Course Syllabus
El Camino College
Math 12: Arithmetic
Course Times: 7 am-9:05 am Course Location: MBA 309
Instructor: C. V. Williams Email: clwilliams@elcamino.edu
Course Description
This introductory arithmetic course is designed to develop number and operation sense using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents, as well as develop problem-solving skills. Topics include writing whole numbers and decimals in various forms, estimation, ratios, proportions, and applications.
Note: Students enrolled in this course are required to participate in individual and group activities.
Prerequisite
You need to know how to add and subtract, accurately. You also need to know your multiplication tables.
Required Materials
Textbook: Free Embedded in Canvas course shell.
Instructional Objectives
Course Objectives:
- Read and write whole numbers and decimal numbers in standard, expanded, and written form.
- Order a given set of numbers.
- Use the order of operations to add, subtract, multiply and exponentiate whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
- Use rounding techniques to estimate results of operations on whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
- Use divisibility tests and prime factorization to reduce fractions to lowest terms and perform operations on fractions.
- Convert rational numbers into decimals, fractions and percentages.
- Solve various application problems requiring the use of ratios, proportions, and percentages.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
SLO #1 Application Problems: Students will be able to recognize addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, exponentiation, factoring and order of operations in a given context (word problem, data, diagram, etc.) involving non-negative real numbers to write corresponding mathematical expressions and solve authentic, real-world application problems.
SLO# 2 Solving Equations and Manipulating Expressions: Students will be able to use numerical and symbolic representations to correctly perform operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, exponentiation, factoring, and order of operations) on
non-negative real numbers to simplify expressions.
SLO#3 Visual and Graphical Methods: A student completing Pre-Collegiate mathematics will use visual and graphical methods to represent and analyze information and to solve problems using non negative real numbers, including demonstrating correct ordering of values and testing reasonableness of solutions.
SLO#4 Articulating Mathematical Reasoning: A student completing Pre-collegiate mathematics will verbally articulate (orally or in written form) the mathematical reasoning they used to solve a problem or analyze a situation.
Classroom Standards
- Arrive on time. To arrive late is disruptive and rude.
- Turn off and put away all electronic devices including cell phones, iPods, and laptops. Do not text message during class or you may be asked to leave.
- Participate with the instructor in the activity of working problem solutions as they are presented.
- Do not leave lecture early. If you need to leave early, see the instructor before class begins.
- No food or drink in the classroom (exception: bottled water with cap on).
- Regular attendance is necessary and expected. Students who do not attend class and participate in lecture on a regular basis tend to fail the course on a regular basis. You are responsible for all instruction and announcements given in lecture whether you are present or not. Three (3) absences may warrant an instructor-initiated drop.
Emailing Policy
When emailing me, remember to include Math 12. Please make sure to attend class and ask a
study partner to ask questions if you miss class.
If you email me during the weekend (Friday – Sunday), expect a response the following Tuesday.
Calculator Policy
Calculators are not allowed .
Class Work
Every day during class, there will be some sort of in class activity where you will either be working
on problems by yourself or within a group. You must be present and be an active participant in
your group.
Homework
No late homework will be accepted for any reason.
Exams
There will be 3 exams and a final exam. I will announce the exam a week in advance.
Final Exam
The Final exam cannot be missed or made-up. It must be taken in order to receive a passing grade in the course. The final exam will be on the last day of class. You must take the final on this day and time.
Grading
Class Work/Homework 25%
Exams 50%
Final Exam 25%
Make-up Policy
Homework: No late homework accepted.
Drops
It is the student’s responsibility to confirm a drop with Admissions and Records. Three (3) unexcused absences may result in an instructor-initiated drop.
Academic Honesty
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following: Cheating, Plagiarism, Collusion, and/or other dishonest conduct. Students are expected to abide by ethical standards in preparing and presenting material which demonstrates their level of knowledge and which is used to determine grades. Such standards are founded on basic concepts of integrity and honesty. Students share the responsibility for maintaining academic honesty and are expected to:
- Refrain from acts of academic dishonesty.
- Refuse to aid or abet any form of academic dishonesty.
- Notify instructors and/or appropriate administrators about observed incidents of academic dishonesty.
Any act of academic dishonesty will result in an “F” on the assignment and referral to the dean. The school’s academic honesty policy can be found in the Compton College catalog. You will be held responsible for knowing and adhering to this information about cheating and plagiarism.
Academic Accommodations
Accommodations: It is the policy of the El Camino Community College District to encourage full inclusion of people with disabilities in all programs and services. Students with disabilities who believe they may need accommodations in this class should contact the campus Special Resource Center as soon as possible. This will ensure that students are able to fully participate. As well one may contact the instructor privately to discuss your specific needs. The Special Resource Center is located in the southeast wing of the Student Services Center, (310) 660-3295. More guidelines for students with disabilities may be found on page 29 of 2017-2018 College Catalog or may visit their website at www.elcamino.edu/academics/src .”
Student Services
All Student Support Services and contact information can be found in the College Catalogue.
Sexual Harassment
Information on sexual harassment/discrimination policy can be found in the College Catalogue.
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Day |
Monday |
Wednesday |
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Week 1 |
Whole numbers and decimals |
Review of syllabus |
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Week2 |
Whole numbers and decimals |
Whole numbers and decimals |
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Week 3 |
Whole numbers and decimals |
Whole numbers and decimals |
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Week 4 |
Whole numbers and decimals |
Whole numbers and decimals |
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Week 5 |
Whole numbers and decimals |
Review/Homework Packets due
|
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Week 6 |
Exam Whole numbers and decimals |
Fractions |
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Week 7 |
Fractions |
Fractions |
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Week 8 |
Fractions |
Fractions |
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Week 9 |
Fractions |
Fractions |
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Week 10 |
Fractions
|
Fractions |
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Week 11 |
Fractions |
Review/Homework Packets Due |
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Week 12
|
Exam Fractions |
Percents, Ratios, Proportions
|
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Week 13
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Percents, Ratios, Proportions |
Percents, Ratios, Proportions |
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Week 14 |
Review/Homework Packets Due |
Exam Percents, Ratios, Proportions |
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Week 15 |
Review |
Review |
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Week 16 |
Review |
Final Exam |
Labor Day Holiday, No Classes, Monday, September 3, 2018
Last day to ADD a class, Friday, September 7, 2018
Last day to DROP for a refund, Friday, September 7, 2018
Last day to DROP without notification on record, Friday, September 7, 2018
Last day to DROP with a “W,” Friday, November 16, 2018
Veteran’s Day Holiday, No Classes, Monday, November 12, 2018
Thanksgiving Day Holiday, No Classes, Thurs-Friday, November 22-23, 2018
Course Summary:
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