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Basic Math Skills

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Basic Math Skills

MATD-0330

Summer 2012
05/29/2012 - 08/15/2012

Course Information

Section 005
Lecture
TTh 5:00PM - 7:30PM
RVSG 9114
Susan Hord
shord@austincc.edu
(512) 223.6072

Office Hours

  • T Th
    3:00 - 4:50
    RVS G-9123

Course Requirements

Grade:Your average in this class will be based on the following formula:

            60% Tests

           20% Homework

           20% Comprehensive Final Exam

 

The grade for this class is determined by this numerical average, calculated by the formula above.  The letter grade is assigned using the traditional method which assigns letter grades as follows:

            a numerical average, N:                                    will be assigned a letter grade of:

                             90 or more                                                    A

                             80 or more                                                    B

                             70 or more                                                    C

                             60 or more                                                    D

                            less than 60                                                    F

 

Tests:  The four tests will be taken in the RVS Testing Center.  A grade of zero will be recorded for any missed tests. Your final exam grade may replace the lowest of the first three test grades.

 

Homework:   You will be assigned homework at most class meetings. The homework is due at the beginning of the next class meeting. No late papers will be accepted. (No exceptions!) In addition to the problems you must turn in, you should work additional problems from your text, as needed, to ensure your understanding of the material.  A list of suggested problems is attached.  You are responsible for checking your answers and asking for help with problems that give you trouble. Please keep a list of the troublesome problems so we can go over them in class or during my office hours.  If you will be absent on the due date, you may fax your work to me at 223-6709.(Be sure to include your name and mine on the fax.) or you may have someone drop it off at the Mailroom, Bldg A, room 2209. This must be done no later than the beginning of class time on the due date.  The twenty best homework grades will be used to determine your homework average.

 

Attendance:  Regular attendance is expected. Attendance will be taken at each class meeting. If you are absent for four or more class meetings, you should consider withdrawing from the class.  If, for any reason, you can no longer attend this class be sure to officially withdraw from the class.

 Final Exam: The Departmental Final Exam will be taken in class.  See the schedule below for dates

Miscellaneous:  If you need any special accommodation, please bring me a copy of your accommodation letter right away. All communications equipment must be turned off during class.

 

Important Dates:

            Adds & Drops                                   Tue May 29 – Wed May 30

             Holiday (campus closed)               Wed July 4

            Last day to withdraw                      Wed Aug 1

            Final exam                                        Tues Aug 14

           

Your success in this course is important to me. We are partners in this endeavor and only by working together can we achieve success. It is your responsibility to allocate the needed time and effort to accomplish your educational goals. No instructor can make up for what you will not do. I will be happy to answer your questions and I encourage you to let me know if further explanation is needed. Welcome to a great new semester!

Readings

MATD 0330: Suggested Homework Assignments

Prealgebra: 4th Edition by Blair, Tobey, Slater

 

You should attempt all of the problems on this list in order to prepare for your tests.  You will not be required to hand in these problems for a grade.  A selection of problems will be provided to you to work and hand in for your homework grade.

 

Section

Page

Text Exercises

1.1

7

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60

1.2

19

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, 72, 75, 78, 81, 84, 87

1.3

30

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, (73, 75)

1.4

40

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, 72, 75, 78, 81, 84, 87, 90, 93, (103, 105, 107)

1.5

52

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, (65, 67, 69)

1.6

60

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, 72, (83, 85)

1.7

67

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, (67, 69)

1.8

77

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, 72, 75, 78, 81, 84, 87, 90, 93, 96, 99, 102, 105, (117, 119)

1.9

87

1, 3, 6, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25 (33)

Ch. 1 Test

101

1 – 31 (all) ; (See Chapter Test Prep Video CD for worked-out solutions.)

2.1

110

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, 72, 75, (93, 95, 97)

2.2

120

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, 72, 75, 78, 81, 84, 87, 90, 93, (111, 113, 115)

2.3

132

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, 72, 75, 78, 81, 84, 87, (105, 107, 109)

2.4

144

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, 72, 75, 78, 81, 84, 87, 90, 93, 96, (101, 103, 105)

2.5

150

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, (59, 61)

 

2.6

156

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, 72, 75, 78, 81, 84, 87, 90, 93 (99, 101)

 

 

Ch. 2 Test

164

1 – 33 (all) ; (See Chapter Test Prep Video CD for worked-out solutions.)

 

 

3.1

173

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, (77, 79, 81)

 

 

3.2

182

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, 72, 75, 78, 81, (83, 85)

 

 

3.3

194

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, (71, 73)

 

 

3.4

207

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, (85, 87)

 

 

Ch. 3 Test

215

1 – 26 (all) ; (See Chapter Test Prep Video CD for worked-out solutions.)

 

 

4.1

225

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24. 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, (75, 77, 79)

 

 

4.2

234

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24. 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, (65, 67)

 

 

4.3

242

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, 72, 75, 78, 81, (91, 93)

 

 

4.4

251

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, 72, 75, 78, 81, 84, 87, 90, 93 (97, 99, 101)

 

 

4.5

259

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, (45, 47, 49)

 

 

4.6

269

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, (75, 77, 79)

 

 

Ch. 4 Test

281

1 – 30 (all) ; (See Chapter Test Prep Video CD for worked-out solutions.)

 

 

5.1

292

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, 72, 75, 78, 81, 84, 87, 90, 93, (107, 109)

 

 

5.2

301

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24. 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, (47, 49)

 

 

5.3

311

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57,60, 63, 66, 69, 72, 75, 78, (85, 87, 89)

 

 

5.4

320

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, (63, 65, 67)

 

 

5.5

328

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, (57, 59)

 

 

5.6

333

2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, (23, 25)

 

 

5.7

339

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, (59, 61, 63)

 

 

Ch. 5 Test

346

1 – 30 (all) ; (See Chapter Test Prep Video CD for worked-out solutions.)

 

 

6.1

354

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21,24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, (57, 59, 61)

 

 

6.2

361

1, 3, 4, 5, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 48, 50, (69)

 

 

6.3

369

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, (35, 37)

 

 

Ch. 6 Test

385

1 – 11 (all), 15, 17, 18, 19 (See Chapter Test Prep Video CD for worked-out solutions.)

 

 

7.1

395

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, 72, 75, 78, (87, 89)

 

 

7.2

403

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, (61, 63)

 

 

7.3

407

1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 30, 33, (41, 43, 45)

 

 

7.4

412

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, (47, 49, 51)

 

 

7.5

419

3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, (37, 38)

 

 

Ch. 7 Test

429

1 – 24 (all) ; (See Chapter Test Prep Video CD for worked-out solutions.)

 

 

8.1

438

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, (67, 69, 71)

 

 

8.2

444

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, (69, 71)

 

 

8.3

454

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, 72, (77, 79)

 

 

8.4

462

3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, (63, 65, 67)

 

 

8.5

471

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48 (49, 51)

 

 

8.6

478

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, (55, 57, 59)

 

 

8.7

485

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, (69, 71)

 

 

8.9

500

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, (39)

 

 

Ch. 8 Test

512

1 – 32 (all) ; (See Chapter Test Prep Video CD for worked-out solutions.)

 

 

9.1

522

3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 51

 

 

9.2

531

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, (51, 53, 55)

 

 

Ch. 9 Test

566

Ch. 9 Test:1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16

 

 

10.1

579

3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, (75, 77)

 

 

10.3

592

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, (65)

 

 

10.5

610

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, (39)

 

 

10.6

615

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, (37. 39)

 

 

10.7

622

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, (31, 33)

 

 

Ch. 10 Test

634

Ch. 10 Test: 1, 2, 6-9, 22-32

 
         

Course Subjects

SUMMER 2012 (May 30 – August 15)

MATD 0330

Proposed Schedule*

 

WEEK

TUESDAY

THURSDAY

1

May 29

May 31

Intro

1.1 Understanding Whole Numbers

1.2 Adding Whole Numbers

1.3 Subtracting Whole Numbers

1.4 Multiplying Whole Numbers

1.5 Dividing Whole Numbers

1.6 Exponents & Order of Operations

2

Jun 5

Jun 7

1.7 More on Algebraic Expressions

1.8 Intro. to Solving Equations

1.9 Solving Applied Problems

2.1 Understanding Integers

2.2 Adding Integers

2.3 Subtracting Integers

3

Jun 12

Jun 14

2.4 Multiplying & Dividing Integers

2.5 Order of Operations

2.6 Simplifying and Evaluating Expressions

3.1 Solving equations

3.2 Solving equations

4

Jun 19

Jun 21

3.3 Equations and Geometric Formulas

3.4 Performing Operations with Exponents

4.1 Factoring Whole Numbers

4.2 Underst. Fractions

4.3 Simplifying Fract Expr

5

Jun 26

Jun 28

4.4. Simplifying Fract Expr with exponents

4.5 Ratios & Rates

4.6 Proportions & Applications

5.1 Mult &Div Fract Expr

5.2 Multiples & LCM

6

Jul 3

Jul 5

5.3 Add&Sub Fractions

5.4 Ops with Mixed nbr

5.5 Order of ops/cmpl fraction

5.6 Solving App w\ Fra

5.7 Solving

7

Jul 10

Jul 12

6.1 Add&Sub Polynomials

6.2 Multiplying Polynomials

6.3 Translating English to mathematics

7.1 Solve Equations (1 princ)

7.2 Solve Eq (>1 princ)

7.3 Solv Eq w\ Parenth

7.4 Solv Eq w\ Fraction

8

Jul 17

Jul 19

7.5 Using Eq to Solve Appl

8.1 Understanding Dec Fract

 

8.2 Add&Sub Decimals

8.3 Multiplying/Dividing Dec

8.4 Solv Eq w\ Dec

9

Jul 24

Jul 26

8.5 Estimating w\ %

8.6 Percents

8.7 Solving % Prob

8.9 Solv App w\ %

9.1 Interpreting Graphs

9.2 Mean, Med, Mode

10

Jul 31

Aug 2

10.1 US & Metric Units

10.3 Angles

10.5 The Circle

10.6 Volumes

10.7 Similar Triangles

11

Aug 7

Aug 9

Review for Final Exam

Review for Final

Exam

12

Aug 14

FINAL EXAM

 

*This schedule is subject to change by the instructor.  Changes will be announced in class.

All tests will be available in the Riverside Campus Testing Center on the dates below:

 

Test #1 (1.1-1.9, 2.1-2.3) 6/14 – 6/20

Test #3 (4.4-4.6, 5.1-5.7) 7/11 – 7/18

Test #2 (2.4-2.6, 3.1-3.4, 4.1-4.3) 6/28 – 7/3

Test #4 (6.1-6.3, 7.1-7.5, 8.1-8.4) 7/25 – 8/1

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes:   MATD 0330, Basic Math Skills. Learning Objectives & Outcomes
(revised 2011)

Overall objectives:

1. Students will feel a sense of accomplishment in their increasing ability to use mathematics to solve problems of interest to them or useful in their chosen fields. Students will attain more positive attitudes based on increasing confidence in their abilities to learn mathematics.

2. Students will learn to understand material using standard mathematical terminology and notation when presented either verbally or in writing.

3. Students will improve their skills in describing what they are doing as they solve problems using standard mathematical terminology and notation.

Student Learning Outcomes:  Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to do at least 70% of the following:

  1. Concepts and skills associated with whole numbers
    1. write the standard form of a whole number
    2. round whole numbers and use rounding to estimate values involving whole number arithmetic
    3. perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) on whole numbers
    4. solve application problems involving the four basic operations on whole numbers
    5. identify the order relation between two whole numbers
    6. simplify exponential expressions with whole number exponents
    7. use the order of operations to simplify expressions involving whole numbers, whole number exponents, grouping symbols, and the four basic arithmetic operations
    8. prime factor whole numbers
    9. find the least common multiple of two or more whole numbers
  2. Concepts and skills associated with fractions
    1. perform the four basic arithmetic operations on fractions
    2. solve application problems involving the four basic operations on fractions
    3. simplify fractions to lowest terms
    4. convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions
    5. use the order of operations to simplify expressions involving fractions, whole number exponents, grouping symbols, and the four basic arithmetic operations
    6. identify the order relation between two fractions
  3. Concepts and skills associated with decimals
    1. write the standard form of a decimal
    2. round decimals and use rounding to estimate values involving decimal arithmetic
    3. perform the four basic arithmetic operations on decimals
    4. solve application problems involving the four basic operations on decimals
    5. convert between fractions and decimals
    6. use the order of operations to simplify expressions involving decimals, whole number exponents, grouping symbols, and the four basic arithmetic operations
    7. identify the order relation between two decimals or between a decimal and a fraction
  4. Concepts and skills associated with integers and rational numbers
    1. perform the four basic arithmetic operations on rational numbers
    2. use the order of operations to simplify expressions involving rational numbers, whole number exponents, grouping symbols, and the four basic arithmetic operations
    3. solve application problems involving the four basic operations on rational numbers
    4. identify the order relation between two rational numbers
  5. Concepts and skills associated with ratios, proportions and percents
    1. convert between fractions and percents and between decimals and percents
    2. solve percent equations
    3. find the missing number in a proportion
    4. solve ratio and proportion application problems
    5. solve application problems involving percents
  6. Concepts and skills involving linear equations in one variable
    1. solve linear equations in one variable involving integers, decimals and fractions
    2. solve application problems that yield linear equations
  7. Concepts and skills associated with polynomials
    1. identify terms of a polynomial, and classify polynomials by number of terms
    2. use the exponent laws to simplify algebraic expressions involving whole number exponents
    3. use the order of operations to evaluate variable expressions and formulas
    4. combine like terms
    5. add and subtract polynomials
    6. multiply monomials by polynomials
  8. Use statistics to collect and interpret data
    1. determine the mean, median, and mode
    2. interpret graphs (pictographs, circle graphs, bar graphs and line graphs) and analyze data
  9. Concepts and skills associated with geometry
    1. know the appropriate vocabulary and facts about angles, triangles, rectangles, squares, and circles
    2. find perimeters of rectilinear figures
    3. use standard formulas to find perimeters and areas of triangles, rectangles, squares and circles
    4. find complementary and supplementary angles
    5. find angles associated with parallel lines cut by a transversal
  1.