MATD 0330

Basic Math Skills (revised)

Information for Students *

Spring 2000

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.

Lab class

The lab classes are available for all students in Basic Math Skills. The activities in the lab class are designed to support the work in the class. Some students are enrolled in the lab class at the beginning of the semester. Any student may be required by the instructor to start attending and participating in a lab class at any point during the semester. If you are required to attend a lab class, then missing the lab class is just as serious as missing the regular class. Your instructor will tell you how this requirement will be incorporated into your course grade. You must tell your instructor, at the beginning of the semester, which lab you are enrolled in, or, if you aren't enrolled in one, which scheduled lab you will attend if you are required to attend the lab. The list of lab classes is available on the next page of this handout.

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

MATD 0011 Basic Math Skills Lab (Spring 2000)

MATD 0011 is a lab class to support MATD 0330, Basic Math Skills. Students may be required to attend the lab for all or part of the semester. All students enrolled in MATD 0330 must be able to fit at least one section of MATD 0011 into their schedule.

01667 Lab 002| CYP TBA TBA MW 7:50pm- 8:40pm OH

01665 Lab 001| CYP TBA TBA TH 9:40am-10:30am OH

01668 Lab 003| EVC 3000 3154 TH 10:20am-11:10am OH

01669 Lab 004| EVC 3000 3154 F 11:20am- 1:00pm OH

01672 Lab 007| NRG NRG2 2110 MW 8:00am- 8:50am

06578 Lab 024| NRG NRG4 4204 MW 12:20pm- 1:10pm

01671 Lab 006| NRG NRG4 4216 MW 4:40pm- 5:30pm

01675 Lab 010| NRG NRGP PB3 TH 9:15am-10:05am

01670 Lab 005| NRG NRGP PB1 TH 10:30am-11:20am

01673 Lab 008| NRG NRG4 4146 TH 1:50pm- 2:40pm

01674 Lab 009| NRG NRG4 4203 F 11:00am-12:40pm

01677 Lab 012| PIN PIN1 401 TH 12:00pm-12:50pm

01676 Lab 011| PIN PIN1 505 F 10:00am-11:40am

01678 Lab 013| RGC RGC1 026 MW 12:00pm-12:50pm

01679 Lab 014| RGC RGC1 026 S 12:00pm- 1:40pm

01680 Lab 015| RVS RVSG 8140 MW 12:00pm-12:50pm

01681 Lab 016| RVS RVSG 9136 MW 2:00pm- 2:50pm

01683 Lab 018| RVS RVSG 9109 MW 9:00pm- 9:50pm

01682 Lab 017| RVS RVSG 9117 TH 2:50pm- 3:40pm

Homework

Homework is an essential part of the course. Doing homework is the way to learn mathematics.

Tests

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. 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://www.austin.cc.tx.us/testctr/

 

Final Exam

The final exam will be a departmental exam given in class. You will be tested on material covered in the course that you must know if you are to continue your studies in 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. 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 ACC’s Learning Labs is available on the Internet at http://www.austin.cc.tx.us/rvslab/ll.html

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.

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 taking this course to comply with Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) requirements*, Texas law requires that:

i) if you are not "continually in attendance", 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 (16-Week Semester):

Week

Lecture

1

Introduction to the Course

Diagnostic test and advising

1.1 Understanding Whole Numbers

1.2 Addition and Combining Like Terms

1.3 Subtraction and Combining Like Terms

2

1.4 Perimeter, Graphs, and Estimation

1.5 Understanding Basic Equations

1.6 U.S. and Metric Units of Measurement (optional)

2.1 Understanding Multiplication of Expressions

2.2 Multiplication of Whole Numbers and Algebraic Expressions

3

2.3 Exponents and Order of Operations

2.4 Performing Operations with Exponents

2.5 Understanding Division of Expressions

2.6 Solving Basic Equations Involving Multiplication and Division

4

2.7 Geometric Shapes

2.8 Applied Problems Involving Multiplication and Division

Test 1 (covers Chapters 1 and 2)

5

3.1 Understanding Signed Numbers

3.2 Addition of Signed Numbers

3.3 Subtraction of Signed Numbers

6

3.4 Multiplication and Division of Signed Numbers

3.5 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

3.6 Order of Operations and Applications Involving Signed Numbers

7

4.1 Factoring Whole Numbers

4.2 Understanding Fractions

4.3 Equivalent Fractions

4.4 Simplifying Fractional Expressions

8

4.5 Ratios and Rates

4.6 Proportions

4.7 Applied Problems Involving Proportions

9.7 Similar Geometric Figures

Test 2 (covers Chapters 3, 4, and 9.7)

9

5.1 Multiplication and Division of Fractional Expressions

5.2 Multiples and Least Common Multiples of Expressions

5.3 Addition and Subtraction of Fractional Expressions

5.4 Operations with Mixed Numbers

10

5.5 Order of Operations and Complex Fractions

5.6 Multiplication and Division Properties of Exponents

5.7 Applied Problems Involving Fractions

11

6.1 Solving Equations Using One Principle of Equality

6.2 Solving Equations Using More Than One Principle of Equality

6.3 Solving Equations Containing Fractions

6.4 Multiplication of Polynomials (objective 2: monomial x polynomial ONLY)

6.5 Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials

Test 3 (covers Chapters 5 and 6)

12

7.1 Understanding Decimal Fractions

7.2 Addition and Subtraction of Decimals

7.3 Multiplication of Decimals and Applied Problems

7.4 Division of Decimals and Scientific Notation

7.5 Solving Equations and Applied Problems Involving Decimals

13

7.6 Percents

7.7 Solving Percent Problems Using Equations

7.8 Applied Problems Involving Percents

8.1 Interpreting and Constructing Graphs

8.2 Mean and Median

14

Test 4 (covers Chapters 7 and 8)

Geometry Supplement

15

Geometry Supplement

16

Review for Final Exam

Final Exam (comprehensive)

 

 

MATD 0330: Suggested Homework Assignments

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 (optional)

73

1 – 75 every other odd

Ch. 1 Review

79

1 – 115 every other odd

Ch. 1Test

84

1 – 24 all

2.1

96

1 – 53 odd

2.2

104

1 – 47 odd, 51, 55, 59

2.3

113

1 – 75 every other odd, 81

2.4

120

1 – 77 every other odd

2.5

131

1 – 37 every other odd, 39 – 69 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

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

1 – 57 odd, 63

4.4

259

1 – 61 odd

4.5

266

1 – 53 odd, 57

4.6

273

1 – 51 odd

4.7

278

1 – 27 odd

Ch. 4 Review

285

1 – 81 every other odd

Ch. 4 Test

289

1 – 26 all

9.7

615

1 – 19 odd

Geometry section 1

6

1 – 65 odd

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

5.7

348

1 – 19 odd

Ch. 5 Review

355

1 – 69 every other odd

Ch. 5 Test

358

1 – 30 all

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

Ch. 6 Review

414

1 – 35 odd, 41, 43, 45

Ch. 6 Test

416

1 – 11 all, 16, 17, 18, 22 – 25 all

7.1

430

1 – 57 odd

7.2

437

1 – 53 odd

7.3

445

1 – 47 odd, 53

7.4

456

1 – 61 odd, 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 – 25 odd

Ch. 7 Review

491

1 – 93 every other odd

Ch. 7 Test

495

1 – 32 all

8.1

509

1 – 47 odd, 53

8.2

518

1 – 27 odd, 33

Last updated December 14, 1999. Questions or comments?