ccsj 095 syllabus 2015 · direct instruction via lecturing by instructor, in-class team exercises,...

COURSE SYLLABUSTerm: Fall 2015 (2015-1)

MA 095

Instructor Information:Instructor Information:Instructor Name Randi GenungOffice Number:Phone Number: 402-419-3020

Email: [email protected] Available: By appointment Instructor Background: B.S. Zoology, Michigan State University; M.A.S. Applied Science Education, University of Nebraska at Lincoln.Instructor Background: B.S. Zoology, Michigan State University; M.A.S. Applied Science Education, University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

Course Information:Course Information:Course Information:Course Information:

Course Time: Wednesday 7:00 pm – 10:00 pmWednesday 7:00 pm – 10:00 pmWednesday 7:00 pm – 10:00 pmClassroom: 260260260Prerequisites: N/AN/AN/A

Textbooks: Bello, I. (2006). Basic College Mathematics: A Real World Approach (4th Edition).ISBN: 9780073384382Bello, I. (2006). Basic College Mathematics: A Real World Approach (4th Edition).ISBN: 9780073384382Bello, I. (2006). Basic College Mathematics: A Real World Approach (4th Edition).ISBN: 9780073384382

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:Through appropriate assessments students will demonstrate that they are able to:

1. Remember the necessary steps and procedures for computing arithmetic operations with rational numbers.

2. Understand what each computation means on a conceptual level.

3. Apply their understanding of the concepts and use appropriate computations to solve application problems













Course Description:The student will study fundamental operations and properties of whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, and real numbers, including decimals, ratios, percent, proportions, and exponents. Credit not applicable toward a degree.



Course Description:The student will study fundamental operations and properties of whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, and real numbers, including decimals, ratios, percent, proportions, and exponents. Credit not applicable toward a degree. Learning Strategies: Direct instruction via lecturing by instructor, in-class team exercises, collaborative learning, online IXL practice, regular exams. Please come prepared and read the assigned materials in advance of the class meeting.

Learning Strategies: Direct instruction via lecturing by instructor, in-class team exercises, collaborative learning, online IXL practice, regular exams. Please come prepared and read the assigned materials in advance of the class meeting.

Learning Strategies: Direct instruction via lecturing by instructor, in-class team exercises, collaborative learning, online IXL practice, regular exams. Please come prepared and read the assigned materials in advance of the class meeting.

Learning Strategies: Direct instruction via lecturing by instructor, in-class team exercises, collaborative learning, online IXL practice, regular exams. Please come prepared and read the assigned materials in advance of the class meeting.Experiential Learning Opportunities: Applications of the course objectives.Experiential Learning Opportunities: Applications of the course objectives.Experiential Learning Opportunities: Applications of the course objectives.Experiential Learning Opportunities: Applications of the course objectives.

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It is also suggested that you use Khan Academy as an additional resource outside of the classroom for help completing your homework.http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetichttp://www.khanacademy.org/math/pre-algebra




Assessments:Assessments:Assessments:Assessments:

Formative Assessments:Formative Assessments: 3 Exams 45% of gradeSummative Assessments:Summative Assessments: Final Exam 20% of gradeHomework:Homework: IXL Assignments 20% of gradeAssignments: Assignments: Textbook Homework 15% of gradeGrading Scale:

Grade PointsA 100-92A- 91-90B+ 89-88B 87-82B- 81-80C+ 79-78C 77-72C- 71-70D+ 69-68D 67-62D- 61-60F 59 and below

Grading Scale:Grade Points

A 100-92A- 91-90B+ 89-88B 87-82B- 81-80C+ 79-78C 77-72C- 71-70D+ 69-68D 67-62D- 61-60F 59 and below





Policies and ProceduresPolicies and ProceduresClass Policy on Attendance: Eighty percent of success is showing up. -Woody Allen

Attendance is important and is expected. You are responsible for all material covered in class, including announcements. If you miss class, you must contact the instructor by email ([email protected]) within 24 hours.The instructor is more than willing to meet you halfway on this, but remember that there are TWO halves. You are allowed to miss 1 class, without penalty. After that, every class that you are absent from will result in a two (2) percentage point loss from your final grade. You should ‘save’ your absence for emergencies. If you are more than 15 minutes late to class, that will count as an absence. If you leave early, that will count as an absence. BE PRESENT, BE ON TIME.

Class Policy on Electronic Devices

Electronic devices are out of place in the classroom. Please keep them silent and put away during class. Additionally, NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES OF ANY KIND ARE TO BE USED ON QUIZZES OR EXAMS.

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http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic

http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic

Statement of Plagiarism: If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.

PLEASE NOTE: All papers can and may be submitted for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.

Citation Guidelines: Calumet College of St. Joseph uses citation guidelines, generally MLA or APA format, to document sources quoted or paraphrased in student papers. Check the syllabus for each course to see what each instructor requires. The Library has reference copies of each manual; the Follett has copies for sale when required by the instructor. In addition, there are brief MLA and APA checklists in your spiral “Student Handbook and Planner” and on the Library website and literature rack. These texts show how to cite references from many sources, including electronic media, as well as how to space and indent the “Works Cited” and “References” pages respectively. EBSCO and ProQuest articles provide both formats for you to copy and paste. Proper documentation avoids plagiarism.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day established for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered and wish to discontinue. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be completed with the Office of Academic Advising and filed with the Registrar. The Office of Academic Advising must receive written request for withdrawal by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests should be submitted in person or, when an in-person visit is not possible, may be mailed to the Office of Academic Advising, emailed, or faxed to 219-473-4336. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. If the request requires instructor approval per the College calendar, it must be forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request.

If the request is honored by the faculty member, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal from the Registrar after meeting or speaking with a member from Academic Advising, Financial Aid and Athletics (if applicable). These departments will notify the student of academic, financial, and athletic eligibility effects of a possible withdrawal.

If the request is denied by the faculty member, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Please note that if the request does not require instructor approval, the student must still meet or speak with a member from Academic Advising, Financial Aid and Athletics (if applicable) before the withdrawal will be processed.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Discontinuing a course without a written request for withdrawal automatically incurs an "FW" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule). Failure to Withdraw (FW) is indicated when the student does not complete withdrawal paperwork with the Office of Academic Advising nor does the student notify the instructor of their intent to withdraw due to an illness, accident, grievous personal loss, or other circumstances beyond the student’s control. This grade is submitted by the instructor at the end of term.

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ResourcesResourcesStudent Success Center: The Student Success Center supports Calumet College of St. Joseph students through

an interactive learning experience. Students work with faculty tutors to develop course competencies and study skills such as time management, test preparation, and note taking. In addition, students are provided with tutoring support to help pass courses, to improve grade point average, and to promote continuing education and career advancement. Tutors have a specific charge: to help students learn how to master specific subject matter and to develop effective learning skills. The Student Success Center is open to all students at Calumet College of St. Joseph at no charge and is available to support academic courses at the introductory and advanced levels. For assistance, please contact the Student Success Center at 219 473-4287 or stop by the Library.

Disability Services: Disability Services strives to meet the needs of all students by providing academic services in accordance with Americans Disability Act (ADA) guidelines. Students must meet with the Coordinator of Disability Services to complete an intake form in order to request an accommodation and/or an auxiliary aid (e.g., additional time for tests, note taking assistance, special testing arrangements, etc.). It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Academic Support Programs Office to request an accommodation at least one month prior to enrollment for each academic term. Students who are requesting an accommodation and/or an auxiliary aid must submit documentation from a professional health care provider to verify eligibility under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and/or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The cost of obtaining the professional verification is the responsibility of the student. If a student believes that he or she needs a “reasonable accommodation” of some kind because of a physical, psychological, or mental condition, he or she should contact Disabilities Services. The Coordinator will secure documentation pertinent to the disability and work with faculty and staff, if necessary, to address the matter. All questions and inquiries pertaining to disability services should be directed to the Disability Services Coordinator at 219-473-4349.

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CCSJ Alert: Calumet College of St. Joseph utilizes an emergency communications system that transmits messages via text, email, and voice platforms. In the event of an emergency, of weather related closings, or of other incidents, those students who are registered for the system shall receive incident specific message(s) notifying them of the situation. Please sign-up for this important service at any time on the College’s website. Alternatively, you can register at the time you register for classes. This service requires each user to register once per academic year. Therefore, at the beginning of each academic year, please remember to re-register for the system. This can be done at: http://www.ccsj.edu/alerts/index.html.

School Closing Information: Internet: http://www.ccsj.edu

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TV Channels: 2, 5, 7, 9, 32

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Tentative ScheduleDate Topic Homework Assigned Homework Due Date/

Time9-2-15 Introduction to class

Chapter 1: Whole Numbers

Textbook (TB) p.110 #1-30 all

IXL 6: A.1 - Place values in whole

numbersA.2 – Word names for

numbersK.3 – Multiply whole

numbers with four or more digits

K.4 – Multiply numbers ending in zeroes

K.5 – Multiply numbers ending in zeroes: word

problemsK.6 – Multiply three or

more numbersK.7 – Multiply three or

more numbers: word problems

L.2 – Division patterns with zeroes

L.3 – Divide numbers ending in zeroes: word

problemsL.6 – Divide whole numbers

– 3-digit divisorsL.7 – Integer division rules

L.8 – Divide integersN.3 – Prime or Composite

N.4 – Identify factorsN.5 – Prime factorizationN.6 – Prime factorization

with exponentsN.7 – Greatest common

factorN.8 – Least common

multipleN.9 – GCF and LCM: word

problemsX.1 – Add, subtract,

multiply, divide whole numbers

9-30-15 at the beginning of class (Exam I)


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9-9-15 Chapter 2: Fractions and Mixed Numbers

TB p. 205 #1-40 all

IXL 6:T.1 – Fractions and mixed

numbers reviewT.2 – Equivalent fractions

reviewT.3 – Simplify fractions

T.4 – Understanding fractions: word problems

T.5 – Least common denominator

T.6 – Compare fractions with like and unlike denominators

T.8 – Convert between improper fractions and mixed

numbersU.1 – Add and subtract

fractions with like denominators

U.2 – Add and subtract fractions with like

denominators: word problemsU.3 – Add and subtract fractions with unlike

denominatorsU.5 – Inequalities with addition

and subtraction of like and unlike fractions

U.6 – Add and subtract mixed numbers

V.2 – Fractions of whole numbers II

V.3 – Fractions of a number: word problems

V.6 – Multiply two fractionsV.7 – Multiply fractions: word

problemsV.8 – Multiply three or more fractions and whole numbers

V.10 - Multiply mixed numbers and whole numbers

V.11 – Multiply mixed numbersV.13 – Multiply three or more mixed numbers, fractions, and/

or whole numbersW.2 – Reciprocals

W.3 – Divide whole numbers and unit fractions

W.5 – Divide fractionsW.7 – Divide fractions and

mixed numbersW.9 – Simplify expressions

involving fractions X.6 – Add, subtract, multiply,

and divide fractions and mixed numbers



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9-16-15 Chapter 3: Decimals TB p. 263 #1-25 all

IXL 6: B.2 – Decimal place values

B.3 – Word names for decimal numbers

B.4 – Convert decimals to mixed numbers

B.5 – Put decimal numbers in order

B.6 – Inequalities with decimals

B.7 – Round decimalsB.8 – Round whole numbers

and decimalsB.9 – Decimal number linesD.2 – Put rational numbers

in orderD.3 – Absolute value of

rational numbersD.4 – Add and subtract

rational numbersD.5 – Multiply and divide

rational numbersD.6 – Find the sign

J.1 – Add and subtract decimal numbers

J.2 – Add and subtract decimals: word problemsO.1 – Multiply decimalsO.3 – Inequalities with decimal multiplication

O.4 – Divide decimals by whole numbers

O.5 – Divide decimals by whole numbers: word

problemsO.6 – Multiply and divide decimals by powers of ten

O.7 – Division with decimal quotients

O.8 – Inequalities with decimal division

X.4 – Add, subtract, multiply, and divide

decimalsX.5 – Add, subtract, multiply, and divide

decimals: word problems



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9-23-15 Chapter 4: Ratio, Rate, Proportion

TB p. 301 #1-20 all

IXL 6:AA.1 – Write a ratio to

describe objects in a pictureAA.2 – Ratio tablesAA.3 – Ratios: word

problemsAA.4 – Equivalent ratiosAA.5 – Equivalent ratios:

word problemsAA.6 – Compare ratios:

word problemsAA.7 – Proportions

AA.8 – Unit rates and equivalent rates

AA.9 – Unit rates: word problems

AA.11 – Convert between percent’s, fractions, and

decimals

10-28-2015 at the beginning of class (Exam II)


9-30-15 Exam I (Chapter 1 – Chapter 3)

Chapter 4: Ratio, Rate, Proportion

Continue with chapter 4 homework

All Textbook homework is due TODAY, at the

BEGINNING of class. NO LATE HOMEWORK will

be accepted.

All IXL homework is due TODAY, at the


be accepted.

10-7-15 Chapter 5: Percent’s TB p.367 #1-25 all

IXL 6:AA.12 – Compare percents

to each other and to fractionsAA.13 – Compare percents

and fractions: word problems

AA.15 – Percent of numbers: word problems

AA.16 – Percent of numbers – with fractional and

decimal percentsAA.17 – Find what percent one number is of another

AA.18 – Find what percent one number is of another:

word problems


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10-14-15 Chapter 5: Percent’s

Chapter 6: Statistics and Graphs


TB p. 427 #1-10

IXL 7:AA.1 – Calculate mean, median, mode, and rangeAA.2 – Interpret charts to find mean, median, mode,

and rangeAA.3 – Mean, median,

mode, and range: find the missing number

AA.4 – Changes in mean, median, mode, and range

IXL 7:O.2 – Interpret line plotsO.6 – Interpret bar graphsO.7 – Create bar graphs

O.8 – Interpret histogramsO.11 – Interpret circle

graphsO.13 – Interpret line graphsO.14 – Create line graphs

O.17 – Choose the best type of graph



10-21-15 Chapter 6: Statistics and Graphs

Chapter 7: Measurement

Continue with Chapter 6 homework

TB p.475 #1-33 all

IXL 6:Y.3 – Convert and

compare customary unitsY.4 – Convert, compare, add, and subtract mixed

customary unitsY.5 – Multiply and divide

mixed customary unitsY.6 – Customary unit conversions involving fractions and mixed

numbersY.7 – Convert and

compare metric unitsY.8 – Convert between customary and metric

systemsY.9 – Working with

temperatures above and below zero

Y.10 – Convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit

12-2-15 at the beginning of class (Exam III)


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10-28-15 Exam II (Chapter 4 – Chapter 6)

Chapter 7: Measurement Continue with chapter 7 homework


BEGINNING of class. NO LATE HOMEWORK

will be accepted.


BEGINNING of class. NO LATE HOMEWORK

will be accepted.

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11-4-15 Chapter 9: Real Numbers TB p.602 #1-25 all

IXL 6:C.1 – Understanding

integersC.2 – Absolute value and

opposite integersC.3 – Integers on number

linesC.4 – Graph integers on

number lineC.5 – Compare and order

integersI.4 – Integer addition and

subtraction rulesI.5 – Add integers – using

countersI.6 – Add integers

I.7 – Subtract integers – using counters

I.8 – subtract integersI.9 – Add and subtract integers – input/output

tablesI.10 – Add three or more

integersK.11 – Integer

multiplication rulesK.12 – Multiply integers

L.7 – Integer division rules

L.8 – Divide IntegersX.3 – Add, subtract,

multiply, divide integers

IXL 7:EE.8 – Complete multiplication and

division sentences with integers

EE.9 – Simplify expressions involving

integers



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11-11-15 Chapter 9: Real Numbers

Chapter 10 Introduction to Algebra


TB p. 663 #1-20 allTB p.665 #1-49 all

IXL 7: U.1 – Write variable

expressionsU.2 – Evaluate single variable expressions IU.3 – Evaluate single variable expressions IIU.4 – Evaluate multi variable expressions

U.5 – Evaluate variable expressions for numerators

and denominatorsU.6 – Add and subtract like

termsV.1 – Does x satisfy the

equation?V.3 – Solve one step linear

equationsV.4 – Solve two step linear

equationsV.5 – solve equations involving like terms

W.1 – Inequalities on number lines

W.2 – Solutions to variable inequalities

W.3 – Graph inequalities on number lines

W.4 – Solve one step linear inequalities

W.5 – Graph solutions to one step linear inequalitiesW.6 – Solve two step linear

inequalitiesW.7 – Graph solutions to

two step linear inequalitiesX.3 – Does (x,y) satisfy the

equation?X.4 – Evaluate a functionX.5 – Complete a function

tableX.8 – Graph a line from a

function table



11-18-15 Chapter 10 Introduction to Algebra


11-25-15 No ClassThanksgiving Break

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12-2-15 Exam III (Chapter 7, 9 & 10)

Final Review?



be accepted.



be accepted.

Week of 12-9-15 Final Exam (Cumulative: Chapter 1 – Chapter 7, Chapter 9-Chapter 10)

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