PRE- ALGEBRA/ALGEBRA BASICS

SANTA ANA COLLEGE       MATH 048     Fall 2017           Instructor: Don Felton                        Section:47348                      Room R-113                           M/W: 5:00 pm-7:05 pm

 

REQUIRED MATERIALS

            Text: Math 048 Workbook Vol. 1,2; Marecek/Anthony-Smith, Openstax College

                     (Openstax.org/l/santaana)         

            Workbook: Strategies for Success, Marecek, Anthony-Smith, Pearson Education.

 

COURSE OVERVIEW: Prerequisite: Math N06 or pass qualifying exam. The purpose of this course is to give you the beginning algebra basics necessary to continue in mathematics or to pursue other fields that require a mathematics background. The topics of operations with real numbers, linear equations, graphing, exponents and polynomials, and factoring, with emphasis on applications and development of critical thinking skills, will be covered this semester.

 

COURSE WORK: Instruction in this class will utilize lecture, Strategies for Success, and manipulatives.  Ten tests and quizzes will be given and a final exam at the end of the semester.

MATH STUDY CENTER: The Math Center, located in L-204 (Second floor of the L Building) is available to all N48 students. You can obtain help through tutoring (no appointments needed), Walk-in math workshops, PC’s for math homework, and math textbooks for student use. In order to utilize the Math Center you must register by signing up at www.sac.edu/MathCenter. Click on “Enroll into Supervised Tutoring Class.” This will enroll you in a non-credit course that will show as “Supervised Tutoring” on WebAdvisor but will not appear on your transcripts. You must enroll and log in and out when utilizing the Math Center and spend at least one hour in the center before the first test. 

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS: To succeed in this class, you must complete the assigned problems in the textbook as outlined on the assignment sheet. Copy the assigned problems from the text (Include section numbers) and SHOW ALL WORK. Be careful to number each problem, then check the answers in the back of the chapter and correct any errors. If you do not understand how to complete the problem then ask help from the instructor at the very next class session. It is important that you know how to do each type of problem that is assigned. In general, you will need to spend at least eight hours every week preparing homework assignments. Homework will be collected on the due date. All work not submitted because of absence is due the next class session.

 TESTS: This course covers 12 areas of instruction covered by 10 test units. Each test will be worth 80 points. There are no make-up tests so plan to be here on test days.

            1         Whole Numbers, Language of Algebra and Integers

            2        Fractions

            3         Decimals

            4         Percents                   

            5         Real Numbers              

            6         Linear Equations

            7         Problem Solving  

            8         Polynomials                      

            9         Factorin

           10        Graphing

Tests for each area will be given, when at all possible, after the student has completed all assignments in an area of instruction and has had the opportunity to ask questions.

 

GRADING STANDARDS: The final grade will be based on the total points earned for all homework (10 pts/unit), quizzes/classwork (10 pts/unit), test score (80 pts/unit) and the final (300pts.) using the the following grading scale:

 

            Tests            800 points   62%                  90% - 100% = A           1170 – 1300 = A

            Quizzes       100 points   7.5%                 80% -   89% = B           1040 - 1169 = B

            Homework   100 points   7.5%                 70% -   79% = C           0910 - 1039 = C

-           Final             300 points   23%                  60% -   69% = D           0780 -   909 = D

                               1300 points                               0% -   59% = F                 0 -   779 = F

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Students completing this course demonstrating their personal commitment, consistently participating and meeting course expectations as measured by assessment instruments will achieve the following outcomes and be able to:

Perform arithmetic operations with rational numbers; solve and check linear equations; translate Eenglish sentences to algebraic equastions and solve basic word problems; find slopes and graph linear equations; perform operations on polynomials; and factor ploynomials.

NOTEBOOKS: Each student is required to prepare and keep a notebook which includes paper, graph paper and

notebook dividers.

 CALCULATORS: Students may need a scientific calculator for this course. You are allowed to use a                          calculator after you have passed Test 2. We recommend a scientific calculator such as the Texas Instruments TI-30 II or TI-30X IIs. Other calculators or electronic devices (i.e. cellular phones, pagers, electronic dictionaries/translators, Palm Pilots, etc.) require instructor approval before being used in this class. Put all other electronic devices away and in silent mode before class begins, otherwise, you will be dismissed for the remainder of the class.

 

ATTENDANCE: All students are expected to be in class on time every session and to remain until class is dismissed.

Three tardies (arriving late or leaving early) are equivalent to one absence. Absences due to illness should be reported to the instructor. A student may be dropped by the instructor due to excessive absences (10% or greater) , however, it is the student’s responsibility to withdraw officially from the course. The last day to add a full semester class with an add code is September 10, 2017. The last day to drop and not owe fees is September 10, 2017 and the last day to drop a course with a “W” grade is November 19, 2017.

 

ETIQUETTE: Be courteous to fellow students when they ask a question. Put all electronic devices in silent mode and keep out of sight when class begins. Otherwise you will be sent out of class for that day. No food is allowed and only drinks in containers that will not break or spill if dropped are acceptable. I’d rather you come in late than not at all but please quietly take your seat. Only leave the classroom during the group or individual work time or during a break to go to the restroom, or in an emergency. Please ask if it is during an exam; I will ask for your phone before you leave and only one person will be allowed out of the room at a time.

 

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY: Students at Santa Ana College are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. To falsify the results of one’s research, to steal the words or ideas of another, or tocheat on an examination, corrupts the essential process by which knowledge is advanced. Academic dihonesty is seen as an intentional act of fraud, in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work of another without authorization, or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic exercise. As institutions, we also consider academic dishonesty to include forgery of academic documents, intentionally impending or damaging the academic work of others, assisting other students in acts of dishonesty or coercing students into acts of dishonesty.

Procedure: In cases where a violation of academic honesty is discovered, the faculty member is encouraged to file an “Academic Misconduct Incident Report” form and distribute the form to the appropriate offices listed.

There are two categories of sanctions: Limited and College-wide. Limited sanctions include an academic action such as assigning a lower grade or a grade of “F” or No-Credit for the assignment, project, or test. College-wide sanctions include any sanction that will affect a student’s standing with the college-at-large, up to and including suspension or expulsion from the College.

In matters related to academic honesty violations, the primary responsibility for disciplinary proceedings rests with the instructor and the academic division where the violation allegedly occurred. The Dean of Student Affairs will assist in all College-wide sanctions. .

 

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT: A student with a disability, who would like to request an academic accommodation, is responsible for identifying herself/himself to the instructor and to the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS). To make arrangements for academic accommodations contact the Disabled Student Office in the Johnson Center, U-103 or phone (714) 564-6264, TTY (714) 564-6284 or visit their website http://sac.edu/StudentServices/DSPS

 

EXTRA RESOURCES:

Instructor - will be available before and after class. Contact the Science/Math Division to leave messages or

e-mail felton_donald@sac.edu

Math Study Center - free help available. L 204

Tutorial Learning center - Individual tutoring by appointment. U 103