Course Outline Intermediate Math 0302 (Self-paced) Career and College Preparation Campus: Prince Rupert Term: Fall 2013 Instructor: Trudy Dolan Office/Phone: Room 210, 250-624-6054 ext 5745 Times: Mon to Thur 10:30 to noon or Mon, Wed, Thur 1:00 to 3pm Credits: * Course Content: Math 0302 is the second half of Intermediate Mathematics. The goals of Math 0301/0302 are to enable students to acquire mathematical knowledge, skills and strategies needed to enter higher level courses or to satisfy personal or career goals. Practical applications of learned skills are emphasized. Math 0301/0302 can be used towards an ABE Intermediate Certificate. Course Format: This is a self-paced program. Course Prerequisites: Fundamental Math 0301 or placement at the higher Intermediate Math Level Transfer Credits: Math 0301/0302 can be used towards an Intermediate Certificate. Recommended Follow-Up Courses: Math 0401/0402 will further algebraic skills and is a necessary prerequisite for most university programs. Page 1 of 8
Learning Outcomes: It is expected that learners will use a scientific calculator to evaluate arithmetic and simple algebraic expressions with emphasis on using special keys to perform a variety of functions. Module 8 Statistics 1. conduct a survey to collect data 2. tabulate the data 3. calculate median, mean, mode and range 4. graph the data 5. interpolate and extrapolate from the information provided Module 9 Signed (Rational) Numbers 1. draw and use the number line 2. define absolute value 3. add, subtract, multiply or divide signed numbers 4. apply the order of operations to signed number expressions 5. define variables and numerical coefficients in algebraic expressions 6. evaluate algebraic expressions 7. collect and combine like terms in algebraic expressions Module 10 Algebra: Equations 1. determine whether a given number is a solution to an equation or not a solution 2. solve many termed equations in one unknown 3. solve formulas for one unknown given replacements for the other variables 4. solve equations with brackets (optional) 5. translate word problems to equations and solve these equations Module 11 Algebra: Polynomials 1. name different types of polynomials 2. evaluate a polynomial 3. add and subtract polynomials by combining like terms 4. multiply and divide polynomials by monomials 5. multiply polynomials by polynomials 6. determine the greatest common factor of two or more terms 7. factor polynomials by removing the greatest common factor 8. evaluate formulas by substituting in values 9. manipulate a formula for a given variable Module 12 Powers, Roots, and Scientific Notation 1. understand and use roots and powers 2. apply their knowledge of roots and powers to solve equations 3. find a root or a power using a scientific calculator 4. understand and apply scientific notation 5. simplify expressions with roots, powers and variables Page 2 of 8
Module 13 - Graphing 1. draw a Cartesian coordinate system 2. plot and name points in a Cartesian coordinate system 3. given an equation in two variables, determine if an ordered pair is a solution 4. given an equation in two variables, find ordered pairs solutions 5. given an equation in two variables, create a table of values 6. graph linear equations 7. determine the slope of a line given two points on the line 8. relate slope to grade and pitch 9. find x and y intercepts 10. solve problems using graphs of linear equations Module 14 - Trigonometry 1. name the parts of a right triangle 2. find the missing side of a right triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem 3. find the measure of an unknown side or angle of a right triangle using sine, cosine or tangent ratios 4. solve problems using right angle trigonometry Required Materials/Texts: To be purchased by the student Intermediate Math Modules Scientific calculator Geometry set and writing materials Evaluation Profile: Math journals... 10% Problem sets... 10% Module tests/project... 50% Final Exam... 30% TOTAL... 100% Grading Profile: A+ = 95% 100% B+ = 80 84 C+ = 65 69 P = 50 54 A = 90 94 B = 75 79 C = 60 74 F = less than 50% A- = 85 89 B- = 70 74 C- = 55 59 Assignments: Each module will require TWO journal writings and ONE to be handed in for marks. These are found at the back of each module. Page 3 of 8
Course Format and Schedule: As a self paced course, you will be learning much of the time on your own directly from the course materials. It is important to work with your instructor to make a realistic plan for completing each module so that you can complete the course in a reasonable length of time. Math 0302 is only the second half of Math 030. Instructor led classes complete the entire course Math 0301/0302 in one semester which is extremely fast. In self paced, you may not be able to go that quickly but you should be able to complete the course in one entire school term (two semesters). In order to complete the second half of Intermediate Math in one semester, you may use this schedule to monitor and pace your progress. The numbers represent the module number followed by the unit number. eg 11.1 refers to Module11 booklet and Unit One inside the booklet. *This is a guide only, some units may take you more time or less BUT remember if you go slower than this you will NOT complete this part of the course in ONE semester! Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 8.1-8.2 8.3-8.4 8.5 journals and practice test 2 TEST 8 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 3 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 4 9.10 9.11 Journals and Practice test TEST 9 5 10.1-10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 6 Holiday Journals and Practice Test TEST 10 11.1-11.2 7 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.8 8 11.9 11.10 11.11 journals and Practice test 9 TEST 11 12.1-12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 10 Holiday 12.6 12.7-12.8 journals and practice test 11 TEST 12 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 12 13.5 13.6 13.7 journals and Practice test 13 TEST 13 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14 14.5 14.6 14.7 journals and Practice test 15 TEST 14 Review for final review review Math 0302 Final Exam Follow the instructions in this guide carefully. Be sure to get help from your instructor if you have any questions about the course or any problems with the course material. Whenever possible, work together with other students. By discussing mathematical ideas and identifying different approaches to solving problems, you will gain a better understanding of the nature of math. Page 4 of 8
Procedure for completing the modules 1. Review the learning outcomes on page two of the module. 2. Read each of the units in order and complete all the exercises. Be sure to get help from your instructor if you have any questions about the material. 3. Study the terminology in the Glossary to become familiar with the definitions. 4. Complete one from the choices in the Math Problem Set Manual. 5. Complete two journal entries from the choices in the Math Journal Resource Manual. 6. Complete the Practice Test in the module and check your answers. Ask your instructor if you would like another practice test. 7. If you have mastered the learning outcomes listed in the module and can correctly answer all the questions on the Practice Test, you should be ready to take the Module Test. Ask your instructor for the test. 8. If you score less than 75% on the module test, review the units with which you had difficulty. Ask your instructor for supplementary work if necessary. When you are sure that you understand the material, check with your instructor and write the B test for the module. Math Problem Sets and Journal Writing Assignments The main focus of the s is to provide opportunities for you to apply the newly acquired mathematical concepts covered in the module. For each of the seven modules, you will need to complete one. Each set will give you a choice of exercises to choose from. Be sure to complete these before taking the final test for the module. You are required to complete two journal entries for each module, fourteen in total. Some suggested topics will be given to you by your instructor. Be sure to complete these before taking the module test. Why keep a math journal? Writing will help you to understand the math concepts that you are studying, as well as the feelings that you have when you are studying math. By reflecting on your learning, through writing, you can improve your mathematical thinking. What should I write about? In your math journal, you should write about your experiences in learning math; what you do, feel, discover, or invent. You will find some suggested entries in the Math Journal Resource Manual. You may create your own journal entry based on the module content. How will I be evaluated? If you choose an entry from the manual, make sure that you answer it completely. Each entry should include a paragraph answer. Your instructor will comment on what you say and not on how you say it (your sentence skills will not be checked). What is important is that you write about the math that you are learning. Module Tests/Optional Project You will have the choice of the following two options for this course: Write a test for all the Modules 8 14 Do a project for Module 8 (Statistics) and write tests for Modules 9 14. In either case, be sure to complete the, journal entries and all the work in the module before taking a test or completing the project. Please talk with your instructor about your choice and get your project guidelines, if you choose to do the project instead of writing the Module 8 test. Page 5 of 8
You will be required to achieve at least 75% on each module test before continuing to the next module. If you do not achieve this standard, you will be required to review the material and possibly do some additional work before attempting the B test for the module. Since the mark for the module will be determined by averaging the module test results, you should make sure that you understand the material well before writing the test. Final Exam 1. The final exam covers modules 8 14. Review all of the work that you have completed for these modules. A good strategy is to redo the Practice Test for each module. 2. Ask your instructor for a Practice Final Test. Review any units with which you had difficulty. 3. When you are certain that you are well prepared, write the final exam. Note that there is no B test for the final. Resources: Throughout this course, you will be encouraged to seek out other resources (human and material) that will help you to understand the mathematical topics. There may be videos, computer software, and other supplementary materials available in your classroom. Your instructor and other students are important resources. Make use of the many resources both inside and outside of the classroom. Record of Marks: The record of marks sheet, which is included at the end of this course outline, lists all the work that needs to be completed for each module. The record of marks sheet will also help you keep track of your progress. Operational Details: College Policies: Attendance: Northwest Community College has policies on Academic Appeals (including appeal of final grades), Student Conduct, Cheating and Plagiarism, Academic Probation and other educational issues. Copies of these and other policies are available in the College Calendar and in the Library. You are expected to attend regularly and make consistent progress to maintain your registered status. It is important that you contact your instructor if you will be absent or late. According to NWCC policy, if you do not attend class for two (2) consecutive weeks without making prior arrangements with the instructor, your instructor may withdraw you from the course. If you fail to attend the first two classes of the course without making prior arrangements with the instructor, your instructor may withdraw you from the course. Students withdrawn due to this policy will be informed in writing and will be given a grade of UW (Unofficial Withdrawal). Missed Exams: Self paced courses do not usually have assigned dates for exams. Usually students request exams when they feel they are ready for them. ***Please note the time schedule included on the previous page Page 6 of 8
does not show DEFINITE dates for tests and exams just estimated times of completion. However, if a test or exam has been assigned a DEFINITE date by the instructor, and it is missed, a penalty may be given by the instructor. Check with your instructor. Late Assignments: Cheating/Plagiarism: Incomplete Grades: Self paced courses do not usually have assigned dates for assignments. Once again, the schedule on the previous page is just estimated times of completion. However, if the instructor has assigned a definite due date for an assignment, then penalties may be given for late assignments. Check with your instructor. Plagiarism is the presentation of another person's words, ideas, interpretations, insights, or order of points as your own. All work submitted must be your own, and not written by a tutor or friend. Whenever you use sources for an assignment, you must avoid plagiarism by documenting them. The College calendar establishes procedures for plagiarised assignments. A withdrawal standing (W) or unofficial withdrawal (UW) will be given to students not finishing the course. Page 7 of 8
Career & College Prep Intermediate Math 0302 - Record of Marks Student's Name: Start Date: Instructor: College Centre: Modules 8. Statistics 9. Rational Numbers 10. Algebra: Equations 11. Algebra: Polynomials 12. Powers, Roots and Scientific Notation 13. Graphing 14. Trigonometry Average: Problem Sets Journal Module Tests A B Total 8.* Problem Sets @10% 9. Math Journal @10% 10. Tests/Project* @50% 11. Final Exam @30% 12. 13. 14. Average: Total: Instructor's Signature: Letter Grade: Completion Date: Page 8 of 8