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Syllabus Pre-Algebra MAT 0012 |
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INSTRUCTOR NAME: Mrs. Jeanne Baird
INSTRUCTOR OFFICE HOURS: 
Schedule Spring 2010
LOCATION OF OFFICE: Plant City Campus - PADM Room 139
CLASSROOM: Plant City
Campus PMPF
140
PHONE: 757-2151-
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EMAIL:
jbaird@hccfl.edu
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COURSE MEETING TIME: Tue-Thurs 8:00 – 9:50 am Room PMPF 140
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.
NO
CALCULATOR ALLOWED ON
ANY EXAM
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 for: 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 Student Solutions
Manual (optional), MyMathLab access booklet (optional).
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. You may get additional help from
the telephone help line: 259-6093, smarthinking.com: (use your HawkNet ID
and password to gain access)
or interactmath.com. Also see “study aids” – website Assignment.
You may also visit our Success Center in PADM, call 757-2202 for more
information.
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.
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.
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! HOMEWORK
IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO PASS THE CLASS!
I will collect each Integrated Review assignments at the time of the exam, not later
These will be graded and the average will used as extra credit for the final average.
1.
Many students want more homework. I will give you answers to the even
problems on Assignment Page
2.
Go to InteractMath.com on my homepage and get more problems online.
3.
The tutors in our Success Center are a great help – make an appointment.
4.
Ask questions in class – see me during office hours – email me for help anytime.
5.
Usually your best help comes from fellow students. Get to know your classmates
and work together.
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!
TEST POLICY: There will be SIX
closed book tests (NO CALCULATOR) during the term. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO
TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES DURING EACH EXAM
NOTE:
1. To take the final exam you MUST have a 70% average on the 6 tests
2. To Pass the Class, that is, to
receive a “C” or better, you must take the final exam and make at least 70% on
the final
Students who are absent when the original
test is administered will be permitted to take that test with me before I let
students see the graded tests - the next class period. I will take the
Integrated review at that time as well. If you miss that time period allowed for
a test, the score will be averaged as a zero.
Since you must score at least 70% on each
test to be able to take the final exam.
If you
score less than 70% on a test, You will be allowed to take one (only one for
each test) make-up test – A short “confirmation test”. This score will replace
the other, and will allow you to take the final exam if it is 70% or better.
GRADING: 1. YOUR GRADE WILL BE THE AVERAGE OF:
6
TESTS and the Final Exam, If the Final Exam is 70% or higher
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 class.
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 March 18, 2010.
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 Oct 6, 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.
8. Paying Back Money:
Students who have received 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 recipients.
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. Email
anytime. 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 December 14, 2009