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Elementary Algebra Elementary Algebra
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MATD-0370
Section 049 Lecture TTh 12:50 - 14:35 PIN1 613 M Diane Pruett
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Fall 2012 08/27/2012 - 12/16/2012
COURSE REQUIREMENTS Elementary AlgebraMATD 0370 Section 049 Synonym 14107 Fall 2012
T TH 12:50- 2:35pmPinnacle Room 613 Instructor: Mrs. Diane Pruett Grading: 10% Homework/ Class Work 10% Quizzes 60% Tests 20% Final My Math Lab “MML”:It is required that all students purchase and use my math lab to complete homework assignments. It includes interactive online course that will offer help and tutorials while entering the answers to your homework. It includes an online textbook. It will be especially helpful if you are ever absent. Most of the homework will be given online and you will complete it on paper. You will enter the final answers into MML and it will tell you if you have completed it correctly. It has built in help if you are wrong. You must complete at least 80% of each assignment correctly before you can move on to the next assignment. Purchase/Access: Textbook: Elementary Algebra, Concepts and Applications,8 th Edition, by Bittinger & Ellenbogen, ISBN 0321-23388-3 You may buy only the program if you like since it includes the textbook online. See the Student registration instrutions included. Homework/Class work: Homework must be completed as soon as the section is covered in class. The deadlines on MML are an hour before the Thursday class and Sunday at 11:59. Paperwork will be collected at the beginning of every class and checked for showing work in a readable format. Homework is critical to your success! It is your responsibility get help when needed. Classes include group or individual work that counts toward a daily grade and cannot be made up if you are absent. If you are absent the deadlines on MML still apply. It is up to you to get help on the assignments you miss before coming back to class. My Math Lab, the Learning Lab or my office hours would be the place to go. Chapter 3 and 7.1 will have assignments from the textbook, those problems will be assigned in class. These are in addition to the a few problems on MML. Late Work: Paperwork is given 20% off one class late. After that you must complete it to take the test but receive no points. On MML you must enter a passcode after the due date. An assignment can then be worked on until one hour before class on review day, but will be reduced by 10%. You must have all homework and paperwork for each section complete by the beginning of class on review day to be eligible to take the test! Do not get behind! If you are behind do not miss review day! All sections prior will lock one hour before class on review days. Quizzes: There will be in class and take home quizzes during the semester. I will not accept these after the deadlines. Take extra time on these as they count for more points if they are take-home. There will be online quizzes that you take after each section’s homework is completed at 80% or better (except the first assignment, review of basic skills has no quiz). Online quizzes have a deadline of Sunday at 11:59 each week. If missed, they count as a zero. Tests: Three tests will be given in the PIN testing center outside of class time. The final, written by the department, will be given in class. Do Not Miss Test Dates. If you have an emergency please contact me immediately. Missed tests will count as a 0 and if you have not contacted me you will probably be withdrawn from the course. Anyone who scores below 70% on a test is required to see me outside of class. Everyone is encouraged to see me ASAP to discuss test scores. Make an appointment the day you see your score. Everyone that took a test will be allowed a retake of their lowest test, in class, the last week of class. Attendance:My policy states that more than four absences are excessive and I may withdraw you from class. I suggest that you don’t miss any classes! This class moves very quickly and you will find that even one missed class can put you way behind. Tardiness is disruptive. Four days tardy will count as an absence. Cell Phones: Devices must be turned off during class. If I hear or see a cell phone in class I will deduct 50 points off of your daily grade for each ring or for each second it takes to turn off the phone and put it away. Cell Phones seen during tests or quizzes will constitute cheating, result in a zero and a report to the Dean. Final requirement: To pass this course you must show mastery of the subject. For an A in the course you must earn at least 80% on the final and 90% overall. For a B in the course you must earn at least 70% on the final and 80-89% B overall. For a C in the course you must earn at least 60% on the final and 70-79% C overall. For a D in the course you must earn at least 55% on the final and 60-69% D overall. For an F, 59%¯ overall, or 55%¯ on the final. NOTEBOOK There will be one extra credit score added to quiz grades for the notebook. There will be at least one quiz grade for the notebook. 1. Get a loose-leaf binder 2-3”, so that you can add and remove papers without ripping or loosing them. 2. Get a three holed pencil bag with, highlighters or colored pens (red, blue and green), pencils, calculator (non-graphing) and ruler/straight-edge. 3. Organize the notebook (with colored tabs and separator sheets, labeled): By Notes, Homework Quizzes and Tests or By chapter Have plenty of paper, both lined and a fair amount of graph paper with 3 holes.
Paperwork Instructions For Quizzes, Class Work & Homework Throughout The Semester If you print the assignment, imagine that it is a textbook. Do not write on that page. You may, following the directions below, write on the back or blank side of the paper. On the first page for each section include in the upper right hand corner; first and last name, class days, class beginning time, HW or CW or Quiz + description followed by the section being completed. Always include your initials on top right hand side of every page after the first as well as the section number you are working on and HW or CW or Quiz etc. All turned in work is to be done in pencil. Box or circle your final answer. You must show steps to problems. If there are no steps to show (as is the case quite a bit in the first 3 sections) you may just type the answer on MML and copy the original expression or problem. Writing only answers is not acceptable! You do not need to copy all the directions, just enough to know what the problem was. Multiple choice, do not put a. , instead put 2*2= 4ft² a. All word problems must have word answers with units. When writing equations to solve word problems you must identify the unknowns (i.e. x = # of feet). Two dimensional graphing is to be done on graph paper. When graphing you must graph the lines on graph paper with 3 points on every line. This is in Chapter 3, not chapter 1. You should check your answers on MML when you complete a section, try to correct those problems. Note problems still missed. Use the tutorial help buttons or ask about those problems in office hours or the learning lab. Too many missed problems are unacceptable. MML will not allow you to move on to the next section and will lock you out after the deadline. You are allowed 3 attempts on MML, after 2 get help, call me. You will not be able to move on if you do not get 80% and cannot redo problems after 3 attempts. The Help me Solve button will use one attempt. Failure to follow these instructions will result in unacceptable homework. Either unacceptable or failure to turn an assignment paperwork in on time both may result in a score of 0. If all homework assignments are not completed with acceptable paperwork you may not take the test! Suggested tips for using good study skills In Class: 1. Take good notes. Use four different colors, red, blue, green and pencil. · Use red to indicate definitions and rules. Also, use this color to mark problems or items the instructor indicates will be covered on a test. · Use the blue to write procedures. · Use the green highlight special asides. · Use pencil to write problems and explanations. When taking notes, out to the side of the math; make notes on the steps so that you understand the reason for each step. Be careful when writing examples you need the correct steps and solutions. 1. Ask questions. You may find it hard to speak up in front of other people but keep in mind that if you have a question, most likely others have the same question. If you are still uncomfortable, be sure to see your instructor during office hours. One small misconception can fester and become a major problem in the future. Outside of class: To make the most of your time, set aside a specific time reserved for math. Often there are too many distractions, do your math study in a quiet place such as the library or lab. Here is a systematic approach to organizing your math study time outside of class. · As soon as possible, read over your notes and study the examples worked in class. · Read through the relevant sections in the text again, and make sure you understand all the examples. · Do the assigned exercises. The sooner you begin the homework the better you will remember and learn the material. · Check your work. As soon as you finish a problem, check your answer on mml. If it is not correct, troubleshoot it immediately. · Once you feel you are doing well, try to complete several problems before checking your answers. Prepare for the Test: · Complete the review as if you are actually taking the test. Pencil, non-graphing calculator, ruler and lined paper only. In a quiet place without interruption. · After completing the practice test, check your answers. Fix your errors. · If you missed problems, get help! Add similar problems from homework, chapter reviews or chapter tests until you master the material. My math lab offers a study plan specific to your needs after a diagnostic test. · You are ready to take and do well on the test when you can complete the practice test, with no help! Without notes, old homework, the book, a friend or a tutor.
READINGS Textbook: Elementary Algebra, Concepts and Applications,8 th Edition, by Bittinger & Ellenbogen, ISBN 0-321-23388-3 These are the sections covered in this course. Students are expected to read each section before it is covered in class. 1.1 Intro to Algebra 1.2 Commutative, Associative and Distributive Laws 1.4 Sets of Numbers, Absolute Value 1.8 Exponent ional Notation and Order of Operations 1.3567 Operations of real numbers 4.1 Properties of Exponents 4.8 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation 2.1 Solving Equations 2.2 Multi-step Equations and Clearing Fractions 2.3 Formulas 2.4 Applications with Percent 2.5 Problem Solving with 5 steps 2.6 Solving Inequalities 3.1 Points and Ordered Pairs 3.2 Graphs of linear Equations 3.3 Intercepts, Horizontal and Vertical Lines 3.4 Rates 3.5 Slope 3.6 Slope-Intercept Equation 3.7 Point-Slope Equation 4.2 Polynomials 4.3 Combining and Evaluating Polynomials 4.4 Multiplying Polynomials 4.5 Special Products 4.6 Polynomials in Several Variables 4.7 Division of Polynomials by a monomial 5.1 Factoring Common Factors and by Grouping 5.3 Factoring Trinomials lead coefficient not 1 5.2 Factoring Trinomials lead coefficient of 1 5.4 Factoring Perfect Squares and Difference of Squares 5.5 Factoring: Choose the right method 5.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by factoring 5.7 Problem Solving using Quadratic Equations 6.1 Rational Expressions 6.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions 6.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Common Denominators 6.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with unlike Denominators 6.6 Solving Rational Equations 6.7 Problem Solving Using Proportions 7.1 Systems of Equations and Graphing 7.2 Systems of Equations and Substitution 7.3 Systems of Equations and Elimination 7.4 Problem Solving using Systems 8.1 Intro to Square Roots and Radical Expressions 8.2 Multiplying and Simplifying Radical Expressions 9.1 Solving Quadratic Equations: The Principle of Square Roots 9.3 The Quadratic Formula and Applications Below the course subjects tell the dates these topics will be covered.
COURSE SUBJECTS Tentative Calendar For Pruett’s Elementary Algebra Week # Tuesday Thursday Sections to be covered in class 1 8/28 Intro, pretest, 1.1 8/30 1.2, 1.4 2 9/4 1.8, 4.1 9/6 4.8, sci notation 3 9/11 2.1-2.2 9/13 2.3-2.4 4 9/18 2.5 9/20 2.6, 3.1 5 9/25 Review, 3.2 9/27 3.3-3.4 Test 1 in PIN Testing Center from Tuesday 9/25 through Friday 9/28 (Room 706 PIN Testing Center hours: M-Th 8 am-9 pm; F 8 am-4 pm ) 6 10/2 3.5-3.6 10/4 3.7, 4.2 7 10/9 4.3-4.4 10/11 4.5,4.6,4.7 8 10/16 Review, 5.1 10/18 5.2-5.3 Test 2 in PIN Testing Center from Tuesday 10/16- Friday 10/19 9 10/23 5.4-5.5 10/25 5.5-5.6 10 10/25 5.6-5.7 11/1 6.1-6.2 11 11/6 6.3-6.4 11/8 6.6-6.7 12 11/13 Review 11/15 7.1-7.2 Test 3 in PIN Testing Center from Thursday 11/11- Tuesday 11/16 13 11/20 7.3 11/22 Thanksgiving Holiday College Closed 11/22-11/23 14 11/27 7.4, 8.1 11/29 8.2, 9.1 15 12/4 9.3 12/6 Review for final 16 12/11 Retake lowest Test in class! 12/13 Final in class! REMINDER: Sections covered during class Tuesday are due by class Thursday an hour before class on My Math Lab and paperwork is due in class on Thursday for full credit. Sections covered on Thursday are due Sunday at 11:59pm on MML and paperwork the following Tuesday in class, even if you are absent! Please note: schedule changes may occur during the semester. Any changes will be announced in class. If class is canceled (example: weather), you are required to check my math lab announcements and your email and to complete what is announced before class resumes.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/LEARNING OBJECTIVES The following objectives are listed in a sequence ranging from the simple to the more complex. As such, this document should not be viewed as a chronological guide to the course, although some elements naturally will precede others. These elements should be viewed as mastery goals which will be reinforced whenever possible throughout the course. 1. Description and classification of whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers using sets and the operations among them identify and use properties of real numbers simplify expressions involving real numbers evaluate numerical expressions with integral exponents 2. Polynomials distinguish between expressions that are polynomials and expressions that are not classify polynomials in one variable by degree and number of terms simplify polynomials add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials, factor polynomialsin one or more variables (including factoring out the greatest common factor, factoring by grouping, factoring trinomials in which the leading coefficient is one, factoring trinomials in which the leading coefficient is not one, and factoring the difference of two squares) understand and use the exponent laws involving integer exponents convert numbers into and out of scientific notation and perform multiplication and division with numbers written in scientific notation 3. Solve linear equations in one variable involving integral, decimal, and fractional coefficients and solutions 4. Solve and graph linear inequalities 5. Application problems
write and evaluate linear expressions from verbal descriptions solve application problems which lead to one of the following types of equations: linear equations in one variable, systems of two linear equations in two variables, quadratic equations solve literal equations for a specified variable using addition and multiplication principles use given data to estimate values and to evaluate geometric and other formulas solve problems involving the Pythagorean Theorem 6. Linear equations in two variables identify the relationship between the solution of a linear equation in two variables and its graph on the Cartesian plane understand and use the concepts of slope and intercept determine slope when two data points are given graph a line given either two points on the line or one point on the line and the slope of the line write an equation of a line given one point on the line and the slope of the line, or two points on the line identify lines given in standard, point-slope, or slope-intercept forms and sketch their graphs solve systems of linear equations 7. Quadratic equations find solutions to quadratic equations using the technique of factoringand using the principle of square roots recognize a need to use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations and solve quadratic equations by using the quadratic formula when simplification of square roots other than perfect squares is not needed 8. Description and classification of irrational numbers simplify perfect square radical expressions use decimal approximations for radical expressions 9. Rational expressions determine for which value(s) of the variable a rational expression is undefined simplify rational expressions containing monomials, binomials, and trinomials multiply and divide rational expressions containing monomials, binomials, and trinomials add and subtract rational expressions with like and unlike denominators 10. Geometry understand the difference between perimeter and area and be able to use formulas for these appropriately solve application problems involving angles and polygons