SYLLABUS
PRE-ALGEBRA – MATH 38 4 Units/Spring 2016 Reference No.: 00505 Hours/Days: T/Th: 11:50 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
Instructor: Milarm Arnold, Jr. Room: MS-209
Description: MATH038 Pre-Algebra and Study Skills This course is a study of the fundamentals of arithmetic operations with signed number, including fractions and decimals as well as an introduction to signed numbers, including fractions and decimals as an introduction to some elementary topics in beginning algebra. Topics also include ratios and proportions, perfect squares and their square roots, elementary topics in geometry, systems of measurement, and monomial arithmetic. Students learn basic skills necessary for success in mathematics courses. This course is intended for students preparing for Beginning Algebra (FT). Not applicable to the Associate Degree Basic Skills Course. Text: Martin-Gay, Prealgebra, 7th Edition (Required) Alan Bass, Math Study Skills, 2nd Edition (Required) Course Content: The course contains concepts in arithmetic, measurement, geometry, and introductory algebra which are needed to be successful in Math 46 (Beginning Algebra). NOTE that the use of calculators will be limited at times. Objectives: Upon successful completion of the class, the student will be able to: 1. Write an explanation of a math term. 2. Solve related problems on rational numbers. 3. Translate English statements into algebraic expressions. 4. Solve first degree equations. 5. Use the prime factored form to find LCM and GCM. 6. Plot ordered pairs in the Rectangular Coordinate System. 7. Find perimeter and area of simple plane figures and volumes of solids. 8. Perform order of operations. Attendance: Regular class attendance is required for you to do well in this class. If you miss two (2) consecutive meetings you may be dropped from the class. You are allowed two (2) unexcused absences. You will be dropped from the class on your 5th absence. You will be allowed two (2) excused absences. It is possible to re-enroll if you can convince me of your motivation to stay and your grade supports that motivation. If for some reason you decide to withdraw from this class, please do so officially. You are reminded that a “W” cannot be recorded for you after FRIDAY, 8 APRIL 2016. If you withdraw after this date an appropriate academic grade or administrative symbol will be assigned. Being late to class one or two times during the semester is understandable. However, habitual tardiness is strongly discouraged, for it is both discourteous and disruptive to class procedures. Habitual tardiness will be sufficient cause for exclusion from the class. You will be expected to stay until the class is over to receive credit for attending that session.
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Behavior: You will be dropped from class if you exhibit deliberate behavior which prohibits or impedes any member of the class from pursuing any class assignment or learning opportunity within the classroom. Copies of Policy 3100 are available in the Student Affairs Office. Grades and Grading: Your grade will consist of points received on exams, homeworkassignment quizzes and a final exam. There will be five (5) term exams, giving a total of 700 possible points. The final exam will be comprehensive and worth 300 points. Over the semester I will assign homework problems from the text. Grade Scale: A = 90-100% B = 80-89% C = 70-79% D = 60-69% F = below 60%
Points: 900-1000 points 800-899 points 700-799 points 600-699 points below 600 points
700 from term exams
Exams A, B, C 234 points each DO NOT BE LATE TURNING 300 from Final Exam IN EXAMS OR QUIZZES. 1,000 Total SEE NOTE BELOW!
Your exams will count 70% of your final grade. Your final examination will count 30% of your final grade. Homework: Each student is expected to do his/her own work on exams. You must show all your work to get credit for a problem. Do NOT put down just an answer. All work should be neat; sloppy work may not be useful for review. Homework assignments should also be neat and show all work. On your homework, however, I encourage you to work with a study partner or your classmates. Homework is to help you learn and working with others can be a big help. You are the only person who can determine how many problems are necessary for you to do. Do enough until you understand the concept (and that is possible). Most sections are divided into “drill” problems and “work problems”. Make sure you try some of each, particularly the latter. Cheating: It is assumed that each student will do his/her own homework. If a student is caught cheating on a test he/she will receive a “0” grade on that test and that grade will NOT be changed. Cheating on the final exam will result in a course grade of an “F”. Tentative Dates for Term Exams:
Tentative Make-up Dates for Term Exams:
Exam A:
Given: Thur., 18 Feb. 2016 Due: Thur., 25 Feb. 2016
Exam B:
Given: Thur., 17 Mar. 2016 Due: Thur., 17 Mar. 2016
It is your responsibility to approach me in order to make arrangements to MAKE-UP AN EXAM. Do so as soon as possible by leaving a message in my Voice Mail Box or a written message in Room K-203, (see NOTE below), or by contacting me at our next class meeting.
Exam C: Given: Thur., 28 Apr. 2016 Due: Thur., 5 May 2016
LATE EXAMS/QUIZZES SEVERELY PENALIZED FORFEITED.
MAY BE OR EVEN
Incompletes: To receive an incomplete, you must be passing this course and are unable to take the final examination.
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Tentative Schedule: See next page NOTE: Voice Mail # for Messages (619) 388-2767 + 5011 Written Message Center Mail Box, Room K-203 Early-Assignment Turn-In Mail Box, Room K-203 FINAL: Thursday, 19 May 2016
DO NOT BE LATE TURNING IN EXAMS OR QUIZZES. SEVERE PENALTY POSSIBLE
ROOM: MS-209, 11:50 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
Please note that this syllabus and schedule are subject to change. •
It is the student’s responsibility to drop all classes in which he/she is no longer attending (for on campus classes).
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It is the instructor’s discretion to withdraw a student after the add/drop deadline (see above 2/5/2016) due to excessive absences.
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Students who remain enrolled in a class beyond the published withdrawal deadline, as stated in the class schedule, will receive an evaluative letter grade in this class.
Credit/No Credit Beginning Fall 2011, the title “credit/no credit” will change to “pass/no pass” in accordance with Title 5, section 55022.
Details/Description of Assessment Measure (SLO): The student is able to compute accurately with signed numbers including the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, using mathematically sound techniques.
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Mathematics 038 – Pre-Algebra Tentative Schedule (Spring 2016) (1/25/2016 – 5/21/2016) Monday 1-25 2/1 2/8 2/15 Washington’s Day
2/22 2/29 3/7
Tuesday 1/26 1.1 2/2 2.1 2/9 2.5 2/16 3.3 2/23 4.1 3/1 4.5 3/8
Wednesday 1/27
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1.5 2/3 2.2 2/10 2.6 2/17 3.4 2/24 4.2 3/2 4.6 3/9
Rev/Geo 3/14
3/15
3/16 B Prep
3/21 3/28 Spring Recess 4/4 4/11 4/18 4/25 5/2 5/9 5/16
3/22 5.1 5.2 3/29 Spring Recess 4/5 5.5 5.7 4/12 6.1 6.2 4/19 7.1 7.2 4/26 Rev 5/3 9.4 9.7 5/10 8.3 8.4 5/17 Review
3/23 3/30 Spring Recess 4/6 4/13 4/20 4/27 5/4 5/11 5/18
Thursday 1/28 1.5 1.8 2/4 2.3 2.4 2/11 3.1 3.2 2/18 Exam A Chap. 3 Given 2/25 A due 4.3 4.4 3/3 4.7 4.8 3/10 Rev/Geo 3/17 Exam B 3/24 5.3 / 4 / 5 3/31 Spring Recess 4/7 Chap. 5 4/14 6.3 6.4 4/21 7.3 4/28 Exam C 9.4-9.7 Given 5/5 C due 8.3 8.4 5/12 Review 5/19 Final
Friday 1/29 2/5 ADD/Pay/Drop DEADLINE 2/12 Lincoln’s Day 2/19 2/26 3/4 3/11 3/18 3/25 4/1 Cesar Chavez Day Spring Recess 4/8 Withdrawal Deadline
4/15 4/22 4/29 5/6 5/13 5/20
• You need your own Scientific Calculator for In Class Exams. No Cell Phone Calculators or Any Other Devices with Calculators are allowed. • No Late Exams will be Accepted. So please simply turn in what you are able to complete. Do So By the End of the Due-Date Class Session.
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INFORMATION SHEET I. Advisory:
Math 034A and Eng. 042 and ESOL 031, each with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M20/L40.
II. I expect the following contributions from you: 1. Read the course outline, read the assigned material, and work the assigned problems as well as you can. Make notes of difficulties you have so that you can ask about them in class. 2. Keep up to date with the course outline in your studying and your homework. (This is very important because we move at a rapid pace and it is very difficult to catch up once you fall behind.) You are expected to spend two hours of out-of class studying and doing homework for every one hour spent in class. 3. Study very hard and ask questions about the assigned material. 4. Take every Exam. Turn in every Exam. 5. Be conscientious about your attendance. It is the policy of the San Diego Community College District to drop students for non-attendance if more than three (3) consecutive unexcused absences occur OR if more than a total of six (6) unexcused absences occur. 6. Show a certain amount of politeness and respect for the teacher and for your fellow students. 7. Take pride in doing well in this course.
III. IMPORTANT DATES: *
1. The last day to add classes is Friday, 5 February 2016.
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2. The last day to drop without receiving a “W” on your record is Friday, 5 February 2016.
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3. The withdrawal deadline is: Friday, 8 April 2016.
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4. IF YOU WITHDRAW FROM THE CLASS, PLEASE DO SO OFFICIALLY.