MAT 090 Fundamentals of Mathematics

Prerequisite: (Placement by Examination) Quarter: Spring 2012 Day & Time course meets: Tuesday 6:00 PM 10:00 PM Instructor: Professor Michelle Farmer Instructor Phone Number: 954-708-5270 Instructor email address: michelle.farmer@strayer.edu nd Instructor Office hours, office location: Wednesday 5:00 PM 7:00 PM, in the Faculty Office (2 floor) Academic Office phone number: 954-378-2411

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course serves as an introduction to algebra. It emphasizes representations and operations on numbers and sets, as well as introductory concepts of geometry, signed numbers, polynomials, and a mathematical background of computer programming. This course is not applicable toward graduation and is not offered for academic credit. A grade of C or better is required for placement into MAT 104.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources Strayer University, Bittinger. (Eds.) (2005). Math 090: Fundamentals of mathematics, second custom edition. Boston: Pearson Custom Publishing. Access to MyMathLab used to submit quizzes, tests, and exams. Course ID: farmer00284 Supplemental Resources Aufman R. N., Barker, V. C., Lockwood, J. (2006). Introductory algebra: an applied approach. (7th ed.) Boston, MA: Houghton-Mifflin. Martin-Gay, E. (2010). Prealgebra. (6th ed.) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall. Strayer University. (2005). Book of Problems: Prealgebra. Boston: Pearson Custom Publishing.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Describe the real number system. 2. Perform basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and exponentiation on integers, fractions, and decimals. 3. Apply the rule of order of operations in long computations. 4. Solve problems that show knowledge of the relations between decimals, fractions, and percents. 5. Interpret data from tables and graphs. 6. Perform basic operations on algebraic expressions such as evaluation of an algebraic expression, addition, and subtraction of monomials and polynomials. 7. Solve and graph linear equations of one variable. 8. Formulate and solve basic word problems using algebra. 9. Use technology and information resources to research issues in the fundamentals of mathematics. 10. Write clearly and concisely about the fundamentals of mathematics using proper writing mechanics.

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WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE
The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery mode.

Week 1 04/03/12 Preparation

Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation

Points

Reading(s): Chapter 1: Whole Numbers Activities Discussions Evaluation Quiz 1: Chapter 1 (26 problems) due by 04/10/12 13 52

2 04/10/12 Crazy Hat Week

Preparation Reading(s): Chapter 2: Introduction to Integers and Algebraic Expressions Activities Discussions Evaluation Quiz 2: Chapter 2 (24 problems) due by 04/17/12 Preparation Reading(s): Chapter 3: Fraction Notation: Multiplication and Division Activities Discussions Evaluation Quiz 3: Chapter 3 (22 problems) due by 04/24/12 Test 1: Chapters 1 and 2 (25 problems) due by 04/24/12

13 48

3 04/17/12 Smart Thinking Workshop

13 44 75

4 04/24/12 Alumni Mix & Mingle Session

Preparation Reading(s): Chapter 4: Fraction Notation: Addition and Subtraction Activities Discussions Reflection Assignment 1 due by 05/01/12 Evaluation Quiz 4: Chapter 4 (22 problems) due by 05/01/12 Preparation Reading(s): None Activities Discussion Evaluation Midterm Exam: Chapters 1 through 4 (25 problems) in-class 05/01/12 9 150 13 25 44

5 05/01/12

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6 05/08/12 Student Appreciation Week 7 05/15/12 Preparation Reading(s): Chapter 5: Decimal Notation Activities Discussions Evaluation Quiz 5: Chapter 5 (22 problems) due by 05/15/12 Preparation Reading(s): Chapter 7: Ratio and Proportion Activities Discussions Evaluation 8 05/22/12 Career Week & Campus Potluck Quiz 6: Chapter 7 (15 problems) due by 05/22/12 Preparation Reading(s): Chapters 8: Percent Notation Activities Discussions Evaluation 9 05/29/12 Quiz 7: Chapter 8 (19 problems) due by 05/29/12 Test 2: Chapters 5 and 7 (25 problems) due by 05/29/12 13 38 75 13 30 13 44

Preparation Reading(s): Chapters 6: Graphing and Statistics Activities Discussions Evaluation Quiz 8: Chapter 6 (20 problems) due by 06/05/12 Reading(s) o Section 3.8: Solving equations using the multiplication principle o Sections 4.3-4.4: Solving equations with fractions and/or using both addition and multiplication principles o Sections 4.6-4.7: Problems with mixed numbers o Section 5.7: Solving equations with decimals and/or with two variables Discussions 13 25 25 13 40

10 06/05/12 Financial Aid Week

Preparation

Reflection Assignment 2 due by 06/12/12 Evaluation Practice Exam: Chapters 1 through 8 (25 problems) due by 06/12/12

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11 06/12/12 Preparation Reading(s): None Activities Discussion Evaluation Final Exam: Chapters 1 through 8 (25 problems) in-class Note: This is completed through Blackboard. 9 150

GRADING SCALE UNDERGRADUATE Assignment Quizzes located in mymathlab (open book, 2 hour time limit, allowing unlimited attempts) (8 quizzes, totaling 170 problems, worth 2 point apiece) Tests located in mymathlab (open book, 2 hour time limit, 1 attempt only) (2 tests, totaling 50 problems, worth 3 points apiece) Midterm Exam located in mymathlab (open book, 2 hour time limit, 1 attempt only) (25 problems, worth 6 points apiece) Practice Exam located in mymathlab (open book, 2 hour time limit, allowing unlimited attempts) (25 problems, worth 1 point apiece) Final Exam located in Blackboard (open book, 2 hour time limit, 1 attempt only) (25 problems, worth 6 points apiece) Note: This is completed through the online course shell. Reflection Assignments located in Blackboard (2 writing assignments, worth 25 points apiece) Participation (9 discussions, worth 13 points apiece and 2 discussions, worth 9 points apiece) Totals Total Points 340 % of Grade 34%

150 150

15% 15%

25

2.5%

150

15%

50 135 1,000

5% 13.5% 100%

Points 900 1,000 800 899 700 799 600 699 Below 600

Percentage 90% 100% 80% 89% 70% 79% 60% 69% Below 60%

Grade A B C D F

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MAT 090 Assignments & Rubrics

Reflection Assignments Due Week 5 (05/01/12) and Week 10 (06/05/12) and worth 25 points each Reflect on your experience so far in this class and then write 6 to 10 sentences in which you: 1. Describe the accomplishments you have achieved during this course. 2. Discuss one (1) or two (2) topics or concepts that have been a struggle so far. 3. Describe one (1) action step you can take to overcome your struggles. Your assignment must: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. No cover page is needed for this assignment. Your name should be in the top right corner of the paper.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: Use technology and information resources to research issues in the fundamentals of mathematics. Write clearly and concisely about the fundamentals of mathematics using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Reflection Assignments
0 Incomplete Did not submit the assignment or is incomplete in the following criteria: Describe the accomplishments you have achieved during this course. Discuss one or two (1 or 2) topics or concepts that have been a struggle so far. Describe one (1) action step you can take to overcome your struggles. Well written, with good grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and flow. Wrote one to two (1 to 2) sentences to meet the length requirement. 18 Developing Partially meets the following criteria: Describe the accomplishments you have achieved during this course. Discuss one or two (1 or 2) topics or concepts that have been a struggle so far. Describe one (1) action step you can take to overcome your struggles. Well written, with good grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and flow. Wrote two to six (2 to 6) sentences to meet the length requirement. 25 Exemplary Completely meets the following criteria: Describe the accomplishments you have achieved during this course. Discuss one or two (1 or 2) topics or concepts that have been a struggle so far. Describe one (1) action step you can take to overcome your struggles. Well written, with good grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and flow. Wrote six (6) or more sentences to meet the length requirement.

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Expectations
The purpose of the course schedule is to give you, at a glance, the required preparation, activities, and evaluation components of your course. For more information about your course, whether on-ground or online, access your online course shell. The expectations for a 4.5 credit hour course are for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This time estimate includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of the delivery mode.

Instructional Materials
In order to be fully prepared, obtain a copy of the required textbooks and other instructional materials prior to the first day of class. When available, Strayer University provides a link to the first three (3) chapters of your textbook(s) in eBook format. Check your online course shell for availability. Review the online course shell or check with your professor to determine whether Internet-based assignments and activities are used in this course. Instructional materials are obtained through the universitys virtual bookstore and can be accessed through iCampus: http:bookstore.mbsdirect.net/strayer.htm. Courses with Internet-based assignments and activities on publisher sites may require the purchase of onetime access codes. When purchasing used textbooks, a separate access code purchase will be necessary.

Lectures and Discussions

Lecture topics each week align directly to course learning outcomes. Each lecture is supported by weekly discussion topics. You are only required to complete the discussion if you are absent from a live class session. Online lectures are available for on-ground students through the online course shell to view as a supplement to their on-ground lecture. The discussion topics set up in the online course shell are the same discussions that appear in the Course Guide.

Grade Book Usage

The grade book is set up in your online course shell.

Tests
Tests (quizzes, midterm and final exams, essay exams, lab tests, etc.) are available for student access and completion through the online course shell. Check the online course shell to determine how you are expected to take the tests. On-ground students are to complete the tests after the material is covered and before the next class session.

Assignments
Evaluation of assignments will be scored according to the grading rubric guidelines that establish levels of student performance and accompany the assignment. Students should review the rubric in preparation for completing the assignment, before submitting the assignment, and after the professor has offered feedback based upon the rubric.

Assignments for on-ground students are always submitted through the online course shell. Late assignments will be given a 10% penalty and will only be accepted up to one week after the due date.

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Other Course Shell Items
All students must complete or submit tests, homework, and assignments in the online course shell.

Reminders
See the Strayer Policies (formerly Syllabus: Part II) link under the Course Home tab in the online course shell for important University notices and services. You can access your online course shell at https://strayeronline.blackboard.com.

Resource Center
The Resource Center navigation button contains a vast array of links that may be of interest to students. Tutoring, obtaining transcripts, and career services are some of the many areas in which students may pose questions.

Resources
An online writing tutoring service is available to all Strayer students through the online course shell found on the navigation bar. Strayer University Library Resources are available on the navigation bar under Resource Center in the online course shell.

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