HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Fall 2022
DEPARTMENT: Mathematics DATE: 09/06/2022– 10/24/2022
COURSE NUMBER: MTH 011 INSTRUCTOR Aida Medianero
COURSE TITLE: Developmental Math 1 CREDITS: 3
EMAIL: amedianero@hcc.edu
Office Hour: Wednesdays 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm by zoom: https://hcc-edu.zoom.us/j/4710329512
Class Format: Lecture Room: Frost 235

TEXTBOOKS:  No text is required for this course. However, if you want to purchase a paper copy of a text, any
inexpensive Basic Math book would work.  The course content is based on the following text, available as pdf
below.
 Title: Basic Arithmetic Student Workbook
 Author: Donna Gaundet, Amy Volpe, Jennifer Bohart
 2nd. Edition
Publisher: Scottsdale Community College
 Binding: PDF
 Download here: https://sccmath.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/082_final_wkbook__2nded.pdf
COURSE WEBSITE MATERIAL: www.myopenmath.com
COURSE ID: 161531
Enrollment key: 123465
 
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a two-credit course in developmental mathematics. Topics covered include basic computations with whole
numbers, fractions and decimals (done mentally, with pencil and paper and with the aid of technology), ratios,
proportions, percentages, introduction to variables and evaluating expressions. Credits earned in this course do not
count in the GPA or toward the total credits required for graduation. 2.5 Class Hours: 3 Credits

COURSE ORGANIZATION:
The purpose of this course is to help students advance through their mathematics requirements. Students will read
and take notes, watch video tutorials and lectures, be engaged in discussions, and problem-solving during class time,
do weekly homework assignments, and take quizzes and exams. The course is designed for a student who is self-
disciplined, mature, and responsible for any outside of class assignments.  

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

In the successful completion of this course, a student will: 

1. Understand and evaluate basic computations with whole numbers done mentally, with pencil and paper,
and with the aid of a calculator. 
2. Understand and evaluate basic computations with fractions done mentally, with pencil and paper, and with
the aid of a calculator form done mentally, with pencil and paper, and with the aid of a calculator. 
3. Understand and evaluate basic computations with numbers in decimal form done mentally, with pencil and
paper, and with the aid of a calculator. 
4. Understand and evaluate basic computations with percentages done mentally, with pencil and paper, and
with the aid of a calculator. 
5. Understand and solve ratios and proportions. Understand variables and their use. 
6. Understand and evaluate multi-variable expressions. Expressions will include exponents and absolute
value. 
7. Be able to communicate with others and present to others their thinking in a mathematically coherent
fashion.
8. Collaborate with others in problem-solving.

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ATTENDANCE
Due to the nature of an Online class, the course attendance will track all the time by completing weekly assignments
such as homework and quizzes. Students who miss two consecutives (past due) assignment will be in danger to be
withdrawn from the course with an AW. 

COURSE TOPICS
 Whole Number and Order of Operations
 Fractions
 Decimals
 Rations and Proportions
 Percentages
 Evaluate Variable Expressions and Formulas
 Real Life Applications will be a focus throughout the entire course.

READING AND ASSIGNMENTS

Unit Readings and Videos. Every unit has a reading material with some written explanation and problem related to
each objective. Most of those problems are discussed in unit videos. After completing each portion of the reading
material attempt related examples in the Unit Practice Problems assignment.  

Zoom Tutoring/support/help Class Meetings. Students will participate in concept discovery and class discussion in
a substantive manner. Students have to participate in a substantive manner on Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to
7:00pm if we think that the student needs support.

Unit Homework. This assignment serves to learn the material of the unit by practicing problems most of which have
video tutorials and hints attached to them and can be used for learning purposes, as well.  

You may work each problem three times before the correct answer will appear (click the link to Reattempt Problem
if you were not able to solve it in the first three attempts). If you start a new problem, you get tentative three chances
for that one, as well.
I expect and encourage you to discuss homework assignments with classmates but you must write your own
solution. 
There is time limit on these assignments, the DUE date for assignments of the week is on Mondays at 11:59pm, so
as soon as we finish a topic or weekly unit your assignment will be posted in MyOpenMath you do not have to do all
problems at one sitting, as soon as you notice that your assignment is open start and work with some problems, do
not wait till last minute because your homework assignment is 40 % of your final grade. Late assignments are not
permitted. If a student does not work with an assignment before it is Due the corresponding grade will be Zero.
Unit Quiz Each unit ends with a Unit Quiz, each quiz has no more than 15 problems similar to those in the unit
homework assignment. However, no hints and video tutorials helping you to solve them are provided. You are
allowed 60 minutes to complete an attempt. You will be allowed two attempts for each Quiz.
Proctored Final Exam: This is an accumulative exam. It takes two-hours and it must be taken during the last week
of classes. 
Most assignments are available as soon as we finish with our lesson. 
GRADING SYSTEM
Student grades will be based upon the following items:
1. 40%   Homework Problems 
2. 30 % Weekly Quizzes
3. 30%:  Proctored Final Exam. 

The details and policies related to each category can be found in a separate file posted under the syllabus. 
NO EXTRA CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED IN THIS COURSE. 

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Use HCC email to send me emails, do not use Moodle. General questions related to the class should be asked at
the beginning of each class. In each week so anybody can answer it.

ADDITIONAL OUT OF THE CLASS HELP POSSIBILITIES.

The first and very important help option is meeting with me during my office hours or at any other mutually
convenient time by appointment. 
There is a great benefit for everyone if you can talk through a problem to your classmates.  
HCC offers The Math Center where students could find free professional tutoring to all HCC students. Detailed
information about all tutoring services is available through the Center for Academic Program Support (CAPS)
https://www.hcc.edu/courses-and-programs/academic-support/tutoring
There is also TRIO program available for students. Please feel free to contact me if you want to be part of TRIO
and get the opportunity to get a MATH Tutor to work with you one to one.
Free online tutoring also available via https://tutor.com that can be accessed through the link on the Course Home
page on the Moodle page of the course.
Tutorial help with math homework is available through Math Help Desk, which can be reached at (413) 552-2423.
Additional links:
1. http://www.khanacademy.org/#browse  - Khan Academy. Great collection of VIDEO TUTORIALS
related to topics of our course and much more. 
2. http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/ - West Texas A&M University Virtual
Math Lab
3. http://online.math.uh.edu/ - University of Houston Mathematics Help
4. http://www.purplemath.com/ - Free Math Forum

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
I consider academic honesty very seriously. Please refer to the “Consequences of academic dishonesty” paragraph
of the Holyoke Community College Academic Integrity Policy in the Student Handbook to be sure that you are
familiar with all consequences of the academic dishonesty. 

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Holyoke Community College values inclusion and equal access to its programs and activities and is committed to
fostering an environment of mutual respect and full participation.  Our goal is to create learning environments that
are equitable, inclusive and welcoming.  If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable academic
accommodations you are advised to contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) at any time to discuss your
accommodation needs and options.  The ODS will work collaboratively with students with disabilities to develop
effective accommodation plans for implementation in the classroom.  The ODS is located in DON 147.  For an
appointment, please call 413-552-2417.  The Video Phone (VP) number is 413-650-5502.

COURSE WITHDRAWAL  
Sometimes it is necessary for a student to withdraw from an online course.  If that should become necessary, please
review the information on https://www.hcc.edu/tuition-and-aid/financial-aid/financial-aid-policies/withdrawal then
complete the withdrawal form found at: 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlz8n5unu4ywi0mmLt1Sf9kB4sOOoJCe7Dmc__CLEQIDHReg/
viewform
LIBRARY 
Our goal is to ensure that distance learning students have access to resources and services that mirror those that are
available to students enrolled in non-distance learning courses at HCC. Access to traditional resources and services,
including, but not limited to, magazine articles, books, course reserves and research assistance, are available through
the http://www.hcc.edu/library or Ask the Librarian:  http://www.hcc.edu/library/tutorials-and-help/ask-the-librarian
TECH SUPPORT

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If you need Moodle support or technical assistance, please contact desk help at 413-552-2075 or
helpdesk@hcc.edu.  Be sure to indicate your full name, course number and the problem. The email assistance is
preferred.