Description
Math Nonn Course Content
Developmental Math / Non-Course Based / Course Syllabus / Spring 2016
ALEKS Syllabus
Math NONN-M10 Meeting Times & Locations: TBA in Blackboard
This 11-week self-study program runs from 02/01/2016 – 04/22/2016
Instructor: Nancy S. B. Klobou?ník (kl? b?ch nik) Phone: (325) 486-5436
Dept. Fax: (325) 942-2503
Email: [email protected]
Routinely check your @angelo.edu e-mail account for important class updates.
Office: MCS 219 C
Open door policy, stop by and let me help you. Bring your laptop and we can work on ALEKS
®
together.
Students are welcome without an appointment during these times:
Monday 8:45 am – 9:45 am, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Tuesday None
Wednesday 8:45 am – 9:45 am, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Thursday None
Friday 8:45 am – 9:45 am, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
(If you need to see me at a time outside of my office hours, please make an appointment with me.)
Math Learning Lab: Library C 302 Free Personal Tutoring!
You decide when to attend. No appointment required. Some computers will be available, or bring your
laptop. If you are struggling with a topic in ALEKS
®
, stop by the math lab – it’s a great resource!
Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
You also have virtual access to the Math Lab through Blackboard
®
(http://blackboard.angelo.edu). You can
schedule a live conference with a tutor, post a question on the discussion board, or click on links to other
math resources.
Introduction: This 11-week self-study program is designed to prepare you for college level mathematics.
Textbook: We will not be using a text book. Instead, registration in the online program ALEKS
®
is required.
Students will rely extensively on their own notes and an online text is available.
ALEKS
®
: We will be using the online instructional system ALEKS
®
(Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge
Spaces). ALEKS
®
is an artificial intelligence-based system for individualized learning and is available 24/7
over the internet at www.aleks.com. The customer service number for ALEKS
®
is 714-619-7090.
ALEKS
®
Course Code: ALEKS
®
11-week access will cost:
ALEKS
®
two week free access code:
Blackboard
®
: We will be using ASU’s classroom management system Blackboard
®
. Our syllabus and other
important class announcements will be posted there. Blackboard
®
can be accessed through RamPort or by
visitinghttp://blackboard.angelo.edu.
$74 plus tax
FCXTD-HT9TD
D745A-A42F1-AC900-1A5D2
Developmental Math / Non-Course Based / Course Syllabus / Spring 2016
ALEKS Syllabus
Academic Honesty: ASU expects its students to maintain complete honesty and integrity in their academic
pursuits.
Course Design: After a quick tutorial, ALEKS
®
will give you an Initial Knowledge Check to determine which
topics you already know and what you are ready to learn next. Your progress is reported by ALEKS
®
in the
form of a pie chart. As you learn new topics, the pie slices are filled. Keep working on new topics until you
have mastered all of them and filled in your pie!
Notebook: You will undoubtedly find it very helpful to maintain a notebook containing the problems and
explanations you will encounter as you work in ALEKS
®
. We recommend dividing your notebook into 8
sections, one for each segment of your pie chart. Your notes will provide you with a written resource that
you can use to seek further help, when needed, from your instructor or tutors in the Math Learning Lab.
You may use your notebook during knowledge checks.
Calculator: An online calculator is available within ALEKS
®
when appropriate. No other calculators are
permitted.
Videos: You may find it very helpful to watch and listen to optional video features available in ALEKS 360
®
.
Pie Chart: This is a self-study course. Your goal is to master 15 (or more) topics each week; most students
require about 7 hours of dedicated time each week. You can work on ALEKS
®
from any location with
internet access. You might find time between classes, or after lunch, or Saturday afternoon. Thirty minutes
here… and an hour there… It all adds up! Keep working on new topics until you have filled in your pie chart.
The percent completion of your pie chart will count for 25% of your overall course grade.
Homework: You will have four comprehensive review assignments to prepare for the final exam. Contact
your instructor when you get close to finishing your pie chart so that you may have access to the reviews.
You may attempt the reviews multiple times to strive for mastery.
Exams: There is only one graded exam in this class, the online final exam. Your score on the final
comprehensive ALEKS
®
exam will count for 75% of your overall course grade.
Overall Course Grade: You will receive an ‘S’ for satisfactory or a ‘U’ for unsatisfactory in this class.
The grading scheme is based on both your pie chart and the final exam.
? the percent completion of your pie chart (25%)
? the score on your Final Comprehensive ALEKS
®
Exam (75%)
If the overall course grade is 65% or higher, you will have successfully completed this course and be
considered TSI complete for math.
Progress Targets: Your steady progress through the course topics is critical to your success. We want you
to succeed, so we have designed a weekly progress target to assist you.
Until you master all 136 topics: strive to master 15 new topics each and every week.
Developmental Math / Non-Course Based / Course Syllabus / Spring 2016
ALEKS Syllabus
Periodic ALEKS
®
Knowledge Checks: Your knowledge is tested from time to time by ALEKS
®
. These
knowledge checks will be automatically generated based on your progress in the course and will be unique
to you. They may be taken from any location and you may use your notebook. ALEKS
®
will confirm the
topics you have truly mastered, identify topics needing further study, and update your pie chart.
Final ALEKS
®
Exam: You are required to take a Final Comprehensive ALEKS
®
Exam. This two-hour online
exam will be taken without your notes, without a calculator, in a proctored and controlled environment.
Final Exams will be administered periodically throughout the semester.
a. If the overall course grade is 65% or higher, you will have successfully completed this
course and be considered TSI complete for math.
b. If not, you may continue working on your pie, re-do the reviews, and attempt another
final at a later date.
University Policies
? Academic Honesty: ASU expects its students to maintain complete honesty and integrity in their
academic pursuits. Students are responsible for understanding the Academic Honor Code, which is
available on the web athttp://www.angelo.edu/forms/pdf/honorcode5.pdf
? Special Needs - Persons with disabilities that may warrant academic accommodations must contact
the Office of Student Services to request such accommodations. Student Services is located Suite
112, Houston Harte University Center, 325-942-2047, [email protected]. You are
encouraged to make this request early in the semester so that appropriate arrangements can be
made.
? Religious Holy Day - A student who intends to observe a religious holy day should make that
intention known in writing to the instructor one week prior to the absence. “Religious holy day”
means a holy day observed by a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property
taxation under Texas Tax Code 11.20. The student still has the responsibility to complete their
progress targets.
? Drop Date – March 21
st
, 2016 is the last day to drop a course with a W or withdraw from ASU.
However, unless you have passed the math section of the TSIA, you may not drop this class.
? TSI Assessment - Students may become TSI complete at any time by passing the math section of the
TSIA. Contact ASU’s Testing Center, VIN 291, 325-942-2624, [email protected] for TSIA
administration and cost.
This syllabus is current and accurate as of January 14, 2016. Revisions may occur. Changes will be emailed
to you, posted in ALEKS
®
, and posted on Blackboard
®
.
After you have completed 130 topics in your Math NONN pie chart and
you have achieved at least 75% on all four reviews, contact your
instructor to schedule your final exam.
You must take and pass your final exam before April 22
th
, 2016.
Developmental Math / Non-Course Based / Course Syllabus / Spring 2016
ALEKS Syllabus
Math NONN Student Learning Outcomes
1 The students will demonstrate factual knowledge including the mathematical notation and terminology used
in this course. Students will read, interpret, and use the vocabulary, symbolism, and basic definitions used in
arithmetic, geometry, and algebra.
2 The students will describe the fundamental mathematical principles, generalizations, and properties arising
from the concepts covered in this course. Students will identify and apply the basic operations on the real
numbers, polynomials, and geometric formulas; and the techniques used in solving a variety of types of
equations and systems of equations.
3 The students will apply course material along with techniques and procedures covered in this course to solve
problems. Students will use the facts, formulas, and techniques learned in this course to solve application
problems in a variety of topics to include business, number relations, geometric situations, percent, and
proportions.
4 The students will develop the basic skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in college-level
mathematics courses. Students will acquire a level of proficiency in the fundamental concepts of arithmetic,
geometry, algebraic manipulation, graphing, and applications to promote success in college-level math courses.
Math NONN Course content
No Textbook. Software: ALEKS
®
, Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces, www.aleks.com.
The following objectives are covered.
1. Arithmetic Readiness. Order of operations with whole numbers; addition, subtraction, multiplication
and division of fractions and mixed numbers; and rounding decimals.
2. Real Numbers and Linear Equations. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of signed
numbers; exponents; order of operations with integers and exponents; evaluating expressions;
combining like terms; linear equations and inequalities.
3. Graphs and Linear Functions. Graphing lines; equations of lines and applications; and graphing linear
inequalities.
4. Systems of Linear Equations. Solving systems of equations in two variables by graphing, substitution
and addition; and applications.
5. Exponents and Polynomial Expressions The laws of exponents; integer exponents; scientific notation;
product of a monomial and another polynomial; the product of polynomials; factoring polynomials: the
greatest common factor, factoring by grouping, factoring trinomials, formulas for factoring special
products, complete factorization; and quadratic equations solved by factoring.
6. Rational Expressions and Functions. Simplifying rational expressions; multiplication, division, addition
and subtraction of rational expressions; simplifying complex fractions; and rational equations.
7. Radicals and Rational Exponents. Simplifying radical expressions; operations with radicals;
rationalizing denominators; and rational exponents.
8. Quadratic Equations and Functions. Solving quadratic equations by the quadratic formula.
Developmental Math / Non-Course Based / Course Syllabus / Spring 2016
ALEKS Syllabus
Student Agreement for MATH NONN, Using ALEKS
®
As indicated in the ASU Schedule of Classes, this section of MATH NONN “is a self-paced, software-driven
class.”
We have selected the online instructional system ALEKS
®
(Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces)
to facilitate your learning, making it individualized and partially self-paced. To make this format effective
we ask you to agree to the five conditions given below, and to return this sheet, signed indicating your
agreement, at our first class meeting. A copy of this agreement is in your syllabus for reference.
Student Agreement: I am aware of my obligation to:
1. Establish an active ALEKS
®
account.
2. Follow the ASU Academic Honor Code.
3. Complete this course with an overall score of 65% or higher. See syllabus for more details.
4. Regularly check my @angelo.edu email for information concerning this course.
5. Properly care for and protect ASU laptops when taking my final exam.
____________________________________ ______________
Printed name CID
____________________________________ ______________
Signature Date
____________________________________
Phone
doc_817426563.pdf
Math Nonn Course Content
Developmental Math / Non-Course Based / Course Syllabus / Spring 2016
ALEKS Syllabus
Math NONN-M10 Meeting Times & Locations: TBA in Blackboard
This 11-week self-study program runs from 02/01/2016 – 04/22/2016
Instructor: Nancy S. B. Klobou?ník (kl? b?ch nik) Phone: (325) 486-5436
Dept. Fax: (325) 942-2503
Email: [email protected]
Routinely check your @angelo.edu e-mail account for important class updates.
Office: MCS 219 C
Open door policy, stop by and let me help you. Bring your laptop and we can work on ALEKS
®
together.
Students are welcome without an appointment during these times:
Monday 8:45 am – 9:45 am, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Tuesday None
Wednesday 8:45 am – 9:45 am, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Thursday None
Friday 8:45 am – 9:45 am, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
(If you need to see me at a time outside of my office hours, please make an appointment with me.)
Math Learning Lab: Library C 302 Free Personal Tutoring!
You decide when to attend. No appointment required. Some computers will be available, or bring your
laptop. If you are struggling with a topic in ALEKS
®
, stop by the math lab – it’s a great resource!
Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
You also have virtual access to the Math Lab through Blackboard
®
(http://blackboard.angelo.edu). You can
schedule a live conference with a tutor, post a question on the discussion board, or click on links to other
math resources.
Introduction: This 11-week self-study program is designed to prepare you for college level mathematics.
Textbook: We will not be using a text book. Instead, registration in the online program ALEKS
®
is required.
Students will rely extensively on their own notes and an online text is available.
ALEKS
®
: We will be using the online instructional system ALEKS
®
(Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge
Spaces). ALEKS
®
is an artificial intelligence-based system for individualized learning and is available 24/7
over the internet at www.aleks.com. The customer service number for ALEKS
®
is 714-619-7090.
ALEKS
®
Course Code: ALEKS
®
11-week access will cost:
ALEKS
®
two week free access code:
Blackboard
®
: We will be using ASU’s classroom management system Blackboard
®
. Our syllabus and other
important class announcements will be posted there. Blackboard
®
can be accessed through RamPort or by
visitinghttp://blackboard.angelo.edu.
$74 plus tax
FCXTD-HT9TD
D745A-A42F1-AC900-1A5D2
Developmental Math / Non-Course Based / Course Syllabus / Spring 2016
ALEKS Syllabus
Academic Honesty: ASU expects its students to maintain complete honesty and integrity in their academic
pursuits.
Course Design: After a quick tutorial, ALEKS
®
will give you an Initial Knowledge Check to determine which
topics you already know and what you are ready to learn next. Your progress is reported by ALEKS
®
in the
form of a pie chart. As you learn new topics, the pie slices are filled. Keep working on new topics until you
have mastered all of them and filled in your pie!
Notebook: You will undoubtedly find it very helpful to maintain a notebook containing the problems and
explanations you will encounter as you work in ALEKS
®
. We recommend dividing your notebook into 8
sections, one for each segment of your pie chart. Your notes will provide you with a written resource that
you can use to seek further help, when needed, from your instructor or tutors in the Math Learning Lab.
You may use your notebook during knowledge checks.
Calculator: An online calculator is available within ALEKS
®
when appropriate. No other calculators are
permitted.
Videos: You may find it very helpful to watch and listen to optional video features available in ALEKS 360
®
.
Pie Chart: This is a self-study course. Your goal is to master 15 (or more) topics each week; most students
require about 7 hours of dedicated time each week. You can work on ALEKS
®
from any location with
internet access. You might find time between classes, or after lunch, or Saturday afternoon. Thirty minutes
here… and an hour there… It all adds up! Keep working on new topics until you have filled in your pie chart.
The percent completion of your pie chart will count for 25% of your overall course grade.
Homework: You will have four comprehensive review assignments to prepare for the final exam. Contact
your instructor when you get close to finishing your pie chart so that you may have access to the reviews.
You may attempt the reviews multiple times to strive for mastery.
Exams: There is only one graded exam in this class, the online final exam. Your score on the final
comprehensive ALEKS
®
exam will count for 75% of your overall course grade.
Overall Course Grade: You will receive an ‘S’ for satisfactory or a ‘U’ for unsatisfactory in this class.
The grading scheme is based on both your pie chart and the final exam.
? the percent completion of your pie chart (25%)
? the score on your Final Comprehensive ALEKS
®
Exam (75%)
If the overall course grade is 65% or higher, you will have successfully completed this course and be
considered TSI complete for math.
Progress Targets: Your steady progress through the course topics is critical to your success. We want you
to succeed, so we have designed a weekly progress target to assist you.
Until you master all 136 topics: strive to master 15 new topics each and every week.
Developmental Math / Non-Course Based / Course Syllabus / Spring 2016
ALEKS Syllabus
Periodic ALEKS
®
Knowledge Checks: Your knowledge is tested from time to time by ALEKS
®
. These
knowledge checks will be automatically generated based on your progress in the course and will be unique
to you. They may be taken from any location and you may use your notebook. ALEKS
®
will confirm the
topics you have truly mastered, identify topics needing further study, and update your pie chart.
Final ALEKS
®
Exam: You are required to take a Final Comprehensive ALEKS
®
Exam. This two-hour online
exam will be taken without your notes, without a calculator, in a proctored and controlled environment.
Final Exams will be administered periodically throughout the semester.
a. If the overall course grade is 65% or higher, you will have successfully completed this
course and be considered TSI complete for math.
b. If not, you may continue working on your pie, re-do the reviews, and attempt another
final at a later date.
University Policies
? Academic Honesty: ASU expects its students to maintain complete honesty and integrity in their
academic pursuits. Students are responsible for understanding the Academic Honor Code, which is
available on the web athttp://www.angelo.edu/forms/pdf/honorcode5.pdf
? Special Needs - Persons with disabilities that may warrant academic accommodations must contact
the Office of Student Services to request such accommodations. Student Services is located Suite
112, Houston Harte University Center, 325-942-2047, [email protected]. You are
encouraged to make this request early in the semester so that appropriate arrangements can be
made.
? Religious Holy Day - A student who intends to observe a religious holy day should make that
intention known in writing to the instructor one week prior to the absence. “Religious holy day”
means a holy day observed by a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property
taxation under Texas Tax Code 11.20. The student still has the responsibility to complete their
progress targets.
? Drop Date – March 21
st
, 2016 is the last day to drop a course with a W or withdraw from ASU.
However, unless you have passed the math section of the TSIA, you may not drop this class.
? TSI Assessment - Students may become TSI complete at any time by passing the math section of the
TSIA. Contact ASU’s Testing Center, VIN 291, 325-942-2624, [email protected] for TSIA
administration and cost.
This syllabus is current and accurate as of January 14, 2016. Revisions may occur. Changes will be emailed
to you, posted in ALEKS
®
, and posted on Blackboard
®
.
After you have completed 130 topics in your Math NONN pie chart and
you have achieved at least 75% on all four reviews, contact your
instructor to schedule your final exam.
You must take and pass your final exam before April 22
th
, 2016.
Developmental Math / Non-Course Based / Course Syllabus / Spring 2016
ALEKS Syllabus
Math NONN Student Learning Outcomes
1 The students will demonstrate factual knowledge including the mathematical notation and terminology used
in this course. Students will read, interpret, and use the vocabulary, symbolism, and basic definitions used in
arithmetic, geometry, and algebra.
2 The students will describe the fundamental mathematical principles, generalizations, and properties arising
from the concepts covered in this course. Students will identify and apply the basic operations on the real
numbers, polynomials, and geometric formulas; and the techniques used in solving a variety of types of
equations and systems of equations.
3 The students will apply course material along with techniques and procedures covered in this course to solve
problems. Students will use the facts, formulas, and techniques learned in this course to solve application
problems in a variety of topics to include business, number relations, geometric situations, percent, and
proportions.
4 The students will develop the basic skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in college-level
mathematics courses. Students will acquire a level of proficiency in the fundamental concepts of arithmetic,
geometry, algebraic manipulation, graphing, and applications to promote success in college-level math courses.
Math NONN Course content
No Textbook. Software: ALEKS
®
, Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces, www.aleks.com.
The following objectives are covered.
1. Arithmetic Readiness. Order of operations with whole numbers; addition, subtraction, multiplication
and division of fractions and mixed numbers; and rounding decimals.
2. Real Numbers and Linear Equations. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of signed
numbers; exponents; order of operations with integers and exponents; evaluating expressions;
combining like terms; linear equations and inequalities.
3. Graphs and Linear Functions. Graphing lines; equations of lines and applications; and graphing linear
inequalities.
4. Systems of Linear Equations. Solving systems of equations in two variables by graphing, substitution
and addition; and applications.
5. Exponents and Polynomial Expressions The laws of exponents; integer exponents; scientific notation;
product of a monomial and another polynomial; the product of polynomials; factoring polynomials: the
greatest common factor, factoring by grouping, factoring trinomials, formulas for factoring special
products, complete factorization; and quadratic equations solved by factoring.
6. Rational Expressions and Functions. Simplifying rational expressions; multiplication, division, addition
and subtraction of rational expressions; simplifying complex fractions; and rational equations.
7. Radicals and Rational Exponents. Simplifying radical expressions; operations with radicals;
rationalizing denominators; and rational exponents.
8. Quadratic Equations and Functions. Solving quadratic equations by the quadratic formula.
Developmental Math / Non-Course Based / Course Syllabus / Spring 2016
ALEKS Syllabus
Student Agreement for MATH NONN, Using ALEKS
®
As indicated in the ASU Schedule of Classes, this section of MATH NONN “is a self-paced, software-driven
class.”
We have selected the online instructional system ALEKS
®
(Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces)
to facilitate your learning, making it individualized and partially self-paced. To make this format effective
we ask you to agree to the five conditions given below, and to return this sheet, signed indicating your
agreement, at our first class meeting. A copy of this agreement is in your syllabus for reference.
Student Agreement: I am aware of my obligation to:
1. Establish an active ALEKS
®
account.
2. Follow the ASU Academic Honor Code.
3. Complete this course with an overall score of 65% or higher. See syllabus for more details.
4. Regularly check my @angelo.edu email for information concerning this course.
5. Properly care for and protect ASU laptops when taking my final exam.
____________________________________ ______________
Printed name CID
____________________________________ ______________
Signature Date
____________________________________
Phone
doc_817426563.pdf