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I.
PREREQUISITES
The course has no prerequisites other than elementary-school mathematics.
Many students enroll in this course to review arithmetic procedures and
begin or review elementary algebra.
Note: This course does not satisfy any Ohio University degree requirements
other than hours earned.
II.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course covers arithmetic and elementary algebraic operations and is
designed to provide the necessary background for students whose program
requires additional courses in mathematics. Considerable emphasis is given
to solving problems and developing manipulative skills. Much of the material
that is presented will be familiar from your earlier studies of mathematics.
The most effective
way to prepare for the examination is to concentrate on solving all types
of problems. It is important not to attempt the examination until
you feel confident that you have mastered the material in the course.
Answers for odd-numbered problems in the textbook are provided at the
back of the text, so work lots of odd-numbered problems, concentrating
on those in the middle third of the exercise lists. If you
have avoided mathematics up to this point in your education, you should
solve at least 500 exercises before you apply for the examination.
III.
TEXTBOOK AND SUPPLIES
ISBN 0534147836
Wood, Martha M., and Peggy Capell, Developmental Mathematics,
5th ed., Boston: Prindle, Weber & Schmidt, 1995 (Ohio University custom
edition)
...available from
EdMap's distance-learning online
bookstore.
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ARE STRONGLY ADVISED NOT TO BUY TEXTBOOKS UNTIL REGISTERED
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IV.
COURSE CONTENT
This course will cover all of the material in Chapters 1-10 and Chapter
12 through Section 12.3 of the textbook.
V. NATURE OF THE EXAMINATION
The examination consists of 20 problems covering all the material from
the chapters listed above. These problems are similar to the exercise
problems in the textbook. Because most students progress from Math 101
to Math 113, the examination focuses primarily on the algebra portion
of the course material.
Three hours is allowed
for the examination, and all materials will be provided. You are not permitted
to use a calculator, textbook, notes, or other supplementary materials.
VI.
SAMPLE EXAMINATION
For your assistance in preparing for the supervised examination, a sample
examination is provided. Work the problems without using calculator, books,
or notes. Write out all steps in the solution, then compare your answers
with the key that follows the sample exam. Be honest–if you do not
score well on the sample, review and do more practice problems before
applying for the supervised examination. Sample Examination
VII.
GRADING FORMAT
Each problem is graded in its entirety. Because you will receive partial
credit for all parts of the problem that you do correctly, it is to your
advantage to attempt every problem. You must show your work on every problem;
if you provide only the answer, it is considered a “guess,”
and you will receive only half credit even if the answer is correct.
Your percentage score
on the examination will be converted to a letter grade on the following
scale:
90 - 100 percent
= A
80 - 89 percent = B
65 - 79 percent = C
50 - 64 percent = D
Below 50 percent = F
Plus and minus grades
may be given at the discretion of the instructor.
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