Mathematics
HCCS Southeast Campus
Math 0306: Fundamentals of Mathematics I
CRN 29556– Fall 2014
Building AM.210.1| 7:30PM – 9:30PM | M-W
Sept. 20, 2014 – Dec. 14, 2014
3 hour lecture course / 48 hours per semester/ 12 weeks
Textbook: Prealgebra and Introductory Algebra.-3rd ed./Bittinger, Ellenbogen, Beecher, and Johnson with
MyMathLab Student Access Kit
MyMathLab Course ID: ferguson40667
Instructor: William Ferguson
Phone: (713) 718-7263
Office Hours: 5:30PM –9:30 PM
email: william.ferguson@hccs.edu
Note: All students must complete the orientation before starting their work.
1. Catalog Description. Topics include fundamental operations in whole numbers, fractions and decimals,
percents, ratios, proportions, descriptive statistics, and an introduction to the real numbers. All students who
enroll in this course are expected to complete MATH 0308 and either MATH 0311 or MATH 0312 in the
following consecutive semesters before attempting their first college-level mathematics course (usually MATH
1314 College Algebra or MATH 1332 Liberal Arts Mathematics). A comprehensive Departmental Final Exam
will be given in this course.
2. Prerequisites.
SAT: Less than 450
COMPASS: Scaled Score: Less than 49
ASSET: Scaled Score: Less than 41
ACCUPLACER: Scaled Score: Less than 49
3. Modularized Instruction. This course provides personalized instruction in a lab setting using a mastery−based
approach. Customized MyMathLab software is used to provide videos, homework assignment, quizzes, and tests.
With the guidance of the instructor, a student may progress through this course more quickly or more slowly based
upon individual needs. During the current semester, students may be able to complete this course and continue
onto the next developmental math course without additional cost. Students are able to test out of modules if they
meet minimum competency on the Module pretest. Students can proceed through the course at a faster rate if they
wish. If a student completes Math 0306, they can begin working on Math 0308 material. Student progress is saved
and can carry over to the next semester.
4. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO):
1. Correctly choose and apply the four basic arithmetic operations with whole numbers, decimals, fractions and
signed numbers to estimate and solve application problems.
2. Apply “Proportional Reasoning” to solve related problems including ratios, rates, proportion, percent and
conversions of units.
3. Interpret data from tables, pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, and circle graphs.
4. Simplify algebraic expressions.
5. Learning outcomes
Students will:
1.1 add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, understand the order of operations, and solve problems
involving exponential notations.
1.2 solve problems by estimating and rounding.
1.3 add, subtract, multiply and divide integers.
1.4 find the least common multiples of two or more integers.
1.5 add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions.
1.6 add, subtract, multiply and divide with decimals and percent.
2.1 solve problems involving ratio and proportion.
3.1 read and interpret data from tables, pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, and circle graphs.
4.1 simplify algebraic expressions.
6. Textbook.
Prealgebra and Introductory Algebra.-3rd ed./Bittinger, Ellenbogen, Beecher, and Johnson with
MyMathLab Student Access Kit Course ID:
ferguson40667
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7. Headphones. Headphones are necessary and required. Headphones should be used only to listen to lecture
videos and may not be used for music.
8. Attendance sign-in. Attendance is checked during class time. In addition, students must complete some work each
week to be counted present. Students must be aware of the failures of technology that can occur in the lab from
time to time. However, students will still be expected to complete all their assignments. Although it is the
responsibility of the student to drop a course for non-attendance, the instructor has full authority to drop a student
for excessive absences. A student who is dropped will receive a grade of “W” in this class. A grade of “W” could
also affect financial aid status.
STUDENTS WHO FAIL TO SIGN-IN THREE TIMES FOR A 12-WEEK COURSE SHOULD EXPECT TO
RECEIVE A COURSE GRADE OF “F” or “FX.” This reflects the 12.5% attendance policy addressed in the
student handbook.
9. Portfolio. An organized portfolio is required and should contain all course notes, course syllabus (see instructor if
you lose your syllabus), student work, and results from all/any exams. The portfolio should be available during
class time and will be checked periodically by your instructor.
10. Academic Honesty: Note: As with all developmental mathematics courses at HCC, the use of a calculator
during an exam is prohibited and will be considered cheating.
A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the coursework has been learned,
and that student is claiming an advantage not available to other students. The instructor is responsible for
measuring each student's individual achievements and also for ensuring that all students compete on a level
playing field. Thus, in our system, the instructor has teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You are
expected to be familiar with the University's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog. What that
means is: If you are charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of the rules will not help you. Students are
responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties
and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of
scholastic dishonesty. “Scholastic dishonesty”: includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism,
and collusion.
Cheating on a test includes:
• Copying from another students’ test paper;
• Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test;
• Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;
• Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of a test
not yet administered;
• Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in
one’s own written work offered for credit.
Collusion mean the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit.
Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F in the particular assignment,
failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. (See the
Student Handbook)
11. Calculators. Calculators may be used for homework. However, calculators are never to be used on any exams.
12.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning,
psychiatric, developmental, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact
the Disability Support Services (DSS) Counselor at the beginning of each semester. Faculty members are
authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the DSS office. Mr. John Reno is the Southeast
College's DSS Counselor. His telephone number is (713) 718-8397.
13. Co-Requisite Policy. Houston Community College enforces developmental prerequisites and co-requisites of
college-level courses. When a student enrolls in a college-level course that has developmental course corequisites, he/she must also co-enroll in the developmental co-requisite course. If the student withdraws or is
withdrawn for non-attendance from the co-requisite developmental course(s), the student must also be withdrawn
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from the college-level course. Override capability of this policy is reserved for developmental chairs and deans
only.
14. International Students. Receiving a W in a course may affect the status of your student Visa. Once a W is given for
the course, it will not be changed to an F because of the visa consideration. Please contact the International
Student Office at 713-718-8520 if you have any questions about your visa status and other transfer issues.
15. Lab Policy. Children, food, drink, loud talking, and smoking are prohibited in the lab facilities. Headphones will be
used in class only to view math lecture videos. Cell phones must be set to vibrate and talking must be done
outside the lab. Be aware that extended phone conversations during class time may result in the student being
counted as either absent or tardy. Online chatting and text messaging are strictly prohibited during class time.
Grading Policies.
16. Homework. Course grading is based upon completion of the assigned homework, quizzes, and exams. The
MyMathLab homework grade (HW) will be the average score of all assigned homework. Any missing homework
assignments will be scored at 0.
17. Quizzes. Seven chapter quizzes are assigned. Students may take the chapter quiz only after completing all
homework for that chapter with a score of 90% or higher and completing the Prequiz Survey. Students may attempt
each quiz two times without instructor intervention. However, each time a quiz is taken and not passed with a
minimum score of 80%, an additional homework assignment is created: “Chapter # Additional Homework.” If a
student does not pass the chapter quiz after the 2nd attempt, they must meet with their instructor to set up a study
plan for success.
18. Exams. Three exams will be given during the semester and one final exam will be given at the end of the
semester. It is the student's responsibility to be prepared for the exam. Exam dates are scheduled. However,
students may take the exam before the scheduled date if they have completed the required coursework. One
exam grade may be replaced by the grade earned on the final exam. If a student does not pass an exam on the
first attempt, the student may attempt the exam for a second time after completing the required homework
assignment. If a student does not pass the exam after the second attempt, the student must restart that unit.
Exam 1: Unit 1 Exam − Chapter 1 & 2
Exam 2: Unit 2 Exam − Chapter 3 & 4
Exam 3: Unit 3 Exam − Chapter 5 & 6
19. Within Unit Progress.
Students must score 90% on each homework assignment within each Chapter in order to take the Chapter quiz.
Students must score 80% on each Chapter Quiz within each Unit in order to take the Unit Exam.
Students must score 70% on each Unit Exam in order to successfully complete the Unit.
20. Course Grade.
Course Grade = (Exam 1 + Exam 2 + Exam 3 + 2* (Final Exam) + HW Average + Qz Average)/7
The final letter grade will be determined accordingly for students who score ≥ 60 on the final exam:
Final Average – Letter Grade
100 – 90 “A”
89 – 80 “B”
79 – 70 “C”
69 – 60 “D”
Below 60 “F”
Students who score less than 50% on the Final Examination will be awarded a course grade of “F” if they have not
mastered any units during the semester. If at least one unit has been completed during the semester, the student
will receive a grade of IP.
The grade of “FX” is given when a student fails due to lack of attendance.
Students who score greater than or equal to 50% and less than 60% on the Final Examination will be awarded a
grade of “D”, “IP,” or “F”. The “D” grade will be awarded to students whose overall average is greater than or equal
to 60%. The “IP” grade is given to students who have successfully completed at least one unit during the semester.
The “F” grade will be awarded to those whose overall average is less than 60% and no units have been
successfully completed.
A student will receive an IP grade if they completed at least one Unit during the semester. An IP grade may only be
given one time.
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21. Grade of “D” The grade of D allows the student to enroll in a one–credit hour Math 0106 course the following
semester. Math 0106 is an abbreviated competency–based Math 0306 class in which students target one or two
instructional units.
22. Final Review. A Final Review is available online and should be completed prior to taking the Final Exam. The
review will count as 5 extra points towards the Final Exam grade. Turn in the Final Review when you take the Final
Exam.
23. Final Exam. All students must take the comprehensive written departmental final exam, constructed by the Math
Department. The final exam, in-class exams and MyMathLab homework will be averaged to give your final course
grade. Students in Math 0306 must pass the final exam with a grade of 60% or better to be eligible to receive a
grade of “A,” “B,”or “C.” Once a student takes the final exam, they will no longer be eligible for a grade of
“W.”
Final Exam Date:
Dec. 10, 2014 Time: 7:30 PM- 9:30 PM
Students must bring a Scantron form and final review showing their work to the exam.
23. Repeat Course Fee: The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat failed
classes. To increase student success, students who repeat the same course more than twice, are required to pay
extra tuition. The purpose of this extra tuition fee is to encourage students to pass their courses and to graduate.
Effective fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate to students registering the third or subsequent time for a
course. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer with your
instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits, reading and writing homework, test taking skills,
attendance, course participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available.
24. Student Course Reinstatement Policy: Students have a responsibility to arrange payment for their classes when
they register, either through cash, credit card, financial aid, or the installment plan. Students who are dropped from
their courses for nonpayment of tuition and fees who request reinstatement after the official date of record (OE
Date) can be reinstated by making payment in full and paying an additional $75 per course reinstatement fee. A
student requesting reinstatement should present the registrar with a completed Enrollment Authorization Form with
the signature of the instructor, department chair, or dean who should verify that the student has been regularly
attending class. Students who are reinstated are responsible for all course policies and procedures, including
attendance requirements. A dean may waive the reinstatement fee upon determination that the student was
dropped because of a college error.
25. International Students: Receiving a W in a course may affect the status of your student Visa. Once a W is given for
the course, it will not be changed to an F because of the visa consideration. Please contact the International
Student Office at 713-718-8520 if you have any questions about your visa status and other transfer issues.
26. Basic Competencies:
Reading: The student is expected to read his/her math book before he/she comes to class. Read the sections which will be
covered in class.
Writing: When doing the homework assignments, the students should copy each problem out of the book and show all of the
work. If necessary, explain the steps take to solve the problem.
Speaking: The student should be prepared to present difficult problems in class so the class can discuss the solution method as
a group.
Listening: The student is responsible for any material presented in class during lectures.
Critical Thinking: Application problems are an integral part of mathematics. You will be assigned numerous application
problems and should expect to see similar problems on your exams.
Computer Literacy: There are numerous websites that can help explain algebra concepts. Here are some examples:
http://sophia.hccs.edu/~douglas.bump/math/
http://khanacademy.org
http:// www.Purplemath.com
http://www.coursecompass.com
27. Tutoring Assistance:
Online Tutoring Services: Houston Community College offers FREE online tutoring in a variety of subjects,
including mathematics, English and writing. To take advantage of these Online Tutoring Services, go to
www.hccs.askonline.net. Your questions will be answered by a qualified HCC tutor or faculty member within 24
hours (usually under 6 hours).
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Tutoring Assistance Center: There is also free math and science tutoring available at the Tutoring Assistance
Center (TAC) located in the Felix building room 203. To obtain a copy of the tutoring schedule go to
http://m.se.hccs.edu/index.php and click on the Tutoring Center link.
28. Withdrawals: If you feel that you cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw from the course prior to the
final date of withdrawal. Before, you withdraw from your course; please take the time to meet with the instructor to
discuss why you feel it is necessary to do so. The instructor may be able to provide you with suggestions that
would enable you to complete the course. Your success is very important. Beginning in fall 2007, the Texas
Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering freshmen to no more than SIX total course withdrawals
throughout their educational career in obtaining a certificate and/or degree.
To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which
your professor may “alert” you and HCC counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences
and/or poor academic performance. It is your responsibility to visit with your professor or a counselor to learn about
what, if any, HCC interventions might be available to assist you – online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job
placement, etc. – to stay in class and improve your academic performance.
If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you MUST contact a HCC counselor or your professor prior to
withdrawing (dropping) the class for approval and this must be done PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline to receive a
“W” on your transcript. **Final withdrawal deadlines vary each semester and/or depending on class length, please
visit the online registration calendars, HCC schedule of classes and catalog, any HCC Registration Office, or any
HCC counselor to determine class withdrawal deadlines. Remember to allow a 24-hour response time when
communicating via email and/or telephone with a professor and/or counselor. Do not submit a request to discuss
withdrawal options less than a day before the deadline. If you do not withdraw before the deadline, you will receive
the grade that you are making in the class as your final grade. The last day to withdraw from class is Monday, Nov.
10 2014 at 4:30 pm.
Students in developmental mathematics classes who exceed the number of allowable absences and tardies (>
12.5% of class time) after the DROP DATE will automatically receive an “F.”
29. Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices:
As a student active in the learning community of this course, it is your responsibility to be respectful of the learning
atmosphere in your classroom. To show respect of your fellow students and instructor, you will turn off your phone
and other electronic devices, and will not use these devices in the classroom unless you receive permission from
the instructor.
Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in classrooms, laboratories,
faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring, or testing occurs. Students with disabilities who need
to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities
for information regarding reasonable accommodations.
30. Personal Communication Device Policy:
All personal communication devices (any device with communication capabilities including but not limited to cell
phones, blackberries, pagers, cameras, palmtop computers, lap tops, PDA's, radios, headsets, portable fax
machines, recorders, organizers, databanks, and electronic dictionaries or translators) must be muted or turned off
during class. Such activity during class time is deemed to be disruptive to the academic process. Personal
communication devices are to not be on the student desk during examinations. Usage of such devices during
exams is expressly prohibited during examinations and will be considered cheating (see academic honesty section
above).
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Math 0306 Course Completion Schedule
 Introduction/Pretest (Notify your instructor if your pretest score is 70 or higher)
Orientation
Yes, I have shown
Unit 1 Diagnostic Pretest (must be taken before starting Ch. 1)
my teacher my
Chapter 1 Whole Number Operations
Headphones
MML Introduction to the Course
MML Introduction to Unit 1: Whole Numbers and Integers
1.1 Standard Notation – All homework must be completed with a score of at least 90%
1.2 Addition
1.3 Subtraction
1.4 Multiplication
This Course Completion
1.5 Division
Schedule must be
1.6 Rounding and Estimating; Order
displayed
on your desk
1.7 Solving Equations
during
class
time.
1.8 Applications and Problem Solving
1.9 Exponential Notation and Order of Operations
Chapter 1 Review Items (Use your notes to complete the review – View an Example is not available)
Chapter 1 PreQuiz Survey & Quiz (A Passing Quiz Score is 80% or Higher)
Chapter 1 Additional Homework to be completed before retaking Chapter 1 Quiz
Chapter 2 Introduction to Algebra and Expressions
MML Introduction to Chapter 2: Integers
2.1 Integers and the Number Line
2.2 Addition of Integers
2.3 Subtraction of Integers
2.4 Multiplication of Integers
2.5 Division of Integers, Order of Operations
2.6 Introduction to Algebra and Expressions
2.7 Like Terms and Perimeter
2.8 Solving Equations
Chapter 2 Review Items (Use your notes to complete the review – View an Example is not available)
Chapter 2 PreQuiz Survey & Quiz (A Passing Quiz Score is 80% or Higher)
Chapter 2 Additional Homework to be completed before retaking Chapter 2 Quiz
Unit 1 Review Items (Use your notes to complete the review – View an Example is not available)
UNIT 1 EXAM: CHAPTER 1 & 2 (A Passing Exam Score is 70% or Higher)
Unit 1 Additional Homework to be completed before retaking Unit 1 Exam
Unit 2 Diagnostic Pretest (must be taken before starting Ch. 3)
Chapter 3 Fraction Notation, Multiplication and Division
MML Introduction to Chapter 3: Fractions
3.1 Multiples and Divisibility
3.2 Factorizations
3.3 Fractions and Fraction Notation
3.4 Multiplication and Applications
3.5 Simplifying
3.6 Multiplying, Simplifying, and Area
3.7 Reciprocals and Division
3.8 Solving Equations: The Multiplication Principle
Chapter 3 Review Items (Use your notes to complete the review – View an Example is not available)
Chapter 3 PreQuiz Survey & Quiz (A Passing Quiz Score is 80% or Higher)
Chapter 3 Additional Homework to be completed before retaking Chapter 3 Quiz
Chapter 4 Fraction Notation: Addition and Subtraction
MML Introduction to Chapter 4: Adding Fractions
4.1 Least Common Multiples
4.2 Addition, Order, and Applications
4.3 Subtraction, Equations, and Applications
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WEEK 1
8/25−8/31
WEEK 2
9/1−9/7
WEEK 3
9/8−9/14
WEEK 4
9/15−9/21
WEEK 5
9/22−9/28
WEEK 6
9/29−10/5
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4.4 Solving Equations: Using the Principles Together
4.5 Mixed Numerals
4.6 Addition and Subtraction of Mixed Numerals; Applications
4.7 Multiplication and Division of Mixed Numerals: Applications
4.8 Order of Operations and Complex Fractions
Chapter 4 Review Items (Use your notes to complete the review – View an Example is not available)
Chapter 4 PreQuiz Survey & Quiz (A Passing Quiz Score is 80% or Higher)
Chapter 4 Additional Homework to be completed before retaking Chapter 4 Quiz
Unit 2 Review Items (Use your notes to complete the review – View an Example is not available)
Unit 2 Exam: CHAPTER 3 & 4 (A Passing Exam Score is 70% or Higher)
Unit 2 Additional Homework to be completed before retaking Unit 2 Exam
Unit 3 Diagnostic Pretest (must be taken before starting Ch. 5)
Chapter 5 Decimal Notation
MML Introduction to Chapter 5: Decimals
5.1 Decimal Notation, Order, and Rounding
5.2 Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
5.3 Multiplication of Decimals
5.4 Division of Decimals
5.5 More with Fraction Notation and Decimal Notation
5.6 Estimating
5.7 Solving Equations
5.8 Applications and Problem Solving
Chapter 5 Review Items (Use your notes to complete the review – View an Example is not available)
Chapter 5 PreQuiz Survey & Quiz (A Passing Quiz Score is 80% or Higher)
Chapter 5 Additional Homework to be completed before retaking Chapter 5 Quiz
Chapter 6 Percent Notation
MML Introduction to Chapter 6: Percents
6.1 Ratio and Proportion
6.2 Percent Notation
6.3 Percent and Fraction Notation
6.4 Solving Percent Problems Using Equations
6.5 Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions
6.6 Applications of Percent
6.7 Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount
6.8 Simple Interest
Chapter 6 Review Items (Use your notes to complete the review – View an Example is not available)
Chapter 6 PreQuiz Survey & Quiz(A Passing Quiz Score is 80% or Higher)
Chapter 6 Additional Homework to be completed before retaking Chapter 6 Quiz
Unit 3 Review Items (Use your notes to complete the review – View an Example is not available)
Unit 3 Exam: CHAPTER 5 & 6 (A Passing Exam Score is 70% or Higher)
Unit 3 Additional Homework to be completed before retaking Unit 3 Exam
Chapter 7 Data, Graphs, and Statistics
Official
7.1 Averages, Medians, and Modes
Completion of
7.2 Tables and Pictographs
MyMathLab
7.3 Bar Graphs and Line Graphs
Stamp
7.4 Circle Graphs
Chapter 7 Review Items (Use your notes to complete the review – View an Example is not available)
Chapter 7 PreQuiz Survey & Quiz (A Passing Quiz Score is 80% or Higher)
Chapter 7 Additional Homework to be completed before retaking Chapter 7 Quiz
Math 0306 Review Items for the Final Exam (This is a required MML HW Assignment)
REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM - Available Online (This is a paper version of the Final Exam Review)
Final Exam
Check off each section as you complete it.
Turn in the review showing your work for 5 bonus points towards your final exam score.
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WEEK 7
10/6−10/12
WEEK 8
10/13−10/19
WEEK 9
10/20−10/26
WEEK 10
10/27−11/2
WEEK 11
11/3−11/9
WEEK 12
11/10−11/16
WEEK 13
11/17-11/23
WEEK 14-15
11/24−12/7
WEEK 16
12/8−12/14
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Math 0306 Modularized
2014 Fall Syllabus Addendum
Course Description
Sample MML Course: ferguson40667
The Math 0306 Modularized course consists of four modules of Math 0306 (Fundamentals of Mathematics I).
Module 1: Whole Numbers and Signed Numbers
Module 2: Fractions
Module 3: Decimals and Percents
Module 4: Statistics and Final Exam
This course provides personalized instruction in a lab setting. Instructors do not lecture. Students master content
before continuing on to new material. Customized MyMathLab software is used to provide videos, homework
assignments, quizzes, and tests. The instructor will be available to offer additional assistance on difficult topics.
With the guidance of their instructors, students can progress through this course more quickly or more slowly based
on their need. During the current semester, students may continue into the next developmental math course without
additional cost.
Instructor Role
Instructors act as teachers, mentors, and coaches. Instructors answer student questions, guide each student’s
progress through the course, conduct small study groups for difficult topics, review student notes, and grade
student tests/attendance. Instructors rarely lecture to the entire class.
Student Role
Students are expected to attend class, watch videos, take video/homework notes, and complete
homework/quizzes/tests in the MyMathLab software. The student should expect to spend two hours outside of
class doing related assignments for each credit hour in class. To pass this Math 0306 Modularized Course, a
student must complete at least three of the four assigned modules.
Required MyMathLab Access Code/Portfolio
MyMathLab is a required component for these courses. As long as you enroll in the Math 0306 Modularized course,
you will need to purchase the MyMathLab software ONLY ONCE. The Math 0306 software can be purchased at the
HCC bookstore or online at MyPearsonStore: http://www.mypearsonstore.com/index.asp
Other Required Materials: spiral notebook or binder with loose-leaf paper, folder, headphones or ear buds.
Modules and Course Completion
Each completed module is recorded in the course. After a student completes all the modules for a particular course,
the student is credited with completing that course. If Math 0306 is the only developmental math course completed
in the semester, the student will receive a grade for completing Math 0306. Any student who completes two or more
developmental math courses will have their student records reflect to show that the course requirements have been
met but no grade will be given.
How this course works
You will work through one module at a time. Once a module is completed, you will begin the next module. Begin
each module by logging into MyMathLab (www.mymathlab.com) using your log-in name and password. The course
is made up of the following components
• Videos (Embedded within the Homework Assignments)
• Discussion Room Items – Assigned weekly
• Homework (mastery level - 90%)
• Quizzes (mastery level – 80%)
• Tests (mastery level – 70%)
• Final Exam (Module Four)
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When working in a module, you will be required to have 90% correct on each homework section assignment before
attempting the chapter quiz. Quizzes will require 80% mastery before moving to the next component. You will get
credited with module completion when you complete the module exam at 70% or higher.
Schedule
It is important that you stay on track to complete your required modules before the end of the semester. Your
instructor will provide a written schedule with recommended deadlines on the first day of class.
Student Resources
• Math 0306 Instructor – available during class times and office hours
• Open lab time – additional open lab hours where students can do additional work
• MyMathLab Videos
• MyMath Lab Multimedia textbook
• MyMathLab learning tools (Help me Solve this, Show an Example, Videos, Media)
Exams
The examination for each Module will be taken in the computer classroom and is password protected. There are
multiple versions of each of the module tests. You can take the test up to two times. However, if you do not pass
the module exam with a 70% or better on the first attempt, you will need to complete an individualized review
before you will be allowed to take the exam again. If you fail to score 70% on your second attempt, the module
homework and quiz assignments will be reset and you will need to retake the module.
Testing Requirements
• Must be taken during class time.
• Contact the instructor to gain access to the module exam.
• No notes may be used on any exam.
• Calculators are not allowed on part of any exam.
• You must allow one hour for any in-class exam.
• You must complete the entire exam in one sitting.
• You may only start a test when all the prerequisite video, homework, and quizzes have been completed.
• Show all your work on note paper. In case of computer error, your note paper will be the record of your test
answers and supporting work. If you do not pass the exam with a 70% or better, your instructor will use your work
on the note paper to guide your review for the make-up test.
Final Exam Policy in Developmental Mathematics:
The course final exam will be given during the fourth module of the course. If the student scores less than 70% on
the course final exam and has completed all other course requirements prior to the end of the semester, the
student may retake the final exam after (1) meeting with their instructor to develop a study plan and (2) successful
completion of the study plan before the final course date of the semester.
IP Grade
An IP (In Progress) grade will be issued if you have passed at least one of the four modules during the time allowed
for this course. An IP grade may only be given one time per course.
Grading:
Grading is based on your results for each of the following categories: Homework, Quizzes, Unit Exams, and the
Final Exam. The final exam score may be used to replace one Unit Exam score.
Your course average is calculated as follows:
Course Average = (Unit 1 Exam + Unit 2 Exam + Unit 3 Exam + 2* Final Exam + Quiz Average + HW Average)/7
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Grading Scale if the Final Exam Score is 60 or Greater
90 – 100% A
80 – 89% B
70 – 79% C
60 – 69% D
0 – 59% F
If the Final Exam Score is between 50 – 69 and the course average is at least 60, the student will receive a
course grade of D.
Mathematics Bridge Course Statement for 0306:
Any student who earns a grade of D in Math 0306 is required to enroll in the Bridge Course-Math 0106. Please visit with the
instructor of your course for details. A grade of D is given when a student has passed the first three modules in the course but has
not successfully completed the fourth module, which includes the course final exam.
Course Policy
1. Attendance is an integral component of this course.
• Attendance will be taken daily. If you are unable to attend a class session, please contact the instructor.
Instructor initiated withdrawal may occur for 3 or more absences. (Absence records are shared with the
Financial Aid office on their request.)
2. Video notes are required. When watching a video, take notes. These notes should include any problems worked
in the video as well as definitions and concepts. (Instructors will ask to see your notebook before answering in
class questions.) Each video notebook entry should include the following heading: Date, Section, and Video
Topic.
3. The use of MyMathLab is required for homework completion. Students are expected to show all written work in
their notebooks. Each homework assignment should have the following heading: Date and Section. All problems
should be numbered. (Instructors will ask to see your notebooks before answering questions.)
4. Instructor-led study groups may be formed to handle more difficult topics. These study groups will be announced
in class. If you would like a study group to be formed on a particular topic, contact your instructor. These groups
will be formed based on student need and will occur during class time.
5. Students with a documented disability (including a learning disability) who require testing accommodations
should identify themselves during the first week of class. Please make an appointment with the instructor or
contact the instructor privately before or after class so your special needs can be discussed. If you need
academic support, please contact …..
6. Familiarize yourself with the HCCS Code of Conduct. As an HCCS student you are held responsible for knowing
and following the Code.
7. Computer usage is limited to MyMathLab access in the lab during class. Computer usage rules will be distributed
on the first day of class and posted within your MyMathLab course. Violation of computer usage rules could
result in loss of lab time or dismissal from class.
8. Cheating in any form will not be tolerated. Cheating will immediately result in a zero on the given test. Any repeat
cheating offense will result in your being dropped or receiving an F in the course.
9. Silence all cell phones during class/flex time. Text messaging is not allowed any time during the class
session/flex time. When it is essential to be available to contact someone, talk to the instructor to discuss
options.
Assistance
1. Please feel free to ask questions in class. If you have questions after class, use the Ask Your Instructor
MyMathLab link. This course is designed to help you succeed and we look forward to your questions.
2. Meet your classmates and form study groups! Exchange contact information with at least one other person in
class. Research has shown that students that communicate regularly with classmates and work together
perform better.
3. Additional tutoring and support services are available.
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MYMATHLAB STUDENT REGISTRATION HANDOUT
Welcome Students!
MyMathLab is an interactive website where you can:
 Self-test & work through practice exercises with step-by-step help to improve your math skills.
 Study more efficiently with a personalized study plan and exercises that match your book.
 Get help when YOU need it. MyMathLab includes multimedia learning aids, videos, animations, and live tutorial help.
Before You Begin:
To register for MyMathLab, you need:
 A MyMathLab student access code (packaged with your new text, standalone at your bookstore, or available for purchase
with a major credit card at www.pearsonmylab.com)
 Your instructors’ Course ID:____ferguson40667______________________
 A valid email address
Student Registration:
 Enter www.pearsonmylab.com in your web browser.
 Under Register, click Student.
 Enter your Course ID exactly as provided by your instructor and click Continue. Your course information appears on the next
page. If it does not look correct, contact your instructor to verify the Course ID.
 Sign in or follow the instructions to create an account. Use an email address that you check and, if possible, use that same email
address for your username. Read and accept the License Agreement and Privacy Policy.
 Click Access Code. Enter your Access Code in the boxes and click Next. If you do not have an access code and want to pay by
credit card or PayPal, select the access level you want and follow the instructions. You can also get temporary access without
payment for 14 days.
Once your registration is complete, a Confirmation page appears. You will also receive this information by email. Make sure you print the
Confirmation page as your receipt. Remember to write down your username and password. You are now ready to access your resources!
Signing In:
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Go to www.pearsonmylab.com and click Sign in.
Enter your username and password and click Sign In.
On the left, click the name of your course.
The first time you enter your course from your own computer and anytime you use a new computer, click the Installation Wizard or
Browser Check on the Announcements page. After completing the installation process and closing the wizard, you will be on your course
home page and ready to explore your MyMathLab resources!
Need help?
Contact Product Support at http://www.mymathlab.com/student-support for live CHAT, email, or phone support.