BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE
ACF 88:BASIC MATHEMATICS REVIEW
SPRING 2011-TUESDAY/THURSDAY CLASS
Instructor: Mr. Auro Mukherjee
Telephone #: 973-748-9000 ext 256 E-mail:
Office: CAD, located in the LRC building Office hours: By appointment
The instructor’s mailbox is located in CAD (LRC 100).
You must have an e-mail address so that you can communicate more effectively with your instructor. You should also have a blackboard account to access the course materials on-line. If you do not have an e-mail or blackboard account, immediately after the class visit the Help Desk at Talbot Hall and open an account. Course materials can also be access via the Course Website at www.bloomfield.edu/tutorial (Click on ACF 88 link)
Very important information to guide you through the semester:
1. Time management and proper study skills are essential
ingredients for your success in this course. Put in at least 8 hours
of study time outside the classroom. You can visit the CAD
tutorial website for more information on study skills.
www.bloomfield.edu/tutorial
2. Tutorial sessions are also available in the Learning Resource
Center (LRC building). You are advised to take advantage of the
tutorial services if you are having difficulties with the course
work.
3. Ask for your instructor’s help as soon as you do not understand
the class lesson.
4. It is your responsibility to learn outside the classroom by doing
the homework, reading the textbook, and reviewing the class
notes.
TEXTBOOK:
1. Basic College Mathematics, 8th Edition, by Lial, Salzman, Hestwood – Addison Wesley.
The book should have an access code for MyMathLab. You can purchase this book at the
college bookstore.
2. Supplements: Notes, handouts, etc. would be provided in class as needed.
NOTE: The textbook should be brought to every class.
GOALS OF THE COURSE:
This course is designed to provide the necessary framework of knowledge needed to achieve success in developmental mathematics program. It is intended to provide the foundation for more advanced mathematics courses.
The objectives are:
· To provide the necessary review and coverage of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratio
and proportion, percent, and measurements, as well as an introduction to algebra and preview
of statistics.
· To develop critical thinking and effective problem solving skills through the six-step process
for solving application problems: Read, Plan, Estimate, Solve, State the Answer and Check.
· To develop understanding and mastery of mathematical vocabulary.
· To be able to apply the basic mathematics concepts to real-life situations.
· To enhance the appreciation of math and to eliminate or minimize math anxiety through the
development of effective study skills.
MODALITY:
1. Study Group/Tutorials: Many students absorb concepts well when working and learning together in small groups. You are encouraged to attend as many study group/tutorials sessions as needed. During the sessions, you get the opportunity to do your homework, review class notes, practice for up-coming test and to correct errors made on past test. This would improve your basic math skill.
2. Homework and activities: Homework would be assigned on regular basis. You are encouraged to get help on the homework in your study groups/tutorial sessions. All homework assignments are due as specified in the schedule. NO LATE HOMEWORK.
3. Test and Quizzes: Test and quizzes would be given frequently to assess your readiness for
the class and to monitor your progress throughout the semester. MISSED TESTS AND
QUIZZES MAY NOT BE MADE UP. Only one make-up test would be given at the end
of the semester. This make-up test would replace your lowest test grade or any missed test.
Final Exam: Every student is required to pass the comprehensive final test in order to
pass the course. The passing grade for the final test is 70% or better. Any student who
does not achieve a 70% on the final exam will fail the course and must repeat it.
4. Textbook: To benefit more from the class lectures, it is essential that you read the textbook and workout some examples before you come to class. This would help you to ask appropriate questions during the lecture.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
The class is governed by the Uniform College Attendance Policy as found in the College catalog.
- Absence due to late registration, among other reasons, will be counted. You are allowed a maximum of four (4) absences after which you will be withdrawn from the class.
- Attendance is taken at the beginning of the class.
- You are late if you walk in after attendance is taken; 1 lateness counts as an absence.
- 15 minutes after the hour, the class door will be closed. Student will not be permitted to enter. The student will be counted as absent.
- Early leaving will be counted as an absence.
- You are not allowed to leave the class during the period, unless it is an emergency. People going in and out of the class are a major disruption.
- It is your responsibility to get the class notes and collect handouts if you miss a class. You may contact your fellow student for that purpose.
- All cell phones should be turned off before the class begins.
- Only those registered for this class would be allowed to sit in. All others, including children, should not attend the class.
NOTE: It is the school regulation that students should wait for at least 20 minutes for the teacher to arrive. After that a security officer will contact the students and take the attendance before they leave.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: It is the student’s responsibility to be registered for classes through the Registrar’s Office and cleared through the Bursar’s Office. Students who attend classes and who are not properly registered and cleared will not be reinstated into the class and will not receive credit.
Instructions for Appeal for Reinstatement in an ACF Course
In case of dismissal from an ACF course due to excessive absences, you have two weeks from the date of dismissal to submit an appeal. The appeal must be in the form of a well-written and polished essay explaining what you are going to do to remedy your absenteeism in the future. Past absences are not to be explained. Personal issues must be omitted. You should consider only your academic life and answer the following questions:
What are you going to do differently in the future?
Are you ready to make the commitment to complete the course?
Do you understand that if you miss one more class, you will be withdrawn from the course without access to any further appeals?
The appeal essay must be submitted to the Director of the Center for Academic Development, Patricia Arteaga. You must email the essay to her and wait patiently for her response. During the appeal process, you must continue to attend class.
Patricia Arteaga
Director – Center for Academic Development
Services for Students with Disabilities
Bloomfield College will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. Students are encouraged to contact Disability Services for information about registration (LRC 103). Services are available only to students who are registered and submit documentation. As your instructor, I am happy to discuss specific needs with you as well.
For more information, please contact:
The Learning Needs Specialist
(973) 748 – 9000 ext. 654
CHEATING
Anybody who is caught cheating or plagiarizing would be expelled from the class and given grade F. A report would be written and forwarded to the Dean of Academic Affairs.
DISCIPLINE
Lack of respect for the instructor and/or students will not be tolerated. Any disruptive student would be escorted out by the security officer and the matter would be resolved as per the College policy stated in the Student Handbook.
Please read the attached “CAD/ACF Student Professional Conduct Code”.
HOW TO MAKE TUTORIAL APPOINTMENTS
Tutorial services are available in the Learning Resource Center (LRC Building): Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm;
Saturdays form 10:30am – 2:30pm.
On-going tutorials are available by request.
To make an appointment, go to: www.bloomfield.edu/tutorial or call 973-748-9000 ext 256/239 or visit CAD in the Learning Resource Center.
NOTE: Your instructor would get record of your tutorial attendance and you would be rewarded for your efforts.
GRADE EVALUATION
6 TESTS / 100 points each / 600 points14 quizzes / 10 points each / 140 points
10 homework assignments (ACF 88 Website) / 10 points each / Extra points
14 MyMathLab Assignments / 10 points each / 140 points
Class attendance and participation / Maximum of 50 points / 50 points
Study group/tutorial attendance / 2 points per session attended
(Maximum of 50 points) / These are extra points
FINAL TEST (EXIT EXAM) / Minimum of 700 points (70%) required on this test to pass the class / 1000 points
TOTAL / 1930
YOU MUST OBTAIN A MINIMUM OF 1351 POINTS (OVERALL AVERAGE OF 70%) AND AT LEAST A SCORE OF 70% ON THE FINAL TEST IN ORDER TO PASS THE COURSE.
The minimum passing grade for the course is C (C- is not a passing grade). Students are
permitted two attempts at passing the course. A grade of W or WF is considered one “attempt” at the course.
GRADE TRACK FORM: Keep track of your grade
TEST / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / TOTALHOMEWORK / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10
QUIZZES / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14
MyMathLab
Assignments / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY SECTIONS
Class / Day / Date / Lecture / Activities (the lecture would cover most of these problems) / HomeworkAssignments
1 / THU / 1/20 / Introduction – Syllabus
Introduction to word problems
Section 1.1 Reading and writing whole numbers. p 1-5
Adding and subtracting whole numbers: Section 1.2 1.3 p 11-26 / p 6-8: every other even number.
Word problem reference sheet
p 17-20 # 77, 79, 81
p 27-30 # 58, 82, 84, 86, 90 / Drill exercises:
p 6-8: All odd numbers
Writing word problems
p 17-20 # 78 – 86 (even only)
p 27-30 # 82 – 100 (odd only)
MyMathLab.com
Assignment 1
Study Skills
Read pages xiii –xiv
2 / TUE / 1/25 / Multiplying and dividing whole numbers: Section 1.4; 1.5 p 31-49
Long division: Section 1.6 p 53-61
Rounding whole numbers:
Section 1.7 p 67-72 / p 37- 40 # 2, 6, 10, 28, 64, 86, 88, 90
p 51-54 # 16, 20, 74, 76, 78, 80, 90
p 61-63 # 15, 20, 31, 33, 35
p 73-76 # 2, 6, 16, 20, 26, 42, 44, 50, 54 / Drill exercises:
p 37-47 # 85-104 (odd only)
p 51-54 # 74-96 (odd only)
p 61-63 # 34-50 (odd only)
p 73-76 # 2-68 (every other odd)
MyMathLab.com
Assignment 2
Study Skills
Read pages 9-10
3 / THU / 1/27 / Signed numbers:
Section 9.1 p 636-639
Adding and subtracting signed numbers: Section 9.2 p 643 -650
Multiplying and dividing signed numbers: Section 9.3 p 655-656
QUIZ 1 / No calculator would be allowed on this basic algebra portion.
p 641-642 # 2, 4, 10, 14, 16, 20, 26, 34, 38, 42
p 651-654 # 2, 4, 8, 18, 24, 26, 32, 54, 60
p 657-660 # 2, 4, 12, 22, 26, 46, 54, 70, 88 / Drill exercises:
p 641-642 (every other odd)
p 651-654 (every other odd)
p 657-660 (every other odd)
Class / Day / Date / Lecture / Activities (the lecture would cover most of these problems) / Homework
Assignments
4 / TUE / 2/1 / Exponents, roots, order of operation:
Section 1.8 p 77-78
Order of operation continued:
Section 9.4 p 651-654
Evaluating expressions and formulas:
Section 9.5 p 661-662
QUIZ 2 / No calculator would be allowed on this basic algebra portion.
p 79-82 # 2, 6, 10, 16, 22,
30, 32, 36, 42, 64, 68
p 665-668 # 2, 4, 14, 24, 36, 40, 42, 44, 48, 52, 54
p 673-676 # 2, 16, 26, 30, 32, 34, 48, 50 / Drill exercises:
p 79-82 # 2-90 (every other odd)
p 665-668 (every other odd)
p 673-676 (every other odd)
MyMathLab.com
Assignment 3
Study Skills
Read pages 83-84
5 / THU / 2/3 / Reading pictograms, bar and line
graphs: Section 1.9 p 85-86
Solving application problems:
Section 1.10 p 91-94
Basics of fractions:
Section 2.1 p 114-115
(20 minutes lecture) / p 87-90 # 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, 18
p 95-98 # 2, 6, 10, 18, 32, 34, 38, 36, 40
p 117-118 # 2, 4, 10, 13, 18,23 / Review exercises:
p 103- 108 # 1,3, 5, 7, 9, 26, 49, 63, 89, 91, 93, 95, 99, 103, 109, 117-130
Drill exercises:
p 117-118 # 1, 5 7,11, 15, 19
Due: Extra Credit Homework 1 from ACF 88 website
Study Skills
Read pages 119-120
6 / TUE / 2/8 / Mixed numbers:
Section 2.2 p 121-122
Factors: Section 2.3 p 127-130
Writing fractions in lowest terms:
Section 2.4 p 133-136
REVIEW FOR TEST 1 / p 123-126 # 1, 4, 10, 16, 31, 40, 60
p 131-132 #2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 28, 30, 36, 48, 52