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OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGEPREALGEBRASPRING 2020Instructor: Julie Ann ShotsbergerMAT 060-002Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 – 9:50 amWeb site: oakton.edu/user/~jshotsbe Wednesday 11:00 – 12:30 pmE-mail Address: jshotsbe@oakton.eduOffice Room No: 3610 DP Tues - Thurs. 9-10 p.m. ONLINE EMAILOffice Phone No.: 847-376-7214 DPI.CourseCourse CoursePrefixNumber NameCreditLectureLabMAT060Prealgebra44 0II.Prerequisite: Appropriate score on Mathematics Placement Test.III.Course (Catalog) Description:Course is preparation for introductory algebra course. Content includes fundamental concepts, operations, and applications of arithmetic in basic algebraic contexts, including linear equations, statistics, square roots, graphing, and polynomials. Arithmetic topics treated include rational numbers, decimals, percents, and measurement. Course objectives will be achieved using computer-assisted learning, group discussions, and individual tutoring.IV.Learning Objectives:Module 1 Objectives:Perform the fundamental operations with whole numbers and integersSolve application problems with whole numbers and integers.Module 2 Objectives:Solve simple linear equations using integers.Perform operations on algebraic expressions.Solve problems using linear equations.Simplify fractions.Multiply and divide fractions.Module 3 Objectives:Add and subtract fractions.Solve simple linear equations using fractions.Solve application problems with fractions.Module 4 Objectives:Perform the fundamental operations with decimals.Solve simple linear equations using decimals.Solve basic and application problems using ratios, rates, and proportions.Calculate square roots and apply them to formulas such as the Pythagorean Theorem.Module 5 Objectives:Perform the fundamental operations with percents.Solve application problems with percentages.Calculate measurements of geometric figures.V.Academic Integrity:Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits: cheating, plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation), falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth), helping others to cheat, unauthorized changes on official documents, pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you, making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and any other behavior that violates academic integrity. There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton’s policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years. Please review the Code of Academic Conduct and the Code of Student Conduct, both located online at oakton.edu/studentlife/student-handbook.pdfVI.Sequence of Topics:Module 1 (No Calculator)Whole Numbers and Integers1. Place Value, Names for Numbers, Rounding2. Dividing Whole Numbers and Introduction to Exponents3. Introduction to Variables, Expressions and Equations4. Introduction to integers5. Adding and Subtracting Integers6. Multiplying and Dividing Integers7. Order of OperationsModule 2 (No Calculator) Algebraic Equations and Introduction to Fractions1. Solving Simple Linear Equations using the Addition and Multiplication Properties2. Simplifying Expressions3. Solving Linear Equations in One Variable4. Applications Using Linear Equations5. Introduction to Fractions6. Factors and Simplest Form7. Multiplying and Dividing FractionsModule 3 (No Calculator)Addition and Subtraction of Fractions and Applications1. Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions, LCD2. Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions3. Order of Operations with Fractions4. Operations on Mixed Numbers5. Solving Equations with FractionsModule 4Decimals and Ratios/Proportions1. Understanding Decimals, Ratios and Rates2. Place Value: Reading and Writing Decimal Numerals3. Comparing and Ordering4. Rounding and Estimating5. Adding and Subtracting6. Multiplying and Dividing7. Conversions: Fractions, Mixed Numerals, Decimals8. Solving Equations using Decimals9. Proportions and Problem Solving10. Square Roots and the Pythagorean TheoremModule 5Percents and Geometry Review 1. Understanding percent2. Conversions: fractions, decimals, percent3. Solving percent problems using equations4. Perimeter5. Area, Volume and Surface Area 6. ApplicationsVII.Methods of Instruction:Methods of instruction include web site power points, videos, e-text, and animations. Calculators will be used for modules 4 and 5 only. This is a face-to-face, computer lab course.VIII.Course Practices Required:Mathematics 060, 070, 085, and 095 are sequential courses utilizing a classroom instructor and an interactive computer website. Each course is divided into five modules. Every homework section must be completed with a score of 100%, every quiz must be completed with a minimum score of 80% and every module posttest must be completed with a minimum score of 70%.? Each of the first four modules must be completed with the minimal posttest score to proceed to the final module for the course. Students may complete a course at any time during the semester. Upon completion of a course, the student can start the next sequential course? If all modules of a course are not successfully completed within a semester, the student can re-enroll in the same course the following semester beginning with their first uncompleted module.? Use of calculators will be prohibited for the first three modules.Attendance/Participation will be monitored. Students are required to attend all class meetings. In addition to class, students are required to be online working on the course at least four additional hours each week. This can be done at home or in the lab where tutors will be available.? Class attendance by students means the student is present and working on course material for the entire class period. Students who arrive late or leave early will be counted as absent. Students who interrupt class with cell phones or pagers will be asked to leave and counted as absent. If a student needs to leave during class, they must return within 10 minutes or they will be counted as absent. There are no excused absences with the exception of religious holidays. No incompletes will be given to students with four (4) or more absences. ?IX.Instructional Materials:There is a required website in mymathlabsplus for this course. NO PHYSICAL TEXTBOOK IS REQUIRED – follow the directions on the last page of this syllabus. Book:? Algebra Foundations: Prealgebra, Introductory Algebra & Intermediate AlgebraAuthor: Martin-Gay; 1/ePublisher: PearsonCopyright: 2015Textbook and access card: ISBN: 9780136453017Access Card Only: 9780135333006A scientific or graphing calculator (no CAS like TI Nspire), notebook, and earphones are required. TI calculators are high recommended. Phones cannot be used as calculators. Calculators can only be used for modules 4 & 5.X.Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:Students must complete the following work with the following minimal scores:Posttest prerequisites:100% on Homework (unlimited attempts)80% on Quizzes (2 attempts)70% on Posttests This is a pass/fail course. If a student does not pass all 5 module posttests with a minimum score of 70% by the last day of class, they will receive a grade of F.XI.Other Course Information:If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Access and Disability Resource Center at the Des Plaines or Skokie campus. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.Academic and transfer planning assistance is offered to all students through Advising Services at both the Skokie and Des Plaines campuses. Academic advisors are available year-round to meet with students through appointments and walk-in advising. Contact Advising Services to set up an appointment (Des Plaines: 847.635.1700, Skokie: 847.635.1400) or visit for more information.Oakton Community College is committed to maintaining a safe campus environment emphasizing the dignity and worth of all members of the community; and complies with all Title IX requirements by state and federal law. For pregnancy-related accommodations, please see: oakton.edu/title9/.For resources and support for victim-survivors of sexual misconduct (including sexual harassment, sexual assault/rape, domestic violence, dating/intimate partner violence, and stalking), please see: oakton.edu/about/title_ix_sexual_misconduct/For resources and support for LGBTQ+ students, please see: oakton.edu/lgbtqElectronic video and/or audio recording is not permitted during class unless the student obtains written permission from the instructor. In cases where recordings are allowed, such content is restricted to personal use only. Any distribution of such recordings?is strictly prohibited. Personal use is defined as use by an individual student for the purpose of studying or completing course assignments. For students who have been approved for audio and/or video recording of lectures and other classroom activities as a reasonable accommodation by Oakton’s Access Disabilities Resource Center (ADRC), applicable federal law requires instructors to permit those recordings. Such recordings are also limited to personal use. Any distribution of such recordings?is strictly prohibited.Failure to abide by this policy will result in disciplinary action through the Code of Student Conduct.The instructor reserves the right to make changes in this syllabus and will notify students accordingly.TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULEWeek SECTIONHOMEWORK & QUIZZESTESTS1 Jan 21 Jan 231.2/1.41.6/1.7, 1.82 Jan 28 Jan 302.1, 2.2/2.32.43 Feb 4 Feb 62.52.6Module 1 Post Test4 Feb 11 Feb 133.13.2/3.35 Feb 18 Feb 203.44.16 Feb 25 Feb 274.2, 4.3Module 2 Post Test7 Mar 3 Mar 44.44.58 Mar 10 Mar 124.64.7SPRING BREAK9 Mar 24 Mar 264.8Module 3 Post Test10 Mar 31 Apr 25.1/5.25.3/5.4, 5.511 Apr 7 Apr 95.66.1 Part I, 6.1 Part II12 Apr 14 Apr 167.3Module 4 Post Test13 Apr 21 Apr 236.2, 6.36.514 Apr 28 Apr 306.66.7, 8.215 May 5 May 78.3Module 5 Post Test16 May 12 May 14DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING COURSE WORK:PRACTICE PROBLEMSSelect “Modules”, “Module #”, Under Textbook, select “etext”. Use the pull down menu found on the top left to select the chapter and the section. Read the entire section and complete the side column practice problems in your notebook. View the “You try It” and “Video” links to help understand the material. Show all your work. Be sure to label Practice Problems Section # as your heading. This must be completed before beginning homework. HOMEWORKSelect “Modules”, “Module #”, “Module # Homework”, “Click here to do your Module # homework”, then select the section. Complete your work using the help buttons to the right of each problem. Show all your work in your notebook. Be sure to label Homework Section # as your heading. You must work until you have 100%. Please get help from your classroom instructor, lab tutors, and/or learning center tutors.QUIZSelect “Modules”, “Module #”, “Module # Quizzes”, “Click here to do your Module # Quizzes”, then select the section. Show all your work in your notebook. Be sure to label Quiz Section # as your heading. QUIZ RE-TAKE #1If your quiz score is below 80%, correct your errors in your notebook. If you have trouble understanding your errors - get help (instructor, tutors, videos, textbook, etc.). Do not retake the quiz until you feel reasonably certain that you will receive 80% or higher. If confident, retake the quiz.If your quiz score is 80% or higher begin the next section’s homework.QUIZ RE-TAKE #2If you retake a quiz and still score below 80%, go to “Course Details” and select “Study Plan”. Select the section and complete the problems. Show all your work in your notebook. Be sure to label Study Plan Section # as your heading. When you have finished all problems correctly, show or e-mail your instructor, and request access to another quiz retake.POST TESTWhen you successfully complete all Module homework and quizzes, take the Module Posttest. All posttests must be taken in the classroom and require an instructor password. Module 5 posttest must be taken last. Select “Modules”, “Module #”, “Module # Test”, “Click here to do your Module # Test”, click on the test. You must score 70% on the module test in order to pass to the next module. If you score below 70% you must complete the individualized Module Homework. The Module Practice Tests are optional.?Before you get started in your course, be sure you have:Your Oakton login name and password.The access code you purchased from the bookstore with your textbook or will purchase as you follow the Getting Started directions.Getting Started:Go to the Oakton website; oakton.edu Click on MyOakton and enter your username name and password and click the sign in button.Click on MyCourses, select the current term, click on the name of this course.Click on the little house icon and you will be on our site. If your course name does not appear, contact your instructor. Click on an assignment or learning aid link within the course. You will first be prompted with the License Agreement and Privacy Policy page. Click I Accept once you have read the terms of use.You will be prompted to enter your access code or purchase one online. To enter your access code, select the Access Code option, enter your access code, and click Next.If you prefer to purchase online using a credit card, select the Buy Now option and click the product link to complete your purchase.Once you have successfully entered your access code or completed an online purchase, you will receive a confirmation page and you can continue working.Technical Support:If you need technical support, please select the Support tab at your school’s MyLabsPlus campus. You will find several self-service support articles and information about how you can contact Pearson’s 24/7 MyLabsPlus support team.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) What do I do if I have technology issues?First, make sure you run the browser check found on the homepage of our site. If that doesn’t work, try using a different browser. Firefox is usually the best choice. Try turning your computer off then back on. Use a different computer and/or a different server. There are several locations at both campuses where you have computer access. Use a computer at a library or a friend’s house until the issue is resolved on your computer – but do not fall behind. Please have a backup plan in place just in case. You can ask for product support through the publisher, Pearson, through emailing helpdesk@oakton. or calling (888) 883-1299.What’s the best way to contact the instructor?Come to your instructor’s office hours posted on our syllabus. No appointment necessary. E-mail jshotsbe@oakton.edu is best. When e-mailing or calling, please identify yourself using your first and last name. Also, include the course & section;Dear Professor Shotsberger,I am Justin Timberlake from your MAT 125-002 class. I need assistance with . . .Regards,JustinWhere can I get help if I’m having trouble understanding the course material?You can come to my office during my regular office hours listed on the syllabus and web page (oakton.edu/~jshotsbe), or you can come to either Learning Center for free tutoring. Online office hours are available and listed on our syllabus. Learning Center hours of operation can be found on the Oakton website under Student Service.Learning Center: Room 2400, 847-635-1658, Des Plaines Campus Room A135, 847-635-1434, Skokie CampusI have a disability that may require accommodations. Where can I get assistance?If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Access and Disability Resource Center at the Des Plaines or Skokie campus. Where can I find; due dates, consequences for missing due dates, course requirements, how grades are figured …Please refer to the course syllabus for all course related information. Most likely the answer to your question(s) is there. If you can’t find it there, please contact me at jshotsbe@oakton.edu. ................
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