Download MAT 001 Developmental Mathematics Skills

Suffolk County Community College
Mathematics Department
Student Course Policy
Fall 2008
INSTRUCTOR:
COURSE:
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OFFICE:
OFFICE HOURS:
Asst. Prof. Andrea Blum
MA 01 – Developmental Mathematics Skills
[email protected]
851-6913
MA -132
T , Th (9:30 – 1:00), W (10:45 – 3:45)
COLLEGEWIDE COURSE DESCRIPTION:
For the student who needs to learn or strengthen basic arithmetic skills, introductory
plane geometry concepts, and to prepare for entry into beginning algebra. Grading in this
course is determined by mastery of completed topics. Grades on S-R-U-W basis. Does
not fulfill requirements for any degree or certificate. Students taking this course must also
take MA 07 before enrolling in a college-level mathematics course.
OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Perform the four arithmetic operations --- addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division with the following sets of numbers: whole
numbers, decimals, fractions, mixed numbers, and signed numbers;
2. Read and write whole numbers and decimals using correct place values;
round off whole numbers and decimals to specified place value;
3. Correctly evaluate arithmetic expressions with the following sets of
numbers: whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and signed numbers;
4. Be able to write equivalent forms of a fraction, mixed number, decimal, and
percent;
5. Compare the size of decimals, whole numbers, fractions, and signed
numbers using the number line and inequality signs;
6. Demonstrate an understanding of ratio and proportion and be able to solve a
proportion;
7. Acquire a clear understanding of the concepts of perimeter, area, and
volume when applied to simple geometric figures;
8. Evaluate expressions with variables using signed numbers;
9. Develop the ability to analyze appropriate verbal problems.
PROCEDURE:
Students are responsible for all material taught by the instructor whether or not they are
in attendance. You should purchase a new textbook as it will be packaged with a software
program named Mathxl. Registering for Mathxl is a requirement for this class. All
homework assignments will be given on Mathxl. You should attempt to complete these
assignments at home. If you do not have a computer you may use the computers in MA-
129 which is the tutoring center. You must obtain a grade of at least 80% in order to take
the test. You are, however, encouraged to work on this assignment until your grade is
100% in order to be well prepared for the exam. You may redo questions until you get the
right answer. Exams will be given on the computer. You must be present in class in
order to take them, and you will not be allowed to take them without first receiving the
minimum homework grade.
GRADING PRACTICES:
There are 6 exams and a comprehensive final. Each exam must be passed with a
minimum grade of 80% and the final with a minimum grade of 75%. If you do not
achieve the minimum grade, you may take an alternate version of the exam.
Grades are assigned as follows:
S ( Satisfactory): Passed all exams including the final.
R (Repeat):
Passed only the first five exams.
U (Unsatisfactory):Passed fewer than five exams.
I (Incomplete):
Passed all 6 exams but not the final.
W(Withdrawal): See policy as described below.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
Any student wishing to withdraw from the course should return a withdrawal form to the
registrar no later than October 27. A student who wishes to withdraw from the class but
has not submitted a withdrawal form by this date may still request a withdrawal from me.
These situations will be considered on a case-by-case basis and it is possible your request
will be denied. Students who violate the attendance policy may be withdrawn from the
class at any time.
COLLEGE-WIDE ATTENDANCE POLICY:
All students are expected to attend every session of each course for which they are
registered. Students are responsible for all that transpires in class whether or not they are
in attendance. The College defines excessive absence or lateness as more than the
equivalent of one week of class meeting during the semester. Excessive absence or
lateness may lead to failure in a course or removal from the class roster.
TEXTBOOK: Basic mathematics: 10th edition, Keedy/Bittinger, Addison-Wesley.
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT CALCULATOR POLICY:
Calculators are not permitted in Chapters 1-4, 10 and Part I of the final. Simple arithmetic
calculators without a percent key are allowed for chapters 5 ,6 ,9 and Part II of the final.
TUTORING: Free tutoring is available in the Tutoring Center in MA -129. Please visit
this center for a listing of their hours. Please feel free to see me during my office hours
for questions concerning course work.
Topics Outline Course MA01
I. Whole Numbers
1. Addition and subtraction
(1). Place value
(2). Applications
2. Multiplication and division
(1). Using multi-digit integers
(2). Using exponents
(3). Applications
3. Order of operations
II. Fractions and Mixed numbers
1. Basic skills
2. Addition and subtraction
3. Multiplication and division
4. Applications
III. Decimals
1. Reading and writing decimals
2. Comparison of size of decimals
3. Addition and subtraction
4. Multiplication
5. Rounding off
6. Division
7. Changing a fraction or mixed number to a decimal
8. Changing a decimal to a fraction or mixed number
9. Evaluation of decimal expressions using the order of operations
10. Applications
IV. Ratio and Proportion
1. Ratio and rate
2. Proportion
3. Solving a proportion
4. Word problems
V. Percent
1. Definition
2. Interchanging decimals, percents and fractions
3. Applications
VI. Geometry
1. Perimeter and area of rectangle and triangle
2. Circumference and area of circle
3. Perimeter and area of composite figure
4. Volume of cylinder and rectangular solid
VII. Signed Numbers
1. Significance of the meaning of signed numbers
2. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
3. Evaluating expression with and without variables
4. Solving simple linear equations (optional)