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MTH 099 Syllabus: Mathematics Skills II - Fall 2011103 - CRN: 3093 MWF 10:00 am–10:50 am CH 436114 - CRN: 3104 MW 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm CH 436 Instructor: Tracy MarshEmail: MU Online/BlackboardPhone: (304) 696-3285Office: Morrow Library 110Office Hours: M 12:00 – 3:00pm W 1:00 – 3:00 Or by appointmentPrerequisites: 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. Course 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. Course Materials: TEXTBOOK: Miller, O’Neil, Hyde. Introductory Algebra. 2nd Edition. 2009. ISBN#: 978-0-07-795936-4. (It’s the black one with the purple dolphins.) WORKBOOK: Students will purchase a loose-leaf workbook that they will be required to work from during the semester. A three ring binder should be used to keep the workbook secure and easily accessible during class. ALEKS LICENSE: Each student must purchase the ALEKS license in order to receive credit for the ALEKS portion of the course, and must have access to a computer. The ALEKS, Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces, portion of the course will enhance student learning using 1) an initial assessment, 2) independent learning through working on the ALEKS pie, 3) guided instruction through homework assignments, and 4) required periodic reassessments similar to the ALEKS initial assessment. (NOTE: The ALEKS initial assessment must be taken within the first TWO WEEKS of the semester. Students that do not meet this requirement will be subject to withdrawal from the course.)COMPOSITION BOOK: A student should have composition notebook ready for use on all ALEKS assessments and for use in the Learning Mode. There should also be a separate place for students to take class lecture notes, do homework from the book, and keep the workbook.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. Course Policies: 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 and counts toward your grade since the student will not be able to make up any missed in-class points. If the absence results in the missing of an exam, a score of zero will be recorded. Only an excused absence will warrant a make-up exam to be scheduled during Dead Week. A student can obtain an officially excused absence at The Office of Student Affairs, Memorial Student Center MSC 2W38.IN THE CLASSROOM: During class, cell phones must be turned off and out of sight. Students may not utilize cell phones as calculators during tests. Please make the instructor aware ahead of time if you need access to these devices. OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM: You will need to work at least 2-4 hours outside of class for every 1 hour you spend in class to ensure success in any course. Examples of this work may include ALEKS assessments, homework from the book, workbook sections, tutoring sessions, and peer study groups. TUTORING FACILITIES: Marshall University provides multiple options for on-campus tutoring. The Mathematics Department tutoring lab is located in Smith Hall 526. The University College has a tutoring lab on the first floor of Laidley Hall. It is the student’s responsibility to utilize these facilities.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: 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 marshall.edu/disabled/index.htm.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:CATEGORYDescriptionPointsClass %ALEKS PIEThe objective is to answer questions correctly in ALEKS, and get awarded pieces of your pie, until you fill the entire pie. A student should master all topics in the ALEKS pie.150ALEKS TOTAL35%ALEKS GOALSStudents will use ALEKS at their own pace, but must also meet certain objectives to be successful. Worth the same as one test, the five goals set in ALEKS cannot be made up if missed. Nothing is more important to progress in the course than regular use of the ALEKS system. THREE HOURS PER WEEK is a recommended minimum. Put ALEKS into your weekly schedule and stick to it! Due Dates may also be found on the course calendar.100ALEKSHOMEWORKEvery section covered in class will have a corresponding homework with around 5 questions in ALEKS. Students may only submit homework once and all homework for a chapter must be submitted before the deadline given in the syllabus on the course calendar. 100COURSE ACTIVITESMiscellaneous assessments by the instructor may include and are not limited to worksheets, boardwork, workbook, composition book, group activities, attendance, ALEKS Lab Time, pop quizzes, etc.100ACT TOTAL10%IN-CLASS TESTSEach of the four exams will contain short answer and multiple choice questions. See the Weekly Schedule for test dates. 400TEST TOTAL55%FINAL EXAMA comprehensive final exam will be given at the end of the semester. A student must take the final exam and score 65% or better to pass the course. See the Final Exam Schedule for the test date. 150 TOTAL--------1000100%OVERALL GRADING SCALE: To be successful, students should earn as much credit as they can from each and all categories. Students must meet the following criteria to pass the class:PASS:75% or higher overall ANDFAIL:Less than 75% overall OR65% or higher on Final Exam less than 65% on Final Exam ................
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