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Intermediate Algebra

Syllabus for Developmental Studies 0310

Instructor: Karen Shipman                          Office:  T103                           

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

Course: Intermediate Algebra 0310. This course is a continuation of Dev. Math II. The main topics are factoring, rational algebraic expressions, exponents, and radicals, graphs, quadratic equations and systems of equations.

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 Chapters 13, 14, and 16 and the Final Exam. An IP may be given to students who attend class and complete assignments and tests but who do not pass the course. An F is given for incomplete work and/or lack of effort.

Course Requirements:

·       Homework is required and must be turned in on assigned dates. If you are absent from class, you are still responsible for turning in the day’s assignment by the scheduled due date.

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

·       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 score on re-takes or make up tests is a 70. Review or bonus points do not count on re-takes or make-up tests.

·       Only four function calculators allowed to complete tests.

·       Cell phones may not be used as calculators on tests.

·       Notes and handouts will be in the box by the door. Pick these up when you come to class.

·       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.

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Classroom Etiquette:

·       No food or drinks  in class.

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

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

·       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. This course meets for a specified time period as prescribed by the college. You are expected to be on time and stay the entire lecture period. If you are consistently late to class, tardies will count towards absences. Three tardies will count as one absence. Students who accumulate three weeks of absences will be subject to being dropped from the course. After 3 absences, a warning letter will be sent to the student. After 6 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.