NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: Non-course Based Intervention for Mathematics
Course prefix, number, and section number: NCBM 0214 0910_0315
Semester/Year of course: Spring 2026
Semester start and end dates: 1/12/2026 – 5/9/2026
Modality: Face to Face AND Synchronous Online (webex activation guide)
Class meeting location, days, and times: Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30 – 11:50am
Gainesville Campus, 500 building, room 503
MATH course meeting location, days, and times: MATH 1314 0910_0315 is integrated with NCBM 0214, which means it is the same meeting times and location.
Semester credit hours: 2 (Lecture hours: 32)
Course description: A study of relations and functions, inequalities, algebraic expressions and equations (absolute value, polynomial, radical, rational), with a special emphasis on linear and quadratic expressions and equations. This course does not count toward graduation at NCTC.
Course prerequisites: Pass Math 0305 with a “C” or better, or earn satisfactory TSI Assessment placement score, or earn satisfactory placement score on another approved assessment.
Required but not included in Lion Book Bundle:
TI-30X IIS or TI – 30XS Multiview scientific calculator is highly recommended.
There are no other required purchases for this course.
***Graphing calculators and phone calculators will not be allowed on exams.
Purchasing Course Materials: Starting in Spring 2026 NCTC is partnering with Barnes & Noble College (BNC) to make purchasing course materials easy and affordable. When students register for classes, they are automatically opted in to the Lion Book Bundle which will provide students first day access to course materials. In this program students are charged $24 per credit hour ($72 for a 3-hour class) as a fee on their NCTC student account. (These are labeled as “Book Fees” on NCTC invoice). Students may choose to opt out of this program, but would then be expected to purchase needed class materials on their own. If opting out, students would receive a refund on their NCTC student account. Students may choose to opt out starting one month prior to classes beginning through the first week of class. Students might benefit from opting out if they are enrolled in classes that use OER (free course materials). Note: The Lion Book Bundle applies to all classes a student is registered for in a given semester (both 16-week and 8-week). A student must either opt in or out for all classes—not each class individually. If you want to take advantage of the Lion Book Bundle, no action is needed as students are automatically opted in. If you would like to opt out of the program, you must go to the Opt-out page (click link below).
Click here for more information: Lion Book Bundle information
Name of instructor: Linda Fuqua
Office location: Gainesville Campus, room 822 in the 800 building
Telephone number: 940-668-4221
E-mail address: lfuqua@nctc.edu (lowercase “L” and lowercase “Q”)
SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER
The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.
STUDENT HOURS (OFFICE HOURS)
Each week I have time set aside to meet with students outside of class. This is a time when you may ask questions regarding the class, discuss a particular problem/topic, ask general questions about the college, or ask about available resources. I can meet with you one-on-one, or even with a small group. This time can be in person, or live online via Webex. I am posting my availability during my daytime working hours, but I can be available in the evenings, by request, for those who work, or are not available during the day. Webex Activation guide.
Mondays and Wednesdays: 11:00am – 1:30pm
Tuesday and Thursdays: still to be determined
Fridays: by appointment only
SUMMARY OF NCBM 0214 COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
Graded Course Elements Percentage Number of Graded Course Elements
Attendance 20% 30
In-class group assignments 20% 15 – 20
Weekly Check-In Assignments 20% 15
Math Skill Building Assignments 20% 15 – 30
Tutoring Requirement 15% 15
Advising Activity 5% 1
Final grade scale: NCBM 0205: 70 – 100% = P; Below 70% = F
Late work policy: No late work accepted.
SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.
MATH TUTORING LAB
Students who need help with any math class can visit the NCTC Mathematics Lab to receive assistance. There are math tutors available on most campuses and online. This service is free for all students enrolled in an NCTC math class. For on-campus tutoring no appointment is needed. For online tutoring, go to UpSwing tutoring in OneLogin to make an appointment.
Tutor schedules and more information: www.nctc.edu/math-lab.
COURSE POLICIES
Synchronous Online Expectations: see MATH 1314 Syllabus
Attendance Policy: Regular attendance is expected and necessary for student success in this course. If you miss in excess of two weeks of class, you will be withdrawn from this course by your instructor. For more information on attendance regulations please see the NCTC Catalog. (Attendance Regulations – NCTC Catalog)
Academic Integrity Policy: Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation, and collusion. The use of online math solvers with submitted work is considered academic dishonesty. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Code of Conduct” for more details.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- Zero on the assignment
- Failing grade for the course
Withdrawal Policy: A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.
Last day to withdraw from a Spring 2026 course with a “W” is: Monday, March 30, 2026
Student Learning Outcomes: At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Define, represent, and perform operations on real and complex numbers.
- Recognize, understand, and analyze features of a function.
- Recognize and use algebraic (field) properties, concepts, procedures (including factoring), and algorithms to combine, transform, and evaluate absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational expressions.
- Identify and solve absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational equations.
- Identify and solve absolute value and linear inequalities.
- Model, interpret and justify mathematical ideas and concepts using multiple representations.
- Connect and use multiple strands of mathematics in situations and problems, as well as in the study of other disciplines.
Core Objectives:
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
X Empirical and Quantitative
Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
COLLEGE POLICIES
ADA STATEMENT: NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.
AI MATH DIVISION STATEMENT: See MATH 1314 Syllabus
STUDENT HANDBOOK: Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.
STUDENT SERVICES: NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students.
See the NCTC Student Services page for those departments/programs and links to their sites.
PARKING PERMITS: Parking permits are required to park on campus. You may register and receive a parking tag (for free) at the Transportation Parking website.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.
Name of instructor: Linda Fuqua
Office location: Gainesville Campus, room 822 in the 800 building
Telephone number: 940-668-4221
E-mail address: lfuqua@nctc.edu (lowercase “L” and lowercase “Q”)
Name of Chair: Ben Owens
Office location: Corinth 174
Telephone number: 940.498.6209
E-mail address: bowens@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Mary Martinson
Office location: Gainesville 1403
Telephone number: 940.668.7731 ext. 4377
E-mail address: mmartinson@nctc.edu