Math 0106: Basic Mathematics
Course ID: Math 0106 – 0001 (12269)
1 credit hour lecture course + lab / 16 hours per semester/ 4 weeks
Online Course using www.mymathtest.com
Catalog Description: Topics include fundamental operations including fractions, decimals, percent,
ratios, and proportions. All students who enroll in this course are expected to complete MATH 0409
during the same semester or the immediate following semester before attempting either MATH 0312 or
MATH 1332. A comprehensive Departmental Final Exam will be given in this course.
Prerequisites: TSIA ABE Levels 3−4 TSIA Math Score 323 – 335 or TSIA Math Score 336 – 347 with
Elementary Algebra Score 0−4.
Course Goal: This course provides students with the basic arithmetic skills enabling them to proceed to the next
level mathematics course. It is designed to strengthen the skills that an individual must obtain in order to achieve
in a beginning algebra course.
Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
1. Correctly choose and apply the four basic arithmetic operations with decimals and fractions to estimate and
solve application problems.
2. Apply “Proportional Reasoning” to solve related problems including ratios, rates, proportion, and percent.
Learning outcomes
Students will:
1.1 solve applications involving estimation and rounding.
1.2 find the least common multiples of two or more whole numbers.
1.3 add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions.
1.4 add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals.
2.1 solve problems involving percents.
2.2 solve problems involving ratio and proportion.
Course Outline: Instructors may find it preferable to cover the course topics in the order listed below.
However, the instructor may choose to organize topics in any order, but all material must be covered.
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CONTENTS (SECTION NUMBERS)
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TOPICS(Approximate Time)
1 FRACTIONAL NOTATION: MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION
(4 hours)
This unit addresses multiples of a number, divisibility tests for 2,3,5,6,9,10; factors of whole numbers;
prime numbers from 1 to 100; prime factorization of composite numbers; identification of numerator and
denominator; simplifying fractions; problem solving using fractional multiplication and division;
determining whether two fractions are equivalent.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
Multiples and Divisibility
Factorizations
Fractions and Fraction Notation
Multiplication of Fractions
Simplifying
Multiplying, Simplifying, and More with Area
Reciprocals and Division
RECOMMEND QUIZ I: COVERS SECTION 1
2 FRACTIONAL NOTATION: ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION
(0.5 hours)
(2 hours)
This unit consists of finding the LCM of two or more numbers; converting from mixed numerals to
fraction notation; converting from fractional notation to mixed numerals; addition and subtraction of
fractions; using fractions in problem solving situations.
2.1
2.2
2.3
Least Common Multiples
Addition, Order and Applications
Subtraction, Equations, and Applications
RECOMMEND QUIZ 2: COVERS SECTION 2
3 DECIMAL NOTATION
(0.5 hours)
(4 hours)
This unit provides coverage of writing word names for decimal notation; conversion between fraction
notation and decimal notation; ordering decimal numbers; rounding and estimating decimals; addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division of decimals. The unit concludes with problem solving involving
decimal operations.
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
Decimal Notation, Order and Rounding
Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
Multiplication of Decimals
Division of Decimals
Using Fractional Notation with Decimal Notation
Estimating
Applications and Problem Solving
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RECOMMEND QUIZ 3: COVERS SECTION 3
4 PERCENT NOTATION
(0.5 hours)
(6 hours)
Concepts covered in Unit 4 include writing ratios in fractional notation; writing the rate of two different
measures as a fraction; determining whether two ratios are proportional; solving proportions; solving
applications involving ratios; conversions between percent form, fraction form, and decimal form of a
number; translating percent applications to percent equations; solving basic percent applications; solving
applied problems involving percent of increase or decrease.
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
Ratio and Proportion
Percent Notation
Percent and Fraction Notation
Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions
Applications of Percent
RECOMMEND QUIZ 4: COVERS SECTION 4
(0.5 hours)
REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAMINATION: COVERS SECTIONS 1 − 4
(1 to 1.5 hours)
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAMINATION: COVERS SECTIONS 1 − 4
System-Wide Policies:1.5 hours)
(1 to 1.5 hours)
Final Exam Policies:
The following policy was adopted by Houston Community College regarding the system-wide Final
Examinations in developmental mathematics courses:
 The final examination is departmental and consists of 33 multiple-choice problems. The
problems cover only the material required in this course.
 Students who score less than 60% on the Final Examination or who have an overall course
average less than 70% will be awarded a grade of “IP” or “F.” The “IP” grade will be awarded to
those students who took Math 0312 for the 1st time. The “F” grade will be awarded to those
students who are repeating Math 0312.
 Students who score 60% or higher on the Final Examination and whose overall course average is
equal to or greater than 70%, in accordance to the Grade Calculation Formula will be awarded
a course grade based on the following scoring system:
AVERAGE
90% ≤ Final Average ≤ 100%
80% ≤ Final Average < 90%
70% ≤ Final Average < 80%
0% ≤ Final Average < 70%
GRADE
A
B
C
IP or F
 The grade of D is not allowed in developmental math courses. The grade of IP can be given only
once in a course. The grade of FX is given when a student fails due to lack of attendance. A grade
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of W may be given on or before the official withdrawal date but not at the time of final grade
submission.
Grade Calculation Formula:
50%(Exam 1 + Exam 2 + Exam 3 + Exam4 *) + 50%(Final Exam) = Course Grade
*The lowest of the 4 exam grades will be dropped if there is enough time to schedule one…
However, if a 4th exam is not given then all 3 exam grades will count fully towards the final
grade.
No calculators are to be used on graded course work and in particular all
examinations.
Other pertinent instructor policies:
School work will be required to be completed and graded using the MyMathTest interface. You will be
provided with a full schedule of all sections covered on a weekly basis, the deadlines for submitting the
corresponding assigned work, and the tentative exam schedule (which might require modifications upon
class cancellations.)
If you fail to show up for an exam, you will receive a ZERO for that exam and will not be given an
opportunity to make-up if you have not made prior arrangements with me. However, as indicated above,
this would effectively be your one and only lowest grade dropped. Anticipated missed exam dates can be
scheduled to be taken early with advanced notification!
You may decide NOT to come to class for whatever reason. As an adult making the decision not to
attend, you do not have to notify the instructor prior to missing a class and I certainly do not need an
explanation or a note from whomever. However, if this happens too many times, you may suddenly find
that you have “lost” the class since a student may be dropped from a course after accumulating absences
in excess of four (4) hours of instruction. In this course, that essentially means 2 classes!
Poor attendance records tend to correlate with poor grades. If you miss any class, including the first
week, you are responsible for all material missed. It is a good idea to find a friend or a classmate in
class who would be willing to share class notes or discussion or be able to hand in your work if you
unavoidably miss a class.
Withdrawal Date: TBD
Resource Materials:
Any student enrolled in Math 0106 at HCC has access to the Learning Resource Center (LRC)
where they may get additional help in understanding the theory or improving their skills. The
LRC is staffed with mathematics faculty and student assistants, and offers tutorial help, videos
and computer-assisted drills.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
Students needing accommodations due to a documented disability should contact the
ADA counselor for their college as soon as possible.
Codwell Campus: Tamara Petty, ADA Counselor, 713-718-8322
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555 Community College Dr. Houston, TX77013
Finally, the other fine print:
Do not cheat.
If you are considering withdrawal, you should discuss this with me so that you can make a good decision.
There’s a repeat course fee. Also a reinstatement fee.
Be good in class. Turn off your phone, too.
Do not record people without their consent. Ask me if you wish to record a lecture though.
I can provide you with even more information regarding the above if you require it. Please feel free to ask
me for my assistance or if you have issues regarding class!
If you need to contact departmental administration, then contact the appropriate Associate Chair.
If further administrative contact is necessary, then contact the appropriate Department Chair.
Developmental Math Courses
Chair of Dev. Math
Susan Fife
Secretary
Dev. Math Assoc. Chair
Dev. Math Assoc. Chair
SE Campus 713-718-7241
Felix Morales Building, Rm 124
Carmen Vasquez
SE Campus 713-718-7056
Felix Morales Building, Rm 124
Marisol Montemayor SE Campus 713-718-7153
Felix Morales Building, Rm 124
Jack Hatton
NE Campus 713-718-2434
Northline Building, Rm 321