DSPM 0700
             Basic  Mathematics (Prealgebra)
            SYLLABUS AND STUDENT RULES-Fall, 2004

             I. Course Description
            A study of mathematics competencies that includes whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, percents, and nd        topics in algebra that include signed numbers, exponents, algebraic expressions with sums and differences, and solving simple
            algebraic equations. 

II. Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

A. Perform all arithmetic operations dealing with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, signed numbers, and addition /  
     subtraction of polynomials.
B. Round off whole numbers and decimals.
C. Evaluate simple algebraic expressions.
D. Solve simple algebraic equations.
E. Solve basic percent problems.
F. Simplify algebraic expressions with sums and differences.
G. Solve problems involving ratios and proportions.
H. Solve simple word problems.
I. Find the perimeter of a polygon or circumference of a circle.
J. Use the calculator effectively with arithmetic computations.

III. Required Text, Calculator, CD
The textbook for this course is Prealgebra, 3rd edition, by K Elayn Martin-Gay, available in the NSCC bookstore. Math Pro5 CD packaged with Prealgebra, 3rd edition, by K. Elayn Martin-Gay. After log on, the course ID is 3617. The DSPM 0700 course packet is also required for the course and is available in the NSCC Bookstore or download from ww2.nscc.edu/dspm.

IV. Requirements
In order to receive credit for this course, the student must:

A. Attend class regularly.
B. Complete the homework assignments.
C. Have a final average of 75 or more.
D. Complete three (3) unit tests and a comprehensive final exam.

V. Grading
Grades for this course will be based on unit tests, homework, and a final exam as follows:
Unit tests 60%
Homework 10%
Final Exam (comprehensive) 30%

Note: Points may be deducted from the final average for more than three absences (3 classroom hours).

Grading scale:
A 93 -100
B 84 - 92
C 75 - 83
F 0 - 74
X Continuation Grade - See instructor for criteria.
WF It is mandatory that an instructor issue a student a withdrawal/failing grade if the student misses class for two (2) consecutive weeks without contacting the instructor.

VI. Policies
Attendance:
A. Students are expected to attend all classes and be on time.
B. A maximum of three absences (3 classroom hours) is allowed with no direct effect on the final grade. Each hour of absence 
     over this number will lower the student's final average by one point for each hour of absence. 
     Students will be dismissed from class with a WF grade after missing the sixth classroom hour if no contact has been made with 
     the instructor.
C. Tardies will be recorded and will lower the course grade. Guidelines will be announced by the instructor.

Makeup Tests:
Students who miss a scheduled unit test must make up the test in the Testing Center within two days of returning to class. Ten points will be deducted from the score of any makeup test taken after the assigned test day. Makeup tests are to be taken in the Instructor's office.

VII. Instructor Information
Record the following information concerning the course instructor.

Name: _______________________________________________

Email: _________________________________________________________

Office Number: __________________ Office Phone: _____________________

Office Hours: __________________________________ (or by appointment)

Messages may be left on the instructor’s voice mail, with the department secretary in LRC (963-5551) during daytime hours.
Nashville State complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you wish to request any accommodation(s) for this class, please notify the instructor as soon as possible.

Required materials:
Text: Prealgebra, 3rd ed., by K. Elayn Martin-Gay
REQUIRED: MathPro5 Packaged with Prealgebra, 3rd ed., by K. Elayn Martin-Gay.
REQUIRED: DSPM 0700 Review Packet available in the TSU bookstore or download from ww2.nscc.edu/dspm RECOMMENDED: Prealgebra audiovisual tapes Presented by author K. Elayn Martin-Gay available in the Library

CLASS AND HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly Schedule

WEEK LESSON TOPIC HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

Do only ODD problems unless otherwise indicated.
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Week 1 & 2
Syllabus and Student Rules

1.2   Adding Whole Numbers and Perimeter  pp. 18-22: 27, 41-51; 57, 63, 65, 67, 68, 69  - Worksheet from Course Packet
1.5    Multiplying Whole Numbers and Area  pp. 53-58: 1-5; 11, 15, 21-29; 37, 41-59; 77, 78, 79 - Worksheet from Course 
          Packet
1.7    Exponents and Order of Operations  pp.79-82: 1-29; 41-85; 96, 97
1.8    Introduction to Variables and Algebraic Expressions  pp. 87-89: 1-31; 37-59
2.1    Introduction to Integers pp. 109 -112: 1-7; 15-73; / 81-90 (all)
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Week 3 & 4
2.2/2.3   Adding Integers/ Subtracting Integers pp. 117-120: 1-51; 63-77; 85-90 all
                                                                                pp. 125-130:1-65; 69-73; 79-93
2.4   Multiplying and Dividing Integers  pp. 137-142: 21-103; 109-117; 121-125
2.5   Order of Operations pp. 147-150: 1-81 (every other odd); 85-97; 101
Test 1 Review
Test 1
Discuss Test 1 ASAP
3.1   Simplifying Algebraic Expressions pp. 171-174: 1-75
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Week  5 & 6
3.2   Solving Equations: The Addition Property   pp. 179-182: 7-69; 75-77
3.3   Solving Equations: The Multiplication Property   pp. 187-189: 7-77 
3.4   Solving Linear Equations in One Variable   pp. 197-200: 5-71 
3.5   Linear Equations in One Variable and Problem Solving   pp. 205-209: 1-45
4.1   Introduction to Fractions and Equivalent Fractions   pp. 231-238: 7-19; 29-37; 43-47; 55-83; 97-103
4.2   Factors and Simplest Form   pp. 245-248; 1-67 ______________________________________________________________________________

Week  7 & 8
4.3   Multiplying and Dividing Fractions pp. 257-260: 3-11; 17-63; 67-79; 83-93
4.4   Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Least Common Denominator  pp. 269-274: 3-77; 89
4.5   Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions   pp. 281-285: 9-89
4.6/4.7 Complex Fractions and Review of Order of Operations
              Solving Equations Containing Fractions   pp. 295: 1-4; 11, 15, 23-27 (all)  pp. pp.305-307: 7-61
4.8   Operations on Mixed Numbers pp. 317-325: 5-71; 81-85
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Week  9 & 10
Test 2 Review
Test 2
Discuss Test 2 ASAP

5.1/5.2 Introduction to Decimals/ Adding and Subtracting Decimals pp. 353-358: 1-17; 21, 25, 27, 31-45; 49-71; 72, 73-79
             pp. 367-372: 1-75; 79, 87, 90, 91, 93
5.3   Multiplying Decimals and Circumference of a Circle    pp. 381-385: 1-37; 38, 39-49; 50, 57, 61, 63, 65, 67
       * need to show circumference formula using diameter
5.4 Dividing Decimals pp. 391-395: 1-39; 43-57; 58, 59, 65, 66, 67
5.5 Estimating and Order of Operations * Omit Section A   pp. 406-407: 27-52 (all) ______________________________________________________________________________

Week  11 & 12
5.6   Fractions and Decimals pp. 413-416: 1-25; 31, 35-67; 68, 69, 70
5.7   Equations Containing Decimals pp. 421-422: 1-30 (all)
5.8   Square roots and the Pythagorean Theorem  pp. 427-429: 1-13; 17, 21, 25, 29-35 (all); 37-47; 49-53 (all)
6.1/6.2   Ratios/Rates pp. 449-451: 1-17; 19-28 (all); 31, 32, 35-46 (all)  
                                      pp. 455-458: 1-11; 13-20 (all); 23-46 (all)
6.3   Proportions pp. 467-469: Mental Math 1-6 (all); 1-37; 38, 39-53
6.4 Proportions and Problem Solving pp.477-481: 1-28 (all); 31-36 (all) ______________________________________________________________________________

Week  13 & 14
Test 3 Review
Test 3
Discuss Test 3 ASAP
7.1   Percents, Decimals, and Fractions pp. 511-518: 1-116 (every 4th problem); 117-128
7.2   Solving Percent Problems with Equations  pp. 523-525: 1-36; 45, 46, 47
7.5   Percent and Problem Solving: Sales Tax, Commissions, and Discounts pp. 551-554: 1-43 ______________________________________________________________________________

Week  15 & 16
8.3   The Rectangular Coordinate System   pp. 605-608: 1-42; 43-50 (all)
10.1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials   pp. 775-778: 1-55
10.2 Multiplication Properties of Exponents pp.783-784: 1-41
Final Exam Review

Final Exam

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