MA094 (Math Prep)
Mathematics Department
Instructor Information
Name: Bill
Witte Office location: HT415 (
Email: bill.witte@montgomerycollege.edu Phone: 240-567-1932 (W) 301-989-1432
(H)
Course Website: http://www.montgomerycollege.mymathlabsplus.com
I. General Course Information:
0
credits
Description: For students who need review of the fundamentals of
arithmetic, a thorough introduction to signed numbers, and a presentation of
the basic concepts of algebra. Topics
include proportion and percent, polynomials, factoring, inequalities in one
variable, linear equations, systems, graphing, integer exponents and quadratic
equations. Applications are included
throughout the course. This self-paced
course has no lecture and incorporates independent computer use; in order to
advance through course topics, students must achieve required level of mastery.
Students scoring below 46 on the Accuplacer
Algebra Placement Test are expected to complete the course in two semesters;
students scoring 46 or higher are expected to complete in one semester. Assessment
level: RD 099/103. For computation of tuition, this course is equivalent
to three semester hours.
II. Class Format:
This course
incorporates independent computer use and requires a level of mastery in order
to advance through the course topics.
III. Software,
Textbook, and Other Supplies:
Required:
MyLabsPlus access code which includes an electronic form of the textbook
Customized Workbook - available in bookstore, bundled
with the access code
Personal Notebook - for homework and notes
Headphone/ear phone – personal use in class or lab
Calculator:
Allowed ONLY after Test #4
Optional: Textbook: Prealgebra
and Introductory Algebra by Martin-Gay, 3rd edition
IV. Grading Policy
and Criteria:
Homework: You are
required to use the online software, MyLabsPlus
to complete homework assignments at your own pace. Once you achieve
100% on each homework assignment, you will be allowed to progress to the next
one, and so on, until you reach the test on that unit. A personal notebook is required to show all
work on homework assignments and take notes on media assignments, and it will
be checked before you take each test.
Workbook: You are required to use your workbook and notebook. Your workbook
is expected to be complete and contain appropriate answers. Your notebook should contain notes and organized
work from each section’s assignment.
Tests: In order to move forward in the course, you must
achieve 80% on each test. Retakes will
be allowed after the appropriate correction assignment is completed at a 100%
level. Taking the Final Test (Test 10)
is a requirement for completion of MA094. All online tests MUST be taken in one of the
Course Average: For students who have
completed Test 10, final grades will be determined by the following weighted
average:
Test
1 – Test 5: 80% minimum score require to proceed
Test
6 – Test 8 – 45%
(15% each test)
Test
9 – 20%
Test
10 (Final cumulative Test) – 35% (Required)
Total - 100%
Letter
Grades
will be assigned as follows:
* A, B, or C: MA094 Final Test
(Test 10) is completed. Course average
is:
90% – 100%: A
80% – 89.99%: B 70% – 79.99%: C
* H: Student started the semester at the beginning
of Part I and successfully completes at least through Test 5, but not the Final
Test
* M1: Student started the semester at
beginning of Part I and successfully completes Test 4
* M2: Student started the semester at
the beginning of Part II and/or with a grade of H or M1 from a previous
semester and successfully completes Test 9, but not the Final Test
* U: Student does not qualify for M1, M2, H, A, B, or C
Note: A student can earn a grade of M1, H, or M2 at most
one time each.
VI. Reference Links:
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MC General Education Competencies and Areas
of Proficiency