MW 9-10:40am
This course is designed to be an alternative developmental mathematics path for non-STEM majors who plan to take general education mathematics and/or general education statistics. Topics in this course are presented in context and focus on numeracy, proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning and functions. In addition to algebra topics, this course promotes developing mathematical reasoning through problem solving, critical thinking, data analysis, and the writing and communication of mathematics.
MATH 0974 with a grade of C or better or appropriate assessment score
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
Faculty Contact Information
First 8 weeks: MW 11am-12pm, TTh 1-2pm
Second 8 weeks: MTWTh 11am-12pm
I will be available in my office during these times, no appointment necessary. You will need to make an appointment outside of those times.
Embedded tutor: Heidi Ostrowski
Email: hostrowski@kcc.edu
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply basic math skills (such as percentages, decimals, and fractions) as required in all applications.
- Apply the order of operations and properties to simplify numeric expressions and algebraic expressions involving exponents and real numbers.
- Model situations with linear and exponential functions.
- Find and interpret the concept of slope in a variety of contexts.
- Convert units of measurement.
- Write algebraic expressions and equations to generalize patterns and represent real-life scenarios.
- Describe data using measures of central tendency.
- Create and interpret a variety of statistical displays and graphs in an applied context.
- Solve problems related to perimeter, area, and volume.
- Solve problems involving ratios, rates, and proportions.
- Apply and interpret theoretical and experimental probability for simple events.
- Review fractions
- Venn diagrams
- Graphing points and interpreting line graphs
- Ratios and proportions (scaling)
- Experimental probability
- Mean
- Making and interpreting pie and bar graphs
- Scatterplots
- Converting units
- Percent change
- Algebraic terminology
- Arithmetic and geometric sequences
- Linear and exponential change
- Perimeter and area
- Weighted means
- Exponent rules
- Adding polynomials
- Order of operations
- Commutative, associative and distributive properties
- Simplifying algebraic expressions
- Using operations correctly
- Verifying solutions
- Solving applications numerically and algebraically
- Solving linear equations
- Solving proportions (cross products)
- Pythagorean Theorem
- Theoretical probability
- Volume and surface area
- Linear correlation and trendlines
- Slope and rate of change
- Slope-intercept form of linear equations
- Linear relationships
- Writing linear equations
- Exponential functions
- Solving non-linear equations
MyLab access code based on Math Lit, 3rd ed, by Almy, published by Pearson
Math Lit, 3rd ed, by Almy, published by Pearson
(the access code and ebook comes automatically with tuition)
This course will be evaluated by performance on homework, quizzes, tests, and a comprehensive final exam.
- Homework = 25%
- Tests = 50%
- Quizzes = 5%
- Final Exam = 20%
Grading Scale:
Percentage | Final Grade |
|---|---|
90-100% | A |
80-89% | B |
70-79% | C |
60-69% | D |
0-59% | F |
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Dean, Jennifer Huggins; 815-802-8484; R310; jhuggins@kcc.edu; Division Office- W102; 815-802-8700
Attendance: Attendance is expected and is recorded daily. As with any class, attendance is vital to success. It is understood that conflicts arise forcing students to miss class from time to time. If a student must miss class, the student is responsible for the material covered during the missed period. Videos of missed lessons and notetaking will be assigned. There will be no extensions of deadlines. Since a large amount of material is covered in each class meeting, frequent absences, late arrivals, or early departures will affect performance.
Homework: Homework will be assigned and completed using both MyLab and handouts. The homework in MyLab will focus on math skills and as many opportunities as necessary are granted to achieve full credit, thus, persistence is the key. Homework is your opportunity to practice and master the material. Homework is due at the date and time listed in MyLab and is completed on your own time. NO late work is accepted. Homework assigned on paper will focus on application and all work is expected to be shown. Written homework will be collected at the beginning of class the day it is due. A point will be deducted for each class the written assignment is late. You will be allowed to work with others on these assignments. To be successful in this course, you will need to work with other students in the class. A homework grade will consist of 10 points for the online assignment and 10 points for the written assignment. Your two lowest homework grades will be dropped.
Quizzes: There will be several quizzes per unit. You will upload the work to your quizzes by the due dates in Canvas. An answer key will be provided online the day after it is due so it is very important for you to turn the quizzes in on time to receive credit. You are expected to do a written analysis of your quiz after checking the answer key. This analysis should be provided in sentence form. Look at each problem in which your answer and/or your work was incorrect and explain what mistake you made and whether or not you now understand how to do the problem. You are not simply stating that you were incorrect or correct. Your lowest quiz score will be dropped. You will receive 10 points for the quiz and 5 points for the analysis.
Tests: Tests will be taken in class. There will be no makeup tests. Exceptions to this will be at the discretion of the instructor. I will replace your lowest test score with your final exam grade so if you miss a test, you will have the opportunity to replace the zero with your final exam grade. If you score below 75% on a test, you will be required to meet with the instructor or the assigned tutor for the class to review the test.
Tutoring Policy: There is a tutor assigned to this course. If your grade drops below a 75%, you will be required to meet with the tutor outside of class.
Calculator Usage Policy: A calculator will be allowed throughout the course but you will be required to show work with fractions. Cell phones are not permitted for calculator usage during tests.
Cell Phones and All Electronic Devises (including laptop computers): Please turn off (or silence/put on vibrate) all cell phones and remove headphones before class begins. I would like you to be present and participate in class. If you receive a phone call that you must take, please step out of the classroom.
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Review fractions and percents, Venn diagrams, graphing points, line graphs |
| 2 | Ratios and proportions (scaling), experimental probability, mean, pie and bar graphs |
| 3 | Review |
| 4 | Unit 1 Test, scatterplots, converting units |
| 5 | Percent change, algebraic terminology, arithmetic and geometric sequences, linear and exponential change |
| 6 | Linear and exponential change, perimeter and area, review |
| 7 | Unit 2 Test, weighted means, median, mode, exponent rules |
| 8 | Adding like terms, order of operations, commutative, associative and distributive properties |
| 9 | Simplifying algebraic expressions, using operations correctly, review |
| 10 | Unit 3 Test, verifying solutions, writing and solving one step equations |
| 11 | Solving linear equations numerically and algebraically, proportions (cross products), Pythagorean Theorem |
| 12 | Theoretical probability, volume and surface area, review |
| 13 | Unit 4 Test, correlation, trendlines, slope |
| 14 | Slope-intercept form, linear functions and graphs, exponential functions and graphs |
| 15 | Solving non-linear equations, review |
| 16 | Unit 5 Test, final exam review |
| 17 | Final Exam: Wednesday, May 13, 8-9:50 AM |
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
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|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.