KingsboroughMathM1

** Department of Mathematics and Computer Science ** ** Math M1 ** 1. **__Proposed Text__**: Essential College: Pre-Algebra, by J. Yarmish & R. Sturm-Beiss. __Publisher__: Kendall Hunt
 * Kingsborough Community College **

2. **Topical Course Outline**:
 * Whole Numbers and Integers
 * Order of Operations
 * Prime factorization, GSF, and LCM
 * Fractions and operations with fractions
 * Decimal numbers and operations with decimal numbers
 * Percent’s and applications of percent problems
 * Scientific Numbers and operations
 * Proportions and solving proportions
 * Mean (average), Median, Mode
 * Measurements and operations with measurements
 * Basic Geometry Formulas

3. **Calculation of Final Grade:** There will be four in class tests and a Final Departmental Exit Exam. The lowest score for in-class tests will be dropped. Two weeks before the Final Departmental Exit Exam you have to complete online practice exam which must be done in your own time. Only students who practice will be allowed to take the Final Departmental Exit Exam. If and only if you pass the Departmental Exit Exam, your grade will be calculated based on this formula: Test1 + Test2 + Test3 + 2*Final Final grade = -. 5 The minimum passing grade for in class tests is 60%. The minimum passing score on a multiple choice Departmental Exit Exam is 24 out of 40. H/W – 10% of your final grade. Attendance – 10% of your final grade. Class Participation – 10% of your final grade. You can get grade A,B,C,D (passing), or R (failing).

4. **Requirements:** For this class you must buy a textbook and do all assigned homework. H/W will be collected without notice, so it must be done on a separate paper, stapled and labeled clearly. You have to bring textbook for each class. No calculators, cellphones, or any other electronic devices are allowed.

5. **Tutoring** 1) F -206 (walk-in-tutoring) 2) L – 605 (individual tutoring) 6. **Attendance**: You can only miss 8 classes (total of 8 hours). If you miss more, you get “WU” grade. You can leave class early only with instructor permission. Doctor notes are acceptable to cover you absences, but must be given to the teacher on the day you come back to class.

7. **Office hours**: by appointment only.

Teacher: Prof. Kaganovskiy Office: F309 – Math Department.