with a grade of P or MCC placement test. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course each student will be able to: 1. Perform all operations of mathematics using fractions. 2. Perform all operations of mathematics using decimals. 3. Solve problems that involve ratio and proportion. 4. Understand percent notation and its relationship to decimals and fractions, and solve percent equations and their common applications. 5. Perform operations with integers. COURSE STRUCTURE The daily class period will consist of: Working on your individual study plan to complete the course in one quarter. You have the option of finishing early or progressing faster and going on to complete additional courses in the quarter if you demonstrate mastery as you progress. REQUIRED MATERIALS / SKILLS You must have computer skills. The options for purchasing the classroom materials are: Online Textbook: (Required) You may purchase the online tutorial MyLabsPlus (MLP) at the bookstore, asking for ISBN: or you may purchase the tutorial online at Instructions for registration will be provided the first day of class. This code is valid for one year from date of activation and is non-transferable. Notebook: Students are required to maintain a notebook of their written work for all homework assignments and quizzes. All Pre-tests and Chapter Exams are taken on the computer in a designated proctored testing area. Special testing paper will be provided to show your work on exams. Calculators on cell phones, graphing calculators, and other calculators with advanced problem solving capabilities are not allowed. Ear buds: You will need to purchase ear buds for use in the classroom to listen to videos and animations. Calculators will not be allowed in MATH 0910 in any of the chapters, except in Chapter 4 and 5, at the instructor s discretion. 24_hour Online Support: or chat 24/7 by clicking Help and Support on the course homepage. Tech Support: /7 2

3 SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS: Paper copy Textbook: Optional: If you want a hard copy book you may buy or rent a text book from the bookstore or another source. Any bound version of the text may be purchased back by the bookstore at the end of the quarter. Title: Basic College Mathematics Edition: Seventh Edition (2012) Author: Tobey, Slater, Blair, Crawford Publisher: Pearson ISBN ISBN: The Student Solutions Manual for the text is available in the Math Centers. Computer Requirements: Operating System Version Browser Microsoft Windows Mac OS Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP 10.7 (Lion) (Snow Leopard) Chrome 15, 16 Internet Explorer 8, 9 Chrome 15, 16 Internet Explorer 8, 9 Chrome 15, 16 Internet Explorer 8 Safari 5.1 Chrome 15, 16 Safari 5.1 ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT WORK Assignments: Students will work in MyLabsPlus (MLP) and progress through the modules as material is mastered. A Pre-Test will be given at the beginning of each chapter and students passing with an 80% may proceed to the next chapter. If an 80% is not achieved they will proceed to the first homework assignment. The problems in the homework will be based on the questions not answered correctly in the Pre-Test. MyLabsPlus Homework There is one HW assignment in MyLabsPlus for each required section of the textbook. These are tutorial assignments with the many help button resources available to help you learn. 3

4 Complete each HW assignment as soon as you have studied the specific section of the textbook and viewed the section video. You have unlimited time to complete each HW and you can resume numerous times until you complete it. For each question you can click on Help Me Solve This, View an Example, Textbook Pages, or Print. These buttons will not be available on quizzes or exams. Click on Continue to move on to the next question or click on the question number to navigate through the questions. Click Submit Work when you have completed the assignment or need to stop. Homework Exercises are automatically graded by the computer and recorded in MyLabsPlus Gradebook. To review a specific HW at a later time, go to Gradebook and then click on Review. If you missed a problem, your answer will be shown by rolling the cursor over the correct answer. Report to me if you think the computer did not score a problem correctly or if you do not understand your mistake. MyLabsPlus Quizzes There are periodic quizzes. A score of 80% must be achieved to demonstrate mastery on each quiz. You have a fixed time to complete quizzes. Once you start you must finish, and you must stay on that assignment. If you try to open another page, MyLabsPlus may close and you will not be able to continue. You will progress to the next homework assignment only after mastering a quiz. If a quiz is not mastered the first time, the student will complete a review module with questions based on the quiz results. When the review module is mastered at 80% the student can retake the quiz. This process continues until the quiz is mastered at 80%. Quiz scores are automatically graded by the computer and recorded in Gradebook. To review a specific Quiz, go to Gradebook and click Review. You can click on any question to view the problem and the correct answer. The red X means that you got the problem wrong. You can view your answer by rolling your cursor over the correct answer. Exams Six proctored, individually administered, closed book exams will be given. Each exam will be proctored in a designated testing area. Each exam must be mastered at 80% before moving on to the next Pre-Test. If a student does not master the exam the first time, they will be directed to a review homework assignment. The questions in the review assignment are based on the results of the exam. After demonstrating mastery of the review assignment, the student will be eligible to retest. This process continues until the student achieves 80% or above on the exam. Then they will proceed to the next Pre-Test. Maintenance of Student Records: All work done in Course Compass/Math Lab will be available for at least three quarters following the end of your quarter. This is in accordance with Course Grade Appeal Procedures outline in the Metropolitan Community College Catalog. Assessment of Student Learning Program: Metropolitan Community College is committed to continuous improvement of teaching and learning. You may be asked to help us to accomplish this objective. For example, you may be asked to respond to surveys or questionnaires. In other cases, tests or assignments you are required to do for 4

5 this course may be shared with faculty and used for assessment purposes. Final Course Grade: Means that the student has completed all modules for Math 0910, receiving an 80% or better on each of the P = Pass required Pre-tests or exams, and 80% or better on all homework, and 80% or better on all quizzes. Student should attend at least 80% of all scheduled classes. R = Re-enroll Means the student has not completed all Math 0910 modules with the percentages listed above. If the student wishes to reenroll in modular math, they must complete within one year of activating their code. Student should attend at least 80% of all scheduled classes. F = Fail Indicates failure. This grade indicates that significant progress has not been made toward mastering the subject matter, due to lack of effort and/or attendance. FX = Absence-related failure Indicates failure. This grade indicates that significant progress has not been made toward mastering the subject matter, and that the student has stopped attending class, and does not return. *** A grade of P or R will not affect the student s grade point average. An F and FX will lower the student s GPA. INSTRUCTOR S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS Attendance: Students who attend no class meetings up to and including the Section Census Date published in the Class Schedule at may be issued a WX. There is no appeal for this disenrollment. A student who fails to meet class attendance expectations may receive a final grade mark of FX, indicating an absence-related failure, or a failing (F) grade. STUDENT WITHDRAWAL: If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you should officially withdraw through MyWay at or by calling Central Registration at or Failure to officially withdraw will result in either an attendance-related failure (FX) or failing (F) grade. The last date to withdraw is noted in the CLASS IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus. Students are expected to attend class each day. Attendance will be taken daily. A student who fails to meet class attendance expectations may receive a final grade mark of FX, indicating an absencerelated failure. Students are expected to be on time for each class. Classroom Behavior: The student should: 1. Take notes on the videos and read the e-textbook material. 2. Participate in class discussions with the instructor and ask questions. 3. Keep up with the schedule in order to complete at least one course in the quarter. This will require working outside of class at home, in the Math Center, or other locations where computers and internet access is available. Do not get behind! 5

6 4. Bring questions to class. 5. Be respectful of other students and the instructor. 6. Turn off cell phones and pagers and any musical device such as an MP3 player. There is no text messaging allowed in class. (If you need to keep your phone on for emergencies, please set it to vibrate, and take your call outside of the room.) When Help is Needed: The student should: 1. Contact the instructor as soon as there is a problem. 2. Use the materials in the Multimedia Library in MyLabsPlus. Visit a Math Center on any campus for help with specific problems. 3. Work with classmates, friends, tutors or Math Center personnel. Form study groups. The instructor is also available for help outside of class. Use all available resources. MCC s EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS Classroom Expectations: Students are expected to do the following: Attend regularly. Stay on track. That is, keep up with the prescribed schedule to complete a minimum of one course in one quarter. Of course, you can proceed as quickly as you desire and complete up to three courses for no additional cost. Keep an efficient notebook. Students in this course are required to keep a notebook where they show the work they did to complete homework and quiz assignments in MyLabsPlus (MLP). Work should be kept organized and well labeled. Any notes from reading the text, watching videos, powerpoints, etc., should also be kept in this notebook. Work for completing exams will be recorded on special paper at the time of testing. Notebooks will be reviewed throughout the quarter. Communication Expectations: When you communicate with others in this course, you must follow the Student Code of Conduct which calls for responsible and cooperative behavior. Please think critically, ask questions, and challenge ideas, but also show respect for the opinions of others, respond to them politely, and maintain the confidentiality of thoughts expressed in the class. You may also wish to review information at Academic Honesty Statement: Students are reminded that materials they use as sources for class work may be subject to copyright protection. Additional information about copyright is provided on the library website at or by your instructor. In response to incidents of student dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.), the College imposes specific actions that may include receiving a failing grade on a test, failure in the course, suspension from the College, or dismissal from the College. Disciplinary procedures are available in the Advising/Counseling Centers or at Learning Support MCC s Academic Resource Centers, Math Centers, and Writing Centers offer friendly, supportive learning environments that can help students achieve educational success. Staff members in these centers provide free drop-in assistance with basic computing, reading, math, and writing skills. Selfpaced, computer-assisted instructional support in reading, vocabulary, typing, English as a Second Language, and online course orientation is also available. Detailed information about the Academic 6

7 Resource, Math, and Writing Centers is in the Student Handbook, College Catalog, and online at Accommodations for Students With Disabilities: ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Metropolitan Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with documented qualifying disabilities. It is the student s responsibility to request accommodations from Disability Support Services (DSS) located in each Student Services Office. After students have arranged for accommodations with DSS, the student and instructor should privately discuss these accommodations. For further information, please contact DSS or visit Technology Support: For assistance with student , passwords, and most other MCC technology, contact the Help Desk at or mcchelpdesk@mccneb.edu. Technology Resources: By using the information technology systems at MCC (including the computer systems and phones), you acknowledge and consent to the conditions of use as set forth in the Metropolitan Community College Procedures Memorandum on Acceptable Use of Information Technology and Resources. It is your responsibility as a student to be familiar with these procedures. The full text of the Procedures Memorandum may b e found at the following website: 15_Technology_Resources_Use.pdf. STUDENT SERVICES IMPORTANT DATES are located online under Student Online Services, and Important Dates. 7

8 SCHEDULE: This syllabus sets forth a tentative schedule of class topics, learning activities, and expected learning outcomes. The instructor reserves the right to modify this schedule to enhance learning for students. Minimum requirements to complete Math 0910 in one quarter: Proceeding through this schedule at a faster pace will allow completion of more courses at no additional cost. Date Module Assignments are Due Week 1 First Day Monday June 10 June 12 Module Intro and Mod 1 Module Assignments Mod 1 - Chapter 1 Pre-Test Mod 1 - Sec. 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 Week 2 June 19 Week 3 June 26 Week 4 July 3 Week 5 July 10 Week 6 July 17 Week 7 July 24 Week 8 July 31 Week 9 August 7 Week 10 Due end of class Monday August 12 Mod 2 Mod 2 - Sec 1.8 Mod 2 - Quiz over 1.5 to 1.8 Mod 2 Exam Chapter 1 Mod 2 - Chapter 2 Pre-Test Mod 2 - Sec. 2.1, 2.2 Mod 3 Mod 3 - Sec. 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 Mod 3 - Quiz over 2.1 to 2.5 Mod 3 - Sec. 2.6 Mod 4 Mod 4 - Sec. 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 Mod 4 - Quiz over 2.6 to 2.9 Mod 4 Exam Chapter 2 Mod 5 Mod 5 - Chapter 3 Pre-Test Mod 5 - Sec. 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 Mod 5 - Quiz over 3.1 to 3.3 Mod 5 - Sec. 3.4 Mod 6 Mod 6 - Sec. 3.5, 3.6, 3.7 Mod 6 - Quiz over 3.4 to 3.7 Mod 6 Exam Chapter 3 Mod 7 Mod 7 - Chapter 4 Pre-Test Mod 7 - Sec. 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 Mod 7 - Quiz over 4.1 to 4.4 Mod 8 Mod 8 Exam Chapter 4 Mod 8 - Chapter 5 Pre-Test Mod 8 - Sec. 5.1, 5.2, 5.3A, 5.3B Mod 8 - Quiz over 5.1 to 5.3B Mod 9 Mod 9 - Sec. 5.4, 5.5 Mod 9 - Quiz over 5.4 and 5.5 Mod 9 Exam Chapter 5 Mod 9 - Chapter 9 Pre-Test Mod 10 Mod 10 - Sec. 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 Mod 10 - Quiz over 9.1 to 9.4 Mod 10 Exam Chapter 9 Last Day: Wednesday August 14 Complete unfinished work, take final assessment Mod 10 - Comprehensive Quiz Consult instructor about new plan for next quarter, start next course, if desired. 8