Finite Math - Math 101

Essential Math - Math = 0090

Spring 2007=

Professor: Carrie Naughton

Office: = ;           Library 247

Hours: MWH 3:30-3:50, 5:30-5:50, T 5:00-5:50 and by appointment

Phone: 651-554-= 3785        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;

Email:        &= nbsp;    = cnaught@inverhills.mnscu.edu

Website:      = ;      http://faculty.inverhills.edu/cnaugh= t/

Prerequisite:=    Recommendations based on the results of the Inver Hills Assessment Inventory. This course is intended for <= /o:p>

students who need a basic understanding of arithmetic and the ability to perform calculations by hand and calculator. This course does satisfy the prerequis= ite for INTS 1080 Medical Dosages, but does not count for the math requirement = of an A.A. degree.

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Text:        =        Essential Mathematics with Applications (7^th edition), by Barker, Aufmann and Lockwood

            =             &nb= sp;       Math Study Skills Workbook

You will also need one Math 90 Course Packet wit= h my name listed on the cover.

Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the s= tudent will be able to:

1) Perform basic calc= ulations on whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals with and without a calculator including

    co= rrectly interpreting operations on numbers given word phrases.

2) Simplify expressio= ns following order of operations with and without a calculator.

3) Recognize number properties.

4) Use estimation to determine reasonableness of answers, to compare or order numbers, and to approximate calculations.

5) Convert between an= d among numbers to equivalent values in other forms including whole numbers, fracti= ons, mixed numbers,

    de= cimals, and percents.

6) Translate word sta= tements to equivalent percent equations and solve them.

7) Determine and carr= y out an appropriate solution process for applications containing whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers,

    de= cimals, and percents.

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Calculators:<= /b>    A scientific calculator is highly recommended. I recommend a TI 30XII.

Math = Center: Help is available in the = Math Learning Center. The hours are M-Th: 9-6, and F: 9-= 1.

Grading Crite= ria:

Quiz= zes:   &nb= sp;            worth approximately 100 points

Home= work:  &nbs= p;        worth approximately 100 points

Classwork:        &= nbsp; worth approximately 25 points

Exam= s:           &= nbsp;       3 exams each worth about 100 points (no unexcused make-ups)=

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;           3 Gateway basic skills exams worth about 100 poi= nts

Fina= l Exam:  &nbs= p;        worth 200 points <= /p>

Grade Scale:<= /b>        &= nbsp;     A =3D 90-100%

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;       B =3D 80-87% = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;       C =3D 70-79% = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;       D =3D 60-69%

            =             &nb= sp;            =            NC =3D Below 60<= /p>
            =             &nb= sp;            =            P =3D Minimum of 70

Please note that you must earn a minimum grade of “C” (70%) in order to qualify for the next math course.

“If you conti= nue to do what you have always done, you will continue to get what you have always gotten.” Byron Davis

“Whether you think you can or you can̵= 7;t, you’re right.”

Important Dat= es:        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;          =

January 23, Classes b= egin        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;             =

February 2, Student S= uccess Day      &nbs= p;            &= nbsp; April 27, Last Day to Withdraw

March 19-23, Spring B= reak        &= nbsp;        May 8, 6-7:50 Final Exam

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Homework:=

Homework will be grad= ed each week and is worth 10 points per assignment. It will be collected on each class= day at the beginning of class after we have gone over questions. Homework is graded on completeness= . Every problem must be attempted an= d you must neatly show your work on all assignments. Answers without the supporting wor= k will receive little or no credit! = Homework turned in late will have poi= nts deducted at the discretion of the instructor. Keep up with your assignments, bec= ause daily work done completely will make test and quiz preparation significantly easier. You will also be requ= ired to do 5 out of 7 assignments from the Math Study Skills text. Each assignment will be worth 10 p= oints.

Quizzes:=

Quizzes are given onc= e a week and cover the previous week’s material. These may be in-class quizzes or take-home quizzes. Each is wo= rth 10 points. Keeping up with daily work will give you better success on these we= ekly quizzes! The lowest quiz score during the course will be dropped and the remaining scores will be averaged together for approximately 100 points. IF YOU ARE ABSENT FOR A QUIZ, THEN THIS WILL BE COU= NTED AS YOUR DROPPED QUIZ. NO MAKE= -UP QUIZZES WILL BE GIVEN! Situations (e.g., extended illness, death in fam= ily, etc.) that cause many missed classes will be dealt with on a student-by-stu= dent basis.

Classwork:

Occasionally there wi= ll be individual or group assignments during the class period that will be collected. These are meant for additional practice and problem solving.&n= bsp; They will be graded on completeness and correctness. These assignments will total no mo= re than 25 points of your final grade. If you are absent for a classwork assignment, it is your responsibility to ma= ke it up in a timely manner.

Exams:

There will be three e= xams worth 100 points each. The fi= nal exam will be comprehensive and worth 200 points. There will also be two gateway bas= ic skills exams (basic facts worth 30 points and fraction operations with orde= r of operations worth 50 points). A minimum passing rate is required on these gateway exams. YOU MUST CALL OR SPEAK TO ME ON THE DAY OF THE EXAM OR EARLIER IN ORDER TO BE ALLOWED TO SCHEDULE A MAKE-UP EXAM. All make-up exams need to be completed before I hand back the exams. IF NO CONTACT IS MADE,= THEN NO MAKE-UP WILL BE ALLOWED. <= /b>

Attendance:

Even though no offici= al attendance is taken, regular attendance is recommended and crucial in a mathematics class since subsequent classes are based on ideas developed in previous classes. If you do have to miss a class, you a= re still responsible for learning the material that was taught in that class a= nd for any exams, quizzes, classwork or homework m= issed or due the next class. YOU WILL STILL BE EXPECTED TO TAKE AN= EXAM OR QUIZ ON THE SCHEDULED DAY EVEN IF YOU WERE ABSENT THE DAY BEFORE. All make-= up work needs to be completed in a timely manner at the discretion of the instructor. If an absence is unexcused, then make-up work may not be accepted.

Other Policie= s:

As a courtesy to all,= please be sure that your cell phone and pager are turned off during class.

Be on time. It is very disruptive to those aro= und you if you come in late.

Be courteous.

Be in class to be successful.

You are responsible f= or what happens in class whether you are in attendance or not.

Do not cheat. Any cheating will result in a zero= on that test, quiz, homework or classwork. Other a= ctions may be taken at the discretion of the instructor.

Access/Accommo= dations:

I would like to make sure that all the materials, discussions and activities = that are part of the course are accessible to you. If you would like to request accommodations or other services, please contact me as soon as possible. It is also possible to contact the Disability Services Offi= ce, L-224; phone, 651/450-8628; TTY, 651/450-8369.