Professor Freedman's
Math Fundamentals
Syllabus

 

Texts

1.Basic Mathematical Skills with Geometry by Streeter, Hutchison,Bergman,Hoelzle, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill ,2005

2. Math Fundamentals Review by Freedman, Jackson, Licata & Sparks, 4rd Edition, McGraw Hill, Inc., 2001

Course Description

This course is designed for the college student who needs training in basic numerical processes with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions and percents, and their applications. (credits do not apply toward graduation requirements)

Attendance Policy

There are NO excused absences. A student is required to attend all class meetings. If a class is missed the student is held responsible for the full requirements of the class. MW classes -more than 4 class absences may result in a full grade reduction, TR classes -more than 4 class absences may result in a full grade reduction. Promptness is also required. If a student misses the final exam, he will NOT be allowed to take a make up exam unless there is a documented emergency. Missing the final exam will result in an automatic failure of the course.

Grading Policy

Grades will be based on 3-5 exams, quizzes, and a final exam. The final exam will consist of a departmental exam. The final exam will count 25% - 50% of the final course grade. A minimum competency in math fundamentals is necessary to pass the course. There are no make up quizzes. An average of "D" is necessary to pass the course.

A 90 - 100
B 80- 89
C 70-79
D 60-69
RV Recommended for the 4 day Math Fundamentals Review Course
F Below 60

Cell Phone Policy

All cell phones will be turned OFF during class sessions. If a cell phone is answered during a test, it will result in an automatic failure of the test.


I am committed to providing reasonable accomodations for all persons with disabilities. If you have specific physical, psychiatric, or learning disabilities and require accomodations, please let me know as soon as possible to ensure that such accomodations can be implemented in a timely fashion.

 
     
     

Math Fundamentals
Course Outline

Chapter 1 Whole Numbers
1.1 The Decimal Place Value System
1.2 Addition of Whole Numbers
1.3 Subtraction of Whole Numbers
1.4 Rounding, Estimation, Order
1.5 Multiplication of Whole Numbers
1.6 Division of Whole Numbers
1.7 Exponential Notation, Order of Operations
1.8 Solving Geometric Applications - excluding composite figures & volume

Chapter 2 Multiplying & Dividing Fractions
2.1 Prime Numbers and Divisibility
2.2 Factoring Whole Numbers
2.3 Fraction Basics
2.4 Simplifying Fractions
2.5 Multiplication of Fractions
2.6 Applications of Multiplication
2.7 Division of Fractions

Chapter 3 Adding & Subtracting Fractions
3.1 Adding & Subtracting Like Fractions
3.2 Common Multiples
3.3 Adding & Subtracting Unlike Fractions
3.4 Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers

Chapter 4 Decimals
4.1 Place Value & Rounding
4.2 Addition & Subtraction of Decimals
4.3 Multiplication of Decimals
4.4 Area & Circumference - circles & triangles only
4.5 Division of Decimals
4.6 Converting from Fractions to Decimals
4.7 Converting from Decimals to Fractions
Chapter 5 Ratio & Proportion
5.1 Ratios
5.2 Rates & Unit Pricing
5.3 Proportions
5.4 Solving Proportions
5.5 Proportion Applications

Chapter 6 Percents
6.1 Chaning a Percent to a Fraction or Decimal
6.2 Changing a Decimal or Fraction to a Percent
6.3. Identifying Rate, Base, and Amount
6.4 Three Types of Percent Problems
6.5 Solving Percent Word Problems

Chapter 7 Geometry & Measurement
7.1 English Measurement
7.2 The Metric System - Length
7.3 The Metric System - Weight

Chapter 8 Data Analysis & Statistics
8.1 Means, Mediams, Modes - Obj. 1 only
8.2 Tables, Pictographs, Bar Graphs
8.3 Line Graphs
8.4 Bar Graphs & Pie Charts - Obj. 2 only


SCHOOL CLOSING NUMBER: 559

The final examination will be administered on the Last Day of Class!!!

   

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