MATH 0097
INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA
(3 DAYS A WEEK)
TENTATIVE
SPRING 2009
PURPOSE Algebraic notation and reasoning lie at the heart of modern discourse in science, social science, and commerce. This course serves to help you begin learning the language that is used in this discourse and serves to prepare you for Math 0099 Intermediate Algebra. Topics include real numbers, variable expressions, linear equations and inequalities, word problems, graphing lines, polynomials, factoring, integer exponents, and radical expressions. Instructor: Carolyn G. Smith, Assistant Professor of Mathematics OFFICE: UNIVERSITY HALL 287 OFFICE HOURS: M, W, F 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. M 12:00 – 12:50 p.m. W 2:50 – 3:40 p.m.
OR BY APPOINTMENT
PHONE: 344-2929 (DESK) E-mail: Carolyn.Smith@armstrong.edu
ATTENDANCE Nearly perfect class attendance is essential for anyone who anticipates successfully completing this course. If you miss a class, you are still responsible for any material covered or assignments made in that class. Attendance will be recorded. Absence from class could cause you to be withdrawn from the class. Required Learning Support Students who are enrolled in both Learning Support courses and college credit courses may not withdraw from Learning Support courses unless they also withdraw from all college level courses that carry three or more semester hours of credit. They may, however, remain enrolled in other required Learning Support courses. If a required learning support student withdraws or is withdrawn from the class before the mid-term date, he or she will receive a W; after the mid-term date, a WF. Visitors to class are not permitted. Only students identified on the official class roll may attend class. REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSING You must first have a course average of at least 70. The Comprehensive Final Exam will count as one-fourth or 25% of your course average while your class work average will carry a weight of 75%. Your class work average is determined by dividing the total points you earn by the total points possible. You can use the following formula to calculate your course average: Course Average = 0.75(class work average) + 0.25(final exam score) COURSE GRADES For required learning support students S (70 - 100) F ( 0 - 69) W before mid-term (March 4, 2009) WF
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For volunteering students A (90 -100) B (80 - 89) (70 - 79) F ( 0 - 69) W before mid-term (March 4, 2009) WF
All grades count as attempts in the learning support area except “W.” The grade of “F" or "WF" would not cause the student volunteering to remediate to lose eligibility for the core curriculum.
WORKLOAD 2 Since this is a 3 credit hour class, students should expect to spend at least six hours outside of class each week on this material. Ideally, you should work math problems every day even though they are assigned only on class days. You are permitted, and even encouraged, to work together on homework assignments from the textbook.
HOMEWORK AND TESTING Six major tests worth 100 points each will be given as indicated on the course outline. Attendance for tests is mandatory. No make-up tests will be given. If you miss one test due to an emergency, you must provide me with a written excuse on the first day you return to class in order for your final exam score to be recorded for the missing grade; otherwise, you will have a zero for the missed test. You may also be tested with announced quizzes or outside of class assignments that are graded. Unannounced, you may be asked to hand in selected homework problems for me to grade.
CALCULATORS You may use a calculator on all tests and assignments except for Test 1. Test 1 covers basic arithmetic skills that you must be able to do without a calculator.
DISABILITIES If you have a physical or learning disability, contact Disability Services at 344-5271.
ADDITIONAL HELP Remember that if you need additional help I am available during my office hours. In addition, we have a broad range of other resources available to help you. 1. The Math Tutorial Center located in room 206 Solms Hall provides free “walk-in” tutorial help. 2. Video Tapes for various algebra topics are at the audiovisual desk on the first floor of Lane Library. 3. Check with the Academic Assistance Program (344-2935) for free tutoring in Victor Hall room 227 and for information about improving study and test taking skills (http://www.adult.armstrong.edu/). 4. Text-specific tutorial exercises available for unlimited practice online at www.interactmath.com .
STUDENT BEHAVIOR The policy of the University is that classes be conducted in an environment, which lends itself to learning. Students are expected to behave in a manner so as to avoid disturbing the learning process for other students. Instructors may ask any student whose behavior is distracting to leave the class. Out of respect for your classmates and your professor, there is a code of conduct to be followed in this classroom. The following are unacceptable in my class: doing work for other classes, doing homework while class discussion or lecture are in progress, eating or drinking, sleeping, bringing along visitors/children, holding private conversations while tests, quizzes, or lectures are in progress, demonstrating behavior which distracts the class. Beepers, cellular phones, and alarming watches must be turned off before entering this class.
HONOR CODE 3 You signed a statement agreeing to abide by the AASU Honor Code on your application for admission to the University. Please consult the current AASU Catalog for details on the Honor Code. The following are considered to be acts of cheating in this class: 1. Copying someone else’s homework or graded assignments. 2. Copying from someone else’s test (Chapter Test, Quiz, or Final). 3. Exchanging information about a test before, during, or after the test is given.
STUDY SKILLS FOR MATH 1. Attend all classes. 2. Come to class prepared to learn. a. Look over the sections from the textbook that will be covered to become familiar with the concepts and vocabulary. b. Read each section carefully. c. Write a summary of what you have read. 3. Take notes in class (examples from the board, etc.). 4. Ask questions about problems you don’t understand. 5. After class, review your notes and make any additions or corrections that are necessary. 6. Work all homework problems. (At least try all problems.) Don’t give up! a. Be neat with your work. b. Keep homework in order in a notebook. (This makes a good study guide.) c. Watch your use of symbols (the language of mathematics)! 7. Be in the classroom a few minutes before class starts to review notes and homework. 8. Find a “math study buddy” or participate in a math study group.
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MATH 0097 - COURSE OUTLINE – SPRING 2009
BOOK: Beginning Algebra, sixth Edition, Tobey and Slater
THREE DAYS A WEEK
C.G. SMITH
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Date Day Jan 12 M 1. 2. Jan 16 F 3. Jan 21 W 4 5 6. 7.
Jan 30 F
In Class Ch. 0 Ch. 0 1.1, 1.2 1.3, 1.4 1.5, 1.6 1.7, 1.8 1.9
Reading Exercises to do for practice Ch 0 Work as many problems as you need to work from each section 0.1-0.3. 1.1-1.2 Work as many problems as you need to work from each section 0.4-0.6. 1.3-1.4 p.76(1-24,25-75odd,79-86), p.82(1-67,69-73) 1.5-1.6 p.91(1-65odd,78-82), p.97(1,5,7-49odd,55-58) 1.7-1.8 p.100(5-33odd,39-45), p.106(1,5,7-43odd,46-52), p.102(1-22) 1.9 p.111(1,5,7-45odd,46-49), p.118(1-51odd,59-62) p.123(1,5-27odd,31,33,35),
Study Chapters 0 (0.1 –0.6) & 1 (1.1-1.9) for Test 1
8. Test 1 9. 2.1,2.2
2.1-2.2 2.3
10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Feb 16 M15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Mar 2 M 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. Mar 13 F 26. Mar 23 M27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. Apr 13 M36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. May 1 F 44. May 4 M 45.
2.3 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.7 Test 2 3.1 3.1 3.2 p.196(1-33odd, 37-40) 3.2 3.3 See the homework assignment sheet for all addition assignments. 3.3 3.4 3.4 3.5 3.5 Study 3.1-3.5 for Test 3. Test 3 4.1 4.1 4.2 4.2 4.3 4.3 4.4 4.4 4.5,4.6.1 4.5, 4.6.1 Study 4.1-4.5and 4.6.1 for Test 4. Test 4 5.1,.52 5.1, 5.2 5.3,5.4 5.3, 5.4 5.5 5.5 5.6 5.6 5.7 5.7 6.1 6.1 6.6.1 6.6.1 6.6.2 6.6.2 Study 5.1-5.7, 6.1, 6.6.1, and 6.6.2 for Test 5. Test 5 7.1 7.1 7.2 7.2 9.1 9.1 9.2 9.2 9.3 9.3 9.4 9.4 9.5.1,9.6.1 9.5.1, 9.6.1 Study 7.1, 7.2, 9.1-9.4, 9.5.1, and 9.6.1 for Test 6. Test 6 Review Final Exam: 9:00 – 11:30 am Wednesday, May6, 2009
p.138 (3,5,7-35every other odd[EOO],37-49odd,55,56,59), p.144(1,3,5-25 EOO ,29-49odd, 53,55-61) p.150(1-35EOO,37-65odd,69,70) p.158(1-25EOO,29-41odd,49-52), p.161(1-14) p.165(1-45odd,53-58) p.173(1-13odd,19-37odd,41-44,46) p.180(1-41odd,42), Study 2.1-2.7 for Test 2.
Math 97 Homework Assignments for Sections 3.2 – 9.6.1 C. G. Smith 5 Section Reading Exercises to do for Practice 3.2 Using Equations to solve Word Problems pp.198-203 p. 204 (1-33 odd,36-39, 41) 3.3 Solving Word Problems: Comparisons pp. 207-209 p. 210 ( 1-19 odd,23-27) 3.4 Solving Word Problems: The Value of pp. 214-220 p. 221 (1-27 odd,31-34) Money and Percents Can you do the problems on p.213? 3.5 Solving Word Problems Using pp. 224-229 p.230 (1-3, 5-7, 9-47 odd, 56-59) Geometry Formulas TEST 3 (Study 3.1 – 3.5) 4.1 Rules of Exponents pp. 252-258 p. 259 (1-7, 9-65 odd, 69-95 odd, 99-102) 4.2 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation pp.261-265 p. 266 (1-61odd, 65-69) 4.3 Fundamental Polynomial Operations pp. 268-271 p. 272 (3-5, 7-41 odd, 43-46) 4.4 Multiplying Polynomials pp. 275-278 p. 279 (Simplify: 1-61 odd, 62-67, 69) There may be a wrong answer for 5. Can you do the problems on p. 274? 4.5 Multiplying: Special Cases pp. 281-284 p. 285 (Simplify: 3-49 odd, 51-54) 4.6.1 Dividing a Polynomial by a Monomial pp. 288 p. 292 (Simplify: 1-8) TEST 4 (Study 4.1 – 4.5 and 4.6.1) 5.1 Removing a Common Factor pp. 304-306 p. 307 (1-4, Factor: 5-41 odd, 46) 5.2 Factoring by Grouping pp. 309-311 p. 312 (1, Factor: 3-25, 27, 32) 5.3 Factoring Trinomials of the Form pp. 314-318 p. 319 (1, Factor: 3-53 odd, 57-60, 63, 65) 2 x bx c 5.4 Factoring Trinomials of the Form pp. 321-324 p. 325 (Factor: 1-55 odd, 57,58) 2 ax bx c 5.5 Special Cases of Factoring pp. 328-331 p.332 (Factor: 1-49 odd, 49, Factor Completely: 53-75 odd, 81) Can you factor the problems on page 327? 5.6 A Brief Review of Factoring pp. 334-335 p. 336 (Factor Completely: 1-41 odd, 43,45,46) 5.7 Solving Quadratic Equations by pp. 338-343. p.344 (Solve: 1-25 odd, 29-41 odd, 43-46) Factoring 6.1 Simplifying Radical Expressions pp. 356-359 p.360 (1-33 odd, 35-42) 6.6.1 Solving Problems Involving Ratio pp.386-387 p. 391 (1-8, 9-15 odd, 25, 27) and Proportion 6.6.2 Solving Problems Involving Similar pp. 387-389 p. 392 (17-23 odd, 26,28) Triangles TEST 5 (Study 5.1 – 5.7, 6.1, and 6.6.2) 7.1 The Rectangular Coordinate System pp.406-411 p. 412 (1-19 odd,21, 27, 29, 33) 7.2 Graphing Linear Equations pp. 416-421 p. 422 (1-29 odd. 34-36) 9.1 Square Roots pp.518-520 p. 521 (1-7 odd, Simplify: 9-35 odd, 37-43 odd) 9.2 Simplifying Radical Expressions pp. 523-525 p. 526 (1-69 odd,73 ,78) 9.3 Add & Subtract Radical Expressions pp. 528-529 p. 530 (1, Simplify: 3-35 odd, 37, 41, 43, 44) 9.4 Multiplying Radical Expressions pp. 532-534 p. 535 (Simplify: 1-49 odd, 53, 57, 58) 9.5.1 Using the Quotient Rule for Square pp. 538 p. 542 (1-9 odd) Roots to Simplify a Fraction with Radicals 9.6.1 Using the Pythagorean Theorem to pp. 544-545 p. 549 (1-17 odd) Solve Applied Problems Test 6 (Study 7.1, 7.2,9.1 – 9.4, 9.5.1, and 9.6.1)