RCC Mathematics

Rogue Community College

Rogue Community College Winter 2013

Math 65 – Fundamentals of Algebra II MTWR 1-1:50pm

Instructor: Tracy Davenport Rm RWC-Z1

Office: Wiseman Center - W8 Office Phone: 541-956-7228 with voicemail

Office Hours: 11am - noon MTWR or by appointment

Course Description: Includes the study and application of exponents, polynomials, factoring, and rational equations and functions.

Prerequisites: MTH 60 and RD 30, or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart.

Students with Disabilities: Students who believe they may need academic accommodations for a disability such as those related to vision, hearing, orthopedics, learning, psychological functioning, and/or other medical conditions should make an appointment with the Rogue Community College Disability Services office. Redwood Campus, Wiseman Tutoring Center, 541-956-7337. Any student who feels she or he may need an accommodation for any disability should advise me of this.

Grading: This course is graded A-F. You must get a C or better in this class to go on to the next math course. The term grade is based on total points accumulated during the course. Points are awarded for homework, quizzes, exams, and projects. Attendance at all class meetings is expected. If you miss a class it is your responsibility to obtain all materials missed.

Grade Breakdown

Homework 125 pts

On-line HW 75 pts 720-800 A

Quizzes 50 pts 640-719 B

Exams 300 pts 560-639 C

Project(s) 50 pts 480-559 D

Final Exam 200 pts below 479 F

Total 800 pts

*** Homework is due each day after it is assigned at the beginning of class, unless otherwise noted. Late assignments will not be accepted. There will be 32 assignments; each assignment is worth 4 pts. (See TURN-IN Homework sheet.)

*** The online homework will be computer scored as a percentage out of 100%. It is due on the dates listed and should be completed by these dates (see ONLINE Homework sheet). If you need an extension you must email me before the chapter test and give a reason for the extension.

*** Quizzes are taken at the end of each chapter on the day of the review. Each quiz is worth 10 points. Quizzes are no notes and no calculator.

*** Information about special projects will be discussed as needed.

*** There will be 3 exams given during class, tentatively on the dates listed. Make-up exams will be penalized by 10% automatically. If you are unable to attend on the day of an exam for a serious and compelling reason, you must contact me in advance to arrange to a make-up. Exams are no notes and may have a no calculator and a calculator portion.

*** The final exam will be a cumulative knowledge exam. To pass this course a 70% is required on this exam!

Important Dates to Remember:

Jan 16 Last day to add classes; deadline to drop a class without a grade of “W”

Jan 21 Holiday – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Feb 15 No school – unpaid faculty furlough day

Feb 18 Holiday – President’s Day

Mar 15 Deadline to withdraw, change to audit

Mar 22 End of term

Required Materials:

Text: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Graphs and Models, 4^th edition, Pearson Education, Inc., Bittinger, Ellenbogen and Johnson, 2012. (We will cover Chpts 5-8.1.)
MyMathLab access for online homework. http://www.roguecc.edu/MyLabsPlus
At the least, a scientific calculator is required. A TI-83 or TI-84 (plus or silver editions) or other graphing calculator is recommended. (TI-84 is the model the instructor will be using.)
Graph paper and pencil for homework.

Tentative Class Schedule:

Week	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY
7-10 Jan	Intro, Sec 5.1	Sec 5.1/5.2	Sec 5.2	Sec 5.3
14-17 Jan	Sec 5.4	Sec 5.5/5.6	Sec 5.7	Sec 5.8
21-24 Jan	No school	Sec 5.9	Review, Quiz Ch 5	TEST Ch 5
28-31 Jan	Sec 6.1	Sec 6.1	Sec 6.2	Sec 6.3
4-7 Feb	Sec 6.3	Sec 6.4	Sec 6.5	Sec 6.6
11-14 Feb	Sec 6.7	Sec 6.7	Review, Quiz Ch 6	TEST Ch 6
18-21 Feb	No school	Sec 7.1	Sec 7.1	Sec 7.2
25-28 Feb	Sec 7.3	Sec 7.4	Sec 7.5	Quiz Ch 7A
4-7 Mar	Sec 7.6	Sec 7.6/7.7	Sec 7.7	Sec 7.8
11-14 Mar	Review, Quiz Ch 7B	TEST Ch 7	Sec 8.1	Sec 8.1/ Quiz Ch 8
18-21 Mar	Projects/Review	Final Review	FINAL Exam	Grade day

Getting Help:

Please feel free to call me, stop by my office, or email me with any questions.
View my website for online versions of the syllabus and other class information at http://learn.roguecc.edu/mathematics/tdavenport/home.htm
The Tutoring Center in the Wiseman Building has tutors all day long and into the evening.
The online resources are abundant! Go to http://www.roguecc.edu/MyLabsPlus and log on to your account. Use the Study Plan button to try practice problems. The Multimedia Library button has many good resources – including videos and power point presentations.
Consider registering for CG111 Study Skills for Math Success on Fridays from 10-11:50am.
A calculator workshop is available at the beginning of the term on Wed, Jan 9^th 3-4:50pm.

Expectations:

Student code of conduct expectations can be found at http://www.roguecc.edu/BoardPolicies/appendix_3.htm under Rights and Responsibilities.
Cell phones and pagers should be on silent, vibrate mode, or turned off while you are in class and if you must leave during class please do so quietly.
Any student caught or suspected of cheating could face disciplinary action including, but not limited to; a failing grade on the assignment/test, a failing grade for the course, or suspension from the class.

Course Outcomes, ILO (Institutional Learning Outcomes) Indicators and Assessment:

On successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:

Expected Outcomes:	ILO Key Indicators:	Assessment Methods:
1. Use mathematical problem solving techniques involving polynomial and rational expressions and equations. These techniques include data fitting and the use of graphical, symbolic, narrative, and tabular methods of analysis.	COM 2 - Express ideas clearly in oral, written and visual work. CT 3 - Locate, organize, analyze, and interpret data. AK 2 - Integrate previous and new learning, along with practical skills, to solve problems. AK 4 - Use numeracy skills for interpretation, synthesis, and analysis of data.	1. Criterion-referenced tests, quizzes for specific vocabulary, skills, concepts, and daily problem assignments. Pre and post surveys, class homework, group work, class discussions, and instructor observation.
2. Model real world situations using quadratic and rational equations and linear inequalities.	CT 3 - Locate, organize, analyze, and interpret data. AK 1 - Demonstrate ability to transfer learning in familiar and unfamiliar contexts in order to complete tasks. AK 2 - Integrate previous and new learning, along with practical skills, to solve problems.	2. Criterion-referenced tests, quizzes for specific vocabulary, skills, concepts, and daily problem assignments. Pre and post surveys, class homework, group work, class discussions, and instructor observation.
3. Use inductive reasoning to develop mathematical conjectures involving quadratic and rational models and linear inequalities. Use deductive reasoning to verify and apply mathematical arguments involving quadratic and rational models and linear inequalities.	AL 3 - Internalize and assimilates information into new situations. CT 3 - Locate, organize, analyze, and interpret data. AK 1 - Demonstrate ability to transfer learning in familiar and unfamiliar contexts in order to complete tasks. AK 2 - Integrate previous and new learning, along with practical skills, to solve problems.	3. Criterion-referenced tests, quizzes for specific vocabulary, skills, concepts, daily problem assignments, and in-class observations. Pre and post surveys, class homework, group work, class discussions, and instructor observation.
4. Make mathematical connections to, and solve problems from, other disciplines that can be represented using polynomial and rational models and linear inequalities.	AL 3 - Internalize and assimilates information into new situations. CT 3 - Locate, organize, analyze, and interpret data. AK 1 - Demonstrate ability to transfer learning in familiar and unfamiliar contexts in order to complete tasks. AK 2 - Integrate previous and new learning, along with practical skills, to solve problems.	4. Criterion-referenced tests, quizzes for specific vocabulary, skills, concepts, project completion and presentations. Pre and post surveys, class homework, group work, class discussions, and instructor observation.
5. Use oral and written skills to individually and collaboratively communicate about polynomial and rational expressions and functions and linear inequalities.	COM 2 - Express ideas clearly in oral, written and visual work. COM 3 - Collaborate effectively to achieve course/learning goals.	5. Criterion-referenced tests, quizzes for specific vocabulary, skills, concepts, daily problem assignments, in-class observations, project completion and presentations. Pre and post surveys, class homework, group work, class discussions, and instructor observation.
6. Use appropriate technology to enhance mathematical thinking and understanding and to solve mathematical problems involving quadratic and rational equations and linear inequalities, and judge the reasonableness of their results.	CT 3 - Locate, organize, analyze, and interpret data. AK 1 - Demonstrate ability to transfer learning in familiar and unfamiliar contexts in order to complete tasks.	6. Criterion-referenced tests, quizzes for specific vocabulary, skills, concepts, and daily problem assignments. Pre and post surveys, class homework, group work, class discussions, and instructor observation.

Expected Outcomes:

ILO Key Indicators:

Assessment Methods:

1. Use mathematical problem solving techniques involving polynomial and rational expressions and equations. These techniques include data fitting and the use of graphical, symbolic, narrative, and tabular methods of analysis.

COM 2 - Express ideas clearly in oral, written and visual work.

CT 3 - Locate, organize, analyze, and interpret data.

AK 2 - Integrate previous and new learning, along with practical skills, to solve problems.

AK 4 - Use numeracy skills for interpretation, synthesis, and analysis of data.

1. Criterion-referenced tests, quizzes for specific vocabulary, skills, concepts, and daily problem assignments.

Pre and post surveys, class homework, group work, class discussions, and instructor observation.

2. Model real world situations using quadratic and rational equations and linear inequalities.

CT 3 - Locate, organize, analyze, and interpret data.

AK 1 - Demonstrate ability to transfer learning in familiar and unfamiliar contexts in order to complete tasks.

AK 2 - Integrate previous and new learning, along with practical skills, to solve problems.

2. Criterion-referenced tests, quizzes for specific vocabulary, skills, concepts, and daily problem assignments.

Pre and post surveys, class homework, group work, class discussions, and instructor observation.

3. Use inductive reasoning to develop mathematical conjectures involving quadratic and rational models and linear inequalities. Use deductive reasoning to verify and apply mathematical arguments involving quadratic and rational models and linear inequalities.

AL 3 - Internalize and assimilates information into new situations.

CT 3 - Locate, organize, analyze, and interpret data.

AK 1 - Demonstrate ability to transfer learning in familiar and unfamiliar contexts in order to complete tasks.

AK 2 - Integrate previous and new learning, along with practical skills, to solve problems.

3. Criterion-referenced tests, quizzes for specific vocabulary, skills, concepts, daily problem assignments, and in-class observations.

Pre and post surveys, class homework, group work, class discussions, and instructor observation.

4. Make mathematical connections to, and solve problems from, other disciplines that can be represented using polynomial and rational models and linear inequalities.

AL 3 - Internalize and assimilates information into new situations.

CT 3 - Locate, organize, analyze, and interpret data.

AK 1 - Demonstrate ability to transfer learning in familiar and unfamiliar contexts in order to complete tasks.

AK 2 - Integrate previous and new learning, along with practical skills, to solve problems.

4. Criterion-referenced tests, quizzes for specific vocabulary, skills, concepts, project completion and presentations.

Pre and post surveys, class homework, group work, class discussions, and instructor observation.

5. Use oral and written skills to individually and collaboratively communicate about polynomial and rational expressions and functions and linear inequalities.

COM 2 - Express ideas clearly in oral, written and visual work.

COM 3 - Collaborate effectively to achieve course/learning goals.

5. Criterion-referenced tests, quizzes for specific vocabulary, skills, concepts, daily problem assignments, in-class observations, project completion and presentations.

Pre and post surveys, class

homework, group work, class

discussions, and instructor

observation.

6. Use appropriate technology to enhance mathematical thinking and understanding and to solve mathematical problems involving quadratic and rational equations and linear inequalities, and judge the reasonableness of their results.

CT 3 - Locate, organize, analyze, and interpret data.

AK 1 - Demonstrate ability to transfer learning in familiar and unfamiliar contexts in order to complete tasks.

6. Criterion-referenced tests, quizzes for specific vocabulary, skills, concepts, and daily problem assignments.

Pre and post surveys, class homework, group work, class discussions, and instructor observation.