MAT 092 Beginning Algebra
Section 21352
Summer 11
Location Room A 107 (6:30 – 7:45 PM Thursday only)
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What is it anyway?
MAT 090: Developmental Algebra: Standard first course
in algebra, for students who haven't had algebra or for those
needing a review of first year algebra.
May not receive credit for MAT 090 and MAT092.
Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT 082, or MAT
102, or equivalent, or satisfactory score on placement exam.
This is a slower 5 credit version of MAT092.
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Contact information
Name: John Grima
E-mail john.grima@gcmail.maricopa.edu
Phone 623-845-4193
Office D108 (In the instruction building on the far west end
of campus)
What will we need?
1. Textbook- Elementary & Intermediate Algebra
(Miller / O’neil) This book will be provided for free,
please do not purchase a text.
2. Material for course can be downloaded at:
http://web.gccaz.edu/~jgrima/
3. Calculator – No special calculator is needed.
This is a great calculator that costs around $15. Texas
Instruments TI-30X IIS Scientific Calculator or for about
$18 this calculator is even better : TI-30XS Multiview
Calculator
Prerequisites: Grade of
"C" or better in MAT
090, MAT091,or MAT
092, or equivalent, or
satisfactory score on
District placement exam.
Office Hours
(I don’t have regular
office hours during the
summer. Send me an
email and we can pick a
time to meet.)
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There is a $10 calculator with a similar name which is kind
of hard to use. Texas Instruments Scientific Calculator30XA DO NOT BUY THIS CALCULATOR!!!!!!!!!
Cell phone calculators
are not permitted.
Calculators that perform
symbolic manipulation
such as the TI-89 and TI92 are not permitted.
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What will we do? How is it graded?
Homework - Homework will be assigned each time class
meets. A short time at the beginning of each class will be set
aside to answer any questions concerning the previous
homework assignment. It is strongly recommended that you
do all of the homework assigned in order to insure your
success.
Review – There will be a “practice test” that is
available on my website (the practice test is called a
review). You should complete the practice test by
yourself, then watch the corresponding video to check
your work.
Exams- There are 7 tests and a comprehensive final
exam scheduled.
ALL TESTS MUST BE TAKEN ON THE DAY
AND TIME LISTED ON THE SYLLABUS. IN
VERY SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES YOU MAY
TAKE A TEST EARLY.
Final Exam – The final exam is comprehensive (see
the last page for the final exam date and time for your
class). Your score on your final exam will replace your
lowest test score. I will drop your score on the final
exam if it is your lowest test score.
Make-ups - No make-up exams will be given. If you
miss an exam you will get a 0 for your score, your score
on the final exam will replace this test score. You will
receive a grade of 0 on any exam after the first exam
you miss and have no chance to improve your grade.
IN VERY SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES YOU
MAY TAKE A TEST EARLY. You have until the
first person turns in their test on exam day to start your
test, if you are later than that I will count the exam as
missed.
Keep track:
Chapter 1 test
_________
Chapter 2 test
_________
Chapter 4 test
_________
Chapter 5 test
_________
Chapter 3
test_________
Chapter 7/9 test
_________
Chapter 8 test
_________
Final exam
_________
(to replace lowest
chapter score)
Total points_________
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Grading
Final Exam (used to replace lowest test score)
Grading Scale
A
630-700
B
560-629
C
490-559
D
420-489
F
Below 420
North campus tutoring
hours
(I hope to have tutoring
during these times)
M – Th 8 AM – 2 PM
M – Th 5 PM – 9 PM
(hours will be posted in
class)
Main campus Math
Solution Hours:
M-Th 8 am – 8:30 pm
F 8 am – 4 pm
Sat 10 am – 2 pm
Where to get help
GCC North
There is free tutoring available in the instruction building. Hours will be posted in class.
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GCC Main – Math Solution
The Math Solution at GCC main offers free drop-in tutoring to all GCC math students.
It’s located at the northwest end of the Math building.
GCC Main MAT 108
Structured tutorial assistance and math study skills to help students achieve success in a
mathematics course in which they are currently enrolled. Mathematics study skills
emphasized. (2 credit hours)
Me
Feel free to stop in and see me during my office hours. See me if you can’t make it
during my office hours and we can arrange a time to meet.
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Any fine print tips for success?
 Out of sight, out of mind: Mute or turn off your cell phones before class!

Food and Drink: Food is not allowed in the classroom. Drinks with screw-on
lids are OK.
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Make it to class: Make a decision early to be diligent in attendance. It will be
hard to pass this class if you don’t come often.

Do the work: Make a commitment to preparing for and participating in class,
doing assigned homework and asking questions when you don’t understand.

Do your own work: Do not cheat or allow anyone to cheat from you. See
student handbook for consequences.

Taping: Permitted, however, good notes are more useful.

Disability Statement: If you have a disability that may have some impact on
your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations, please
notify Disability Services located in TDS-100 on the GCC Main campus.
Telephone (623) 845-3080
Stay the Course: Withdrawals may affect your scholarship/financial aid. Please see me
if you are having problems that are preventing you from completing this course. If you
decide you need to withdraw from the class, please fill out the paperwork to complete the
process. You may be dropped from the class after 4 absences. Don’t assume that you
will be dropped from the class if you stop attending. If you do not withdraw from the
class you may receive a grade of an F.
Any surprises?
While no changes in the course requirements or policies as outlined in this syllabus are
anticipated, I reserve the right to vary from this course outline to meet the needs of the
class. Any changes will be announced in class, and it will be your responsibility to make
note of those changes whether you are in attendance or not.
I look forward to being your teacher this semester. Please feel free to contact me any
time with your feedback or questions
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Daily Schedule MAT 092 Section 21350
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5/31 1.1 3,5,7,9,11,15,17,19,21,23,24,49,51,53,55,63,65,71,75,77
6/1
1.2
7,9,11,13,15,17,21,23,25,29,31,37,39,41,43,45,49,53,59,
63,65,67,71,77,85,89,93
1.3
9,11,15,19,25,29,37,43,53,55,59,77,81,83,87,89
1.4
11,13,17,19,23,25,29,33,43,45,49,57,61,65,69,73,75,79,81,87
1.5
1,5,7,19,25,27,33,39,41,51,61,65,
71,79,85,93,101,107,111,113,117,121,125,135,139
1.6
1,5,7,23,29,31,33,37,41,49,53,59,61,63,67,71,75,81,83,87
Review
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6/2
Chapter 1 Test
2.1
1,3,7,11,13,15,17,21,25,31,35,37,41,43,47,51,55,67,71,73,75,77,83,85
2.2
1,3,5,7,11,13,15,21,25,31,33,37,41,45,47,51,55,57
2.3
1,5,13,17,19,21,25,29,31,33,37,41,45,47,51,55,61,65,71,73
6/6
2.4
1,3,5,7,913,17,21,25,27,39,41
6/7
2.5
2.6
3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,29,31,33,35,36,37,38,43
1,3,7,9,13,17,21,23,27,29,33,39,41
2.7
1,7,9,11,13,15,19,21
6/8
2.8
5,7,9,11,15,17,21,23,27,31,33,35,41,47,51,53,57,63,67,71,77,81,85
6/9
Review
Chapter 2 Test
4.1
1,3,5,7,9,13,14,15,21,23,25,29,31,35,37,41,45,47,51,55,59,61,63,65,67,69
4.2
1,5,7,11,15,21,23,25,27,31,33,37,39,41,43,45,47,51,55,57,59,61,65,67,69
4.3
1,3,7,11,13,15,17,21,23,27,29,31,33,35,37,39,41,45,49,51,55,63,67,73
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6/13 4.4 1,5,7,11,13,15,17,21,25,27,31,35,37,39,41,49,51
4.5 11,15,19,21,25,29,29,33,35,37,45,47,51,53,57,59,61,63,65,79,81,85,87
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6/14 4.6 13,15,17,19,21,23,25,27,29,31,33,
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6/15 4.7 13,15,17,19,21,25,27,31,33,35,37,41
Review
6/16 Chapter 4 test
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37,41,45,49,51,53,55,57,61,63,65,75,77,79,87,91
5.1
5,9,11,15,17,21,25,27,29,33,35,37,39,41,43,53,55,57,59,61,65
Chapter 5 handout part 1
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6/20 Chapter 5 handout part 2
6/21 5.4 19-35 odds 45-57 odds
6/22 5.5 1,9,13,15,23,25,31,33,35,37,45,49,51,55,57,63,67
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6/23 NO TEST TODAY
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6/27
6/28
6/29
6/30
5.6
5.7
1,5,9,13,17,21,25,29,33,37,41,45,49,53,57,61,63,65,67,71,77,81
21-63 odds 69, 73, 75
Review
Review
Chapter 5 Test
3.1
1,3,5,7,9,11,15,17,19
3.2
skip this section, it will not be on the test
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3.3
11,13,15,17,19,23,27,29,31,33,35,39,49,51,53,57,59,63,65,67,69
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7/6
3.4
3.5
13,15,17,19,21,23,25,27,29,37
1,5,9,13,21,23,25,27,29,31,33,39,45,47,49,51,53,55,63,65,67,69,71
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review
Chapter 3 Test
7.1 1,3,5,7,9,13,15,17,19,21,23,25,27,29,31,33,35,37,39
7.2 skip this section, it will not be on the test
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7/11 7.3 7,9,11,13,19,21,23,25,27,29
7.4 5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,23,25,27,29,31,39,51,53,57,59,61,63,65,71,73
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7/12 9.5 9,11,13,15,17,19,21,23,27,29,33
(this is the only section we are covering in chapter 9)
7/13 Review
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7/14 Chapter 7 / 9 Test
Section 8.1 handout available online (no homework needs to be done from this
section and nothing from this section is on the chapter 8 test)
8.2
7,9,11,13,17,21,25,33,39,41,43
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7/18 8.3 13,15,19,21,25,31,35,37,41,43,47,49,57,59
7/19 8.4, 9,11,13,17,25,27
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7/20 Review
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7/21 Chapter 8 Test
You may also take a comprehensive final exam today to replace your lowest test
score. There is a review on my webpage should you choose to take the final exam
today.
Review