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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Beginning Algebra
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Course Prefix & Number: MATH 0305
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Section Number: 110
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Semester: Spring 2019
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Prefix & Number: NCBM 0205
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Section Number: 110
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Semester: Spring 2019
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Semester Credit Hours: 2
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Lecture Hours: 32
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
MATH0305 – Beginning Algebra (3 credit hours)
This course includes basic algebraic concepts and notations; algebraic expressions and equations, factoring polynomials and graphing. Some algebra is required. This course does not count toward graduation at NCTC.
NCBM0205 – BASE NON-COURSED BASED OPTION FOR MATH (2 credit hours)
This course is a BASE developmental education intervention and supports foundational topics in mathematics such as fractions, integers, decimals, percent, algebraic concepts, solving equations, graphing, and polynomials. This course is designed for those students with little algebra background, and must be taken concurrently with MATH0305. Course may include basic study skills, note-taking, time management, learning styles, math anxiety, and test-taking strategies. This course does not count toward graduation at NCTC. 32 lecture hours.
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Course Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement score on TSI or other approved assessment test.
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
MyMathLab Access code – required
Elayn Martin-Gay: Beginning & Intermediate Algebra, Pearson, 2017, 6th ed. - Optional?
Calculators are permitted. *** NO GRAPHING CALCULATORS NOR CELL PHONE CALCULATORS ALLOWED – ONLY SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS ALLOWED. *** TI-30X IIS is highly recommended.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Clara N. Ward
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville 800 Building- Rm. 809
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Office Hours:
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Tues. and Thurs. 10:30- 11:30
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Telephone Number:
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E-mail Address:
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cward@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA MATH0305
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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Approx. 35
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Class Activities/Homework
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15%
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12-15
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Weekly Quizzes
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5%
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5
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Unit Tests (in class)
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60%
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1
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Final Exam
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20%
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Grade Scale: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; Below 70% = F
Please plan to take the tests at scheduled time. If you do miss a test let me know you will be gone and arrange to make it up within a week. The Final Exam grade may be used to replace the lowest test score on all but the Chapter 1 test.
GRADING CRITERIA NCBM0200
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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16
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Attendance
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50%
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2
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Notebook
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20%
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1
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Time Management Worksheet/Activity
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10%
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1
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Learning Styles Worksheet/Activity
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10%
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1
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Lion Pride Email
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5%
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1
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Advising Activity
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5%
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Grade Scale: 70 – 100% = P; Below 70% = F
All work should be completed by scheduled time.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Define, represent, and perform operations on real numbers.
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Recognize, understand, and analyze features of a function.
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Recognize and use algebraic (field) properties, concepts, procedures (including factoring), and algorithms to combine, transform, and evaluate polynomial expressions.
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Identify and solve polynomial equations.
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Identify and solve linear inequalities.
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Model, interpret and justify mathematical ideas and concepts using multiple representations.
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Connect and use multiple strands of mathematics in situations and problems, as well as in the study of other disciplines.
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All students at NCTC are assigned a student email address, also known as Lion Pride email. Lion Pride email can be accessed on the NCTC home page by clicking on MyNCTC, then the link “Lion Pride Email” to the left. After clicking the Lion Pride Email link, the Microsoft Office 365 window will open.
1. Enter your NCTC student e-mail address. (for example, Smithj123456@student.nctc.edu)
2. Enter your password (your NCTC Student ID Number, either 7 or 9 numbers).
3. From the list of Microsoft icons, choose MAIL.
4. You will be asked to set your language and local time zone (Central Time). Your account is now activated.
**It is the student’s responsibility to activate and regularly monitor the assigned NCTC (Lion Pride) e-mail account. Important announcements and notifications from the Admissions office, Financial Aid, or other college staff will be sent via the Lion Pride student email system.
For communicating with classmates and instructors, students also have an option to communicate through Canvas. Canvas messaging is NOT the same as Lion Pride e-mail. Failure to read and/or receive NCTC e-mails (either in Lion Pride or in Canvas) is no excuse for not complying with the College Prep Attendance Policy or any other school policies. Be sure to regularly check BOTH the Lion Pride email as well as the Canvas inbox for important messages and information.
At North Central Texas College, students who test but do not meet the passing scores in ALL sections of the TSI Assessment or any other THECB approved testing measurements are required by state law to obtain TSI advising and continuously enroll in a formal college preparatory studies (developmental) program every semester until all TSI requirements are satisfied. TSI program attendance is MANDATORY. Non-compliance with the rules of attendance will result in a student being WITHDRAWN from the college preparatory course and possibly being placed on academic hold at North Central Texas College. Withdrawals are subject to college policies as set forth in the college catalog.
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all College Prep classes for which they have registered. There are NO excused absences. Faculty teaching College Preparatory courses will notify students of absences on a regular basis and one courtesy warning e-mail notification will be sent to the students’ current NCTC student e-mail address (Lion Pride email and/or Canvas email) when the student accrues 1 week absence (not necessarily consecutive days) in a course. Please check your NCTC student email (Lion Pride) frequently to ensure that you are receiving notifications from the college and from your instructors. Some faculty may send notifications in Canvas as well. Failure to read and/or receive NCTC e-mail (Lion Pride) is no excuse for not complying with the Attendance Policy. It is the student's responsibility to maintain correct and current e-mail and local and permanent addresses with the college.
After a student has been absent from class 2 weeks (not necessarily consecutive days), the student may be dropped. After a student receives an F/W in the same College Prep course twice, the student will receive an academic hold so that the student is blocked from enrolling in any other course except the required College Prep courses in the subsequent semester. This hold will be enforced even in summer.
Inform the instructor in writing during the first week of class of any religious holidays observed this semester. Documentation must be given to the instructor at the class following the holiday.
Also, since punctuality has become a problem in recent semesters, three tardies may be considered one absence. Coming in late disrupts the class. Occasions do occur that you will need to be tardy, but not on a consistent basis.
Spring 2019
NCTC
MATH 0305.110/ NCBM0205.110 Tentative Weekly Schedule
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE NOTES OR THE BOOK WHEN YOU TAKE QUIZZES OR TESTS!
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Date
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Starting
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Math0305 class Lecture part
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NCBM CLASS
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Week 1
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Jan 21
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Jan 27
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Log into CANVAS LINK TO MLP
Lecture 1.3 Simplifying Fractions
1.3 Adding and Subtracting Fraction
Quiz Section 1.3 (first half)
Martin Luther King Holiday Jan 21, college closed
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Introduction
Syllabus
TSI Form
Worksheets:
Notebook Coversheet
Anticipating and Planning for Courses
Outside of class READ: How to read a math textbook
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Week 2
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Jan 28
To
Feb 3
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1.3 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions, 1.3 Decimals, Fractions, & Percent
Percent, Rounding, and Estimating
1.4 Exponents & Order of Operations
**Activity: Sales Tax?
Quiz Section 1.3 (second half)
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Worksheets:
Note taking
Taking Exams
5-day test Preparations plan
*Discussion of How to read a math book Financial Aid in the Book Store ends on January 31. Buy your code now, even if financial aid is not posted. The Bookstore should have your info.
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Week 3
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Feb 4
To
Feb 10
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1.5 Adding Real Numbers
1.6 Subtracting Real Numbers
1.7 Multiplying & Dividing Real Numbers
* numeric expressions only (to ex #5)
Activity: Calculating BMI?
Quiz Chapter 1 Review
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Worksheets:
The Difference between High School and College Math
Time Management
Stress Management
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Week 4
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Feb 11
To
Feb 17
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Test Sections 1.3 to 1.7
Lecture
1.4 Evaluation and Translating Expressions
**Using Substitution to Evaluate Algebraic
Expressions and Formulas
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Did you check your email accounts?
Worksheets:
Concentrating
Learning Styles
***Calculators allowed after Chapter 1 test***
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Week 5
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Feb 18
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Feb 24
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2.1 Simplify Algebraic Expressions
2.2 Addition And Multiplication of Property of Equality
2.3 Solving linear equations
Quiz Sections 2.1, 2.2, & 2.3
2.4 Intro to Problem Solving
**Additional Exercises: 2.3 & 2.4
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Checking notebooks
Check on pages tab in Canvas to see what order your notebook need to be.
Notebook Check # 1
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Week 6
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Feb 25
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March 3
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2.5 Formulas & Problem Solving
2.6 Percent& Mixture Problems
Quiz Sections 2.4, 2.5, & 2.6
2.7 Further Problem Solving
Activity: Zoya’s Investments?
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Advising Activity
Career exploration – see video
Email check. Do you have an email to which you need to reply?
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Week 7
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Mar 4
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Mar 10
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2.8 Solving Linear Inequalities
Quiz Chapter 2 & Section 1.4 Review
Test Chapter 2 & 1.4
**Group Activity: Investigating Averages?
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Check assignment completion.
Did you check your email accounts?
Spring Break March 11 – 16 No classes!!
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Week 8
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Mar 18
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Mar 24
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5.1 Exponents
5.2 Polynomial Addition & Subtraction
Quiz Sections 5.1 & 5.2
5.3 Polynomials Multiplication
**Additional Exercises: 5.2 & 5.3
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Check assignment completion.
Did you check your email accounts?
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Week 9
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Mar 25
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Mar 31
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5.4 Special Products
Quiz Sections 5.3 & 5.4
5.5 Negative Exponents & Scientific Notation
5.6 Dividing Polynomials
6.1 Greatest Common Factor
Quiz Sections 5.5, 5.6, & 6.1
**Group Activity: World Wide internet Users?
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Check assignment completion.
Did you check your email accounts?
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Week 10
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April 1
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April 7
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6.2 Factoring Trinomials
**Additional Exercises: 6.1 & 6.2
Quiz Chapter 5 & 6
Test Chapter 5 & 6
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Notebook Check #2
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Week 11
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April 8
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April 14
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Hw Reading tables and graphs
Quiz Reading Tables and graphs
Hw Mean, Median, Mode (Appendix F)
Hw Range & Midpoint
Hw Simple Probability
Quiz Intro to Statistics Review (Must have completed the day before the test.)
**Activity: Mean, Median, & Mode?
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*Last Day to Drop with a W is April 4*
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Week 12
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April 15 to
April 21
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3.1 Reading graphs &Coordinate system
Quiz Section 3.1
3.2 Graphing lines
3.3 Intercepts
Quiz Sections 3.2 & 3.3
3.4 Slope & Rate of Change
**Activity: Income and Tax Liability?
Test Chp 3.1-3.4 and Statistics Review
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Have you checked your email accounts?
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Week 13
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April 22
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April 28
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9.4 Graphing Inequalities
Quiz Sections 3.4 & 9.4
3.5 Equations of Lines
3.6 Functions
Quiz Sections 3.5 & 3.6
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Check assignment completion.
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Week 14
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April 29
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May 5
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4.1- 4.3 Systems of Equations
**Group Activity: So Many Choices, So Little Time?
Quiz Chapter 3 & 4 Section 9.4 Review
Test Chapter 3 & 4 & Section 9.4
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Notebook Check #3 (if needed)
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Week15
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May 6
To May
12
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Hw Review for final
This week may take Chp 3 & 4 & section 9.4 if bad weather occurs.
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Week 16: Final week starting
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Week 16
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May 13
To May 16
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Final’s Paper test
Only go to your class on the day of
your final.
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**Final exam is scheduled: __Tuesday, May 14 at 8am – 9:50_______
RULES:
- Turn off all electronic devices prior to entering the class.
- Do not read or send text messages during class.
- Being on unapproved websites such as Facebook, or homework for another class, and you will be asked to leave class and be counted absent.
- This class will run from Mon. to Sun. each week. The homework may be turned in late. The quizzes need to be turned in on time. At the end of the semester the Quizzes will re-open so you may raise your grade. If you fall more than a week behind you may not be able to finish the class and may receive an “F”.
- When I am giving a lecture, do not be logged into a computer.
- Be courteous to your fellow classmates.
- Maintain a positive attitude.
- Ask questions, get involved and Do Your Homework. Ask For Help Early.
- You will not pass the class if you only work during class hours. Please schedule at least 3 to 5 hours per week outside of class to complete homework, quizzes and pre-tests.
- You may not use notes or the text while taking tests and quizzes.
- The final exam is comprehensive and required of all students.
- This is a working Syllabus and subject to change.
April 4, 2019
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Students who need help with any math class can visit the NCTC Mathematics Lab to receive assistance. No appointments are necessary. See the most current tutoring hours for all five campuses at http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/mathematics-lab.html.
TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON TUTOR AVAILABILITY:
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GAINESVILLE –
1403 (Library)
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CORINTH –
182
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FLOWER MOUND –
2nd floor in MSU
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GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library)
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CORINTH – 182
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FLOWER MOUND - 111
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GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library)
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CORINTH – 182
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FLOWER MOUND - 111
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Mon & Thurs
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Mon – Thurs
8:30 am – 6:30 pm
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Mon & Wed
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Mon – Thurs
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M W 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
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M W R 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Tues & Wed
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Tues & Thurs
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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8:30 am – 6:30 pm
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T R 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
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T 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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F 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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F 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Sun 1:00 – 5:00 pm
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Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Sun 1:00 – 5:00 pm
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Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-498-6207.
North Central Texas College is committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/catalog/student-services/office-students-with-disabilities.html
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. https://www.nctc.edu/_documents/academics/student-handbook.pdf
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Elizabeth Howell
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Office Location:
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Corinth 236
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Telephone Number:
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940.498.6209
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E-mail Address:
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ehowell@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Sara Flusche
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Office Location:
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Gainesville 1306
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Telephone Number:
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940.668.3351
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E-mail Address:
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sflusche@nctc.edu
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Tobacco-Free Campus: NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco, on campus property.
Campus Carry: Effective August 1, 2017, a license holder may carry a concealed handgun on or about the license holder's person while the license holder is on the campus of an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education in this state. For more information, see the website at http://www.nctc.edu/police/campus-carry.html.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION
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Topic
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General Description of Subject Matter
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The Whole Numbers
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Perform multi-step problems using order of operations
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Integers & Intro to Solving Equations
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Basic operations with positive and negative numbers; solving one step equations
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Fractions & Mixed Numbers
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Basic operations with fractions, as well as with mixed numbers; solve application problems involving fractional units
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Decimals & Intro to Statistics
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Calculate the mean, median, and mode for a set of data
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Ratio, Proportion, & Triangle Applications
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Set up ratios; determine if ratios are proportional; use proportions to solve problems; solve problems involving similar triangles
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Percent
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Covert between decimal, fraction, and percent; translate and solve problems involving percents, money, and simple interest
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Algebraic Expressions, Equations, Inequalities, & Applications
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Add and subtract algebraic expressions by combining like terms, translating words to algebraic expressions and equations, solving linear equations involving multiple steps, solve linear inequalities, solve application problems for an unknown amount
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Graphing & Functions
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Graphing points in the coordinate plane; finding the slope of a line; graphing lines using slope and intercept; writing equations of lines; and introduction to functions and functional notation
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Systems of Linear Equations
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Solving systems of linear equations using various methods; solve application problems for two unknown amounts
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Exponents & Polynomials
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Simplify algebraic expressions using exponent rules; multiply and divide in scientific notation; combine polynomials with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
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Factoring
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Use the Greatest Common Factor to factor expressions; recognize and use factoring patters for various types of polynomials; solve quadratic equations by factoring
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Geometry
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Solve for perimeter of rectangles and triangles involving unknown amounts
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