MATD 0330

Basic Math Skills

Information for Students *, page 1 of 3

2000-2001

Texts:

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 student’s 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.

 

*Additional information about ACC's mathematics curriculum and faculty is available on the Internet at <http://www2.austin.cc.tx.us/math/>

 

HELP: Learning Lab

ACC 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. Also, you may sign up for the developmental math lab classes listed in the schedule. The purpose of the lab is to provide students with extra help with math concepts, study skills, and homework.

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 ACC’s 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.

 

 

 

 

MATD 0330, Information for Students *, page 3 of 3

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,
Test 2

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, 9.4-9.6

8

5.1-5.4

6.4, 6.5, 6.7, 7.1, 7.2

9.7,Ang Sup, 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

9.4,9.5,9.6,9.7,Ang Sup

 

12

7.1-7.4, Test 4

Review, Final Exam

 

13

7.5-7.8

 

 

14

8.1,8.2,9.4,9.5,9.6

 

 

15

9.7, Ang Sup, 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

7.5-7.8,8.1,8.2,9.4,9.5,9.6,9.7,Ang Sup

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

8.1,8.2,9.4,9.5,9.6,9.7,Ang Sup

 

11

Review, Final Exam

 

 

 

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 (except 49)

2.6

141

1 – 65 odd, 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, 20, and 22)

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, page 2

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

1 – 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 – 37 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

9.6

608

1 – 21 odd, 29 – 34 all

9.7

615

1 – 19 odd

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