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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Pre Algebra
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Course Prefix & Number:
NCTM 0341
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Section Number: 001
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Semester: Spring 2019
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Semester Credit Hours: 5
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Lecture Hours: 80
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Description:
NCTM0341 Pre Algebra (5 credit hours)
This course includes basic algebraic concepts and notations; algebraic expressions and equations, factoring polynomials and graphing. Some algebra is required. Additional course topics include foundational topics in mathematics such as fractions, integers, decimals, percent, and algebraic concepts. Course may include basic study skills, note-taking, time management, learning styles, math anxiety, and test-taking strategies. (80 contact hours.)
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Course Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory TSI placement score.
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
MyMathLab Access code – riggs51357
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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Carolyn Riggs
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Campus/Office Location:
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GAB 463
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Office Hours:
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TR 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM or by appointment
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Telephone Number:
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940.565.2431
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E-mail Address:
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carolynriggs@my.unt.edu (please email me in Canvas)
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Name of TSI Coordinator:
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Chelsea Gordin and Melissa Schneider
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Office Location:
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Learning Center Sage 170
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Telephone Number:
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940-369-7006
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E-mail Address:
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TSI@unt.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA NCTM0341
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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. 25-30
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Study Skills/Group Work
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8%
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Approx. 30
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MyMathLab assignments
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8%
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5
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Chapter Tests
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50%
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1
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Final Exam
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20%
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10-15
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Quiz
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14%
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Grade Scale: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; Below 70% = F
- NO LATE HOMEWORK will be accepted. Please make sure to use your time accordingly to complete online assignments. Don’t wait until the last minute.
- We will have a quiz every Tuesday at the end of class. When you are done with these, you may leave. You will not be able to make these up if you are gone or leave early.
- There will be NO MAKE-UP exams unless you have a doctor’s note or for a school-related activity. You MUST email or talk to me in class if you know you will be gone and we can make arrangements for you to take it early. Once exams are handed back, there will be no make-up exams.
- There will be two parts to each chapter test, a calculator portion and noncalculator portion. This will not pertain to exam one or the final exam.
- If you are caught cheating on a quiz or exam:
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- * first offense – you will get a zero.
* second offense – you will get a zero and be reported to the university; possibly fail the class.
The final exam will be given Tuesday, May 7, from 6:00-8:00 PM in GAB 406.
Study Skills Grades to be based on the following:
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Attendance
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Group work
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Time Management Worksheet/Activity
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Learning Styles Worksheet/Activity
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UNT Student Email
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Advising Activity
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MyMathLab Grades to be based on the following:
On-line Homework
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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TSI COMPLIANCE
At University of North Texas, students who test but do not meet the passing scores in any section(s) of the TSI Assessment 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.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all NCTM0341 classes for which they have registered. Course grades may be adversely affected by non-attendance. Students may receive attendance warnings from their instructor at the UNT student email address when the student accrues excessive absences in a course. It is the student's responsibility to maintain correct and current e-mail and local and permanent addresses with the university.
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. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies. It is the student’s responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval by the faculty member. Approved college-sponsored activities are also excused absences. The instructor is responsible for judging the validity of any reason given for an absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless the absence is documented and excused by the instructor.
Also, since punctuality has become a problem in recent semesters, three tardies will 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. Please refer to the UNT website for specific questions regarding absences and excused absences.
MATH LAB
The Math Lab serves students enrolled in UNT Math classes at the 0300-2000 level. If you are enrolled in one of these classes, you are eligible to utilize Math Lab services. The Math Lab is located in the General Academics Building (GAB), Room 440. The Math Lab is closed Sundays, all official UNT holidays, and during Final Exams. The Math Lab hours vary by semester. Go to http://math.unt.edu/mathlab for more information.
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Monday, April 1, 2019.
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
ADA statement
The University of North Texas makes reasonable academic accommodation for students with disabilities. Students seeking accommodation must first register with the Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA) to verify their eligibility. If a disability is verified, the ODA will provide you with an accommodation letter to be delivered to faculty to begin a private discussion regarding your specific needs in a course. You may request accommodations at any time, however, ODA notices of accommodation should be provided as early as possible in the semester to avoid any delay in implementation. Note that students must obtain a new letter of accommodation for every semester and must meet with each faculty member prior to implementation in each class. For additional information see the Office of Disability Accommodation website at www.unt.edu/oda . You may also contact them by phone at 940.565.4323. Located in Sage Hall 167.
Acceptable Student Behavior
Student behavior that interferes with an instructor’s ability to conduct a class or other students' opportunity to learn is unacceptable and disruptive and will not be tolerated in any instructional forum at UNT. Students engaging in unacceptable behavior will be directed to leave the classroom and the instructor may refer the student to the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities to consider whether the student's conduct violated the Code of Student Conduct. The university's expectations for student conduct apply to all instructional forums, including university and electronic classroom, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc. The Code of Student Conduct can be found at www.unt.edu/csrr
Cheating and Plagiarism
Students caught cheating or plagiarizing will receive a "0" for that particular assignment or exam. Additionally, the incident will be reported to the Office of Academic Integrity which may impose further penalties. According to the UNT catalog, the term "cheating" includes, but is not limited to: a. use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations; b. dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; c. the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a faculty or staff member of the university; d. dual submission of a paper or project, or resubmission of a paper or project to a different class without express permission from the instructor(s); or e. any other act designed to give a student an unfair advantage. The term "plagiarism" includes, but is not limited to: a. the knowing or negligent use by paraphrase or direct quotation of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment; and b. the knowing or negligent unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.
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STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. Which can be found on the Student affairs website: http://studentaffairs.unt.edu/explore?category=41
Tobacco-Free Campus
The University of North Texas is a tobacco-free campus, restricting the use of all tobacco products, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco, on campus property.