Merced College
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Course Syllabus Fall 2015
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_Math 80 Prealgebra
4 Units
Julie Kehoe
Sci-220
julie.kehoe@mccd.edu
(209) 386-6784
www.facebook.com/juliekehoeclasses
Class Hours: MWThF 10:00-10:50am
Office Hours: MWF 11:00am-12:00pm
Course Description
This course covers the real number system and operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
including whole numbers, integers, decimals, fractions and application problems involving percents, ratios,
proportions, and square roots. It covers real world application problems, formulas, measurement concepts, and
an introduction to algebra including addition, subtraction, and multiplication of algebraic expressions.
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Materials
Martin-Gay, Elayn, Prealgebra, 7th Ed.
Or
MathXL (see last page for instructions)
Scientific Calculator (Recommended)
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Attendance and Participation
Regular class attendance is expected. It is your responsibility to withdraw from the class if you find that you can no longer
attend.
 You may be dropped for excessive tardiness or after 4 absences.
 If you reach 15 absences, for any reason, you will be dropped from the class.
In addition to attendance, you earn a participation score (50 points) that is based on being present and involved in class.
 For every three class meetings missed your participation score will go down 10 points.
 If you are tardy, leave early, or leave class and return later, this will affect your participation score, as will doing
unrelated work, homework or using electronic devices during class. (i.e. cell phones, ipods, etc.)
 You will be considered late if you arrive after attendance has been taken.
 Each tardy is equal to one half of an absence, i.e. 2 tardies = 1 absence
 If you do not sign the role sheet you will likely be marked absent.
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Assignments
Periodically you will be working in groups on in-class activities that will be required to be turned in at the end
of class for credit. All work falling under this category cannot be made up if you are absent for any reason.
Homework is assigned on Friday each week and is due on the following Wednesday. It is very important that
you show all your work for these assignments since answers to odd numbered problems are located at the back
of the textbook. You are expected to check your work and, if necessary, to correct your work, seek help outside
of class, or ask in class to discover your error and correct it prior to turning in your assignment.
Alternatively, you have the option of doing your homework online using MathXL. To use MathXL you will
need to purchase an access code. You will also need the course ID and instructions which can be found at the
end of the syllabus. You are not required to purchase a textbook if you choose to use MathXL. You must
get at least 75% correct on MathXL to receive full credit for each assignment.
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Make-up Policy & Late Work
If absent on the day of an Exam, one exam can be made-up within a week of the test date during my office hours, if prior
arrangements are made. Turning an assignment in late for any reason will result in a 20% point reduction. If late work is
turned in after the test on that material, there will be a 50% point reduction. No late homework will be accepted after the
final exam. Late extra credit assignments will not be accepted. Missed in class handouts cannot be made up.
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Grading
Point Values
A
B
C
D
F
Homework
Practice Exams
Participation
Exams
Final Exam
89.5% - above
79.5%-89.4%
69.5%-79.4%
59.5%-69.4%
59.4% and below
5 points per section
10 points each
50 points
100 points each
150 points
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Resources
Other Students in Class
Successful students form study groups of 3 to 5 students and work together outside of class. In addition, it is
helpful to have a classmate you can call to get missed work and notes if you are absent.
Your Instructor
Instructor office hours are listed at the top of the syllabus. If you cannot come during my office hours you can
make an appointment to come at a different time. You may also ask questions through email, MathXL or
Facebook.
Academic Support Services
Academic Support Services are available at no cost to all students enrolled at Merced College.
Contact the Student Success Office for more information (209) 384-6177
Merced College Student Success Program Website:
http://www.mccd.edu/about_us/merced_college/student_success/Student_Success_Program.html
Tutorial Center
Provides tutoring assistance for most subjects in Communications Building Room 1. You will need to
bring your student ID card and a referral signed by your instructor if you want to make an appointment in the
Tutorial Center.
Math Lab
Offers faculty assistance and computer tutorials for all math students on the second floor of the
Science Building, Room 201. You will need to bring your student ID card with you.
Math Lab Hours
Monday – Thursday
Friday
9:00am - 7:00pm
9:00am - 1:00pm
Tutoring Center Hours
Monday & Tuesday
9:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday & Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 2:00pm
Study Central
Offers faculty and peer guide assistance in most subjects and Student Success workshops. Located
in the Student Union, Room 141.
Computer Lab
Offers faculty assistance and computer individualized instruction in study skills. Located in
Communication Bldg. Rm 2.
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American Disabilities Act
If you have a verified physical, medical, psychological, or learning disability or perhaps you feel you may have one
of these disabilities which impacts your ability to carry out assigned course work, please contact the Disabled
Student Services (DSS) office. DSS staff will review your needs and determine what accommodations are necessary
and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential. DSS is located in the Lesher Student Services
Bldg. Room 234, phone 384-6155. In Los Banos, DSS is located in Building A, phone 381-6423. To find out about
Merced College services available to students with disabilities, go to: http://mccd.edu/dss/
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Academic Honesty
Academic dishonesty is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. The college has the responsibility to ensure
that grades assigned are indicative of the knowledge and skill level of each student and acts of academic
dishonesty make it impossible to fulfill this responsibility. Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to,
cheating, plagiarism, collusion, and a misuse of college computers and software. Disciplinary actions may
include an oral reprimand; a failing grade on all or part of a particular assignment or exam; or the assignment of
an F grade in cases where dishonesty is more serious, premeditated, or a repeat offense. Serious or repeated
offenses may also result in suspension from the college.
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Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to verbally or in writing:
I.
Evaluating and simplifying expressions composed of real numbers including whole numbers, integers,
and decimals.
II.
Evaluate and simplify expressions involving exponents, square roots, fractions, ratios, proportions, and
percents.
III.
Interpret and analyze graphs and statistical data.
IV.
Solve first-degree equations and application problems composed of whole numbers, integers, decimals,
real number, and fractions.
V.
Solve application problems involving formulas and measurement concepts using algebra concepts and a
scientific calculator.
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Tentative Calendar
August
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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3
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5
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Review Sheet 1.7
21
1.8
22
25
26
2.2-2.3
27
2.4
28
2.5-2.6
29
Sat
Semester Begins
Review Sheet
23
24
2.1
30
31
2.6-3.1
September
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
2
2.6-3.1
3
Review
4
5
Exam Ch 1-2
Last Day to Add
6
7
No School
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9
3.1-3.2
10
3.2
11
3.3
12
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14
3.4
15
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3.4-4.1
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Review
18
Exam Ch 3
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20
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4.1-4.2
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23
4.2
24
4.3
25
4.3-4.4
26
27
28
4.4-4.5
29
30
4.5
Drop WO a “W”
online ends
October
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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4.6
2
4.6
3
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5
4.7
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4.8
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4.8
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4.8
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Review
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Exam Ch 4
15
5.1
16
5.2
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18
19
5.2-5.3
20
21
5.3
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5.4
23
5.5
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25
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5.6
27
28
5.7
29
Review
30
Exam Ch 5
31
November
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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6.1
3
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6.2
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6.2
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6.3
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6.4
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No School
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Review
13
Exam Ch 6
14
15
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7.1
17
18
7.2-7.3
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7.4
20
7.5
21
22
23
7.5-7.6
24
25
Review
26
No School
27
28
29
30
Exam Ch 7
December
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
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8.1-8.2
3
8.3
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9.4
5
10
9.7
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Review
12
6
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9.5
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9.6
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Final Exam
10-11:50am
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Winter
Break
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Textbook Homework
Section
Exercises
SLO
Section
Exercises
SLO
1.2
1-55 odd
I
5.1
3-83 (3,5,7)
I, II, IV
1.3
1-79 (3,5,9)
I
5.2
3-83 (3,5,7)
I, II, IV
1.4
3-57 (3,5,7)
I
5.3
3-65 (3,5,7)
I, II, IV
1.5
3-67 (3,5,7)
I
5.4
3-83 (3,5,7)
I, II, IV
1.6
3-95 (3,5)
I
5.5
3-87 (3,5,7)
I, II, IV
1.7
3-85 (3,5,7)
I
5.6
1-41 odd
I, II, IV
1.8
3-87 (3,5,7)
I
5.7
1-29 odd
I, II, IV
2.1
3-87 (3,5,7)
I, IV
6.1
3-67 (3,5,7)
III, IV
2.2
7-77 (3,5,7)
I, IV
6.2
3-67 (3,5,7)
III, IV
2.3
3-65 odd
I, IV
6.3
3-47 (3,5,7)
III, IV
2.4
3-107 (3,5,7)
I, IV
6.4
3-55 (3,5,7)
III, IV
2.5
3-87 (3,5,7)
I, IV
7.1
3-77 (3,5,7)
II, IV
2.6
3-47 (3,5,7)
I, IV
7.2
3-47 (3,5,7)
II, IV
3.1
3-77 (3,5,7)
II, IV
7.3
3-47 (3,5,7)
II, IV
3.2
3-93 (3,5,7)
II, IV
7.4
3-57 (3,5,7)
II, IV
3.3
3-67 (3,5,7)
II, IV
7.5
3-37 (3,5,7)
II, IV
3.4
3-45 (3,5,7)
II, IV
7.6
1-27 odd
II, IV
4.1
3-87 (3,5,7)
I, II, IV
8.1
3-65 (3,5)
III
4.2
3-67 (3,5,7)
I, II, IV
8.2
3-23 (3,5,7)
III
4.3
3-87 (3,5,7)
I, II, IV
8.3
3-27 (3,5,7)
III
4.4
3-77 (3,5,7)
I, II, IV
8.4
3-33 (3,5,7)
III
4.5
3-97(3,5,7)
I, II, IV
9.4
3-87(3,5,7)
V
4.6
3-55 (3,5,7)
I, II, IV
9.5
3-77 (3,5,7)
V
4.7
3-73 (3,5,7)
I, II, IV
9.6
3-73 (3,5,7)
V
4.8
3-67 (3,5,7)
I, II, IV
9.7
3-63 (3,5,7)
V
*(3,5,7) means problems numbers in ending
in 3, 5 and 7
For example 3, 5, 7, 13, 15, 17, 23, 25,27,…
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