Trinity Valley  

               Community College 

Developmental II Math

Syllabus for Developmental Studies 0309

Instructor: Karen Shipman                          Office:  T103                           

E-mail:  kshipman@tvcc.edu                        Phone: (903)729-0256 ext. 239         

Course: Developmental Math II. This course is a continuation of Dev. Math I.

The main topics are the number system, equations, inequalities, graphs of linear equations, exponents and polynomials,

Text:  Developmental Mathemathics 2^nd Edition

          Basic Mathematics and Algebra

          Lial, Hornsby, McGinnis, Salzman, Hestwood

Grade Scale:        Lab/Homework/Quizzes  25%

                              Chapter Exams                50%

                              Final Exam                      25%

Grading System: 90 or >         A

                              80-89           B

                              70-79           C

Receiving a passing grade requires the completion of sections from Chapters 9,10, 11, 12 and  a grade of 70 on each of the Chapter Tests and the Final Exam. An IP may be given to students who attend class and complete assignments and tests, but do not pass the course. An F is given for incomplete work and/or lack of effort.

Course Requirements:

·       There will be a quiz at the beginning of each class period based on the previous class assignment. These will be given and taken up within the first 15 minutes of class. In the event that you are absent or late to class, quizzes may not be made up. 

·       Lab work will be completed during lab class period.

·       Homework will be assigned each class and must be turned in on following class day.

·       Tests will be given on assigned dates. If you have to be absent on a test day, let me know in advance if possible.  If you fail a test, you may re-take the test.  In order to re-take or make up a test, you will have to complete a work assignment for the information covered on the test.

·       Highest possible grade on re-takes or make-ups is a 70.

·       Review points or bonus points do not count on make-up tests.

·       On tests, you may use a four function calculator only.

·       If you take and pass the THEA Test at any time during the semester, bring a copy of your results to me. At which time, we will discuss your grade for the course.

·       Notes and hand-outs for each class day will be in the box by the door. Pick these up when you come in to class.

Classroom Etiquette:

·       No cell phones, pagers or any other electronic device on during class.         

·       No food or drinks in class

·       Minor children are not permitted to remain unattended on campus or to attend class with parents

·       Adherence to attendance policy(addressed below) expected

Attendance Policy for Developmental Math classes

Students enrolled in developmental math classes must adhere to specific course requirements set by the state of  Texas. This course meets for a specified time period as prescribed by the college. You are expected to be on time and stay for the entire lecture period and in lab class until the assigned work is completed. Students who accumulate three weeks of absences will be subject to being dropped from the course. Lecture and Lab are two separate classes. If you miss both, they count as 2 absences. After 6 absences, a warning letter will be sent to the student. After 12 absences, students will be dropped from the course. Our goal in this course is to improve your math skills so that you may successfully pass the THEA and/or College Algebra class. That is not possible, if you are not in class.

Please, feel free to talk with me concerning problems you may have with the course. You may come by my office, if you prefer not to speak out in class.

Office hours will be posted by my door.