DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE



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Spring 2021

Worcester County Public Schools

WWCC Developmental MATH 092

Instructor: Thomas Hinkle

e-mail: tmhinkle@

School: Stephen Decatur High School

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course includes a review of the fundamental operations and applications of decimals, fractions, percent, ratio and proportions, and integers with an introduction to algebraic concepts. An emphasis is placed on developing solutions to word problems. This course is taught in a computer laboratory to give students maximum hands-on learning opportunities while having the benefits of teacher instruction.

II. MATERIALS:

A. TEXTBOOK: ALEKS 360 ACCESS CODE: F9LQY-9GUJP for Miller, J. O’Neill, H, Hyde, N. (2014) Beginning Algebra, 5th Edition Dubuque, IA: McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 9781259936029

B. HEADPHONES: Headphones for use in classroom to view video lessons on the computer.

C. CALCULATOR: A scientific calculator or a graphing calculator is required for this course. One will be available while at school and the ALEKS platform has one oneline.

D. NOTEBOOK (Optional): Not required, however strongly recommended.

E. You will need another device to Zoom with when taking assessments. One device is to Zoom with the camera on. The other device is for completing the assessment. Video monitoring is required by WWCC.

Failure to Zoom while taking assessments will result in a zero.

I. COURSE OBJECTIVES: The overall goal for this course is to develop the algebra skills required for further academic study. Successful completion of this course (75% or greater overall score) enables student to progress to Math 099 Intermediate Algebra. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

Objective 1: Solve linear equations and inequalities.

Assessment Goals:

1. Solve and Check solutions to linear equations that may contain fractions, decimals, and parentheses.

2. Solve and Check equations that may have all real number solutions or no solution.

3. Solve and graph inequalities.

4. Given a literal formula, solve for the specified variable.

5. Check all solutions using the calculator.

Objective 2: Solve absolute value equations and compound inequalities.

Assessment Goals:

1. Solve absolute value equations.

2. Solve compound inequalities.

3. Graph solutions to compound inequalities

4. Give solutions to compound inequalities in interval notation.

Objective 3: Translate phrases and word problems into algebraic

expressions and equations.

Assessment Goals:

1.Solve word problems by translating English phrases into algebraic expressions.

2.Solve word problems using comparison, money and percent values.

3.Use geometric formulas to solve problems.

4.Apply the problem solving procedure for solving problems.

Objective 4: Solve and graph linear equations in two variables.

Assessment Goals:

1.Given the coordinates, plot points on the Cartesian coordinate system.

2.Identify and use vocabulary terms and notation associated with the Cartesian coordinate system.

3.Given the equation, calculate a set of three ordered pairs.

4. Distinguish between linear and nonlinear equations.

5.Given an equation, find the intercepts.

6.Given an equation, graph lines and obtain a set of points.

7.Given two points, find the slope.

8.Given an equation, find the slope.

9.Given equations, find the slopes and determine if lines are parallel, perpendicular or neither.

10.Given a slope and intercept, write an equation.

11.Given two points, write an equation.

Objective 5: Use function notation.

Assessment Goals:

1.Given coordinates or a graph, determine if a relation is a function.

2.Use function notation and vocabulary to evaluate and graph curves.

3.Determine the domain and range.

Objective 6: Solve systems of equations.

Assessment Goals:

1.Given two equations in two variables, graph two linear equations and determine the point of intersection.

2.Solve a system of equations using a graphing calculator and matrices.

1. Objective 7: Perform operations with exponents and polynomials.

Assessment Goals:

1.Use the rules of exponents to perform adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing with exponents.

2.Raise exponential expressions to powers.

3.Use negative exponents.

4.Write numbers in scientific notation; perform operations with scientific notation.

5.Interpret scientific notation using the calculator.

6.Recognize polynomials, determine the degree.

7.Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.

8.Divide polynomials by monomials.

9.Use FOIL and other methods of multiplying special cases.

Objective 8: Factor polynomials.

Assessment Goals:

1.Factor a polynomial using the GCF

2.Factor a polynomial by grouping

3.Factor a polynomial in the form ax2+bx+c, where a = 1.

4.Solve equations by factoring

5.Solve equations by factoring.

Objective 9: Use writing to communication mathematical topics.

Assessment Goals:

1.Write the steps used to solve a linear equation.

II. COURSE CONTENT:

This course includes mastery of whole numbers, integers, equations, fractions and mixed numbers, decimals, square roots, percent, and graphing in two dimensions. These concepts will be applied in problem solving activities.

III. COURSE ACTIVITIES

1. Students will attend class regularly and participate in class activities.

2. Homework/Lab work is assigned each class period and is due before the following class period.

3. Tests will be administered in class at the end of each chapter.

4. Students will use the publisher website and class worksheets to practice mathematical concepts.

5. Writing assignments will develop the student’s ability to express ideas effectively as well as think critically and reason logically. Research shows that students who are able to describe how they solve mathematical problems in a written format develop a higher understanding of the mathematical concepts.   Therefore, students will be assigned a problem to solve and asked to explain the mathematical concepts used when solving the problem complete with correct terminology. Specific details, including description of assignment, grading rubric, and penalties for late assignments, will be provided by the instructor.

III. COURSE EVALUATION: Four units of study will be awarded as institutional credit, but not transferable credit. Students will complete units of study as outlined by the instructor. Homework/lab assignments, writing assignments, electronic assignment, and tests will be completed for each unit of study and graded accordingly. Chapter tests will generally consist of short answer questions and are designed to demonstrate the student’s mastery of the objectives of the course.

The course grade will be comprised of the following:

Grading:

Topic Goals (At least 15 topics due per Week)……..………..5%

Scheduled Assessments and Quizzes (Tests)……………...50%

Skills Checks and Class Activities and Assignments………..5%

Aleks Assignments/Objective Goals Completion……….…..15%

Pie Completion……………………………………………………5%

Final Examination…….…………………………………..…….20%

IV. The final grade report will list one of the following:

A   90% - 100%

B   80% - 89%

C   70% - 79% (Earning a 75% or greater qualifies student to move to Math 099 and earns CCR Status)

D   60% - 69% 

F    59% or below

Instructor Policies:

1. Pie Progress Goals Policy – Students are expected to attend all class sessions, be on time, and stay for the duration of the class.  Students are expected to come prepared for class with student notebook, paper, pencils, calculator, and ALEKS username and password. 

2. Pie Progress Goals - Students are expected to meet all assignment due dates.  This is not a self-paced course. Due dates were created to ensure student success and completion of the course by the end of the semester. Students are expected to attend class and complete course assignments.  Pie Progress Goals are 5% of your grade in the course.

3. ALEKS Assignments –It is important that you keep up with the assignments since the progression from one unit to the next requires a good understanding of each previous unit in the progression. ALEKS assignments are 15% of your grade in the course.

4. Quizzes/Testing policy –You are expected to take all chapter tests on or before the scheduled due date. Your test average is 50% of your grade in this course. The final exam is 20% of your grade in this class.

V. Tentative Schedule: A calendar is posted on ALEKS of scheduled due dates.

Expectations:

1) All school rules will be followed as outlined in Student Handbook.

2) Students are expected to be in class on time and prepared (homework, binder, pencil)

3) Students are responsible for bringing their own charged laptops and power cords. Points will be deducted from the Progress category if a student needs to borrow a laptop or power cord.

4) If a student in absent, it is THAT STUDENT’S responsibility to retrieve any missed notes and assignments. It is your responsibility to retrieve the assignments and complete them.

5) No eating or drinking unless asking permission first.

6) When leaving the classroom for any reason, fill in the sign out sheet and take one of my “props” with you. When you return, fill in the return time.

7) No cell phones or any other electronic device will be used during class unless clearly stated otherwise. It will be confiscated if I see it.

8) Be respectful of your teacher and classmates. When the teacher is talking, you are listening. The same goes for a fellow classmate. If he or she is talking, you are quiet and respectful.

Please cut at dotted line and return bottom portion only by Friday February 5th.

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