MATD 0330
Basic Math Skills
Information for Students
2000-2001
Main Handout | Syllabus and calendars | Topic list | Suggested Homework
Prerequisite: none
Welcome to Basic Math Skills. When you have successfully completed this course, you will be ready to go on to Elementary Algebra (MATD 0370). You will also have taken your first step towards preparing yourself for the TASP exam.
Requisite Time and Effort
The only way for you to learn mathematics is by doing it. You should attend all classes, and expect to study two to three hours outside of class for each hour you spend in class. That means you will probably need at least 8 to 12 hours per week outside of class to study the book and do the homework. If you do not have that amount of time to spend on this course, then you have overloaded yourself and will probably need to drop a course or two. If you are TASP mandated and not enrolled in another developmental course, then you may not drop this course.
Regular attendance is required
Attendance is expected. Students may be dropped by their instructor for excessive absences. It is the students responsibility to withdraw him/herself from the course if he/she stops attending class for any reason. When you miss a class, it is your responsibility to try to find out what you missed (or guess on the basis of the syllabus) and work on that material before the next class.
Placement Test
A placement test is given during the first week of class to determine your strengths and weaknesses. If you miss the day it is given in class, you may be asked to take it in the Testing Center. If you do very well, you might wish to discuss with your instructor the possibility of moving up to Elementary Algebra (MATD 0370)
Switching classes
If you wish to switch to a higher class, you must do so within the appropriate time period. Ask your instructor when the deadline is.
Homework
Homework is an essential part of the course. Doing homework is the way to learn mathematics.
HELP: Learning Lab
We have established lab classes to accompany this course to provide more help for students who need it. Probably the most effective way to get help is to attend these. You will receive a handout about these on the first class day. ACC also offers free tutoring at most campuses and sites. In addition, computers with tutorial software for this course are available. If you are having difficulty with the course, you should see a tutor or your instructor at once. Additional information about ACCs Learning Labs is available on the Internet at <http://www2.austin.cc.tx.us/rvslab/ll.html>
Tests and Final Exam
There are generally four major tests during this course and a final exam at the end. Your instructor may give additional tests as well. He/she will inform you of the exact dates for each test and what it will cover.
Some or all of the tests (except the final exam) may be given in the Testing Center. For these, you will be given a period of several days in which to take each exam. You will be expected to find time to do this outside of class since the whole purpose of this is to save class time for teaching and working examples.
Tests in the Testing Centers are not timed so you may take as long as you like (if you arrive early enough). You should allow yourself extra time so you have no problem finishing the test. Additional information about ACCs Testing Centers is available on the Internet at <http://www2.austin.cc.tx.us/testctr/>
The final exam will be a departmental exam given in class and a review sheet will be provided. You will be tested on material covered in the course that you must know if you are to continue your studies in mathematics.
Withdrawal policy
If you are thinking about withdrawing from this course, talk to your instructor first. Perhaps he or she may have some helpful suggestions. Make sure that you understand the consequences. If you wish to withdraw and stop attending, you must realize it is your responsibility to formally withdraw from the class by filing the official form with the Admissions Office by the withdrawal date. While your instructor has the right to withdraw you for lack of attendance, failure to do required work in the course, or other reasons, he/she is not required to do so.
TASP Warning: If you are relying on this course to meet a requirement that you be in mandatory remediation in mathematics this semester*, then
i) if you are not "continually in attendance" in this course, you should be withdrawn from the course by your instructor,
ii) if you withdraw yourself from this course or are withdrawn by your instructor, you will be automatically withdrawn from all of your other college courses if this is the only TASP-mandated course you are taking.
* If you are unsure whether or not this warning applies to you, see an ACC advisor immediately.
Suggested Schedule (Fall and Spring):
|
|
16-week |
12-week |
8-week |
|
1 |
Introduction, Diagnostic Test, and Advising |
||
|
1.1-1.4 |
1.1-1.6 |
1.1-1.6, 2.1,2.2,2.5 |
|
|
2 |
1.5-1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.5 |
2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6 |
2.3,2.4,2.6, Test 1, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1-3.2 |
|
3 |
2.3,2.4,2.6, Test 1 |
Test 1, 2.7-2.8, 3.1-3.2 |
3.3-3.6, 4.1-4.3, |
|
4 |
2.7-2.8, 3.1-3.2 |
3.3-3.6 |
4.4-4.7, 5.1-5.4 |
|
5 |
3.3-3.5 |
4.1-4.3, Test 2, 4.4, 4.5 |
5.5-5.7, Test 3, 6.1-6.3 |
|
6 |
3.6,4.1-4.3, Test 2 |
5.1-5.6 |
6.4-6.5,6.7, 7.1-7.4, Test 4 |
|
7 |
4.4-4.7 |
5.7, Test 3, 6.1-6.3 |
7.5-7.8, 8.1-8.2, 9.4-9.5 |
|
8 |
5.1-5.4 |
6.4, 6.5, 6.7, 7.1, 7.2 |
9.7, Review, Final Exam |
|
9 |
5.5-5.7, Test 3 |
7.3-7.4, Test 4, 7.5-7.6 |
|
|
10 |
6.1-6.3 |
7.7-7.8, 8.1-8.2 |
|
|
11 |
6.4,6.5,6.7 |
9.4, 9.5, 9.7 |
|
|
12 |
7.1-7.4, Test 4 |
Review, Final Exam |
|
|
13 |
7.5-7.8 |
|
|
|
14 |
8.1,8.2,9.4,9.5 |
|
|
|
15 |
9.7, Review |
|
|
|
16 |
Final Exam |
|
|
Suggested Schedule (Summer)
|
|
11-week |
5 1/2 - week |
|
1 |
Introduction, Diagnostic Test, and Advising |
|
|
1.1-1.6 |
1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.6, Test 1 |
|
|
2 |
2.1-2.6, Test 1 |
2.7, 2.8, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.3, Test 2 |
|
3 |
2.7-2.8, 3.1-3.4 |
4.4-4.7, 5.1-5.7, Test 3 |
|
4 |
3.5-3.6, 4.1-4.3, Test 2 |
6.1-6.5, 6.7, 7.1-7.4, Test 4 |
|
5 |
4.4-4.7, 5.1 |
7.5-7.8,8.1,8.2,9.4,9.5,9.7 |
|
6 |
5.2-5.7, Test 3 |
Review, Final Exam |
|
7 |
6.1-6.5 |
|
|
8 |
6 .7, 7.1-7.4, Test 4 |
|
|
9 |
7.5-7.8 |
|
|
10 |
8.1,8.2,9.4,9.5,9.7 |
|
|
11 |
Review, Final Exam |
|
MATD 0330: Topic List and Suggested Testing Schedule for Blair/Tobey/Slater, 1st edition
|
1 |
Introduction to the Course Diagnostic test and advising Understanding Whole Numbers Addition and Combining Like Terms Subtraction and Combining Like Terms Perimeter, Graphs, and Estimation Understanding Basic Equations U.S. and Metric Units of Measurement Understanding Multiplication of Expressions Multiplication of Whole Numbers and Algebraic Expressions Understanding Division of Expressions Exponents and Order of Operations (OMIT: Exponents of zero) Performing Operations with Exponents Solving Basic Equations Involving Multiplication and Division Test 1 (covers Chapter 1 and Sections 2.1 - 2.6) |
|
2 |
Geometric Shapes Applied Problems Involving Multiplication and Division Understanding Signed Numbers Addition of Signed Numbers Subtraction of Signed Numbers Multiplication and Division of Signed Numbers Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Order of Operations and Applications Involving Signed Numbers Factoring Whole Numbers Understanding Fractions Equivalent Fractions Test 2 (covers Sections 2.7, 2.8, Chapter 3, Sections 4.1 - 4.3) |
|
3 |
Simplifying Fractional Expressions Ratios and Rates Proportions Applied Problems Involving Proportions Multiplication and Division of Fractional Expressions Multiples and Least Common Multiples of Expressions Addition and Subtraction of Fractional Expressions Operations with Mixed Numbers Order of Operations and Complex Fractions Multiplication and Division Properties of Exponents Applied Problems Involving Fractions Test 3 (covers Sections 4.4 - 4.7 and Chapter 5) |
|
4 |
Solving Equations Using One Principle of Equality Solving Equations Using More Than One Principle of Equality Solving Equations Containing Fractions Multiplication of Polynomials (objective 2: monomial x polynomial ONLY) Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials Applied Problems Involving Polynomials Understanding Decimal Fractions Addition and Subtraction of Decimals Multiplication of Decimals and Applied Problems Division of Decimals and Scientific Notation (OMIT: Scientific Notation) Test 4 (covers Chapter 6 and Sections 7.1 - 7.4) |
|
5 |
Solving Equations and Applied Problems Involving Decimals Percents Solving Percent Problems Using Equations Applied Problems Involving Percents Interpreting and Constructing Graphs Mean and Median Triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem (OMIT: The Pythagorean Theorem) The Circle and Applied Problems Similar Geometric Figures Review for Final Exam Final Exam (comprehensive) |
MATD 0330: Suggested Homework Assignments from Blair/Tobey/Slater, 1st edition
|
Section |
Page |
Exercises |
|
1.1 |
9 |
1 63 odd |
|
1.2 |
21 |
1 89 every other odd |
|
1.3 |
36 |
1 89 every other odd |
|
1.4 |
48 |
1 27 odd |
|
1.5 |
62 |
1 81 every other odd |
|
1.6 |
73 |
1 75 every other odd |
|
Ch. 1 Review |
79 |
1 115 every other odd |
|
Ch. 1 Test |
84 |
1 24 all |
|
2.1 |
96 |
1 53 odd |
|
2.2 |
104 |
1 15 odd, 21 55 odd, 59 |
|
2.5 |
131 |
1 21 odd, 39 69 odd |
|
2.3 |
113 |
1 23 odd, 27 45 every other odd, 47 75 every other odd, 81 |
|
2.5 |
131 |
23 37 odd |
|
2.4 |
120 |
1 77 every other odd |
|
2.6 |
141 |
1 41 odd, 61, 63, 65, 79, 81 |
|
2.7 |
152 |
1 31 odd, 39, 41, 45, 47, 51, 53, 55 |
|
2.8 |
161 |
1 23 odd |
|
Ch. 2 Review |
167 |
1 93 every other odd |
|
Ch. 2 Test |
172 |
1 26 all (except 15b) |
|
3.1 |
183 |
1 49 odd |
|
3.2 |
190 |
1 61 odd, 65 |
|
3.3 |
198 |
1 65 odd, 75 |
|
3.4 |
208 |
1 61 odd, 67, 69 |
|
3.5 |
212 |
1 59 odd, 65 |
|
3.6 |
216 |
1 43 odd, 49 |
|
Ch. 3 Review |
222 |
1- 75 every other odd |
|
Ch. 3 Test |
225 |
1 29 all |
|
4.1 |
237 |
1 47 odd, 55 |
|
4.2 |
245 |
1 61 odd, 67 |
|
4.3 |
253 |
13 57 odd, 63 |
|
4.4 |
259 |
1 61 odd |
|
4.5 |
266 |
1 53 odd, 57 |
|
4.6 |
273 |
1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 13, 17 41 odd, 47, 49, 51 |
|
4.7 |
278 |
1 27 odd |
|
Ch. 4 Review |
285 |
1 69 every other odd, 71, 75, 77, 79, 81 |
|
Ch. 4 Test |
289 |
1 26 all |
|
5.1 |
304 |
1 73 every other odd |
|
5.2 |
310 |
1 31 odd, 35 |
|
5.3 |
319 |
1 31 every other odd, 33 75 odd |
|
5.4 |
328 |
1 57 odd |
|
5.5 |
335 |
1 29 odd |
|
5.6 |
342 |
1 73 every other odd (except 49) |
|
5.7 |
348 |
1 19 odd |
|
Ch. 5 Review |
355 |
1 69 every other odd |
|
Ch. 5 Test |
358 |
1 30 all |
MATD 0330: Suggested Homework Assignments from Blair/Tobey/Slater, 1st edition
|
6.1 |
371 |
1 83 every other odd, 85, 87 |
|
6.2 |
379 |
1 67 every other odd, 71 |
|
6.3 |
384 |
1 11 odd, 31 |
|
6.4 |
391 |
7 33 odd |
|
6.5 |
396 |
1 51 odd |
|
6.7 |
407 |
1 27 odd |
|
Ch. 6 Review |
414 |
1 35 odd, 41, 43, 45, 53, 55 |
|
Ch. 6 Test |
416 |
1 11 all, 16, 17, 18, 22 25 all, 29 34 all |
|
7.1 |
430 |
1 57 odd |
|
7.2 |
437 |
1 53 odd |
|
7.3 |
445 |
1 47 odd, 53 |
|
7.4 |
456 |
1 41 odd, 59, 61, 67 |
|
7.5 |
463 |
1 39 odd, 45, 47 |
|
7.6 |
470 |
1 43 odd, 49 |
|
7.7 |
477 |
1 39 odd, 45, 47 |
|
7.8 |
485 |
1 13 odd, 17 25 odd |
|
Ch. 7 Review |
491 |
1 57 every other odd, 63, 65, 67, 69 93 odd |
|
Ch. 7 Test |
495 |
1 19 all, 22 32 all |
|
8.1 |
509 |
1 41 odd, 53 |
|
8.2 |
518 |
1 27 odd, 33, 35, 37, 39 |
|
9.4 |
594 |
7 21 odd, 55 |
|
9.5 |
602 |
1 29 odd, 35, 36, 37, 38 |
|
9.7 |
615 |
1 19 odd |