El Camino College Compton Center
Math 12, Basic Arithmetic Skills
Spring 2016 Course Syllabus
Mission Statement
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Instructor: D. Roach, Ph.D.
Class: Math 12
Credit Hours: 3 (Lecture)
Section: 9701
Days/Time: MW 8:00-10:05 am
Location: MS 202
Office Hours:
MW: 10:30-12:30, TTH: 10:30-1:30 in MS 225 (D 31G)
Phone: (310) 900-1600 x 2332
Email: droach@elcamino.edu
Course Dates: January 16 to May 13, 2016
Text: Basic Mathematical Skills with Geometry, 8th edition, by
Barrato & Bergman
Prerequisite: None
Credit: Not degree applicable
Transfer: None
Course Description
This introductory arithmetic course is designed to develop number
and operation sense using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and
percents, as well as develop problem-solving skills. Topics
include writing whole numbers and decimals in various forms,
estimation, ratios, proportions, and applications.
Course Objectives
1) Read and write whole numbers and decimal numbers in standard,
expanded, and written form.
2) Order a given set of numbers.
3) Use the order of operations to add, subtract, multiply and
exponentiate whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
4) Use rounding techniques to estimate results of operations on
whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
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5) Use divisibility tests and prime factorization to reduce
fractions to lowest terms and perform operations on
fractions.
6) Convert rational numbers into decimals, fractions and
percentages.
7) Solve various application problems requiring the use of
ratios, proportions, and percentages.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
SLO #1
Application
Problems
SLO# 2 Solving
Equations and
Manipulating
Expressions
SLO#3 Visual and
Graphical Methods
SLO#4
Articulating
Mathematical
Reasoning
Students will be able to recognize
addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division,
exponentiation, factoring and order of
operations in a given context (word
problem, data, diagram, etc.) involving
non-negative real numbers to write
corresponding mathematical expressions
and solve authentic, real-world
application problems.
Students will be able to use numerical
and symbolic representations to
correctly perform operations (addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division,
exponentiation, factoring, and order of
operations) on non-negative real
numbers to simplify expressions.
A student completing Pre-Collegiate
mathematics will use visual and
graphical methods to represent and
analyze information and to solve
problems using non negative real
numbers, including demonstrating
correct ordering of values and testing
reasonableness of solutions
A student completing Pre collegiate
mathematics will verbally articulate
(orally or in written form) the
mathematical reasoning they used to
solve a problem or analyze a situation.
Methods of Evaluation
Tests: There will be six tests (10 points each), a prefinal
examination (10 points-which will be used as your extra credit)
and a final examination (20 points). All tests are closed book,
without notes, cards, etc. Tests are given at the end of each
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chapter. Make-up tests are not given but your lowest test score
(except the final) will be dropped if you take them all. This will
accommodate any student who must be unavoidably absent for one
test. Show your work on all tests. No credit is given for just the
answers. No electronic device must be out or on the desk during
tests.
Class-work: Your assignment will be to do the work assigned in
class. Then, exchange papers and award 2 points if all the work is
completed, 1 point if half the work is completed. Do not grade by
answer, right or wrong, but by effort. Then write your initials
(not your name) next to the points awarded on the front sheet
only. No one must grade one’s own work. The class-work will be
worth a maximum of 10 points at the end of the semester.
Homework: Your assignment will be to do the odd-numbered problems
in each exercise. It is due on the day of the chapter test. The
homework will be worth a maximum of 10 points at the end of the
semester.
Grading: 90-100% A; 80-89% B; 70-79% C; 60-69% D; 0-59% F.
Attendance: Students will not be permitted to attend classes in
which they are not enrolled. Students are expected to attend their
classes regularly. Students who miss the first class meeting or
who are not in regular attendance during the add period for the
class may be dropped by the instructor. Students whose absences
from a class exceed 10% of the scheduled class meeting times may
be dropped by the instructor. For this class that means you can be
dropped if you are absent four or more times in the semester. This
rule also applies to excessive absences due to illness or medical
treatment. Children are not permitted in classrooms while class is
in session. However, it is your responsibility to drop the class
when you know that you will no longer be attending.
Academic Integrity: Students are responsible to inform themselves
of college policies regarding the code of academic integrity.
Dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating, plagiarism or
knowingly furnishing false information to the college will result
in disciplinary action. This could range from an F for that piece
of work, suspension from all classes for that or following
semesters, or expulsion from the college.
Students with Special Needs: Any student who feels that he/she may
qualify for accommodations for any type of disability, please see
me immediately with the proper documentation.
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Important Dates Spring 2016:
Spring 2016 Online Registration Begins Tuesday, November 17, 2015
First Drop for Non-Payment for Spring Classes Deadline For students who register November 17 – December 4 Monday,
December 7, 2015
Concurrent Enrollment (11th & 12th Grade)
Web Registration Begins Thursday, December 10, 2015
First Day to Apply for Spring Degrees and Certificates Monday,
January 4, 2016
Second Drop for Non-payment for Spring Classes Deadline For students who register December 5 – January 8 Monday, January
11, 2016
All Registration Ends (Full Semester Classes) Wednesday, January
13, 2016
Saturday Classes Begin Saturday, January 16, 2016
Martin Luther King Holiday - Campus Closed Monday, January 18,
2016
Weekday Classes Begin Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Add/Drop Period Begins (Full Semester Classes)
(Short Term Classes Differ - See Short Term Calendar) Tuesday,
January 19, 2016
Last Day to Add (Full Semester Classes) Friday, January 29, 2016
Last Day to Challenge Residency Status for Current Semester
Friday, January 29, 2016
Last Day to Drop for an Enrollment Fee Refund
(Full Semester Classes) Friday, January 29, 2016
Last Day to Drop Without Notation on Permanent Record Friday,
January 29, 2016
Last Day to Apply for Spring Degrees and Certificates Thursday,
February 11, 2016
Lincoln’s Day Holiday - Campus Closed Friday, February 12, 2016
Washington’s Day Holiday - Campus Closed Monday, February 15, 2016
Spring Recess, No Classes Saturday - Friday
March 12 - 18, 2016
Mid-Term Classes Begin Saturday, March 19, 2016
Last Day to Drop with a “W” Friday, April 15, 2016
Last Day of Spring Semester Friday, May 13, 2016
Commencement Thursday, May 12, 2016
Schedule:
Week 1-2 Chapter 1
Week 3-4 Chapter 2
Week 5-6 Chapter 3
Week 7-8 Chapter 4
Week 9-10 Chapter 5
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Week 11-12 Chapter 6
Week 13-14 Review and Prefinal
Week 15-16 Review and Final
Notes:
This syllabus is tentative and it may be modified at any time.
All electronic devices must be turned off, or phones put on
vibrate, in class.
Do not have any device (other than hearing aid) in your ear in
class.
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