MTH 099 Syllabus: Mathematics Skills II - Spring 2012

217 - CRN:6146 MWF 10:00 am – 10:50 am SH 513

Instructor: Alaa Elkadry Office: SMH 115 Email: elkadry@marshall.edu Office Hours: MWF 8:30 am – 9:50 Phone: (304) 710-6990 Prerequisites: ACT 17 – 18 OR SAT equivalent OR successful completion of WMTH 001 or MTH 098. Course Description: The purpose of this course is to prepare students with low placement test scores to take college level mathematics courses. This is a 3 hour course and will count toward full time status. A grade of Credit or No Credit will be assigned. Learning Objectives: Students shall be able to:

develop an understanding of properties of the number system, signed numbers, and operations;

correctly use algebraic language and symbols, illustrating mastery of formulas and equations;

show development of logical reasoning. Required Materials:

TEXTBOOK COMPONENTS:

Introductory Algebra 2nd Edition. 2009. Miller, O’Neil, Hyde. ISBN#: 9780077281120

Introductory Algebra Workbook. ISBN#: 9780077580704

ALEKS Computer License The entire package can be purchased under the following ISBN#: 9780077889357.

CALCULATOR: A calculator should be used only when you are instructed to do so. The TI-83/TI-83 plus or similar graphing calculator is recommended for students continuing into MTH 127/MTH 130 and other higher level courses. A scientific calculator is recommended for students continuing into MTH 121. Students may not utilize cell phones as calculators during tests.

PORTFOLIO: A portfolio will be created by the student during the semester. It may include: Grade Sheet, Syllabus, Course Calendar, In-Class Notes, Introductory Algebra Workbook, ALEKS Notes, Tests, and Test Corrections. You will need to purchase a 2” Three Ring Binder.

Course Policies:

ALEKS: ALEKS is an online computer component and access must be purchased to meet the requirements for the ALEKS portion of the course. This will require access to the computer outside of class. The ALEKS initial assessment MUST be taken with your instructor within the first TWO WEEKS of the semester. Students that have not completed it will be subject to withdrawal from the course.

ATTENDANCE: It is expected that each student shows up on time and is prepared for class. Attendance is necessary for the successful completion of this course. A student can obtain an officially excused absence for exams or ALEKS Midterm/Final assessments at The Office of Student Affairs, Memorial Student Center MSC 2W38. Any unexcused exams/assessments will receive a score of zero. Only an excused absence will warrant a make-up exam to be scheduled during Dead Week. Excused ALEKS assessments will be made up during office hours. OUTSIDE CLASSROOM REQUIREMENTS: You will need to work at least 2-4 hours outside of class for every 1 hour you spend in class completing ALEKS assessments, homework from the book, workbook sections, working in the ALEKS pie to meet the requirements of the course. CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE: During class, cell phones must be turned off and out of sight. Please make the instructor aware ahead of time if you need access to these devices.

TUTORING FACILITIES: Marshall University provides multiple options for free on-campus tutoring. The Mathematics Department tutoring lab is located in Smith Hall 526. The current schedule can be found at www.marshall.edu/math/tutoringlab.asp. The University College has a tutoring lab on the first floor of Laidley Hall. It is the student’s responsibility to take advantage of these facilities before utilizing office hours.

PLAGIARISM/ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Marshall University expects academic honesty. Students who commit breaches of academic honesty will be subject to the various sanctions outlined in the Undergraduate Catalog. See the policy here: www.marshall.edu/catalog/undergraduate/ug_09-10.pdf.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: It is the responsibility of the student to contact the Office of Disability Services. For policies and procedures, visit www.marshall.edu/disabled/index.htm.

FINAL EXAM: The MTH 099 Common Final Exam will be held on Saturday, April 28th at 2:00 p.m. Your instructor will announce the location. GRADE CALCULATION: Since there are multiple ways in which students learn, knowledge and understanding will be assessed with multiple tools. A student’s grade is assessed by the number of points earned in each of the following categories:

Category % of overall grade

Total points possible from this category

3 In-Class Exams (3 exams @ 100 pts. each) 30% 300 pts.

Comprehensive Final 15% 150 pts.

ALEKS Goals 25% 250 pts.

ALEKS Assessments (Midterm and Final) 10% 100 pts.

Portfolio/Miscellaneous 20% 200 pts.

Total 100% 1000 pts.

Students must meet the following criteria to receive credit for the class:

Credit: 75% or higher overall AND 65% or higher on Final Exam

No Credit: Less than 75% overall OR

Less than 65% on Final Exam

The University policies: You can read University Policies by accessing the following link : http://www.marshall.edu/academic-affairs/?page_id=802 Important Dates:

1/16/12 Martin Luther King Day – University Closed 3/5/12 Freshman Midterm D and F Grades Due 3/16/12 Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Course 3/19/12 – 3/23/12 Spring Break – No Classes 4/4/12 Assessment Day – No Classes 4/23/12 – 4/27/12 Dead Week 4/28/12 MTH 099 Common Final Exam Day (2:00 p.m.)

Student Weekly Schedule(subject to change)

MTH 099 Course Calendar - MWF Classes Spring 2012 ALEKS Strategy

Week 1 MONDAY T WEDNESDAY R FRIDAY Sat Sun

Jan. 9 – Jan. 15

9 Syllabus Review Ch R/1 Textbook Tests or Workbook Pages

10 11 ALEKS Initial Assessment Individualized Worksheets

12 13 ALEKS LAB RESERVATION Lecture Basic Concepts

14 15 ALEKS Initial Assessment Complete [dark green] Arithmetic Readiness and [light green] Real Numbers and Variables sections of the ALEKS Pie.

Week 2

Jan. 16 – Jan. 22

16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – NO CLASS

17 18 ALEKS LAB RESERVATION Lecture Basic Concepts

19 20 ALEKS LAB RESERVATION Individualized Worksheets

21 22

Week 3

Jan. 23 – Jan. 29

23 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 Activity 1 – Exponents

24 25 5.4, 5.5 ALEKS Pie GOAL #1

26 27 5.6, 5.7 Activity 2 – Polynomials

28 29 Complete [dark blue] Integers Exponent and Polynomials, [light purple] Radicals and Rational Expressions, and any other open section of the ALEKS Pie. Goals: #1 – 80 topics #2 – 100 topics

Week 4

Jan. 30 – Feb. 5

30 8.1, 8.2

31 1 8.4 ALEKS Pie GOAL #2

2 3 8.3 Activity 3 – Radical Expressions

4 5

Week 5

Feb. 6 – Feb. 12

6 Bingo: Ch 5/8 Review

7 8

TEST 1 – Exponents,

Polynomials, and Radical Expressions

9 10 6.1, 6.2, 6.3/6.4

11 12

Week 6

Feb. 13 – Feb. 19

13 6.3/6.4

14 15 6.5 Activity 4 – Factoring ALEKS Pie GOAL #3

16 17 7.1

18 19 Complete [dark blue] Integers Exponent and Polynomials, [yellow] Rational Expressions and Proportions, and any other open section of the ALEKS Pie. Goals: #3 - 120 topics #4 - 140 topics

Week 7

Feb. 20 – Feb. 26

20 7.2

21 22 7.3 ALEKS Pie GOAL #4

23 24 7.3, 7.4

25 26

Week 8

Feb. 27 – Mar. 4

27 7.3, 7.4 Activity 5 – Rational Expressions

28 29 Bingo: Ch 6/7 Review

1 2

TEST 2 - Factoring and

Rational Expressions

3 4

Week 9

Mar. 5– Mar. 11

5 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

6 7 Activity 6 – Expressions vs. Equations ALEKS Pie GOAL #5

8 9 ALEKS Midterm

Assessment

10 11 ALEKS Midterm Assessment Complete [red] Linear Equations and Inequalities, [orange] Functions, Lines, and Systems of Equations, and any other open section of the ALEKS Pie. Goals: #5 - 160 topics #6 - 180 topics #7 - 200 topics

Week 10

Mar. 12 – Mar. 18

12 2.4

13 14 2.8 Activity 7– Linear Inequ. ALEKS Pie GOAL #6

15 16 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

17 18

Mar. 19 – Mar. 25 S P R I N G B R E A K

Week 11

Mar. 26 – Apr. 1

26 Review Ch 2/3, 3.4, 3.5

27 28 3.6 Activity 8 – Linear Modeling ALEKS Pie GOAL #7

29 30 4.5

31 1

Week 12

Apr. 2 – Apr. 8

2 4.1, 4.4

3 4 Jeopardy: Review Ch 2, 3, and 4

5 6

TEST 3 -

Solving and Graphing Linear Equs. and Systems

7 8

Week 13

Apr. 9 – Apr. 15

9 6.7, 9.1

10 11 CAMPUS ASSESSMENT DAY

NO CLASS ALEKS Pie GOAL #8

12 13 9.3 Activity 9 – Solving Quadratic Equations

14 15 Complete [light blue] Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations and all other sections of the ALEKS Pie. Goals: #8 - 220 topics #9 - 235 topics #10 - 250 topics ALEKS Final Assessment

Week 14

Apr. 16 – Apr. 22

16 8.6

17 18 8.6, 7.6 ALEKS Pie GOAL #9

19 20 7.6

21 22

Week 15

Apr. 23 – Apr. 29

23 Activity 10 – Solving Lin, Quad, Rad, and Rat Equations

24 25 Review for Final Make Up Exams

26 27 ALEKS Final Assessment ALEKS Pie Goal #10

28 COMMOM FINAL EXAM

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COMMON FINAL EXAM – Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 2:00pm