GENERAL INFORMATIONMathematics 120 Monday, WednesdayMrs. Babette DickelmanE-mail: [email protected] Phone JCC: 787-0800 Ask for McDivitt Hall and leave message. Necessary Materials: Beginning Algebra, 4th Edition by K. Elayn Martin-GayA calculator This section will be using MyMathLab, an interactive computer program on which you will do your homework. If you do not have access to the internet, you may wish to change to another section. Details are explained on the last page.Mathematics 120 is a basic algebra class in which you will work with various mathematics operations and concepts, including the following: variables and variable expressions, integers, laws of exponents, equations (linear, quadratic, rational, radical, and absolute value), linear inequalities, linear systems, coordinate graphing and problem solving.The purpose of this course is to develop a progressive understanding of more basic algebraic skills, concepts, and problem solving techniques; to obtain a sense of how and why algebra is used, and to be able to relate these problems and use the learned problem solving techniques to real life applications. Emphasis will beplaced on understanding of terms, concepts, principles and theories rather than cramming and memorization.You, as the student, are responsible for your own progress and meeting all deadlines as indicated on the syllabus. Class meetings will be used for discussion of the relevant topics and individual instruction. In addition, I will be available for 15 minutes after class for those who have questions on the use of the calculator, study skills, and instructional material. If you have concerns, please let me know. Prerequisite: Math 098 or equivalentFor most students, spending at least 2 hours in study time outside of class for every hour in class is a reasonable expectation. Please read the JCC Academic Honesty Policy.CLASS BEHAVIOR: Please either turn cell phones and beepers off or set to vibrate and place out of sight in your backpack or pocket or on the floor. If you are in class, I expect you to listen to the lecture and cooperate in the learning process. Please do not chat with friends, work on other courses, send text messages, or sleep during class time; if you persist in such behavior, I will ask youto leave. Late arrivals disturb the class; if you are delayed, please enter the roomunobtrusively and wait until the break or after class to pick up papers, etc. If you need to leave early, do it during break. ATTENDANCE: I encourage you to attend regularly to help you build understanding, but I do not grade on attendance However, if you miss a quiz or in-class assignment, you may not make it up. JCC requires all instructors to report student attendance and levels of academic success during the first half of the semester, so I will take attendance during that time period. Given this policy, if you have two consecutive absences or 4 non-consecutive absences during thefirst eight weeks, I will drop you from the course. After midterm, I cannot drop you; if you do not wish to receive a grade for this class, you need to formally withdraw from the class. HOMEWORK: Do at least some of each type of problem within 24 hours of class presentation as studies have proved that increases retention of material. Homework will be done on MyMathLab. Assignments are organized according to test dates and will be due on the day of each test. Using MyMathLab means you do not turn your homework in to me; the computer registers what you have done. One big advantage to this system is that you may continue to work on a problem until you get it right. Quizzes will generally lag behind lecture material so you have the opportunity to work on problems and ask questions in class, but you still need to keep up. Students who procrastinate generally find they are not preparedfor quizzes and have problems getting all the exercises completed. Your homework counts 10% of your final grade. QUIZZES: Frequent quizzes will be given. You receive partial credit for attemptingthe quiz, so you can never get a “0” on a quiz if you are in class. These quizzes may or may not be announced in advance and may be given at the beginning, middle, or end of class. If you come in late or leave early, please do not ask to take a missed quiz. Missed quizzes may not be made up regardless of reason for absence. The lowest two quiz grades will be dropped and the average determined on the remaining grades. Your quiz average is 10% of your final grade.PORTFOLIO: Math 120 has a required portfolio due April 17, which constitutes 5% of your final grade. Details will be available at a later time. PROJECT SUCCESS DAY: On February 6, classes will not be held at JCC. Instead, the college is offering a wide variety of workshops and other events to help insure your success in your courses. Attendance is optional, but I strongly encourage you to take advantage of the opportunities available on that dayTEST POLICY: All tests are cumulative and are to be taken during the class period indicated on the syllabus. If you are unable to take the test at the assignedtime and do not schedule an earlier test time, a more difficult make-up test may be available if arrangements are made before the class period in which tests are returned, which will generally be the next class after the test. Otherwise, tests may not be taken late. Test 5 and the final exam may not be taken late. The grade of the first test taken late will not be penalized. However, the second late test will be penalized 15%, the third 30%, and the fourth 45%. You may use one sheet of notebook paper (front and back- not two sheets with writing on one side) on all tests and the final exam. You may also use your calculator on tests and the final exam but you may neither share calculators nor use cell phones as calculators during tests. There are no retakes on tests or exams. Your test average is 55% of final grade. No test grades will be dropped. FINAL EXAM: The Final Exam is cumulative and represents 20% of your semestergrade. You may use one page of notes and your calculator on the final. You may neither share calculators nor use a cell phone as a calculator on the final exam.GRADING POLICY: Tests – 55%; Quizzes –10%; Final Exam – 20%; Portfolio –5%; Homework – 10% Weighted Average Course Grade90-100 4.085- 89 3.580- 84 3.075- 79 2.565- 74 2.060- 64 1.555-59 1.0 0-54 0.0GENERAL
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