VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE Fall 1996



Math 605 – Preparation for Pre-Algebra Class Dates: 1/10/17 to 2/28/17

Course # 92016 Class Hours: TTh 7:30 – 9:45 am Room: PS – 122

Instructor: Mrs. Brandelyn Neal

Email: Brandelyn.Neal@chaffey.edu (please type MATH 605 in the subject line)

Phone: (909) 652-6429

Office: Math 105

Office Hours: MW 9:20 - 9:50 am

TTh 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, 4:30 - 5:00 pm

Textbook:  ALEKS Prep for Beginning Algebra online access (). You MUST purchase an access code within two weeks of the first class session! Failure to do so may result in you being dropped from the class.

Course Code: YVD4K-TQK9J

Calculator/Cell Phone Policy: Calculators are not allowed on any class work or assessment. Please turn any cell phones to silent mode during class time. No cell phones will be allowed on your desk at any time.

Course Description: Mathematics review for students whose assessment results indicate placement into Arithmetic, and who wish to re-acquire the skills needed to re-assess into a higher level mathematics course. Course focuses on mastery of basic mathematics competencies, including addition/subtraction/multiplication/division, rounding, integers, order of operations, fractions, decimals, ratios, percents. Grading: PASS/NO PASS only. Non-Credit Course.

 

Attendance: You are required to attend class every day. After 2 days of absence, you may be dropped from this class and/or prohibited from taking the Chaffey Assessment Test. You risk a “NO PASS” if you stop attending without officially withdrawing.

Grading Policy:

Your grade will be based on the number of topics mastered in ALEKS. There are 10 homework objectives with end dates (start and end dates are listed on the second page of this syllabus). For each homework objective, the percentage of topics mastered by the end date will be recorded in the grade book. These percentages will be averaged to calculate your overall grade. If your overall grade is 70% or higher, you will earn a PASS grade. If your grade is less than 70%, you will earn a NO PASS grade and may be prohibited from taking the Chaffey Assessment Test.

Student Learning Outcomes: After successfully completing Math 605, the students will be able to:

1. Perform arithmetic operations involving fractions and decimals.

2. Solve application problems involving percents.

3. Perform linear, capacity, weight, and angle measurements and calculate perimeters, areas, and volumes.

Important Dates:

Chaffey College Assessment Test: Tue, Feb. 28 @ 7:30 am

ALEKS

1. Log into . You will need to download plug-ins to use ALEKS on your personal computer.

Underneath the login box on the left side, click where it says “SIGN UP NOW!”

2. Enter the Course Code above and press “Continue”.

3. You should see the course details, click “Continue”.

4. On the next screen, click the “Purchase An Access Code Online” link. It will cost approximately $60.

5. Follow the rest of the set up until your registration is complete.

LOGIN NAME ________________________________ PASSWORD_______________________________

*Please make your login and password easy to remember!

6. Take the Initial Knowledge Check.

|Objective   |Start Date |End Date |

|HW #1 Whole Numbers |01/10/2017 |01/12/2017 |

|(21 goal topics) | | |

|HW #2 Whole Numbers, cont |01/13/2017 |01/17/2017 |

|(46 goal topics) | | |

|HW #3 Integers |01/18/2017 |01/22/2017 |

|(26 goal topics) | | |

|HW #4 Fractions |01/23/2017 |01/27/2017 |

|(37 goal topics) | | |

|HW #5 Fractions, cont. |01/28/2017 |02/01/2017 |

|(38 goal topics) | | |

|HW #6 Decimals |02/02/2017 |02/09/2017 |

|(55 goal topics) | | |

|HW #7 Decimals, cont. |02/10/2017 |02/14/2017 |

|(22 goal topics) | | |

|HW #8 Ratio & Proportion |02/15/2017 |02/18/2017 |

|(9 goal topics) | | |

|HW #9 Percents |02/19/2017 |02/22/2017 |

|(19 goal topics) | | |

|HW #10 Geometry |02/23/2017 |02/27/2017 |

|(26 goal topics) | | |

**The instructor reserves the right to modify the schedule depending on the needs of the class.**

Chaffey College Resources

Student Success Centers

Chaffey College has created a network of Student Success Centers--which offers free tutorials, workshops, learning groups, directed learning activities, and computer/resources access--to assist students in their academic development and success. A current Chaffey College photo ID card is required for all Success Center services. Walk-ins are welcome, and advanced appointments are available for most services. Call the Success Centers or consult the college website at chaffey.edu/success/ for more information.

Rancho Campus Success Centers (Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm, Friday 10-4, Saturday-Sunday 10-3)

Math Success Center (Math-121) 909-652-6452 Multidisciplinary Success Center (Library) 909-652-6932

Language Success Center (BEB-101) 909-652-6907/6820

Chino Campus Success Center (Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm, Friday 10-4)

Multidisciplinary Success Center (CHMB-145) 909-652-8150

Fontana Campus Success Center (Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm, Friday 10-4)

Multidisciplinary Success Center (FNFC-122) 909-652-7408

Disability Programs & Services

Chaffey College’s Disabled Students Programs and Services, or DPS, serves an estimated 1500 students across all Chaffey campuses. DPS serves students with physical, learning, and psychological/psychiatric disabilities by providing accommodations based on the type of disability and verifying documentation. Services include academic counseling, disability related counseling and referral for community resources, test accommodations, tram services, adapted computer lab, assistive technology training, assessment, and equipment loan. For more information please contact the DPS general phone line at (909) 652-6379.

DPS: If you have a disability documented by a physician or other appropriate professional and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact the DPS office as soon as possible. Please be sure to allow adequate time to arrange an appropriate accommodation.

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