MATH 49 – Mathematics I – Winter 2013 – Schmode
Walla Walla Community College
Instructor:
Office Location:
Phone:
Email:
Michelle Schmode, P.E.
R2014 (Water Center)
(509) 524-5237
michelle.schmode@wwcc.edu
Daily: 9:30-10:20 am or by appointment
Textbook (Required): MyMathLab - Basic College Mathematics with Early Integers, Martin-Gay,
2nd Edition MyMathLab course ID is “schmode36301.”
Supplies and Materials:
 Required:
o Notebook paper for homework assignments (no spiral edges)
o Spiral notebook for entry tasks, notes, in-class activities, and MyMathLab homework.
o 3-ring binder with dividers (for assignments, quizzes, handouts, etc.)
o No. 2 pencil or mechanical pencil
 Recommended:
o Colored pencils
o Basic calculator (with minimum capability to add, subtract, multiply and divide).
Calculators will not be used for quizzes and exams.
Course Description: Basic mathematical concepts with an emphasis on practical application and
consumer-related word problems. Also deals with the fundamental operations of whole numbers,
fractions, decimals, and percentages. Provides an introduction to measurement, graphs, exponents,
integers, and informal geometry including perimeter, area, volume, and basic construction.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or instructor permission.
Intended Learning Outcomes: Students will develop skill sets towards the following upon completion
of this course:
1. Solve mathematical problems involving fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percentages, ratios,
and proportions.
2. Simplify problems using integer operations.
3. Interpret written information, including graphs and application problems.
4. Understand and use creative thinking processes to support solving problems and making
decisions.
5. Apply interpersonal skills in relating to others.
6. Effectively communicate mathematical ideas in both everyday and mathematical language.
7. Explain how mathematical ideas connect to other subject areas, real-life situations, and career
goals.
8. Perform basic arithmetic calculations without a calculator.
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Access and Accommodation: If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an
accommodation, you are encouraged to contact both your instructor and Claudia Angus, Coordinator of
Disability Support Services on campus (room D113; (509) 527-4543; email: claudia.angus@wwcc.edu)
as early as possible in the quarter.
Student Responsibilities:
 Check Angel daily for announcements, emails, and content videos.
 Attend class regularly and be prompt. Attendance is mandatory and is taken at the beginning of
class. If you are tardy, you will be marked absent, and you may miss the quiz.
 Turn in assigned homework on time. Absolutely no late work will be accepted.
 Prearrange makeup exams with the instructor. Absolutely no makeup exams will be given unless
they are prearranged.
 Obtain all materials and information covered in class and submit assigned homework on the due
date regardless of whether or not you were in attendance on the day that it was assigned.
 Abide by the rules and guidelines as outlined in the WWCC Handbook: Code of Conduct. The
instructors maintain the right to address any misconduct accordingly depending on the severity of
the offense.
 Turn off cell phones and any other electronic devices before coming to class. Students who use
electronic devices during class will be asked to leave the classroom.
 Do not socialize during class.
 Be positive and encouraging of others.
 Do not pack up before class is finished and do not leave early, unless you let the instructor know
in advance.
 All electronic contact with the instructors shall be through WWCC email or ANGEL.
Attendance: Class attendance is mandatory. It is imperative to be punctual. If you are going to be
absent, it is your responsibility to arrange this with the instructor beforehand.
Course Format: Lecture, group discussion, group projects and activities, and problem solving. For most
in-class activities, you will be required to submit a written summary of the activity before the end of the
class period.
Grading Criteria: Final grades will be assigned at the end of the quarter based on the following point
distribution:
Attendance
10%
Daily In-class Activities, quizzes, and notebooks
20%
Homework
10%
Chapter Exams
30%
Final Exam
30%
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Letter Grades: Your course is calculated as a weighted average based on the percentages above. Grades
will be made available to each student through the Angel website and will be regularly updated
throughout the quarter and are based on the following scale:
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
F
Percentage
93.0 - 100
90.0 – 92.9
87.0 - 89.9
83.0 - 86.9
80.0 – 82.9
77.0 – 79.9
73.0-76.9
70.0-72.9
65.0-69.9
60.0-64.9
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Homework: Homework will be assigned on a daily basis and will completed online using the software
program “MyMathLab.” NO LATE HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED, regardless of the
excuse. You are required to show all work for the MyMathLab homework in your notebook, which will
be checked periodically throughout the quarter. You will be assigned weekly pencil and paper
assignments that will be due the following Monday (or Tuesday, if a holiday on Monday). Periodically,
extra credit problem sets will be assigned. These problem sets will provide a good review of chapter
concepts, and each student is encouraged to complete them. The lowest two homework scores will be
dropped.
To learn the material in this course, it is imperative that a serious effort is made on all
assignments. Most students need to spend one or two hours daily on their homework. Repetition and
practice are essential for understanding and retaining information.
To receive a maximum of 5 points on each pencil and paper homework assignment, students will:
 Use lined notebook paper, graph paper, or engineering graph paper (NO SPIRAL
EDGES).
 Use pencil.
 Label the first sheet of each homework assignment in the top right corner of the paper
with the following information: name, course number, chapter and section number of
assignment (i.e. 2.3), and date.
 Staple all pages of the assignment together, in order.
 Show all work. A list of answers will not suffice.
 Check your answers with the answers in the back of the book and make corrections when
needed.
 Be neat. Circle or box your answer..
 Make an honest attempt on all problems. Incomplete homework assignments may
receive zero points.
To receive a maximum of five points on each MyMathLab homework assignment, students will
show work in their notebook. Do not use scraps of paper. Keep all work organized in order in your
notebook. Clearly label the homework assignment number in your notebook.
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Quizzes: Periodic “10-minute” quizzes will be given at the beginning of the class period. Any student
may rework a quiz one time for a maximum of 50% of the points missed on the original quiz. There are
no make-up quizzes. If a student is absent on the day of a quiz, he or she may rework the quiz for a
maximum of 50% of the maximum quiz score. All reworked quizzes may be reworked as open book,
including help from the TLC, the instructors, or other students, and are due on Monday (or the first day of
class) of the following week.
Exams: There will be a total of four chapter exams and one final exam. Each exam will cover material
from the two most recent chapters, as well as several questions from previous material. If you will be
absent on a test date, you must make arrangements with the instructor to take the test prior to the
scheduled test date. If you do not show up to take the test on the scheduled date, you will not be able to
take a make-up test. All make-ups must be taken within two class days of the regularly scheduled exam
date or you will not be given credit for the exam. Maximum of 90% of points possible on make-up
tests, no exceptions. The final exam is cumulative and covers all of the topics covered throughout the
quarter.
Student Code of Conduct: Students will abide by the policies and procedures set forth in the Student
Handbook, which may be viewed at:
http://www.wwcc.edu/CMS/fileadmin/PDF/Student_Policies/Handbook_12-13_Final.pdf.
Please note:
(1) There shall be no use of tobacco products in the classroom;
(2) Students will not cheat or plagiarize on any coursework or exams. Students caught cheating
or plagiarizing will, at a minimum, receive a zero on the assignment or exam, and will
possibly receive a failing grade in the course, and/or be immediately dropped from the course,
and/or be recommended for dismissal or suspension from the college.
Course Notebook: You are required to keep a course spiral notebook. Notebook must include daily
entries including entry tasks, notes, and in-class work. Each day of class should start on the top of a new
page and be clearly marked with the date on the outside top corner of the page. Materials should be
placed in chronological order. Notes should be labeled with the chapter, section number, and topic title.
Notebooks will be checked on every exam day, and periodically throughout the quarter. Be sure to bring
your spiral notebook on exam days!
Helpful Hints for OCSUP 107:
 Prepare for each class day by reading the textbook and watching the videos.
 Do not fall behind.
 Ask questions.
 Attend class regularly.
 Strive to understand concepts, not just memorize answers.
 Work the problems first and then check your answer.
 Work homework problems first individually and then review in study groups.
 Use all available resources: Tutoring and Learning Center (Room 244), ANGEL classroom, the
instructors, computer lab 246 (lab monitor is available if you have questions), library computers,
and your classmates.
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