MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Fall 2008
Instructor:
Office:
Office Hours:
Phone:
Email:
Dolores Shea
T 434 (usually found in T330)
MW: 12-2, TR: 8:30AM-12:30PM, 2PM-4PM
1-508-588-9100 ext. 1078
dshea@massasoit.mass.edu
COURSE TITLE/NUMBER:
Fundamentals of Math:
10939 MATH010 L3 (12:30PM – 1:45PM)
Classroom: T 220
GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The aim of this course is to provide the person with slight mathematical background; an
opportunity to acquire an understanding and appreciation of the basic structure of
elementary operations on whole numbers, fractions and decimals; percent; measurement;
ratio and proportion; signed numbers; simple linear equations; exponential notation and
problem solving.
*Note: Credits earned in this course cannot be applied toward graduation. A grade of Cor better is required in order to proceed to Introductory Algebra.
TEXT:
Martin-Gay, Elayn, Basic College Mathematics, Third Edition, Pearson/Prentice Hall,
2006.
TEACHING PROCEDURE: Each class will begin with a discussion of the previously
assigned homework problems. New material will be presented in the form of lecture,
discussion, group work and sample problems.
GETTING HELP: If you are having trouble with the coursework, you are encouraged to
seek additional help. I am available in the tutoring room T330 (my hours are listed
above). Seek help as soon as you find yourself falling behind in class work.
SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS: Students with disabilities who believe that they may
need accommodations in the classroom are encouraged to contact the Disability
Counselor for Learning Disability Services, Andrea Henry, ext. 1805, as soon as possible,
in order to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.
NO MAKE-UPS WILL BE GIVEN on hour exams unless you know in advance that
you will be absent and make arrangements with the instructor. The lowest test grade will
be dropped, if you miss a test that is the grade that will be dropped. Only one test grade
will be dropped.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR: In order to create an effective learning and teaching
environment, appropriate and courteous student classroom behavior is expected at all
times. Disruptive or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. You are expected to
fully comply will all college rules and regulations outlined in the Student Handbook.
Grading System: Grades are reported using a 4.0 system.
A
4.0 Excellent
C1.7
A3.7
D+
1.3
B+
3.3
D
1.0
B
3.0 Good
D0.7
B2.7
F
0.0 Failure
C+
2.3
I
Incomplete (to be given by the
C
2.0 Satisfactory
discretion of the professor)
Course Policies and Requirements:
1. Students are encouraged to attend all classes. In the event that a
student must miss a class, it is their responsibility to do all homework
assignments.
2. Attendance will count as one test grade.
3. No Make-ups will be given on hour exams unless you know in advance that
you will be absent and make arrangements with the instructor.
4. There will be four hand-in assignments which will count as one test grade.
5. 80% of the final grade will come from tests hand-in assignments.
6. 20% will come from the Final Exam.
7. An attendance policy established by the Massasoit Community College
states that one hour is acceptable per credit hour per course; therefore, the
student should miss no more than 3 classes. If a student who misses six or
more classes it will result in an unsatisfactory academic grade.
COURSE OUTLINE:
I: Chapter 1: Whole Numbers
1.1 Tips for Success in Mathematics
1.2 Introduction of Whole Numbers
1.3 Adding Whole Numbers
1.4 Subtracting Whole Numbers
1.6 Multiplying Whole Numbers
1.7 Dividing Whole Numbers
!.8 Introduction to Problem Solving
1.9 Exponents, Square Roots, Order of Operations
Chapter 1; Review and Practice Test
TEST 1: Thursday: September 18, 2008
Homework
p.6 # 1–10 all
p.9 #1-45 EOO, 57-75 EOO
p.22#17-91 EOO
p.33 #13-79 EOO
p.55 # 15-87 EOO, (89-107)
p.70 # 1-75 EOO
p.81 #1-27 odd, 41-51 odd
p.92 #1-101 EOO
p.102 #1-145 (omit 5 &6)
p.109 #1-29 odd
III Chapter 3: Adding and Subtracting Fractions
2.3 Simplest form of a Fraction
3.1 Adding and Subtracting like Fractions
2.2 Factors and Prime Factorization
3.2 Least Common Multiple
3.3 Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions
Integrated Review
3.4 Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
TEST 2: Min-test: Thursday: October 2, 2008
II Chapter 2: Fractions
2.1 Introduction to Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Integrated Review
2.4 Multiplying Fractions
2.5 Dividing Fractions:
Chapter Review
3.5 Order, Exponents, and the Order of Operations
3.6 Fractions and Problem Solving
TEST 3: Thursday: October 16, 2008
NO CLASS: Monday: October 13, 2008
p.140 #1-61 EOO, #71-76 all
p.183 #1-63 EOO, 70
p.131 #1-83 EOO
p.192 #1-65 EOO
p.199 #1-79 EOO
p.204 #1-45 odd
p.211 #1-87 EOO
p.120 #1-115 EOO
p.144 #1-43 odd
p.151 #1-111 EOO
p.161 #1-105 EOO
p.169 #1-65 odd, 77-91 all
p.221 #1-79 EOO, 81-92 all
p.228 #1-65 EOO
IV.
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Chapter 4: Decimals
Introduction to Decimals
p.254 #1-85 odd
Order and Rounding
p.262 #1-75 EOO
Adding and Subtracting Decimals
p.271#1-75 odd
Multiplying Decimals and the circumference
p.282 #1-67 EOO
of a circle
8.3 Perimeter and Circumference
p.535#1-75 EOO
8.4 Area
p.544#1-39 odd
Integrated Review
p.286 #1-43 odd
4.5 Dividing Decimals and Order of Operations
p.294 #1-11 EOO
4.6 Fractions and Decimals
p.303 #1-93 EOO
Chapter Review
p.311 #1-101 odd
TEST 4: Thursday: October 30, 2008
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM A CLASS: November 8, 2008
V. Chapter 10: Signed Numbers
10.1 Signed Numbers
10.2 Adding Signed Numbers
10.3 Subtracting Signed Numbers
Integrated Review
10.4 Multiplying and Dividing Signed Numbers
10.5 Order of Operations with Signed Numbers
Chapter Review
NO CLASS: Tuesday: November 11, 2008
Test 5: Thursday: November 13,2008 (mini-test)
p.647 #1-107 EOO
p.655 #1-95 EOO
p.662 #1-91 EOO
p.666 #1-43 odd
p.672 #1-105 EOO
p.679 #1-63 EOO
p.686 #1-101 odd
VI. Chapter 11: Introduction to Algebra
11.2 Solving Equations: The Addition Property
p.710 #1-49 odd
11.3 Solving Equations: The Multiplication Property p.717 #1-59 odd
Test 6: Thursday: November 20, 2007
NO CLASSES: Tuesday: November 25, 2008: Scheduling for Spring 2009
THANKSGIVING RECESS: November 27-29, 2008
VII Chapter 5: Ratios
5.1 Introduction to Ratios
5.2 Rates
Integrated Review
5.3 Proportions
5.4 Proportions and Problem Solving
Chapter Review
Test 7: Thursday: December 9, 2008
VIII Chapter 6: Percents
6.1 Introduction to Percents
6.2 Percents and Fractions
6.3 Solving Percent Problems Using Equations
6.4 Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions
Integrated Review
6.5 Applications of Percent
Chapter Review
Test 8: December 16, 2008
p.324 #1-63 odd
p.331#1-49 odd
p.335 #1-31 odd
p.342 #1-75 odd
p.350 #1-53 odd, 61
p.359 #1-79 odd
p.374#1-67 odd
p.382#1-79 odd
p.392 #1-65 odd
p.400 #1-55 odd
p.403 #1-39 odd
p.410 #1-45 odd
p.433 #1-97 odd
NO CLASSES: Reading Day: Monday: December 15, 2008
LAST DAY OF CLASS: Tuesday: December 16, 2008
FINAL: December 17 – 22, 2008 (TBA)