MATH 015 Pre-Algebra Course Syllabus Spring 2014

MATH 015 Pre-Algebra Course Syllabus Spring 2014 Math 015, 4 units, CRN 20919 Meets days and ursdays 12:45-2:50 pm in room 615 Instructor: Rene Price Office: Room 618-0 (north end of 600 building: first floor) Office Hours: day 9:00am 9:30am, 11:40am -12:40pm ursday 9:00am 9:30am, 11:40am -12:40pm, 2:55pm 3:25pm ONLINE office hours: /urs 9-10 pm *I am also working in the Math Lab Annex from 9:30am 11:35 am on /urs Email: rprice1@fullcoll.edu Office Phone: (714) 992-7408 Website: http://staffwww.fullcoll.edu/rprice1 Course Prerequisite: Math 010 Basic Mathematics with a grade of C or better, Math 004 and Math 006 with a grade of pass, or math skills clearance. Course Description: is course includes an intensive review of arithmetic, and an introduction to algebra, including operations on signed numbers, ratio, proportion and percentages, variable expressions, geometry; polynomials, and graphing. Upon successful completion of MATH 015 F Pre-algebra, the student will be able to: 1) Perform various operations on integers, fractions, or decimals, and be able to simplify algebraic expressions involving integers, fractions, or decimals. 2) Solve basic linear equations and verbal problems that require simple mathematical models. 3) Perform operations on polynomials such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or factoring out the greatest common factor. *For a full list of course objectives, you may refer to Mrs. Price s website. **Required Materials: 1) MyMathLab Student Access (available in the FC bookstore or online) * MyMathLab includes an online textbook, online homework, and other resources. e textbook is Prealgebra, fifth edition, written by Jamie Blair, John Tobey, Jeffrey Slater, and Jennifer Crawford. You may access the textbook online from our MyMathLab course website. In addition, you have the option of purchasing or renting a hard copy of the textbook if you think it would be helpful. Bookstore options: e textbook and MyMathLab Access Kit shrink-wrapped as a package set e MyMathLab Access Kit ONLY * You also have the option of purchasing MyMathLab Access online at www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com 2) Computer with internet access and printer (or you can use campus printers for a fee) 3) Other Materials: binder with dividers, lined paper, pencils, eraser 1

Grades will be determined as follows: Percentage Grading Scale Exams 1-4 60% (15% each) A: 90-100% Homework (online) 12% B: 80-89.9% Math Lab worksheets 5% C: 70-79.9% Class Work Packets 3% D: 60-69.9% Final (comprehensive) 20% F: 0-59.9% Class Binder: Your 3-ring binder should be organized with dividers as follows: 1) Class Documents 2) Notes 3) Classwork 4) Math Lab worksheets, and 5) online homework (worked out MyMathLab problems) You will also want to keep plenty of loose leaf paper in your binder. Keep your binder organized so that you can review your notes and homework work later. Label the sections and problem numbers when completing online homework Online Homework: Homework in this class will be turned in online using a program called MyMathLab (MyLab/Mastering). Details on how to register for MyMathLab will be given in class. You will be graded on the percentage of exercises that are answered correctly. You do not have to complete a section in one sitting. If you complete part of an assignment, you can save the work you have completed and return to the rest later, as long as the assignment is still available. You may also print out your homework if you prefer to work on it while not on the computer however, you will need to log in and input your answers on the computer prior to the homework deadline. e sections discussed during class should be completed by the next class meeting to avoid falling behind. e deadline for each week s homework will be on day at 12:00 pm. ere will be NO EXCEPTIONS regarding the due date. e number values for each problem will remain the same unless you answer incorrectly 3 times. In this case, press the similar exercise button and attempt the new exercise. Problems should be worked out on lined paper and kept in your binder. If you are having issues with your home computer, you may use the computers in the Fullerton College Math Lab or the 2200 computer lab. STUDENTS NOT REGISTERED FOR MYMATHLAB BY FEBRUARY 3 MAY BE DROPPED FROM THE CLASS Class Work: Selected exercises will be assigned and completed during class time. Work will be done in groups, but each student will need to complete their own class work sheet for the day. All work needs to be dated appropriately. When time allows, students will have the opportunity to earn extra credit by completing class work exercises on the board. Class Work Packets will be turned in on test days. 2

Math Lab Worksheets: roughout the semester, Math Lab worksheets will be assigned to help reinforce the topics covered on homework assignments. When a Math Lab worksheet is assigned, you may pick up the worksheet in the Math Lab in my box. I encourage you to sit in the lab and complete the worksheet. Tutors can assist you with any of the worksheet problems. When you are finished, you may go to the Math Lab counter to get your worksheet checked. If there are incorrect answers, you may go back and correct them. Once you have corrected all the problems, you may turn the worksheet in to one of the Math Lab workers at the counter. You also have the option of taking your worksheet home and coming in to the lab to get it checked. You will be graded on correct answers and the work shown. ALL NECESSARY WORK MUST BE SHOWN TO RECEIVE CREDIT. Tentative Exam Dates: Exam 1: day, February 25 Exam 2: day, March 25 Exam 3: day, April 8 Exam 4: day, May 6 Final Exam: ursday, May 22 Attendance: *Any changes to these dates will be announced in class. It is each student s responsibility to become aware of any such changes. Consistent attendance is strongly recommended in order to succeed in the class. Also, be on time!! Coming in late is disruptive to your fellow students. Coming in late or leaving early will be counted as half of an absence. Any student with more than four absences needs to contact me to avoid the possibility of being dropped from the course. However, it is each student s responsibility to drop if they choose to no longer participate. Resources for extra help: My office hours feel free to come by during any of my scheduled office hours o (No appointment necessary) FC Math Lab - e Fullerton College Math Lab is a free resource available to you to help you succeed in your math courses. During all open hours, tutors are available. ere are also computers with MyMathLab and math videos. e Math Lab is located in room 807 of the LLRC. Math Lab Hours: Monday - ursday 7:30 AM 8:45 PM Friday 8:00 AM 3:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM 2:00 PM MyMathLab website (MyLab/Mastering) videos, PowerPoints, practice chapter tests, assistance for each assigned problem Math Lab Annex hours will be announced in class FC Tutoring Center (for drop-in tutoring): For more information, go to http://tutoringcenter.fullcoll.edu/ 3

Make-up Policies: Homework: Homework due dates are listed on the class schedule, and are due by 12 pm on the listed due date. Homework submitted prior to the due date will earn full credit. You will be able to submit late homework for 75% credit up until the exam day related to that section. After that date, no credit will be given. Math Lab Worksheets: Math Lab worksheets are dropped off in the Math Lab after being corrected. Try to complete these worksheets PRIOR to the due date. e Math Lab will not accept any late Math Lab worksheets. Exams: As a general policy, I do not allow make-up exams. If an emergency occurs on the day of an exam, be sure to contact me that day and I may allow you to make it up. Documentation verifying your situation may be required, and there may be a grade deduction, depending on the circumstances. Students needing to take an exam early may do so if arrangements are made with me well in advance (at least one week prior to desired test date). Final Exam: e final exam is comprehensive and there will be no opportunity for a make-up exam. Holidays: is semester, Fullerton College is observing the following holidays: Friday, Feb 14 Monday Feb 17: Monday, April 14 Sunday, April 20: President s Day Holidays Spring Recess *Important Deadlines: Sunday, February 9: Sunday, April 27: Last day to add classes Last day drop classes and qualify for refunds Last day to drop classes without a W Last day to withdraw from classes Electronics in Class: Please turn off all cell phones before class begins. Cell phones and other electronics (ipods, PDAs, MP3 players, etc) are not to be used during class for any reason. 4

Spring 2014 Tentative Schedule Any changes to this schedule will be announced in class. It is each student s responsibility to be aware of such changes. e homework due each day will be whatever sections were completed the previous week. (this may not always be the same as what is on this schedule) Date 1/28 1/30 2/4 2/6 2/11 2/13 2/18 2/20 2/25 Online Homework Due: 12pm None 1.1-1.7 1.8, 1.9, 2.1 1.8-1.9, 2.1-2.3 In Class Sections (lecture & class work) Introduction Review Material (1.1-1.5) 1.6, 1.7 Math Lab Orientation 1:25 2.2, 2.3 2.4, 2.5 2.6, 3.1 2.4-2.6, 3.1 3.2, 3.3 3.2-3.4 3.4 2/27 4.2, 4.3 3/4 3/6 3/11 3/13 3/18 3/20 3/25 3/27 4.1-4.3 4.4, 4.5 Exam 1 (Ch 1-3) 4.1 (after exam) 4.6, 5.1 4.4-4.6, 5.1 5.2, 5.3 5.4, 5.5 5.2-5.5 5.6, 5.7 5.6, 5.7 6.1, 6.2 Exam 2 (Ch 4-5) 6.3 (after exam) 6.4, 7.1 Date 4/1 4/3 4/8 4/10 4/15 4/17 4/22 4/24 Online Homework Due: 12pm 6.1-6.4, 7.1 7.2, 7.3 7.2-7.5 In Class Sections (lecture & class work) 7.4, 7.5 Exam 3 (Ch 6-7) 8.1 8.2, 8.3, 8.4 8.1-8.4 8.5, 8.6 NO CLASS SPRING BREAK NO CLASS SPRING BREAK 8.7, 8.8, 8.9 4/29 8.5-8.9 9.2, 9.3 5/1 5/6 5/8 5/13 5/15 5/20 5/22 9.2-9.4 9.4, 10.1 EXAM 4 (Ch 8-9) 10.2 10.3, 10.4 10.1-10.4 10.5, 10.6 10.5-10.7 10.7 CATCH UP DAY OR REVIEW FINAL EXAM (CH 1-10) 5

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