Armstrong Atlantic State U. – Dept of Math; Math 1001-004 Quantitative Reasoning (20824) Tentative SyllabusMarch 10March 24March 31Armstrong Atlantic State U. – Dept of Math; Math 1001-004 Quantitative Reasoning (20824) Tentative SyllabusTime: Classtime W 4:00-9:30PM on March 10, 24, 31 & April 7, 14, 21, 28 & May 5 (5-7:30PM) in UH111/UH 110Instructor: Dr. Lorrie HoffmanEmail: [email protected]: UH297C Phone 912-344-2577 Office Hours: 5:15-5:45pm TR & 1:10-3:55 WCourse prerequisites: Readiness for college mathematics, possible measures include: 430+ Math SAT and/or a passing grade on COMPASS entry exam and/or others.Required textbook: Using and Understanding Mathematics -- A Quantitative Reasoning Approach by Bennett & Briggs, 4th Edition (greenish), ISBN = 0-321-45820-6.Recommended software/hardware & skills: Ability to access some web browser, connectivity to the Internet. Course Format: There are only 8 class meetings: on March 10, 24, 31 & April 7, 14, 21, 28 & May 5. Each will be structured as follows: Go over returned assignments, Lecture & Computer Activity with Synopsis class activity hand-inon new material, Homework Review & Quiz on previous week’s material. Course Description: Math 1001 develops quantitative reasoning and logical decision-making abilities by focusing on converting data into information via mathematical models. Examples are drawn from real-world scenarios. This courseis an alternative in area A of the core curriculum. It does not require algebra as a background, and does not contain the content required to advance to pre-calculus or calculus. It can be used as a prerequisite for Math 2008 (Numbers and Operations for teachers) and Math2200 (Elementary Statistics).Course Objectives: - Become conversant in quantitative jargon including basic statistical terms such as probability and correlation- Appreciate the quantitative thinking used to generate mathematical/logical arguments - Be able to link problems with appropriate mathematical solutions by working with models- Learn how to calculate pertinent mathematical expressions like percentages and odds- Master the ability to interpret numerical results from tabular, graphical and equation formsAttendance/Citizenship: There is a large positive correlation (vocabulary word!) between earning high grades and studying (i.e. reading the text and doing your homework) and attending class. Your grade will depend on the interactive assignments/activity and quizzes that you do in class therefore you should not miss class. Homework is not graded but some homework problems will appear on the quizzes. Thus there are 16 equally weighted graded assignments: 2 in each of the 8 class meetings. Missing one class is like skipping 2 weeks of meetings in a regular semester and results inzeros for both the quiz and in-class activity. I do drop one quiz and one activity grade. Arriving late, stepping out during class, cell phone ringings should be kept to a minimum.Question: If you score 100’s on all quizzes and activities you complete and miss 2 class meetings you score 85.7% for the course. How was that computed? Required Calculator: You will need a scientific calculator. Make sure it has a square root, exp and log key. See start-programs-accessories-calculator on any PC and select in ‘View’ at the top toolbar the ‘scientific’ option. One with the ab/c button helps with fractions.Grading: There are 16 in-class activities and quizzes (open book & notes). Each quiz and each activity is worth 7.143%of your grade. 90%+ is an A; 80% to < 90% a B; 70% to <80% a C; 60% to <70% a D; and below 60% an F. I reserve the right to curve down (e.g. have As start at say 89%) . Drop Date = April 7 (get my signature and process it through the registrar's office)Makeup Work: Since I drop one quiz and one activity, no makeup work is offered. No extra credit is offered. ADA: Every attempt will be made to assist students with physical or learning impairments that have been documented with a letter from AASU’s Director of Disabilities Services.Homework: The homework exercises I expect you to do are available at http://www.interactmath.com/ . Access by clicking the book-query and selecting ours ‘Bennett’. You should make every attempt to do these on the computer. Otherwise you can read similar problems out of the book and do them on paper (see the list below). Please make note of the ones with which you have the greatest difficulty and we will discuss those at each class start. This is a skeleton set of exercises. Do more of your choosing from the text (choosing those with solutions at the book back) for an even better learning experience. Getting Help: If you are unable to visit me during office hours, or we can not get to a satisfactory answer via email correspondence or telephone then please visit our mathematics tutorial lab available free on-campus to you in Solms Hall 206. It is open most day times and evening hours M-R, Friday mornings and Sunday evenings. Cheating: Do your own work on the in-class tests. Violators are brought to AASU’s Honors Court. An “F” will be assigned as your course grade.SCHEDULE (homework problem numbers follow lecture section numbers – do these on the computer when possible):March 10Task 1 = Intro warm-up activities (art vs. math) & ads, Lecture & HW assignment for Ch. 1A & 3: Thinking Critically,1A. Recognizing Fallacies (17, 19, 31, 35, 37, 45); Numbers in the Real World, 3A. Uses and Abuses of Percentages (29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 47, 55, 57, 63, 65, 73, 79, 87, 89, 91); 3B. Putting Numbers in Perspective (25, 27, 29, 33, 37, 51, 59, 71); 3C. Dealing with Uncertainty (25, 27, 33, 41, 57, 73); 3D. Index Numbers: The CPI and Beyond (21, 27, 29, 33, 37, 51); 3E. How Numbers Deceive (25, 29, 30, 33). Task 2 = Activities on the computer with hand-in; Task 3 = HW review (in lieu will demo HW website) & Quiz (over easiest concepts from today’s lecture). March 24Task 1 = Lecture & HW assignment for Ch. 5: Statistical Reasoning, 5A. Fundamentals of Statistics (25, 27, 29, 39, 43, 61,65); 5B. Should You Believe a Statistical Study? (19, 23, 24, 40, 45); 5C. Statistical Tables and Graphs (25, 35, 37, 39, 43, 53): 5D. Graphic in the Media (11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 47); 5E. Correlation and Causality (23, 29). Task 2 = Activities on the computer with hand-in; Task 3 = HW review & Quiz (over Ch. 1A & 3). March 31Task 1 = Lecture & HW assignment