Division of Arts and Sciences

Manhattan Campus
Math Skills II, Spring 2017
MAT 010, Section : Instructor: Dr. Rusinov, Aleksandr
MW , Room: Office:
0 credits Office Hours:
E-mail: [email protected]

Course Description: This is a developmental course of elementary algebra with an

integrated review and reinforcement of arithmetic skills. This course is designed to provide
students with necessary basic skills of mathematical operations in preparation for college level
mathematics. Topics include real number system, numerical evaluation, algebraic operations,
algebraic and graphical solutions of linear equations and systems. Course prerequisite: Placement
examination or successful completion of Math Skills Level 1.

COURSE PREREQUISITES: Placement Examination or successful completion of MAT 005

REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Textbook: Miller, J., O’Neill, M., Hyde: Beginning Algebra, New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
Third Edition. ISBN: 978-0-07-754882-7 Scientific Calculator: Texas Instruments TI-30X

SUGGESTED READING (on reserve in the library):

Schwartz, A. (2005, November 21). Learning Math Takes Attitude, Perseverance, and Courage.
Retrieved September 14, 2012, from The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education, Edge Digest:
http://www.eddigest.com/index.php

RECOMMENDED WEBSITES:
www.mathtv.com
www.khanacademy.org
www.mathpower.com
www.mathsos.com
www.mathmaster.com
www.aplusmath.com

GENERAL EDUCATION OBJECTIVES

Students will meet basic Algebra requirements for successful academic graduation.
Students will gain confidence in the subject of Mathematics and develop reasoning skills
quantitatively and mathematically as required in their fields of interest and in everyday
life. They will build new mathematical knowledge through problem solving skills
incorporated in the study of Algebra.

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 MODE OF INSTRUCTION: Interactive lecture format

GOALS and OBJECTIVES:

This course provides students with a firm foundation in mathematics necessary to succeed in college level
mathematics course. Upon completion of the course students will be able to:

 Apply Rules of Order of Operations with Real Numbers.

 Apply critical thinking skills to solve word problems.
 Evaluate Algebraic Expressions.
 Recognize and solve basic algebraic equations.
 Graph straight lines.
 Define slope of a line and intercepts.
 Solve and Graph Inequalities.
 Solve Systems of Linear Equations graphically and algebraically.

ABSENCES:
It is expected that all students will attend each lecture session. Students are allowed a
maximum of three (3) unexcused absences. In the event of emergencies, students are expected to
provide proper documentation in regards to absences as well as take full responsibility to make
up missed work. Absences exceeding this limit will directly affect the final grade in the course.

 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT: The commission of or the attempt to commit any cheating

and/or plagiarism are in violation of the Standard of Conduct and may be disciplined by
an "F" on the quiz/test/exam, an "F" in the course, and up to and including suspension
and expulsion from ASA.

 BE COURTEOUS. Please arrive on time in class. If you have an emergency and must
leave in the middle of class, please do so quietly.
 BE RESPECTFUL. As instruction is presented, feel free to ask any pertinent questions
that arise. However, please refrain from any unnecessary talking in class because it is
disruptive.
 Please turn off all electronic devices when you are in class.
 ASA policy does not allow visitors in the labs or classrooms. Only registered students
may use the facilities. Students may not bring children, spouses, friends, etc. to class.

GRADING SYSTEM:
A Satisfactory grade will be attained by achieving an overall score of 65% or above.
The grading system is based on the percentages as follows:

The Requirement Percentage %

Midterm Exam 25
Final Exam 35
Quizzes 15
Homework and Class Participation 15
Term Paper 10
Total 100 %

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Score Description
4 A correct solution and an appropriate strategy are shown or explained and the
solution is shown with correct label or description if necessary.
A complete, appropriate strategy is shown or explained, but:
a) An incorrect solution is given due to a simple computational error or no
solution is given.
3
b) A correct solution is given with no solution strategy or explanation shown.
c) A correct solution and appropriate strategy is shown or explained, but not
labeled correctly when necessary.
a) Some parts of an appropriate strategy are shown or explained, but some key
elements are missing.
2 b) Some parts of an appropriate strategy are shown or explained, along with
some inappropriate parts.
c) Appropriate strategy shown or explained, but implemented incorrectly.
Some work or explanation beyond re-copying data is present, but work would
1 not lead to a correct solution. One or more incorrect approaches attempted or
explained.
a) No work or solution shown or explained.
b) Incorrect solution and no work shown or explained.
0
c) Some data from the problem copied over, but no evidence of any strategy is
shown or explained.

DISABILITY STATEMENT:

ASA Institute adheres to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a student with a
documented disability who will require accommodations, contact Student Disability Services at 151 Lawrence Street
Room 219 to determine eligibility. Any student with a disability should contact Student Disability Services as soon as
possible for assistance in developing a plan to address your academic needs in this course.

Contact Office of Student Disability Services

Director: Mr. Bateman Harris, M. Ed.
Brooklyn: Manhattan:
151 Lawrence St, Rm B219 47 West 34th St, MH-2, Rm 427
Phone: (718) 522-9073 Ext. 2221 Phone: (212)672-6450 ext. 1231
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

This schedule is subject to change depending on the needs of the course.

Chapter 1-The Basics

Session Section Topic Homework Assignment
1 1.1 Fractions HW (3hrs) Read Chapters
Teacher-assigned problems from ALEKS
2 1.2, 1.3 The Set of Real HW (3hrs) Read Chapters
Numbers, Exponents Teacher-assigned problems from ALEKS
and Order of
Operations
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3 1.4,1.5 Addition and HW (3hrs) Read Chapters
Subtraction of Real Teacher-assigned problems from ALEKS
Numbers
4 1.6 Multiplication and HW (3hrs) Read Chapters
Division of Real Teacher-assigned problems from ALEKS
Numbers.
5 1.7 Properties of Real HW (3hrs) Read Chapters
Numbers Teacher-assigned problems from ALEKS
6 Review sections 1.1 HW (3hrs) Read Chapters
to 1.7 Teacher-assigned problems from ALEKS

Chapter 2- Linear Equations and Inequalities

Session Section Topic Homework Assignment
7 2.1 Addition, Subtraction, HW (3hrs) Read Chapters
Multiplication, and Teacher-assigned problems from ALEKS
Division Properties of
Equality
8 2.2, 2.3 Solving Linear HW (3hrs) Read Chapters
Equations Teacher-assigned problems from ALEKS
9 2.4 Applications of Linear HW (3hrs) Read Chapters
Equations Teacher-assigned problems from ALEKS
10 2.5 Applications Involving HW (3hrs) Read Chapters
Percents Teacher-assigned problems from ALEKS
11 2.7 Mixture HW (3hrs) Read Chapters
Applications(optional) Teacher-assigned problems from ALEKS
12 2.8 Linear Inequalities HW (3hrs) Read Chapters
Teacher-assigned problems from ALEKS
13 Review
14 Midterm
15

Chapter 3-Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables

Session Section Topic Homework Assignment
16 3.1, 3.2, Graphing Linear HW (3hrs) Read Chapters
Equations Teacher-assigned problems from ALEKS

17 3.3,3.4 The Slope of a Line, HW (3hrs) Read Chapters

Slope – Intercept Teacher-assigned problems from ALEKS
Form
18 3.5 Point –Slope Formula HW (3hrs) Read Chapters
Teacher-assigned problems from ALEKS
19 4.1 Solving Systems of HW (3hrs) Read Chapters
Equations by Teacher-assigned problems from ALEKS
Graphing
20 4.2 Solving Systems of HW (3hrs) Read Chapters
Linear Equations by Teacher-assigned problems from ALEKS

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Chapter 4 – Systems of Equations and Exponents

Session Section Topic Homework Assignment
21 4.3 Solving Systems of HW (3hrs) Read Chapters
Linear Equations by Teacher-assigned problems from ALEKS
Addition
22 4.4 Applications HW (3hrs) Read Chapters
Teacher-assigned problems from ALEKS
23 4.5 Linear Inequalities HW (3hrs) Read Chapters
Teacher-assigned problems from ALEKS
24 5.1 Multiplication and HW (3hrs) Read Chapters
Division with Teacher-assigned problems from ALEKS
exponents
25 5.2 Properties of HW (3hrs) Read Chapters
Exponents Teacher-assigned problems from ALEKS

26 Review
27 Final Exam

Term Paper
The only way to really understand mathematics is to learn and discover it on one’s own. Thus
students will select tree mathematical topics covered in our class and write mathematical journal.
The journal will be a compilation of the heuristics, strategies, tactics, and motives that arise in
class discussions of problems. The written entries will represent each student’s attempts to
define, solve, and reflect on novel problems, and will include discussions of false starts, insights,
and misconceptions, as well as successful problem solving efforts.

Professionalism Rating Form:

Acquisition of knowledge and proficiency in specified skills are not the only bases by which
your progress will be measured. To complement these competencies, you will also be assessed
on the level of professionalism you display during the semester. The Professionalism Rating
Form lists the character trait indicators that will be considered in the assessment process. During
your class sessions, your instructor will discuss the salient items of the professionalism rating
form to better evaluate you on the professional behavior expected of you. At the end of the
semester, the completed form will be forwarded to the CAREER SERVICES DEPARTMENT to
be used as THE basis for prioritizing externship and placement assignments

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 Professionalism Rating Form*

Student Name: Course/Section:

Instructor Name Date
Instructions: Indicate the appropriate rating for each student in each category. The expected rating for all
students is between -1 to +1. Any checkmarks in the shaded "Needs Improvement” or "Exceptional” columns
require written comments in the space below.

Needs Improvement Exceptional

Major transgressions Acceptable No negative incidents of any
Category occurred or minor errors No major incidents; any minor kind; specific commendable
habitually exhibited. events were resolved events observed. WRITTEN
WRITTEN COMMENTS COMMENTS REQ'D
REQ'D
-3 -2 -1 EXPECTED 1 2 3
Reliability Assumes tasks
Is consistently
and beyond those
tardy or absent: Is punctual and
Responsibilit assigned and
does not complete dependable
y completes them
assigned tasks
efficiently
-3 -2 -1 EXPECTED 1 2 3
Willingness Is not receptive to
Seeks out
to Learn/ instruction and Is receptive to
opportunities to
Intellectual shows no instruction by
learn beyond the
Curiosity willingness to faculty and staff
content outline
learn
-3 -2 -1 EXPECTED 1 2 3
Discourages
interaction Facilitates
Communicat through poor Interacts
interactions even
ion Skills language skills, comfortably with
under difficult
inappropriate others
circumstances
terminology, or
an unreceptive
-3
attitude -2 -1 EXPECTED 1 2 3
Exhibits Demonstrates the
Demeanor Performance is grooming, dress, maturity and
and Personal impeded by dress, & hygiene manner of a
Appearance grooming, o r commensurate future
hygiene with college professional
-3 -2 -1 requirements
EXPECTED
Is distrusted by
Honesty and Demonstrates
others owing to
Integrity integrity in all
incidents of being
situations
deceitful or
indiscrete
-3 -2 -1 EXPECTED
Overtly belittles
or demeans others Treats all people
Respect (instructors, with courtesy both
peers) through publicly and
words or privately
mannerisms
Written Comments (specify relevant category):

*Reproduced in part from http://webmedia.unmc.edu/medicine/kdybdall/webpage/professionalratingform2007.pdf

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