MATH 0974 Fundamentals of Mathematics Syllabus 010 Spring 2026

This course will be evaluated as follows:

Course Notebook: 5%

ALEKS Homework: 35%

Pie Goal: 10%

Quizzes: 30%

Final Exam: 20%
 

Grading Scale by Percentage:

90 – 100 A

80 – 89 B

70 – 79 C

60 – 69 D

Below 60 F

*A grade of C is required to move to the next classes.

Course Notebook:

Students will keep a notebook/binder that contains class syllabus, worked problems, student notes and class handouts.

The student’s notebook grade will be evaluated on how complete and organized it is.

a.) The class syllabus should be placed first in the binder and be readily accessible.

b.) Worked problems

· All ALEKS problems should be written in notebook. Show all work to obtain the solution unless you did a step mentally or on the provided ALEKS calculator.

· Date the beginning of each day’s work.

· Label the beginning of each new topic category. For example: Fractions or Integers

· Indicate a correct answer with a “C” or a circle. Indicate an incorrect answer with an X.

· Incorrect problems should be reworked.

c.) Student notes may be something you learn from an explanation page within ALEKS or something from watching a video or something we discuss in class. You might want to highlight a fact or formula to remember. Remember “You are in control of your own learning.”

d.) Handouts/Quizzes: Keep any handouts or graded quizzes or tests

ALEKS Homework:

The student must “learn” a specified number of topics in an objective within a given time. Due dates are posted in ALEKS, and ALEKS will keep track of the topic count for the student. If the student reaches the objective goal with time to spare, it is advisable to begin the next objective immediately. Strive to push ahead! Some future topics may be more difficult and the student will progress at a slower pace, so working ahead is recommended. In general, objectives are due on Mondays but always check ALEKS in case adjustments are necessary!

Pie Goal:

The overall course has 285 topics. Overall completion will be checked at twice during the semester. Students are responsible for 50% of the topics (142 topics) mid-semester and 100% of the topics (285) at the end of semester. Grades are assigned as a percent of the required topics completed (with a maximum score on the first assignment of 100%).

Quizzes:

Quizzes will be given during class time sporadically throughout the semester. Quizzes can be made up at the discretion of the instructor. You must email your instructor BEFORE the class of the quiz to be allowed to make up a quiz. It is expected that all work will be shown to support answers.

Final Exam:

The final exam will be given during week 17 of the semester so Wednesday, May 13th at 10:00am - 11:50am. The final exam will be done on paper. It will be cumulative. There will be a final exam review guide for the final exam. You will be allowed a cheat sheet, both sides of a normal 8.5” by 11” piece of paper, where you can write any notes that you would like to use during the exam. A formula sheet will be provided during the exam as well which you will be able to see the week before the exam.