ORIENTATION AND DEADLINE DATES
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Designed for elementary education majors. Sets, logic and
mathematical reasoning, problem solving, numeration systems, and elementary
number theory. Properties, algorithms, and computation
with the sets of whole numbers, integers, rational, and real numbers.
One of the requirements for receiving credit in the course is an arithmetic proficiency
test which must be passed with a score of at least 80% correct.
COURSE MATERIALS
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COURSE OUTLINE
A. Text: Chapter 1: Problem Solving
Text: Topic 1: Elementary Logic
A Guide to Problem Solving: Sections 1 through 6
Problem Solving Project A
Test 1 -- Non-graphing calculators are permitted.
B. Text: Chapter 2: Sets, Whole Numbers, and Numeration
Text: Chapter 3: Whole Numbers ‑ Operations and Properties
A Guide to Problem Solving: Sections 7 and 8
Test 2--No calculators.
C. Text: Chapter 4: Whole Number Computation
Text: Chapter 5: Number Theory
A Guide to Problem Solving: Sections 9 and 10
Test 3 -- Non-graphing calculators are permitted.
D. Text: Chapter 6: Fractions
Text: Chapter 7: Decimals, Percents, Ratio and Proportion
A Guide to Problem Solving: Sections 11 and 12
Test 4 -- Non-graphing calculators are permitted.
E. Text: Chapter 8: Integers
Text: Chapter 9: Real Numbers
A Guide to Problem Solving: Sections 13 and 14
Problem Solving Project B
Test 5 -- No calculators.
F. You must pass a mathematics proficiency exam to earn credit in Math 1321. A passing grade is 80% or more. The grade on this exam is not used to compute your average grade. This exam covers addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percents. The proficiency exam has a 50-minute time limit, and a calculator may NOT be used. It may be taken at any time during the quarter. There is a pre‑test available in the Centers for Independent Learning as a study aid.
This is a four semester hour credit course.
The prerequisites for Math 1321 are demonstrated geometry competency (level 1), and Math 0482 (or college equivalent) with a grade of C or better or a qualifying score on the mathematics placement test or a qualifying A.C.T. math sub-score.
You need a commitment to study and the time (8-12 hours per week) to complete the assigned work.