Syllabus Spring 2011
Course Syllabus
Mathematics 1 (Math 049 WWCC) (Math 60 Grays Harbor College)
Basic Mathematics – Online 5 Credits
Spring 2011
Instructor: Martha Smith
Office Hour: cyberhours
Phone: (509) 527-4331 message
 E-mail: Martha.smith@wwcc.edu
Textbook/Course Material: Basic Mathematics, 0321675975, Bittinger,
Marvin, Pearson/Addison Wesley, 11the
 Bundled 0321462564
 WAOL site: www.angel.waol.com
 MyMathLab site: www.coursecompass.com
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Course Description: This course deals with the fundamental operations of whole numbers,
fractions, decimal and percentages. This course also provides an introduction to measurement,
graphs, exponents, and informal geometry including perimeter, area volume, and basic
constructions. In addition, this course covers all operations of integers, including simplifying
problems.
Student learning outcomes for Math 49
 Solve mathematical problems involving fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percentages,
ratios and proportions.
 Simplify problems using integer operations
 Interpret written information, including graphs and application problems
 Use creative thinking processes to support solving problems and making decisions.
 Students will effectively communicate mathematical ideas in both everyday and
mathematical language
 Students will understand how mathematical ideas connect to other subject areas, real-life
situations, and career goals.
 Perform basic arithmetic calculations without a calculator
Course Topics
 Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers
 Know and understand The Number Theory
 Rounding and Estimating
 Problem solving with whole numbers
 Exponents and Order of Operations
 Tests for Divisibility
 Prime and Composite numbers
 Prime Factorizations and Least Common Multiple
 Multiplication and reducing fractions
 Building a fraction to higher terms
 Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions
 Order of Operations with fractions
 Complex fractions
 Reading, writing, rounding, and estimating decimals
 Scientific Notation
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Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem
Ratios and Proportions
Finding the unknown term in a proportion
Problem solving with proportions
Solving percent problems using proportions
Applications with percents
Simple Interest problems
Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers
Absolute Value
Combining like terms and evaluating expressions
Conversions involving metric and standard measurements
Finding the area and perimeter of various geometric shapes
Technology Requirements:
The following are required by WAOL Washington Online hosts (Angel) and CourseCompass
(MyMathLab) for all online students:
WAOL: http://angel.waol.org
MML: http://info.coursecompass.com/website/support.html
In case there is a discrepancy between the two sets of requirements, the student needs to follow
the higher requirements.
MyMathLab Installation Wizard – Needed to install plug-ins (Math XL Player, InterAct Math Plug-in,
the TestGen Plug-in for your course and more) specific to your MyMathLab course. The
MyMathLab Installation Wizard is found inside CourseCompass in the annoucements as well as a
button "Installation Wizard".
Technical Assistance:
You must use Internet Explorer for your browser. If you encounter any technical problems with
CourseCompass (MyMathLab), call MML Tech Support at 1-800-677-6337 to ask for help. For
WAOL (angel) assistance call 1-866-425-8412 (toll free) or visit angel.waol.org for other help
options. Do not stress over technical problem, call immediately.
Beginning Instructions:
Login to ANGEL homepage and choose the course you are enrolled in. There you will put in your
course PASSWORD and be directed to my Angel classroom where you will be given directions for
registering in CourseCompass (MyMathLab). After the initial login to Angel, you will not need to
do this again. You will do all homework, quizzes, proctored exams and Discussion Board in
Course Compass (MyMathLab).
First Day!
I would expect you to login and get started on the first day WAOL opens, March 24th. Step-bystep instructions will be given for registering in CourseCompass and doing Week Zero tasks. I
would expect everyone to be logged in and acquainted with CourseCompass(MyMathLab) during
week zero, March 24th-March 31st.. Your first homework assignment is due on April 1st. If you
have any problems or questions, you may email me at Martha.smith@wwcc.edu
Grading Policy: The grading policy is found in CourseCompass under Course Documents.
Homework:
 Homework exercises are assigned for each section of each chapter.
 These exercisers are graded.
Online Quizzes:
 For each chapter there will be an online Quiz.
 The quiz will consist of exercises from the Chapter.
 You may take the quiz as many times as you wish with only the highest score counting in
your grade.
Study Plan:
 If after completing Homework exercises and Chapter quiz you have not mastered the
concepts, you will be given a study plan. The study plan will consist of exercises that will
help you master all concepts for the Chapter. If you have exercises in your study plan,
you need to do some of them to count toward your grade. If you have mastered the
concepts, you will move to your next Chapters exercises.
Online Task:
 I will post a Discussion Board for student contributions. You will be expected to post your
most difficult concept for each chapter. Then each student will respond to at least two of
these difficult concepts for other students. I would expect at least three sentences in each
contribution.
Testing Center Tests:
 You will have a Chapters 1 , 2 & 3 test, Chapters 4, 5 & 6 test, Chapters 7 & 8 and Chapters
9 & 10. These tests are one-hour online tests to be taken at a testing center or other
location where test proctoring is available.
 The Final Exam will be a two hour online exam taken at a testing center or other location
where test proctoring is available (check the www.waol.org for the site nearest you).
Be sure you give yourself an hour (1) for the four proctored exams and two hours (2) for the final.
Check the Testing Centers or Proctors for hours.
Disability Accommodations:
If you have a disability and need accommodations, please email the instructor on the first day of
class or contact the Disabilities Coordinator at the school where you are enrolled.
Attendance/Participation:
The attendance requirement is that each student login to BlackBoard and MyMathLab at least five
days during a seven day week (Sunday through Saturday) unless you are ahead of schedule, have
completed your homework and have taken the quiz for the Chapter assigned for that week.
Necessary Skills to be Successful in an Online Class:
If you will login to www.waol.org and click on getting started, you will find a quiz “Is online
learning for me”. Take this quiz!
 Computer literacy, email and basic web browser navigation is required in the class. The
assumption is made for a student enrolling in an online class, that the student has basic
computer skills including email, attachments, viewing in Word and posting messages and
navigating in Blackboard as well as CourseCompass.
 You must be self-motivated. That is, you set aside time each day for your class as if you
were attending that class. That is a time without interruptions, where you can concentrate
on your work.
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Keeping up and communicating with the instructor are two of the most important aspects
of this class. You may post any questions in Blackboard under Discussions.
SUGGESTIONS FOR SUCCESS:
1. Be online daily (at least five times a week).
2. Complete assignments on time.
3. Seek out help when needed.
4. Focus on understanding the concept – don’t try to memorize the steps!
5. Practice, practice, practice!! Since math is a skill, practice is necessary to become
proficient.
USE ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCES:
1. Video lectures (CDs in QuickTime).
2. Use the Multi Media Library where power point presentations, videos and animations are
available for each chapter.
3. The “Show Me” associated with the homework.
4. Post to the Discussion Board to get help.
5. Use the online and phone tutorials.
(All extra materials are available when you purchase your book with MyMathLab included).
If you have questions about anything in this syllabus document, please post them to the
Discussion Board so that other students may benefit from the answers.
The Instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus at her discretion that she feels
would benefit most students.