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DSPM 0700
Basic
Mathematics (Prealgebra)
SYLLABUS
AND STUDENT RULES - Fall 2005
I.
Course Description
A study
of mathematics competencies that includes whole numbers, fractions,
decimals, ratio and proportion, percents, and
nd topics in algebra that include
signed numbers, exponents, algebraic expressions with sums and differences,
and solving simple
algebraic equations.
II. Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able
to:
A. Perform all arithmetic operations dealing with whole numbers,
fractions, decimals, signed numbers, and addition /
subtraction of polynomials.
B. Round off whole numbers and decimals.
C. Evaluate simple algebraic expressions.
D. Solve simple algebraic equations.
E. Solve basic percent problems.
F. Simplify algebraic expressions with sums and differences.
G. Solve problems involving ratios and proportions.
H. Solve simple word problems.
I. Find the perimeter of a polygon or circumference of a circle.
J. Use the calculator effectively with arithmetic computations.
III. Required Text, Calculator, CD
The textbook for this course is Prealgebra,
4rd edition, by K Elayn Martin-Gay,
available in the NSCC bookstore.
An access code is required to use MyMathLab. The access code is
included with the purchase of a new textbook. The course ID for using
MyMathLab is marable77988. The calculator used in this course is the
Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus. The DSPM 0700 course packet is also
required
for the course and is available in the NSCC Bookstore or download from
ww2.nscc.edu/dspm.
IV. Requirements
In order to receive credit for this course, the student must:
A. Attend class regularly.
B. Complete the homework assignments.
C. Have a final average of 75 or more.
D. Complete three (3) unit tests and a comprehensive final exam.
V. Grading
Grades for this course will be based on unit tests, homework, and a
final exam as follows:
Unit tests 60%
Homework 10%
Final Exam (comprehensive) 30%
Note: Points may be deducted from the final average for more than three
absences (3 classroom hours).
Grading
scale:
A 93 -100
B 84 - 92
C 75 - 83
F 0 - 74
X Continuation Grade - See instructor for criteria.
WF It is mandatory that an instructor issue a student a
withdrawal/failing grade if the student misses class for two (2)
consecutive weeks without
contacting the instructor.
VI. Policies
Attendance:
A. Students are expected to attend all classes and be on time.
B. A maximum of three absences (3 classroom hours) is allowed with no
direct effect on the final grade. Each hour of absence
over this number will lower the student's final
average by one point for each hour of absence.
Students will be dismissed from class with a WF
grade after missing the sixth classroom hour if no contact has been made
with
the instructor.
C. Tardies will be recorded
and will lower the course grade. Guidelines will be announced by the
instructor.
Makeup
Tests:
Students who miss a scheduled unit test must make up the test in the
Testing Center within two days of returning to class. Ten points will
be deducted from the score of
any makeup test taken after
the assigned test day. Makeup tests are
to be taken in the Instructor's office.
VII. Instructor Information
Record the following information concerning the course instructor.
Name:
_______________________________________________
Email:
_________________________________________________________
Office
Number: __________________ Office Phone: _____________________
Office
Hours: __________________________________ (or by appointment)
Messages
may be left on the instructor’s voice mail, with the department
secretary in LRC (963-5551) during daytime hours.
Nashville State complies with the Americans with Disabilities
Act. If you wish to request any accommodation(s) for this class, please
notify the instructor as soon as possible.
Required
materials:
Text: Prealgebra,
4th ed., by K. Elayn Martin-Gay
REQUIRED: MathPro5 Packaged with Prealgebra,
3rd ed., by K. Elayn Martin-Gay.
REQUIRED: DSPM 0700 Review Packet available in the TSU bookstore or download from
ww2.nscc.edu/dspm
RECOMMENDED: Prealgebra audiovisual tapes Presented by author K. Elayn Martin-Gay
available in the Library
CLASS AND HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
Weekly
Schedule
WEEK
LESSON TOPIC HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
Do
only ODD problems
unless otherwise indicated.
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Week 1 & 2
Syllabus and Student Rules
1.3
Adding Whole Numbers and Perimeter pp. 27-32:
27, 41-51, 57, 67, 69, 71, 73, 74
1.6 Multiplying Whole Numbers and Area pp. 61-65:
1-5; 11, 15, 21-29; 39, 47-50(all); 51-65, 69, 71, 83
1.8 Exponents and Order of Operations pp.85-87: 1-29;
45-83; 85, 87, 96, 97
1.9 Introduction to Variables and Algebraic
Expressions pp. 93-95: 1-31; 37-59
2.1 Introduction to Integers pp. 117 -120: 1-7; 15-85;
103-114 (all)
2.2/2.3 Adding Integers/ Subtracting Integers pp.
125-128: 1-51; 71-89; 101-106(all)
pp. 133-136:1-69; 77-81; 91-101
2.4 Multiplying and Dividing Integers pp. 146-143: 21-103;
113-121
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Week 3 & 4
Test 1 Review
Test 1
Discuss Test 1 ASAP
3.1 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions pp. 171-180: 1-77
(every other odd)
3.2 Solving Equations: The Addition Property pp.
185-188: 1-23, 25-61 (every other odd)
3.3 Solving Equations: The Multiplication Property
pp. 1195-198: 1-89 (every other odd)
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Week 5 & 6
3.4 Solving Linear Equations in One Variable pp.
205-207: 1-69 (every other odd)
3.5 Linear Equations in One Variable and Problem Solving
pp. 213-217: 1-41
4.1 Introduction to Fractions and Equivalent Fractions
pp. 241-248: 1-93 (every other odd), 95, 97
4.2 Factors and Simplest Form pp. 255-26-: 1-61
(every other odd), 79-83
4.3 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions pp. 267-272: 1-73 (every
other odd)
4.4 Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Least Common Denominator
pp. 281-285: 1-43
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Week
7 & 8
4.5 Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions pp.
293-298: 1-69(every other odd), 71, 73, 77, 79, 85
4.6/4.7 Complex Fractions and Review of Order of Operations pp
305-308: 1-6 (all), 11-16 (all), 35-38 (all)
Solving Equations Containing Fractions pp.
315-316: 1-41
4.8 Operations on Mixed Numbers pp. 329-337: 1-43, 57, 58
Test 2 Review
Test 2
Discuss Test 2 ASAP
5.1/5.2 Introduction to Decimals/ Adding and Subtracting Decimals pp.
369-373: 13,-21, 25-39, 41-81, 82,
83-91
pp. 381-388: 1-79;
83, 91, 92, 95
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Week
9 & 10
5.3 Multiplying Decimals and Circumference of a Circle
pp. 395-399: 1-37; 41-52 (all), 59, 63-69
* need to show circumference
formula using diameter
5.4 Dividing Decimals pp. 405-410: 1-29, 33, 37,
39, 43-59
5.5 Estimating and Order of Operations pp. 417-420:
35-51 (all), 53-59
* Omit Section A
5.6 Fractions and Decimals pp. 425-429: 1-25; 31-35,
39-67; 68-70 (all)
5.7 Equations Containing Decimals pp. 435-436: 1-8 (all), 9-41
5.8 Square roots and the Pythagorean Theorem pp. 441-443:
1-13; 17, 21, 25, 29-33 (all); 35-49
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Week 11 & 12
6.1/6.2 Ratios/Rates pp. 461-464: 1-31; 32, 33, 35,
39-47
pp.
467-471: 1-45 odd
6.3 Proportions
pp. 479-482: Mental Math 1-6 (all); 1-51
6.4 Proportions and Problem Solving
pp. 489-494: 1-27, 31-37
Test 3 Review
Test 3
Discuss Test 3 ASAP
7.1 Percents, Decimals, and Fractions
pp. 523-530: 1-27, 33-49, 55-99, 103, 110 ______________________________________________________________________________
Week 13 & 14
7.2 Solving Percent Problems with Equations
pp. 535-537: 1-35
7.5 Percent and Problem Solving: Sales Tax, Commissions, and
Discounts pp. 565-569: 1-21, 25-39, 50-53 (all)
8.3 The Rectangular Coordinate System
pp. 623-626: 1-35, (plot the three ordered pair solutions for problems
25-35)
10.1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
pp. 801-804: 1-33, 39-49
10.2 Multiplication Properties of Exponents
pp. 809-810: 1-31
Final Exam Review
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Week
15
Final Exam
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