NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title: PreAlgebra
Course Prefix & Number: MATH 0303/ NCTM 0331
Section Number: 004
Term Code: 141s
Meeting Day/Time: MWF 9:00-9:50am
Room: Lang 310
Semester Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
This introductory course includes a general overview of basic arithmetic: fractions, decimals, and percent. Other topics
include algebraic concepts, integers, solving equations, linear equations, graphing and polynomials. Simple geometric
concepts are also discussed. This course is designed for those students with little or no algebra background. This course does
not count toward graduation at NCTC.
Course Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory TSI placement score.
Course Type:
- Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)
- Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
- WECM Course
Name of Instructor:
Campus/Office Location:
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:
Name of Chair/Coordinator:
Office Location:
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:
Kaylyn Beattie
Sage 360
940-369-7006 [leave a message]
Kaylyn.Beattie@unt.edu or kbeattie@nctc.edu
Linda Fuqua
Gainesville Campus – MSS 823 & Corinth Campus - 324
Gainesville 940.668.4221 & Corinth 940.498.6208
lfuqua@nctc.edu (lowercase Q, not G)
REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
MyMathLab Access code: may be purchased with a new textbook, as a stand-alone in the bookstore, or online at mymathlab.com.
Composition Notebook: preferably with 5x5 graph or College ruled OR 3-ring Binder OR Spiral Notebook.
Glue stick OR Clear tape (scotch).
OPTIONAL: Tobey, Slater, Blair, & Crawford: Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, Pearson, 2013, 4rd ed.
(NOTE: An E-textbook is included with the MyMathLab access code.)
RECOMMENDED: Scissors, highlighters, colored pens.
Standard or Scientific Calculator: Recommended: TI-34 Multiview, TI-30XIIS. A calculator may be used only AFTER Test #2.
CELL PHONE CALCULATORS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON ANY TEST.
GRADING CRITERIA
# of Graded Course
Elements
Graded Course Elements
Percentage
25
Homework (Total of 29 assignments, 4 are dropped)
30%
4
Unit Tests/Notebook Test (Total of 5, 1 is dropped)
50%
1
Final Exam (Mandatory)
20%
HOMEWORK, QUIZZEES AND TEST POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Homework: Should be completed in a timely manner, ideally soon after the corresponding lesson. Due dates are posted on
MyMathLab. All homework is will be available after the first day of class. Homework may be attempted multiple times in order to
increase your homework grade. Any homework not attempted by the due date will receive a grade of zero. If you are having
difficulties with MyMathLab, contact me ASAP. **Hardware, software, or internet connectivity issues are no excuse for missing an
assignment deadline.
Quizzes: There will be two bonus quizzes taken each unit through MyMathLab. You will have up to three tries on each quiz.
Tests: Four unit tests are scheduled during the semester. The tests will be given during regular class time. Non-graphing calculators
(scientific and standard calculators) will be permitted for use during each test. If a student does not take a scheduled test, a zero will
be recorded for that test, and the lowest test grade is dropped at the end of the semester. If you receive a zero for cheating on an exam,
it will remain a zero. There will also be a notebook test on the day of the final exam; see Notebook Test paper. A make-up exam may
be given at the instructor’s discretion. A test may be taken prior to the scheduled date. I request one week’s notice for this
accommodation via email. In the event of a schedule conflict with a university function, dental/physician’s appointment, wedding,
formal, etc., the student must take the test early.
NO CALCULATORS ON IPHONES, IPODS, IPADS, TABLETS, THAT MAKE NOISE AND NO GRAPHING CALCULATORS.
Final Exam: The final exam will be comprehensive and is required. The Final Exam will be administered in our regular classroom.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Student Learning Outcome
At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
Define, represent, and perform operations on real numbers.
1.
2.
Recognize, understand, and analyze features of an algebraic expression.
Recognize and use algebraic (field) properties, concepts, procedures, and algorithms to combine, transform, and
3.
evaluate absolute value, polynomial, and rational expressions.
4.
Identify and solve linear equations.
Identify and graph linear inequalities.
5.
Model, interpret and justify mathematical ideas and concepts using multiple representations.
6.
7.
Connect and use multiple strands of mathematics in situations and problems, as well as in the study of other
disciplines.
TSI COMPLIANCE
At North Central Texas College, students who test but do not meet the passing scores in ALL sections of the TSI Assessment or any
other THECB approved testing measurements are required by state law to obtain TSI advising and continuously enroll in a formal
college preparatory studies (developmental) program every semester until all TSI requirements are satisfied. TSI program attendance
is MANDATORY. Non-compliance with the rules of attendance will result in a student being WITHDRAWN from the college
preparatory course and possibly from North Central Texas College. Withdrawals are subject to college policies as set forth in the
college catalog.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all College Prep classes for which they have registered. There are NO
excused absences.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
Communication
American History
Mathematics
Government/Political Science
Life and Physical Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Language, Philosophy & Culture
Component Area Option
Creative Arts
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
Critical Thinking
Communication
Last day to Withdraw
Empirical and Quantitative
Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
The last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 6, 2014.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION
Topic
General Description of Subject Matter
The Whole Numbers
Perform multi-step problems using order of operations
Integers & Intro to Solving Equations
Basic operations with positive and negative numbers; solving one step equations
Solving Equations & Problem Solving
Solving multi-step equations; translating words to algebraic expressions and
equations; solving application problems
Fractions & Mixed Numbers
Basic operations with fractions, as well as with mixed numbers; solve application
problems involving fractional units
Decimals & Intro to Statistics
Calculate the mean, median, and mode for a set of data
Ratio, Proportion, & Triangle
Set up ratios; determine if ratios are proportional; use proportions to solve problems;
Applications
solve problems involving similar triangles
Percent
Covert between decimal, fraction, and percent; translate and solve problems
involving percents, money, and simple interest
Algebraic Expressions
Add and subtract algebraic expressions by combining like terms
MATH LAB
The Math Lab serves students enrolled in UNT Math classes at the 0300-2000 level. If you are enrolled in one of these classes, you are
eligible to utilize Math Lab services. The Math Lab is located in the General Academics Building (GAB), Room 440. The Math Lab
is closed Sundays, all official UNT holidays, and during Final Exams. The Math Lab hours vary by semester.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
The University of North Texas makes reasonable academic accommodation for students with disabilities.
ADA statement
Students seeking accommodation must first register with the Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA)
to verify their eligibility. If a disability is verified, the ODA will provide you with an accommodation
letter to be delivered to faculty to begin a private discussion regarding your specific needs in a
course. You may request accommodations at any time, however, ODA notices of accommodation should
be provided as early as possible in the semester to avoid any delay in implementation. Note that students
must obtain a new letter of accommodation for every semester and must meet with each faculty member
prior to implementation in each class. For additional information see the Office of Disability
Accommodation website at www.unt.edu/oda. You may also contact them by phone at 940.565.4323.
Located in Sage hall 167.
Acceptable
Student Behavior
Student behavior that interferes with an instructor’s ability to conduct a class or other students'
opportunity to learn is unacceptable and disruptive and will not be tolerated in any instructional forum at
UNT. Students engaging in unacceptable behavior will be directed to leave the classroom and the
instructor may refer the student to the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities to consider whether
the student's conduct violated the Code of Student Conduct. The university's expectations for student
conduct apply to all instructional forums, including university and electronic classroom, labs, discussion
groups, field trips, etc. The Code of Student Conduct can be found at www.unt.edu/csrr
Cheating and
Plagiarism
Students caught cheating or plagiarizing will receive a "0" for that particular assignment or
exam. Additionally, the incident will be reported to the Office of Academic Integrity which may impose
further penalties. According to the UNT catalog, the term "cheating" includes, but is not limited to:
a. use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations;
b. dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing
papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments;
c. the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a faculty
or staff member of the university;
d. dual submission of a paper or project, or resubmission of a paper or project to a different class
without express permission from the instructor(s); or
e. any other act designed to give a student an unfair advantage.
The term "plagiarism" includes, but is not limited to:
a. the knowing or negligent use by paraphrase or direct quotation of the published or
unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment; and
b. the knowing or negligent unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency
engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.
Week of
8/25
9/1
9/8
9/15
9/22
9/29
10/6
10/13
10/20
10/27
11/3
11/10
11/17
11/24
12/1
12/10
Tentative Schedule
0.1 Fractions; 0.2 Adding/Subtracting Fractions & Mixed #s;
0.3 Multiplying/Dividing Fractions & Mixed #s; 0.4 Operations with Decimals;
0.5 Converting percent, decimals & fractions; 0.6 Applied Problem Solving;
Unit 1 Review; Unit 1 Test;
1.1 Introduction to Integers; 1.2 Subtracting Integers; 1.3 Multiplying and Dividing
Integers;
1.4 Exponents; 5.1 Exponents; 1.5 Order of Operations; 1.6 Distributive Property;
1.7 Combining Like Terms; 1.8 Evaluating Algebraic Equations; 1.9 Grouping Symbols;
Unit 2 Review; Unit 2 Test;
2.1 Addition Property; 2.2 Multiplication Property; 2.3 Solving Equations; 2.4 Solving
Special Equations;
2.5 Translating Word Problems; 2.6 Using Equations to solve word problems; 2.7 Applied
problems;
Unit 3 Review; Unit 3 Test;
3.1 Coordinate Plane; 3.2 Graphing Lines; Mean/Median/Mode; 7.6 Ratio, Proportion and
other Applied Problems;
8.3 Finding Square roots; 9.4 Using Pythagorean Theorem;
Unit 4 Review; Unit 4 Test;
Final Exam Review
Final Exam 8:00-10:00 am
Notes
No class Sept 1
No class Nov 30
No class Dec 5