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Fall 2010

Math Calculations

3 Credit Hours

Division of Mathematics

Instructor: Susan Regan Math Calculations FALL 2010

Course Number: MA095

Location: Room 210

Instructor: Sue Regan, Janice Stangel

Office: Room 210

Phone: 785-243-1435 ext. 230

Email: [email protected]

Course Description: This course is designed for students with little or no high school algebra, or those who have appropriate math scores on the ACT or ASSET exams. Basic computational skills are emphasized, and topics covered include integer arithmetic, fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions, percents, and an introduction to equations. Prerequisite: None

Required: ALEKS computer program packet

Other Required Materials: You will need a three ring binder in which to keep homework and notes.

Course Outline: I. Whole Numbers, II. Fractions, III. Decimals, Proportions, and Percent, IV. Measurement and Data Analysis, V. Geometry, VI. Introduction to Algebra

Course Objectives: Student will be able to 1. Perform operations on whole numbers 2. Solve word problems using whole numbers 3. Write decimals and monetary amounts 4. Perform operations on decimal numbers 5. Solve word problems using decimals 6. Compare fractions, decimals, and percents 7. Solve percent problems 8. Solve ratio and proportion problems 9. Evaluate expressions 10. Solve equations

Grading: The grading scale for this course is as follows: 90%-100% A, 80%-89% B, 70%-79% C, 60%-69% D, Below 60% is failing. Your grade in this course will be determined by the level of mastery in all areas covered within the ALEKS program along with a final assessment. ALEKS log-in time: 10% ALEKS mastery: 70% Final exam: 20%

Homework: All homework will be done using the ALEKS program. Each student must log six hours on the ALEKS program each week in order to receive full credit for log-in time, which is 10% of the final grade. Log-in points will be recorded each week.

Final exam: This exam will be comprehensive and must be done in the LSC room. The final exam may be completed early but must be completed by the last week of classes. This is important in order to finish the course within the time allotted. Notes cannot be used on tests. Calculators cannot be used on some tests.

Attendance policy: Your attendance is necessary for your success in class. Students are permitted two absences without penalty. For every unexcused absence beyond the second, students lose 1% from their final grade. Failure to attend class will affect your grade accordingly. REWARD: Students who have no absences for the entire semester will have 2% added to their final overall average. Failure to attend class will affect your grade accordingly.

Academic dishonesty: Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. A student who is cheating will receive a zero for the assignment. A student who cheats a second time will receive an F in the class.

Class conduct: Disruptive behavior in class will not be tolerated. A student exhibiting disruptive behavior that is interfering with the classroom learning environment will be asked to leave the room. A student exhibiting disruptive behavior a second time will need to meet with me to discuss their future in the class.

COURSE POLICIES

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY It is imperative that each student does his/her own work. The following policy will apply to all students in class. Infractions of academic integrity (honesty) shall include:  Using another student’s work without giving the student credit for the work. In other words, taking someone else’s file and placing your name on it and claiming it is yours, using another student’s quiz, or help on a quiz/exam.  Giving another student your file(s) knowing that he/she intends to turn it in as his/her own creation, giving another student your quiz, or help on a quiz/exam.

It is not an infraction of the policy to help another student understand how to do an assignment if he/she does the work himself/herself with your assistance.

Cheating: “Cheating means getting unauthorized help on an assignment, quiz or examination.” 1. You must not receive from any other students or give to any other students any information, answers, or help during an exam. 2. You must not use unauthorized sources for answers during an exam. You must not take notes or books to the exam when such aids are forbidden, and you must not refer to any book or notes while you are taking the exam unless the instructor indicates it is an “open book” exam. 3. You must not obtain exam questions illegally before an exam or tamper with an exam after it has been corrected.

Materials taken from “Academic Dishonesty in Our Classrooms.” Instructional Exchange, 1990, 2 (2), 1-4 (Newsletter available from the Office of University Assessment and Intellectual Skills Program, Western Michigan University)

Plagiarism: “Plagiarism” means submitting work as your own that is someone else’s. For example, copying material from a book, the Internet, or another source without acknowledging that the words or ideas are someone else’s and not your own is plagiarism. If you copy an author’s words exactly, treat the passage as a direct quotation and supply the appropriate citation. If you use someone else’s ideas, even if you paraphrase the wording, appropriate credit should be given. You have committed plagiarism if you purchase a term paper or submit a paper as your own that you did not write.

TUTOR ASSISTANCE: Tutors are available in the Learning Skills Center. Contact the Learning Skills Center for more information.

INCOMPLETE POLICY: Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without sound reason and documented as described in the Student Handbook. The incomplete must be made up with the instructor assigning the incomplete and must be completed the semester immediately following the semester in which the class was taken. Refer to the Student Handbook for a complete explanation.

ACADEMIC COMPLAINTS: Cloud County Community College has an Academic Due Process Policy to address any student academic complaints. For any unresolved complaints, the policy can be obtained from the Academic Affairs Office.

ASSESSMENT: An initial assessment will be done through the ALEKS program, followed by periodic assessments, and a final assessment upon completion.

ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABILITY: If you need academic adjustments for any type of disability, see your instructor during office hours or make an appointment. Students also may contact the Director of Advisement and Counseling, located in the Advisement Center.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: In case of extremely severe weather, the college may close. The following radio and TV stations will be notified: KNCK 1390 AM Concordia KCLY 101 FM Clay Center KREP 92.1 FM Belleville KHCD 89.5 FM Hutchinson KVSV 1190 AM Beloit KSAL 1150 AM Salina WIBW (TV) Chan. 13 Topeka KWCH (TV) Chan. 12 Wichita KOLN (TV) Chan. 10 Lincoln, NE

You may also go to www.cancellations.com Students should call the switchboard at 800-729-5101 or 785-243-1435 if they are unable to attend class due to hazardous conditions. Night class and off campus class cancellations are left to the discretion of the instructor.