Instructor: Chris Quarles
Math 80 – Introduction to Algebra Everett Community College Spring 2016 Syllabus Instructor: Chris Quarles Instructor’s Office: Rainier 344 Email: [email protected] Phone: 425-388-9977 (I prefer email, but phone contact is ok) Office Hours: Monday 1:30 – 2:30 Tuesday 1:30 – 3:30 or by appointment Wednesday 1:30 – 2:30 Class Time/Location: 10:00 – 11:00 M-Th in Monte Cristo 111 Final Exam (as posted on the EvCC website): 10:00 – 11:50 on Tuesday, June 7 in Monte Cristo 111 Textbook: Prealgebra by Blair, Tobey, Slater & Crawford, 5th edition. You don’t need to use the custom edition in the bookstore, but you may. If you use a previous edition, make sure to compare with the 5th edition sections that we’ll be covering (listed below). Technology: You won’t need a calculator. We’re going to practice those mental math skills! We will be doing homework through a free, online system called WAMAP. Expectations: I want you to get an A. So I’ll tell you the secrets to getting a good grade: Do all of the work – The little things (attendance, homework) add up to a large portion of your grade. And if you don’t do those, you’ll do worse on exams. Ask for help when you need it – I get paid to help you. Ask. Your peers and the Tutoring Center are also good resources. Review when necessary – If you don’t remember how to do certain things, you need to go back and review on your own. Show up on time every day – You can’t win if you don’t show up to the game. Online Homework: Homework will be on WAMAP. I’ll try to post these at least a week before they’re due. You can submit your answers to these as many times as you want. Canvas: We won’t be using Canvas this quarter. Worksheets, Activities & Projects: We will have a number of graded in-class group activities. I will not always announce which days we will have an in-class activity. If you are not in class or you show up more than 5 minutes late you can’t do the activity, so it behooves you to show up on time every day. Pretests: We’ll cover the material for the quarter in 4 sections. Each section will have a pretest and an exam (dates TBA). The pretest is there for you to figure out what you know (and what you don’t). If you get 90% or above on a pretest, you can use that score in place of the exam score for that section at the end of the quarter. (Though you still need to do your homework and show up to class!) The exams are an opportunity for you to show what you know. If you need to miss an exam for a necessary, compelling reason contact me well ahead of time. Do not
make arrangements to go on vacation until after the final exam. Vacation is not a valid excuse for missing an exam. Drops/Make-ups: The lowest 10% of your homework assignments and 5% of your attendance will be dropped. These drops are not meant to pad your grade; they are for when bad things happen to you (broken-down car, illness, etc.) Late work will almost never be accepted. Under special, long-term conditions (such as a well-documented illness), I may make special arrangements at my discretion. I will always ask you to use your drops first. Grading Policy: Grading will be done through a weighted average. The grading scale on the right will then determine your grade. If the class, as a whole, isn’t getting the grades I would expect, then I reserve the right to assign extra credit or curve the grading scale in your favor at my discretion. I will not give extra credit to any individual person that I don’t give to the whole class. A grade of V will be given to those who have not turned in work after the third week of class. A grade of N (audit) will not be given to anyone who has not made arrangements before the last day to drop with a W. Homework Attendance Midterm Exams (4) Final Exam
30% 6% 44% 20%
Percentage 93 83 73 63 53
Guaranteed Grade A B C D E
The Class Period: Come to class every day prepared to do some math! You’ll be doing math in class (maybe graded, maybe not) pretty much every day. Cheating: Don’t cheat. It’s unethical. It makes you a bad person. Plus you will get caught. Really. It’s a lot easier to catch cheating than you might think. Please read the academic integrity policy posted on WAMAP for details about what cheating is. The first time you are caught cheating, you will receive a zero on that assignment. Repeated cheating will result in more stringent penalties.
Important Days: April 1 (Friday) - Last day to drop with a full refund April 15 – Last day to drop with a 50% refund May 27 – Last day to drop with a W or change to an audit May 30 – No School, Memorial Day June 2 – Last day of regular class
Material Covered: Below are the chapters in the book that we’ll be covering. Exam 1 Chapter 1: Whole Numbers and Introduction to Algebra (3 days) 1.6 Exponents and the Order of Operations 1.7 More on Algebraic Expressions 1.8 Introductions to Solving Linear Equations 1.9 Solving Applied Problems Using Several Operations Chapter 2: Integers (3 days) 2.1 Understanding Integers 2.2 Adding Integers 2.3 Subtracting Integers 2.4 Multiplying and Dividing Integers 2.5 The Order of Operations and Applications Involving Integers 2.6 Simplifying and Evaluating Algebraic Expressions Chapter 3: Introduction to Equations and Algebraic Expressions (2 days) 3.1 Solving Equations of the Form and 3.2 Solving Equations of the Form 3.3 Equations and Geometric Formulas 3.4 Performing Operations with Exponents Exam 2 Chapter 4: Fractions, Ratio, and Proportion (3 days) 4.1 Factoring Whole Numbers 4.2 Understanding Fractions 4.3 Simplifying Fractional Expressions 4.4 Simplifying Fractional Expressions with Exponents 4.5 Ratios and Rates 4.6 Proportions and Applications Chapter 5: Operations on Fractional Expressions (5 days) 5.1 Multiplying and Dividing Fractional Expressions 5.2 Multiples and Least Common Multiples of Algebraic Expressions 5.3 Adding and Subtracting Fractional Expressions 5.4 Operations with Mixed Numbers 5.5 Order of Operations and Complex Fractions (order of operations only) 5.6 Solving Applied Problems Involving Fractions 5.7 Solving Equations of the Form 6.3
Translating from English to Algebra
Exam 3 Chapter 7: Solving Equations (4 days) 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5
Solving Equations Using One Principle of Equality Solving Equations Using More Than One Principle of Equality Solving Equations with Parenthesis Solving Equations with Fractions Using Equations to Solve Applied Problems
Chapter 8: Decimals and Percent (5 days) 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9
Understanding Decimal Fractions Adding and Subtracting Decimal Expressions Multiplying and Dividing Decimal Expressions Solving Equations and Applied Problems Involving Decimals Estimating with Percent (if time) Percent Solving Percent Problems Using Equations Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions Solving Applied Problems Involving Percent
Exam 4 Chapter 9: Graphing and Statistics (2 day) 9.1 9.3 9.4
Interpreting and Constructing Graphs The Rectangular Coordinate System Linear Equations in Two Variables
Chapter 10: Measurement and Figures (5 days) 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6
Using Unit Fractions with U.S. and Metric Units Converting Between the U.S. and Metric System Angles (acute, obtuse, complementary, supplementary, and triangles only) Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem The Circle Volume
Disabilities: If you have or think you have a disability which may affect your ability to do well in this class; you should talk to me soon. You should also go see the Center for Disability Services in Parks 267 across from the bookstore. They have to give me the green light for any special accommodations. Inclement Weather: If the school is open, expect to have class. If I have to cancel class even though the school is open, I will send you an email through WAMAP. So please make sure that address is up to date. Official Learning Objectives: 1. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and decimals and solve applications involving these operations. 2. Solve ratio and percent problems and use them in applications. 3. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide signed rational numbers. 4. Evaluate numerical expressions to include exponents and radicals. 5. Convert measurements among and between various systems. 6. Compute perimeters, areas and volumes of common geometric figures and composites. 7. Evaluate algebraic expressions for assigned variables. 8. Simplify algebraic expressions to include groupings and combining like terms. 9. Solve algebraic equations in one unknown. MATH 80 Introduction to Algebra Fractions, decimals, proportions and percents; U.S. Customary and metric systems of measurement; plane and solid geometric figures; signed rational numbers; exponents, scientific notation and radicals; order of operations; evaluation and simplification of algebraic expressions; solving algebraic equations. Prereq: Placement into MATH 080 via MATH 079 or an assessment OR HSC 014 with a C (2.0) or higher OR permission of a math instructor.
make arrangements to go on vacation until after the final exam. Vacation is not a valid excuse for missing an exam. Drops/Make-ups: The lowest 10% of your homework assignments and 5% of your attendance will be dropped. These drops are not meant to pad your grade; they are for when bad things happen to you (broken-down car, illness, etc.) Late work will almost never be accepted. Under special, long-term conditions (such as a well-documented illness), I may make special arrangements at my discretion. I will always ask you to use your drops first. Grading Policy: Grading will be done through a weighted average. The grading scale on the right will then determine your grade. If the class, as a whole, isn’t getting the grades I would expect, then I reserve the right to assign extra credit or curve the grading scale in your favor at my discretion. I will not give extra credit to any individual person that I don’t give to the whole class. A grade of V will be given to those who have not turned in work after the third week of class. A grade of N (audit) will not be given to anyone who has not made arrangements before the last day to drop with a W. Homework Attendance Midterm Exams (4) Final Exam
30% 6% 44% 20%
Percentage 93 83 73 63 53
Guaranteed Grade A B C D E
The Class Period: Come to class every day prepared to do some math! You’ll be doing math in class (maybe graded, maybe not) pretty much every day. Cheating: Don’t cheat. It’s unethical. It makes you a bad person. Plus you will get caught. Really. It’s a lot easier to catch cheating than you might think. Please read the academic integrity policy posted on WAMAP for details about what cheating is. The first time you are caught cheating, you will receive a zero on that assignment. Repeated cheating will result in more stringent penalties.
Important Days: April 1 (Friday) - Last day to drop with a full refund April 15 – Last day to drop with a 50% refund May 27 – Last day to drop with a W or change to an audit May 30 – No School, Memorial Day June 2 – Last day of regular class
Material Covered: Below are the chapters in the book that we’ll be covering. Exam 1 Chapter 1: Whole Numbers and Introduction to Algebra (3 days) 1.6 Exponents and the Order of Operations 1.7 More on Algebraic Expressions 1.8 Introductions to Solving Linear Equations 1.9 Solving Applied Problems Using Several Operations Chapter 2: Integers (3 days) 2.1 Understanding Integers 2.2 Adding Integers 2.3 Subtracting Integers 2.4 Multiplying and Dividing Integers 2.5 The Order of Operations and Applications Involving Integers 2.6 Simplifying and Evaluating Algebraic Expressions Chapter 3: Introduction to Equations and Algebraic Expressions (2 days) 3.1 Solving Equations of the Form and 3.2 Solving Equations of the Form 3.3 Equations and Geometric Formulas 3.4 Performing Operations with Exponents Exam 2 Chapter 4: Fractions, Ratio, and Proportion (3 days) 4.1 Factoring Whole Numbers 4.2 Understanding Fractions 4.3 Simplifying Fractional Expressions 4.4 Simplifying Fractional Expressions with Exponents 4.5 Ratios and Rates 4.6 Proportions and Applications Chapter 5: Operations on Fractional Expressions (5 days) 5.1 Multiplying and Dividing Fractional Expressions 5.2 Multiples and Least Common Multiples of Algebraic Expressions 5.3 Adding and Subtracting Fractional Expressions 5.4 Operations with Mixed Numbers 5.5 Order of Operations and Complex Fractions (order of operations only) 5.6 Solving Applied Problems Involving Fractions 5.7 Solving Equations of the Form 6.3
Translating from English to Algebra
Exam 3 Chapter 7: Solving Equations (4 days) 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5
Solving Equations Using One Principle of Equality Solving Equations Using More Than One Principle of Equality Solving Equations with Parenthesis Solving Equations with Fractions Using Equations to Solve Applied Problems
Chapter 8: Decimals and Percent (5 days) 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9
Understanding Decimal Fractions Adding and Subtracting Decimal Expressions Multiplying and Dividing Decimal Expressions Solving Equations and Applied Problems Involving Decimals Estimating with Percent (if time) Percent Solving Percent Problems Using Equations Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions Solving Applied Problems Involving Percent
Exam 4 Chapter 9: Graphing and Statistics (2 day) 9.1 9.3 9.4
Interpreting and Constructing Graphs The Rectangular Coordinate System Linear Equations in Two Variables
Chapter 10: Measurement and Figures (5 days) 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6
Using Unit Fractions with U.S. and Metric Units Converting Between the U.S. and Metric System Angles (acute, obtuse, complementary, supplementary, and triangles only) Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem The Circle Volume
Disabilities: If you have or think you have a disability which may affect your ability to do well in this class; you should talk to me soon. You should also go see the Center for Disability Services in Parks 267 across from the bookstore. They have to give me the green light for any special accommodations. Inclement Weather: If the school is open, expect to have class. If I have to cancel class even though the school is open, I will send you an email through WAMAP. So please make sure that address is up to date. Official Learning Objectives: 1. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and decimals and solve applications involving these operations. 2. Solve ratio and percent problems and use them in applications. 3. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide signed rational numbers. 4. Evaluate numerical expressions to include exponents and radicals. 5. Convert measurements among and between various systems. 6. Compute perimeters, areas and volumes of common geometric figures and composites. 7. Evaluate algebraic expressions for assigned variables. 8. Simplify algebraic expressions to include groupings and combining like terms. 9. Solve algebraic equations in one unknown. MATH 80 Introduction to Algebra Fractions, decimals, proportions and percents; U.S. Customary and metric systems of measurement; plane and solid geometric figures; signed rational numbers; exponents, scientific notation and radicals; order of operations; evaluation and simplification of algebraic expressions; solving algebraic equations. Prereq: Placement into MATH 080 via MATH 079 or an assessment OR HSC 014 with a C (2.0) or higher OR permission of a math instructor.
