MANASSAS CAMPUS
DEVELOPMENTAL MATH PROGRAM
MATH 1 MATH 2 MATH 3 MATH 4
PURPOSE
To fill in the gaps in your mathematical background so that you will have the skills required for entry into college credit mathematics courses. As such, courses in the Developmental Math program do not count toward the requirements for graduation or toward transfer credits.
PLACEMENT TESTING
The placement test that you took in the Learning Lab has indicated that you have placed into one of the courses listed below to develop additional skills.
MATH 2 ARITHMETIC
MATH 3 ALGEBRA I
MATH 4 ALGEBRA II
MATH 1 ( individually paced - covers the above coursework )
ATTENDANCE
The individual instructor determines the attendance policy for Developmental Math (see Instructor syllabus). Remember that GOOD ATTENDANCE IS CLOSELY RELATED TO SUCCESS IN DEVELOPMENTAL MATH J
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Videotapes on CD-ROM that are coordinated with the textbooks are available for viewing in the Math Center (MC242).
SPECIAL NEEDS
Within the first 2 weeks of the semester, please inform your instructor of any learning disability accommodation or ADA accommodation that MIGHT be needed, so that plans can be made ( see Madonna Hoecker –Counselor MH110 phone 703-257-6663 for assistance ).
COURSE GRADING
An “S” (Satisfactory) is earned for satisfactory completion of the course requirements as defined by your Instructor.
An “R” (Re-enroll) is earned for making reasonable progress toward completion of the course requirements as defined by your Instructor. You must enroll in another semester to complete the requirements.
A “U” (Unsatisfactory) means failure to make satisfactory progress toward completion of the course requirements and/or failure to comply with the attendance requirements as defined by your instructor.
A “W” (Withdraw) means withdrawal from the course.
COURSE TESTING
A grade of 80% or higher on each test/exam is considered mastery level. After your test/exam has been graded, you must correctly solve all problems that were incorrectly solved on the test.
Additionally, if you receive less than 80%, you may be required to:
1. Correctly complete additional problems for each problem
missed on your test /exam
2. Obtain the approval of your instructor before you retake an alternate form of the test/exam. Math Center Assistants may approve a first retake if the errors are minor.
3. You must retake an alternate form of the test/exam if you score less
than 80%.
MATH CENTER
All tests/exams are taken in the Math Center (703-257-6654). You may take a test/exam anytime that the Math Center is open, other than during class time. You may also come to the Math Center for minor homework assistance. Hours are posted on the door and on the NVCC-Manassas Campus-Math Center website http://www.nvcc.edu/manassas/MTHDEPT/MathLab.html.
MATH CENTER TESTS
PLEASE NOTE: A student may take only 1 test per day.
Bring your Assignments/Tracking Sheet as your admission to take a test/exam.
A photo ID may be required.
Bring 2 pencils, eraser, calculator (if permitted). You may not use cell phones or PDAs as calculators. All cell phones must be off while testing.
Do not plan to leave the testing room during the test. This means that you may
not leave to get a drink, use the restroom, check your voicemail, speak to a
friend, etc.
Allow a minimum of one (1) hour for your test/exam. Tests/exams will be collected 10 minutes prior to the Math Center closing time.
Books, bookbags, etc. must be left in the Math Center on the shelves provided.
NVCC is not responsible for items left in the Math Center during testing, so
please do not bring valuables to the Math Center. (You will be permitted to
take a purse into the testing room.)
Please be sure that cell phones, pagers, etc. will remain in SILENT mode. If
you are expecting a call, please do not plan to take a test or exam.
Be sure to number the problems and work neatly on the scrap paper and then write the answers on your answer sheet. Work must be shown for all problems to receive credit for correct answers. This means that correct answers may be counted as incorrect if the work does not justify the answer. If you are permitted to use a calculator, you must show an appropriate equation for the problem in order to receive credit.
The Center Assistant is not allowed to help you in solving the exercises on the test until after it has been graded. The Center Assistant is allowed to read a question to you if it is not legible on the test.
TEXTS AND TESTS
MATH 1 Independent Supervised Study
A diagnostic test given during the first class will determine where in the series of books below that you should begin working on assignments.
MATH 2 ARITHMETIC
Text: BASIC COLLEGE MATHEMATICS, 5th edition
ISBN: 0-13-149057-5
Author: John Tobey, Jeffrey Slater
There is a test of approximately 25 questions after each chapter
There is a mid term exam covering Ch 1 through Ch 5
There is a final exam covering Ch 6 through Ch 10
MATH 3 ALGEBRA I
Text: BEGINNING ALGEBRA, 6th edition.
ISBN: 0-13-148287-4
Author: John Tobey, Jeffrey Slater
There is a test of approximately 25 questions after each chapter
There is a mid term exam covering Ch 1 through Ch 4
There is a final exam covering Ch 5 through Ch 9
MATH 4 ALGEBRA II
Text: INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA, 5th edition
ISBN: 0-13-149078-8
Author: John Tobey, Jeffrey Slater
There is a test of approximately 25 questions after each chapter
There is a take home mid term exam covering Ch 1 through Ch 5
There is a take home final exam covering Ch 6 through Ch 11
There is a cumulative “in-class” Final Exam given by your Instructor during Exam week, which will serve as your placement test for the credit course.
HOW MUCH DEVELOPMENTAL MATH DO I NEED TO TAKE?
(Note: see specific transfer program for specific Math requirements)
In order to take the Your Math background must include
following courses: the following courses or equivalent:
MTH 3 Arithmetic
Algebra I
MTH 4 Arithmetic, Algebra 1
Algebra II
MTH 115 -116 Arithmetic, Algebra 1, Algebra 2,
Technical Math Geometry
MTH 120 Arithmetic, Algebra 1 (recommended)
Intro to Mathematics
MTH 126 Arithmetic, Algebra 1
Math for Allied Health
MTH 150 Arithmetic, Algebra 1, Algebra 2
Topics in Geometry Geometry
MTH 151-152 Arithmetic, Algebra 1, Algebra 2,
Math for Liberal Arts Geometry
MTH 163 Arithmetic, Algebra 1, Algebra 2,
Precalculus Geometry
MTH 166 Arithmetic, Algebra 1, Algebra 2,
Precalculus w/Trigonometry Geometry, Trigonometry