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Syllabus Pre-Algebra MAT 0012 |
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financial aid this semester should not drop or withdrawal from this class
without first talking with someone in the financial aid department.
Dropping or withdrawing may require you to repay the financial aid you received
for this class, including all federal and state aid, both grants and
loans. This is especially true for Bright Futures and Pell Grant
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FACULTY
JEANNE BAIRD
"MY WEBSITE"
INSTRUCTOR NAME: Mrs. Jeanne Baird
INSTRUCTOR OFFICE HOURS: 
Schedule Fall 2009
LOCATION OF OFFICE: Plant City Campus - PADM Room 139
CLASSROOM:
Plant
City Campus PADM
114
PHONE -
USE EMAIL: jbaird@hccfl.edu
COURSE MEETING TIME: Tue, Thurs 8:00 – 9:50 am
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Focuses on manipulative skills. Topics include prime numbers, prime
factorization, the base ten number system, fractions, decimals and integers,
square roots and powers of real numbers, scientific notation, integer exponents,
use of percent, formulas, measurement, properties of triangles, order of
operations, basic linear equations, set
notations and introductory algebra.
Designed as a preparation for Beginning Algebra. This course does not satisfy General
Education requirements, compensatory credit only.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
UPDATED FALL 2007
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The course objectives for MAT 0012
Pre-Algebra shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following: |
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1. OPERATIONS A. Add, subtract, multiply, divide and
use positive exponents on: 1. integers 2. fractions 3. decimals B. Simplify square roots C. Use order of operations 2. PERCENTS A. Make conversions between fractions,
decimals and percents. B. Solve problems involving percents. C. Write appropriate ratios or
proportions. |
3. GEOMETRIC
FIGURES AND THEIR MEASURES A. Make conversions within the English or
Metric system. B. Find perimeter, area, and volume of
geometric figures. C. Classify angles. D. Classify triangles and determine
similarity. E. Use the Pythagorean theorem. 4.
INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA A. Use the properties of real numbers. B. Simplify and evaluate algebraic
expressions. C. Solve basic linear equations. |
PREREQUISITE: HCC placement test (CPT), and college
level reading and writing skills.
TEXTBOOK
Prealgebra
and Introductory Algebra 2nd edition, K. Elayn Martin-Gay and
SUCCESS CENTER/STUDENT TOOLS: The success center is a resource center
designed to solidify concepts presented in lecture through the use of computer
tutorials (also available online), videos (available in the success center as
well as on the cd accompanying your text), and supplemental exercises (ask the
success center personnel for the practice quiz for the section you are
interested in, then you may self check the solutions an discuss any questions
with available math tutors or with your instructor. The success center is designed to promote and
develop student independence through guidance and the development of math study
skills.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Attendance
is required. Attendance will be taken each day. While consistent class
attendance by itself does not ensure you will master mathematical skills, there
is a strong connection between attendance patterns and grades - please
make every effort to be here. Each
student is responsible for the material covered in class each day as well as making
certain computer/homework assignments and homework assignments are completed
before each test.
If
you miss a class, you should view the Video/CD that correspond to the sections
in our book. (Video/CD lessons are available in the success center or library
and on your text CD as a study aid.)
I will go over ideas you don't understand after you view the tape.
HOMEWORK: Homework should be done daily. I expect at least the beginning of every assignment completed before the beginning of the next class. I will ask for questions at the beginning of every class. Be ready to ask questions EVERY DAY. Then, complete every assignment. You can NOT learn math unless you do lots and lots of practice!
I will collect each Integrated Review assignments at the time of the exam, not later
These will be graded and the average will count as a test grade in the final average.
Many
students want more homework
1.
I will give you answers to the even problems, if you ask.
2.
Go to InteractMath.com on my homepage and get more problems online.
3.
Do more work on MyMathLab –
Mymathlab Code: fujita10355 use with the code you got with
your textbook
Work the problems online
Do
NOT be intimidated! Ask questions about EVERY PART you do not understand!
Most of your understanding will come as you do homework, not by listening to a
lecture. The lecture is only a start, an introduction to the techniques
and ideas that you will learn BY PRACTICE!
QUIZZES/REVIEWS cannot be made up:
In class quizzes will be given in class based
on homework material. They cannot be made up.
(One in-class quiz score and one review score will be dropped.)
Reviews will be given and graded in two
parts: scan-tron turned in on review day
at START of class, then CORRECTED work (all problems, not just a correction of
the ones you missed) turned in on test day.
You may turn in one or both parts, but neither will be accepted late.
TEST POLICY: There will be SIX closed book tests (NO CALCULATOR) during the term.
Students who are absent when the original test is administered will be permitted to make up that test with me before the next class period. I will take the Integrated review at that time as well.
YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES DURING EACH EXAM
There will not be make-up tests or retests
given at any time. All tests must
be taken at the scheduled times. If you
miss a test, the score will be averaged with a zero. Only ONE test score has the option of being
replaced by the final exam score, and you must complete a designated assignment
within one week of the missed or poorly scoring test to take advantage of this
option. In order to pass this course,
should you score less than 70% on any regular chapter test, you must complete
an online assignment to qualify to take a “concept confirmation test” which you
must pass with a score of 80% or better. This score will NOT replace the other,
but will allow you to take the final exam and to use the final exam score to
replace ONE lowest score. You must have a 70% or better test average and final exam
score to pass this course with a “C” or better. For each “concept
confirmation” test you do not complete successfully, your grade will be reduced
by one letter.
GRADING: 1. YOUR GRADE WILL BE THE AVERAGE OF:
6 TESTS and the Final Exam (70% of your grade, 10% each)
Quizzes/Reviews: (15%)
Homework (15%)
2. GRADES Will BE awarded using the following %
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A = 90 - 100 % |
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B = 80 - 89 % |
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C = 70 - 79 % |
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N = 0 - 69 Must repeat the course (D or F required for military) |
NOTES OF INTEREST:
1.
The final grade for MATC 0012 is not figured into the cumulative GPA.
2.
To receive an “N” grade, the student must continue to attend lecture and lab
and perform instructor-outlined activities.
3.
To receive the “W” grade, the student must officially withdraw from the course
by filing a completed adjustment form with the campus Office of Admissions,
Registration and Records by November 2, 2009.
4.
To receive an “I” grade, the student must have successfully completed at least
two-thirds of the course requirements and must have a documented
emergency.
All work to complete the course must then be
finished by March 3, 2010.
5.
As of Fall 1996, a student is limited by the state legislature to THREE
attempts of any on e preparatory course.
6.
As of Fall 1999, a student must pay the full cost of instruction (this means
out-of-state fees) on their third attempt of the same course.
7.
W, WN, N, NR, D and F grades are considered “attempts”. An audit is not an attempt.
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
1.
No food or drink is allowed in class or lab.
2.
All cellular phones and pagers are to be in silent mode.
3.
Minors are not permitted in classrooms and are not to be left unattended on
campus.
4. All work on tests and homework should be done neatly, and in pencil.
5.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Cheating in
INTOLERABLE for any classroom or homework activity! All work submitted should be your original
work. It is considered dishonest to copy
answers from the solutions manual, copy work verbatim from classmate(s) inside
or outside of class, (allowable to get assistance for practice quizzes if your
work on the final product), take a picture of tests, remove a test from the
classroom, use a calculator or multiplication table on a test or quiz, or use
non-allowed notes during class (written on any surface). In any of these cases you will be awarded a
zero which cannot be dropped, and on the second offense, an ”F” in the
course. 6.
There is absolutely no reason or reward for cheating in this class and it will
not be tolerated.
7.
Disruptive and loud behavior in class or lab will not be tolerated.
Respect for each other is tantamount. Make an effort to be on time and to remain in
the classroom until a break is announced, to talk only minimally during lecture
time, and to treat each other with at least the courtesy you would offer a
professional colleague.
Please notify me prior to class starting if
you will need to make an exception to any of these classroom policies.
REQUEST FOR
ACCOMMODATIONS:
If, to participate in this course, you require an accommodation due to a physical or learning impairment, you must contact the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities. The office is located in the Student Services building. You may also reach the office by telephone at (813) 757-2209 {voice line}; (813) 757-2166 {TTD}. To insure that your accommodations can be met, it is important that your request be processed by the HCC Disabilities Office and a copy of your accommodations given to me early in the semester. If you fail to provide me with your accommodations request at least one week prior to an exam, it may not be possible to accommodate you for that first test. You should plan to meet with me to discuss particular accommodations as well. If you need to use the testing center for exams, you will need to schedule the exams with both the testing center and me.
CALCULATORS: In order to monitor individual student achievement properly, we do NOT use calculators on any test or quiz in this class. Keep that in mind if you are using a calculator. How to use a calculator will be taught and required in later math classes. Periodically we have classes in the Success Center on "How to use a Calculator".
STUDY SKILLS: There is a direct correlation between the amount of time and effort a student puts into her or his studies. You will probably want to commit yourself to a minimum of eight hours of study per week in addition to class time. Expect to succeed! Do not let yourself fall behind. Ask questions in class, before class, after class - or email me with questions. I check my email about 6 am every day and am online until late in the evening. I can often answer questions online - try it! If you do not have a computer at home, you may use our computer lab - or the library.
I have office hours Monday - Thursday. Come
and see me! If you can work together with a member of your class - it is VERY
helpful. Also our Success Center has people who can help. We will make every
effort to help you succeed!
WHAT YOU SHOULD ALREADY KNOW:
It is assumed that you have a working
knowledge of all material covered in the prerequisite course. Some review
material may be briefly covered during lecture but most will not. While I
understand that some of the material was not mastered by all students in the
prerequisite course or that the prerequisite course was taken years ago, it is
not possible for me to spend class time re-teaching prerequisite
material. It is your responsibility to seek assistance outside of
class. You can start by reading the textbook and its examples. You will
find that the material comes back quickly. You are strongly encouraged to
visit me during office hours or between classes to ask questions. You
will also be able to get assistance in the Success Center. Following is a
partial list of the prerequisite material you should already know:
arithmetic, multiplication tables, operations on signed numbers,
operations on fractions and decimals, properties of real numbers, simplifying
algebraic expressions, and solving simple linear equations.
Last Updated August 22, 2009