Hi all,
We got where we needed to today - finished chapter 9, talked briefly about section 8.1, and then a bit on exponents - enough so that we could appreciate scientific notation.
Next Saturday - the Saturday after Thanksgiving - is review. I won't have any new material planned - bring your questions and we'll figure stuff out.
The week after that is the final exam! A third to a half of the questions will come from the new material - section 8.1, chapter 9, section 10.1 and the appendix. There is NO redo on the final, so gear up! We get a page of notes and a calculator for the final. The exam starts at 9am on Saturday, December 4th, in our regular classroom, and it'll be about as long as the first two exams.
Homework for Saturday:
Section 8.1: 21-24, 45-97 EOO
Chapter 9 test, pages 942-945: 1-38, 42, 46
Section 10.1: 25-85 EOO
Appendix 4.3 (pages 295-298 in the appendix): 1-93 EOO
ADDITIONAL PRACTICE FOR THE FINAL:
Chapters 1-9 cumulative review, pages 946-947 (skip 46-50)
Chapters 1-10 cumulative review, pages 980-985 (skip 82-88, 105-108, and 113-120) (OR: do 1-81, 89-104, and 109-114)
Good luck everyone - have a nice Thanksgiving!
-Dave
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Saturday, November 13th
Hi everyone,
We covered the first five sections of chapter 9 today, and then redid the exam in the afternoon section.
Next week is jam-packed with excitement! We will:
-Finish chapter 9 in the morning
-Do course evaluations first thing when we come back after lunch (1:10 pm)
-Cover section 8.1 on graphs and tables
-Cover section 10.1 on exponents, and the appendix on scientific notation
Whee! Next week is the end of the new content. We have class on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend, but I will not cover any new stuff - it will all be review for the final exam.
Homework for next week:
Section 9.1 : 1 - 21 ODD, 65, 69, 71, 87, 92
Section 9.2: 15, 23, 25, 31, 33, 35, 37, 46
Section 9.3: 13 - 19 odd, 25-39 odd, 65, 67, 71, 73
Section 9.4: 11 - 59 EOO
Section 9.5: 13. 29. 31, 35, 37, 41 - 55 odd, 71, 73, 77, 81, 83, 87, 89
See you next Saturday!
-Dave
We covered the first five sections of chapter 9 today, and then redid the exam in the afternoon section.
Next week is jam-packed with excitement! We will:
-Finish chapter 9 in the morning
-Do course evaluations first thing when we come back after lunch (1:10 pm)
-Cover section 8.1 on graphs and tables
-Cover section 10.1 on exponents, and the appendix on scientific notation
Whee! Next week is the end of the new content. We have class on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend, but I will not cover any new stuff - it will all be review for the final exam.
Homework for next week:
Section 9.1 : 1 - 21 ODD, 65, 69, 71, 87, 92
Section 9.2: 15, 23, 25, 31, 33, 35, 37, 46
Section 9.3: 13 - 19 odd, 25-39 odd, 65, 67, 71, 73
Section 9.4: 11 - 59 EOO
Section 9.5: 13. 29. 31, 35, 37, 41 - 55 odd, 71, 73, 77, 81, 83, 87, 89
See you next Saturday!
-Dave
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Saturday, November 6th
We took the second exam today. How did you do? We will get them back next week to make changes and get some partial credit, same as we did for the first exam.
We also covered chapter seven today (percentages).
Next week we will talk about section 8.1 and start chapter 9, and redo the exam. The week after that we will finish chapter 9, and cover section 10.1 and the appendix on Scientific Notation. The Saturday after Thanksgiving we review for the final, and then the final exam and whew!
Homework for Saturday, November 13th - Chapter seven test, pages 732-734, 1 - 36. You might look at some of the chapter test problems, or homework from section 7.4 to review the hard stuff from this chapter.
See you next week!
-DAve
We also covered chapter seven today (percentages).
Next week we will talk about section 8.1 and start chapter 9, and redo the exam. The week after that we will finish chapter 9, and cover section 10.1 and the appendix on Scientific Notation. The Saturday after Thanksgiving we review for the final, and then the final exam and whew!
Homework for Saturday, November 13th - Chapter seven test, pages 732-734, 1 - 36. You might look at some of the chapter test problems, or homework from section 7.4 to review the hard stuff from this chapter.
See you next week!
-DAve
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Post for October 30th
Hello!
Today we covered chapter 6. We also spent some time reviewing for next week's exam.
Next week we have the second exam - from the first 6 chapters (a focus on chapters 3 - 6). You'll get a page of notes and a calculator for the entire exam this time. Then in the afternoon we'll cover chapter 7.
Homework from chapter 6 - the chapter 6 practice test (1-40 - this is at the end of chapter 6, on pages 638-639).
Some problems to study for the exam: Chapters 1 - 6 Cumulative Review, all 70 questions (this is after the chapter test for chapter 6, on pages 640-642).
Good luck and have a good week!
-Dave
Today we covered chapter 6. We also spent some time reviewing for next week's exam.
Next week we have the second exam - from the first 6 chapters (a focus on chapters 3 - 6). You'll get a page of notes and a calculator for the entire exam this time. Then in the afternoon we'll cover chapter 7.
Homework from chapter 6 - the chapter 6 practice test (1-40 - this is at the end of chapter 6, on pages 638-639).
Some problems to study for the exam: Chapters 1 - 6 Cumulative Review, all 70 questions (this is after the chapter test for chapter 6, on pages 640-642).
Good luck and have a good week!
-Dave
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Post from October 23rd class
Good day.
Today we finished chapter 4 in the morning session, and then raced through all of chapter 5 in the afternoon. It was quite a wild adventure!
Next week we'll cover chapter 6 and 7; two chapters in one day. Whoa. Whatever we get through, that's what the next exam will cover - the second exam is in two weeks (November 6th.)
Here's the homework for next week:
Section 4.4: 11 - 81, all that end in 1, and 103 and 107
Section 4.5: 47, 51, 67, 91, 95
Section 4.6: 13 - 83 all that end in 3, and 87, 89, 91, 93
Section 4.7: 15 - 75 all that end in 5, and 77, 79, 85, 87, 89
Section 4.8: 17 - 87 all that end in 7, and 93-107 odd
Chapter 5 test (pages 552-554): 1 - 47 odd
Good luck - that's a smaller assignment than last week for sure (79 questions). Do more in any section you get stumped on, of course, and we'll see you next Saturday!
-Dave
Today we finished chapter 4 in the morning session, and then raced through all of chapter 5 in the afternoon. It was quite a wild adventure!
Next week we'll cover chapter 6 and 7; two chapters in one day. Whoa. Whatever we get through, that's what the next exam will cover - the second exam is in two weeks (November 6th.)
Here's the homework for next week:
Section 4.4: 11 - 81, all that end in 1, and 103 and 107
Section 4.5: 47, 51, 67, 91, 95
Section 4.6: 13 - 83 all that end in 3, and 87, 89, 91, 93
Section 4.7: 15 - 75 all that end in 5, and 77, 79, 85, 87, 89
Section 4.8: 17 - 87 all that end in 7, and 93-107 odd
Chapter 5 test (pages 552-554): 1 - 47 odd
Good luck - that's a smaller assignment than last week for sure (79 questions). Do more in any section you get stumped on, of course, and we'll see you next Saturday!
-Dave
Saturday, October 16, 2010
October 16th
Hi Everyone,
We covered the last section of chapter 3 about story problems, and then the first three sections of chapter 4 (fractions). Next week we'll finish chapter 4 and work through chapter 5.
The second half of class we spent redoing the exam for partial credit. I'll score them and give them back next week.
The second exam is November 6th, which is coming faster than you might expect. It'll cover chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, which can feel like a lot of material. Be ready!
Homework for Saturday, October 23rd:
Section 3.6: 19 - 59 EOO
Section 4.1: 25 - 115 all problem numbers ending in 5
Section 4.2: 17 - 61 EOO
Section 4.3: 13 - 97 EOO
Good luck and see you in a week!
-Dave
We covered the last section of chapter 3 about story problems, and then the first three sections of chapter 4 (fractions). Next week we'll finish chapter 4 and work through chapter 5.
The second half of class we spent redoing the exam for partial credit. I'll score them and give them back next week.
The second exam is November 6th, which is coming faster than you might expect. It'll cover chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, which can feel like a lot of material. Be ready!
Homework for Saturday, October 23rd:
Section 3.6: 19 - 59 EOO
Section 4.1: 25 - 115 all problem numbers ending in 5
Section 4.2: 17 - 61 EOO
Section 4.3: 13 - 97 EOO
Good luck and see you in a week!
-Dave
Sunday, October 10, 2010
October 9th
Hi Everyone,
We took the first exam today. How'd you do? We'll have some time in class next Saturday to go over them and get some partial credit back for fixing mistakes.
We also got almost through chapter 3. If you haven't done the section 3.1 Homework - then do it! You can find that section's homework in the blog below (It's Section 3.1: 15 - 75 EOO)
Next week we'll cover section 3.6 and get most of the way through chapter 4.
Here's the additional homework for next Saturday:
Section 3.2: 11 - 63 EOO, 85, 88
Section 3.3: 21 - 81 EOO, 99, 101
Section 3.4: 23 - 113 all that end in 3, 115, 117
Section 3.5: 19 - 91 EOO
Good luck and see you Saturday!
-Dave
We took the first exam today. How'd you do? We'll have some time in class next Saturday to go over them and get some partial credit back for fixing mistakes.
We also got almost through chapter 3. If you haven't done the section 3.1 Homework - then do it! You can find that section's homework in the blog below (It's Section 3.1: 15 - 75 EOO)
Next week we'll cover section 3.6 and get most of the way through chapter 4.
Here's the additional homework for next Saturday:
Section 3.2: 11 - 63 EOO, 85, 88
Section 3.3: 21 - 81 EOO, 99, 101
Section 3.4: 23 - 113 all that end in 3, 115, 117
Section 3.5: 19 - 91 EOO
Good luck and see you Saturday!
-Dave
Saturday, October 2, 2010
First Exam
Hi everyone,
The first exam is Saturday, October 9th. It covers chapters 1 and 2.
Here is a good place to start studying: Cumulative review for chapters 1 and 2: pages 221 - 223.
Saturday we'll start by doing some review - talking about the material and getting questions answered. Then we'll have the exam. There's a portion where we can't use a calculator or notes, and then the bulk of the exam allows a calculator and notes. That's all we're doing in the morning.
The afternoon half of class we'll cover most of chapter 3 - I don't think we'll get all the way through it, but almost.
Good luck, and see you then!
-Dave
The first exam is Saturday, October 9th. It covers chapters 1 and 2.
Here is a good place to start studying: Cumulative review for chapters 1 and 2: pages 221 - 223.
Saturday we'll start by doing some review - talking about the material and getting questions answered. Then we'll have the exam. There's a portion where we can't use a calculator or notes, and then the bulk of the exam allows a calculator and notes. That's all we're doing in the morning.
The afternoon half of class we'll cover most of chapter 3 - I don't think we'll get all the way through it, but almost.
Good luck, and see you then!
-Dave
Class notes from Saturday, October 2
Today we sailed through chapter 2 and started chapter 3. We talked a bit about the exam next Saturday, too.
Next week we'll have the exam during the morning section, and then get most of the way through chapter 3 in the afternoon. It'll be a wild ride!
Homework for next week:
Section 2.1: 9, 23, 25, 27
Section 2.2: 47, 51, 77, 79, 81, 85
Section 2.3: 33, 57, 63, 81, 87, 96, 99
Section 2.4: 45, 49, 53, 61, 69, 73, 93, 96, 99
Section 2.5: 23, 29, 41, 45, 51, 59, 69, 75, 85, 87
Section 2.6: 13 - 73 EOO, 97, 99
Section 2.7: 5, 7, 17 - 77 EOO, 91, 95
Section 3.1: 15 - 75 EOO
Make sure to work through the section 3.1 problems along with studying for the exam... see you Saturday!
-Dave
Next week we'll have the exam during the morning section, and then get most of the way through chapter 3 in the afternoon. It'll be a wild ride!
Homework for next week:
Section 2.1: 9, 23, 25, 27
Section 2.2: 47, 51, 77, 79, 81, 85
Section 2.3: 33, 57, 63, 81, 87, 96, 99
Section 2.4: 45, 49, 53, 61, 69, 73, 93, 96, 99
Section 2.5: 23, 29, 41, 45, 51, 59, 69, 75, 85, 87
Section 2.6: 13 - 73 EOO, 97, 99
Section 2.7: 5, 7, 17 - 77 EOO, 91, 95
Section 3.1: 15 - 75 EOO
Make sure to work through the section 3.1 problems along with studying for the exam... see you Saturday!
-Dave
Saturday, September 25, 2010
First day - Sept 25
Hi Everyone!
Today we started by talking about the syllabus, how class works, all that good stuff. Then we talked about the first eight sections of chapter 1. Next week we'll do 1.9 and move on to all of chapter 2. It's a fast pace at the start! The first exam is in two weeks, and covers chapters 1 and 2 - so start gearing up for it.
It's rough getting all your math in for the week in one shot, so make sure you pace yourself and stay organized with your notes and homework.
Speaking of homework:
1.1: 12, 15, 23, 61, 63, 75, 85
1.2: 39, 45, 65, 91, 93, 95, 101, 107
1.3: 9, 49, 53, 81, 83, 87, 91, 99, 101
1.4: 7, 9, 39, 59, 77, 79, 89, 91, 97, 101
1.5: 15, 55, 65, 69, 73, 75, 79, 83, 85, 89, 101, 109
1.6: 8, 9, 11, 13, 25, 27, 29, 35, 39, 49, 53, 57, 61, 65
1.7: 11, 15, 17, 19, 25, 29, 35, 39, 59, 65, 75, 81, 87, 97, 405, 109
1.8: 13 - 53 EOO, 77, 79, 80
(EOO stands for Every Other Odd, so 13 - 53 EOO means 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53)
Good luck, and see you Saturday,
-Dave
Today we started by talking about the syllabus, how class works, all that good stuff. Then we talked about the first eight sections of chapter 1. Next week we'll do 1.9 and move on to all of chapter 2. It's a fast pace at the start! The first exam is in two weeks, and covers chapters 1 and 2 - so start gearing up for it.
It's rough getting all your math in for the week in one shot, so make sure you pace yourself and stay organized with your notes and homework.
Speaking of homework:
1.1: 12, 15, 23, 61, 63, 75, 85
1.2: 39, 45, 65, 91, 93, 95, 101, 107
1.3: 9, 49, 53, 81, 83, 87, 91, 99, 101
1.4: 7, 9, 39, 59, 77, 79, 89, 91, 97, 101
1.5: 15, 55, 65, 69, 73, 75, 79, 83, 85, 89, 101, 109
1.6: 8, 9, 11, 13, 25, 27, 29, 35, 39, 49, 53, 57, 61, 65
1.7: 11, 15, 17, 19, 25, 29, 35, 39, 59, 65, 75, 81, 87, 97, 405, 109
1.8: 13 - 53 EOO, 77, 79, 80
(EOO stands for Every Other Odd, so 13 - 53 EOO means 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53)
Good luck, and see you Saturday,
-Dave
Monday, September 20, 2010
Syllabus
MTH 30 – Pre-Algebra – Fall 2010 – Item 3261 Section R – 5 Credits
Saturdays, 9-noon, and 1:10-3:10pm, BHL 011
David C Froemke Office: BHL 110
Office Hours: Saturday, 3pm-4pm or by appointment
Email: dfroemke@clark.edu
Class Page: http://davemath.blogspot.com
PH:503/686-5040
Course Description
This class is an introduction to algebra, solving equations, the integers, fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, percents, basic geometry, and measurement. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in DVED 023 or recommending score on the placement test. Successful completion of Math 30 will allow you to take either math 89 or Math 90.
Text
Prealgebra, 4th ed., by Tussy, Gustafson, and Koenig (Custom Edition for Clark College)
Other materials
A ruler, scissors, colored pens or pencils, and a calculator are all important tools for our class.
Grading
20% Daily Quizzes
50% Two Exams (25% each)
30% Final Exam
No extra credit of any sort is available. I follow the standard percentage break-down for letter grades (94% and up is an A, 90-93.9% an A-, 86-89.9% a B+, 83-85.9% a B, 80-82.9% a B-, and so on).
Daily Quizzes / Exit Cards
Most days will have a quiz or two of some sort – either I’ll collect one of the in-class activities, or give a quiz from the homework due that day. The lowest three quiz scores will be dropped; no make-ups are given.
Exams
I’ll distribute a study guide the week before the three exams. Make-ups will only be given in the case of dire emergencies and with proper documentation. Exams are given during regular class periods, and will take place during the first half of class. Exams will be graded and returned the next class period; missed questions can be redone for partial credit. The schedule of exams is:
• Saturday, October 9
• Saturday, November 6
Final Exam
The final is Saturday, December 4, at 9am in our regular classroom. The final is comprehensive, but focuses on the last few chapters. There is no make-up for the final.
Homework and Class Flow
We’ll have a homework assignment almost every day. The class will start with discussing the homework in small groups, comparing your answers with your neighbors. The rest of our time together (unless we have an exam) will be spent between lecture, discussion, and group-work activities. Keeping up on the homework is necessary for success in this class!
Every day after class I will make a blog post to http://davemath.blogspot.com that will include the material covered, upcoming sections, and the homework assignments.
Goals and Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
(1) Work accurately with fractions, decimals and percents (without the use of a calculator).
(2) Determine the area and perimeter of various geometric shapes.
(3) Solve linear equations and communicate your results.
(4) Use mathematical terminology and notation correctly.
(5) Explain some of the practical applications of algebra.
(6) Demonstrate the ability to solve problems in an organized, logical manner.
(7) Analyze some real-life problems and formulate a mathematical process to solve them.
Academic Dishonesty
Don’t cheat! I follow the college guidelines for academic dishonesty.
Resources and Suggestions
It’s a good idea to plan for 10 to 15 hours of work doing homework and studying every week. The course moves quickly, and later sections build off of previous material; keeping up on your studying is necessary for success. Besides my lectures and the book, my office hours and the Math Help Center (http://web.clark.edu/math/helpsess.htm, in BH 107) are invaluable resources.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation, please make arrangements to meet with me outside of class. Disability Support Services can be reached at (360) 992-2314, or on the web at http://www.clark.edu/student_services/disability_support.php
You are responsible for the material in the book, and anything covered in class; this includes any in-class announcements that might be made (such as any changes to the schedule). Attendance is not taken, but is expected, and regular attendance is crucial for your success with this material.
A final note
This class moves QUICKLY, and covers a lot of material. Keeping up on things, and doing some math almost every day, is crucial to your success. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or frantic, or lost in the material, please don’t hesitate to contact me – by email or during office hours are the best. My job is to make this class a comfortable and appropriate place for you to learn the mathematics, so let me know how I can best help you with the material!
Saturdays, 9-noon, and 1:10-3:10pm, BHL 011
David C Froemke Office: BHL 110
Office Hours: Saturday, 3pm-4pm or by appointment
Email: dfroemke@clark.edu
Class Page: http://davemath.blogspot.com
PH:503/686-5040
Course Description
This class is an introduction to algebra, solving equations, the integers, fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, percents, basic geometry, and measurement. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in DVED 023 or recommending score on the placement test. Successful completion of Math 30 will allow you to take either math 89 or Math 90.
Text
Prealgebra, 4th ed., by Tussy, Gustafson, and Koenig (Custom Edition for Clark College)
Other materials
A ruler, scissors, colored pens or pencils, and a calculator are all important tools for our class.
Grading
20% Daily Quizzes
50% Two Exams (25% each)
30% Final Exam
No extra credit of any sort is available. I follow the standard percentage break-down for letter grades (94% and up is an A, 90-93.9% an A-, 86-89.9% a B+, 83-85.9% a B, 80-82.9% a B-, and so on).
Daily Quizzes / Exit Cards
Most days will have a quiz or two of some sort – either I’ll collect one of the in-class activities, or give a quiz from the homework due that day. The lowest three quiz scores will be dropped; no make-ups are given.
Exams
I’ll distribute a study guide the week before the three exams. Make-ups will only be given in the case of dire emergencies and with proper documentation. Exams are given during regular class periods, and will take place during the first half of class. Exams will be graded and returned the next class period; missed questions can be redone for partial credit. The schedule of exams is:
• Saturday, October 9
• Saturday, November 6
Final Exam
The final is Saturday, December 4, at 9am in our regular classroom. The final is comprehensive, but focuses on the last few chapters. There is no make-up for the final.
Homework and Class Flow
We’ll have a homework assignment almost every day. The class will start with discussing the homework in small groups, comparing your answers with your neighbors. The rest of our time together (unless we have an exam) will be spent between lecture, discussion, and group-work activities. Keeping up on the homework is necessary for success in this class!
Every day after class I will make a blog post to http://davemath.blogspot.com that will include the material covered, upcoming sections, and the homework assignments.
Goals and Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
(1) Work accurately with fractions, decimals and percents (without the use of a calculator).
(2) Determine the area and perimeter of various geometric shapes.
(3) Solve linear equations and communicate your results.
(4) Use mathematical terminology and notation correctly.
(5) Explain some of the practical applications of algebra.
(6) Demonstrate the ability to solve problems in an organized, logical manner.
(7) Analyze some real-life problems and formulate a mathematical process to solve them.
Academic Dishonesty
Don’t cheat! I follow the college guidelines for academic dishonesty.
Resources and Suggestions
It’s a good idea to plan for 10 to 15 hours of work doing homework and studying every week. The course moves quickly, and later sections build off of previous material; keeping up on your studying is necessary for success. Besides my lectures and the book, my office hours and the Math Help Center (http://web.clark.edu/math/helpsess.htm, in BH 107) are invaluable resources.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation, please make arrangements to meet with me outside of class. Disability Support Services can be reached at (360) 992-2314, or on the web at http://www.clark.edu/student_services/disability_support.php
You are responsible for the material in the book, and anything covered in class; this includes any in-class announcements that might be made (such as any changes to the schedule). Attendance is not taken, but is expected, and regular attendance is crucial for your success with this material.
A final note
This class moves QUICKLY, and covers a lot of material. Keeping up on things, and doing some math almost every day, is crucial to your success. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or frantic, or lost in the material, please don’t hesitate to contact me – by email or during office hours are the best. My job is to make this class a comfortable and appropriate place for you to learn the mathematics, so let me know how I can best help you with the material!
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