Business Math

SYLLABUS

Business Math/Machines

OT 243 – 3 credit hours

Class meets: Room C 301

Tuesday: 4:00 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.

Carolyn Harper

Instructor

Division of Business and Information Technology

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Fall 2007

BUSINESS MATH/MACHINES – OT 243

Fall 2007

Classroom C 301

INSTRUCTOR: Carolyn Harper

OFFICE: A128 – Administration Building

PHONE: 870-338-6474 ext. 1128

E-mail: charper@pccua.edu

PREREQUISITE: MS 1023 – Elementary Algebra or higher.

TEXTBOOK: Office Machines with Excel Applications, 6^thEdition

by McKenzie and Hughes, published by Prentice Hall. ISBN # 0-13-048688-4

REQUIRED SUPPLIES: USB Flash/Jump Drive Minimum 64K

Catalog Description: OT 243 Business Math/Machines – 3 hours, 3 credits

This course reviews basic mathematical operations and presents typical business applications while offering instruction and practice in the proper use of electronic calculating equipment.

Students for Whom Course is Intended:

Business Math/Machines is a required course for students seeking Associate of Applied Science and Certificate of Proficiency students in Office Technology in both the Secretarial Office Administration and the Medical Office Administration options.

Despite the technological changes in the business world, there is a critical need for basic business math skills. When workers do not have the ability to perform the basic computations required in business, both the workers and business suffer. Math is a perishable skill. Once learned, it must be used constantly in order for a high rate of proficiency to be maintained. Business Math/Machines provides the opportunity to develop busine4ss math skills or to review those skills that may have been forgotten. For this reason, office employees who are already members of the workforce may find this course valuable.

To the Student:

Each student is responsible for reading assigned information and following all instructions in each chapter of the textbook. Each student is also responsible for listening to and following instructions given by the instructor. Each student is encouraged to ask the instructor for assistance concerning machine functions and operations, math concepts, and evaluations of completed work.

This course is designed for the student to successfully accomplish the following objectives:

1. Learn the touch method of keyboarding on a ten-key electronic calculator.

2. Develop speed and accuracy in keyboarding on a ten-key electronic calculator.

3. Learn a variety of basic math concepts used in the typical day-to-day businesses.

4. Complete a capstone simulation of practical, on-the-job experiences by applying the knowledge and skills of basic math concepts learned using the ten-key electronic calculator.

Phillips Community College Core Competencies:

Phillips Community College believes students need both technical knowledge and skills and core abilities in order to succeed in a career and in life. The following six (6) core abilities are the general attitudes and skills promoted and assessed in all Phillips Community College programs. The competencies marked with * asterisks are promoted and assessed in this course:

1. Students will be able to communicate effectively in a written or oral manner in the business environment.*

2. Students will acknowledge diverse groups of individuals possessing different beliefs, values, attitudes, and customs.

3. Students will demonstrate a legal/ethical behavior that is appropriate for the business professional in today’s society.*

4. Students will analyze, interpret, and evaluate data necessary to solve problems and support business decisions.

5. Students will perform computational skills and financial analysis appropriate to the business environment. *

6. Students will demonstrate the ability to use computer technology.*

OUTCOMES, COMPETENCIES, AND MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS

Critical Thinking

Goal 4: Students will analyze, interpret, and evaluate data necessary to solve problems and support business decisions.

	Intended Course Outcome #1: Students should demonstrate problem-solving skills to applying the concepts and applications of a wide range of business mathematics.
	Course Competency (Performance Measure): Students will demonstrate problem-solving skills in business mathematics by completing Woodside Apartments: A Capstone Simulation Project.
	Measurement Instrument and Success Criteria: The goal is 70% of the students will demonstrate they have developed problem-solving skills to applying concepts and applications of a wide range of business mathematics by scoring an average of 80% on the business math office simulation using the ten-key calculator.

Critical Thinking

Goal 5: Students will perform computational skills and financial analysis appropriate to the business environment.

	Intended Course Outcome #1: Students should demonstrate the ability to apply basic arithmetic functions to business problems.
	Course Competency (Performance Measure): Students will demonstrate their ability to apply basic arithmetic functions to business problems by completing Woodside Apartments: A Capstone Simulation Project.
	Measurement Instrument and Success Criteria: The goal is 70% of the students will demonstrate their ability for both machine skills and business application problems by scoring 75% on the business math office simulation project.

Specific Objectives

The specific objectives to be accomplished in each chapter are presented in the student’s textbook at the beginning of each chapter and will be discussed by the instructor when each new chapter is presented.

To determine whether or not the student has successfully fulfilled the objectives of each chapter, the instructor will:

1. Observe classroom activity

2. Administer periodic performance examinations

3. Administer timed writings

4. Check application problems periodically

A Pre-Test will be administered prior to beginning each chapter and a Post-Test will be administered upon the completion of each chapter to assess the student’s progress.

Course Policies

Attendance

The classroom attendance policy is designed to foster student success. PROMPT and REGULAR attendance is the responsibility, and expected of, each student. You are responsible for all work missed and completing your assignments at the earliest possible dates. See attached attendance policy.

Computer Lab Policies

No food or drinks are allowed in the computer lab.
Computer settings are not to be changed. Personal wallpaper, screen savers, shortcuts, etc. are not to be added to the desktop.
Access to objectionable websites is prohibited.
No unauthorized persons (adults or children) are allowed in the classroom/computer lab.
Cell phones, pagers, and beepers must be turned off before entering the classroom/computer lab.

ASSIGNMENTS

Timed Drills:

To build speed and accuracy on the ten-key electronic calculator, the student will be required to work on timed drill copy. The timings will be for three minutes with an accuracy rate of not more than three missed answers. Any timing with more than three wrong answers will not qualify for a grade. The student will figure strokes per minute (SPM) and qualifying scores will be recorded. At the end of the semester, the student’s best three different timings will be averaged. This timing average will count as one test grade.

The strokes per minute (SPM) grading scale for the Timed Drills will be:

190 up = A

170 – 189 = B

150 – 169 = C

100 – 149 = D

Late assignments will subject to a grade reduction of one letter grade for each day that it is late or a grade of zero. No assignments will be graded after the chapter Post-test has been administered.

Student Classroom Responsibilities

At the beginning of the Class Period:

Ø Set up workstation with power cord surge protector and ten-key electronic calculator from storage cabinet

At the end of the Class Period:

Ø Return the ten-key electronic calculator and power cord surge protector to the storage cabinet

Ø Dispose of all trash around the workstation

Ø Turn in all required assignments

Testing Policy

Testing is a vital part of this course. The student is expected to attend class on the day of testing. Tests will be announced in class. If a student misses a scheduled test, there will be no make-up and the student will receive a zero unless the student has made prior arrangements with the instructor.

Grades

The student will be evaluated using examinations that emphasize specific math application problems using the ten-key electronic calculator. The textbook is designed to enable the student to learn the touch method of keyboarding on a ten-key electronic calculator. Points will be deducted from the student’s grade, if the touch method is not used.

Chapter assignments will be averaged and valued as one test grade. Chapter assignments not completed will be averaged as a zero (0) grade.

Attendance, punctuality, participation, failure to submit assignments, and attitude can affect your Final Grade.

Grades will be recorded for Assignments, Pre-and Post-Tests, Quizzes, Timed Drills, and Tests. Final Grades will be determined using the following criteria:

Assignments, Timed Drills, and Chapter Pre-Tests 40%

Quizzes, Chapter Post-Tests, Tests, Simulation Test 60%

TOTAL 100%

Grading Scale

90 – 100 = A

80 – 89 = B

70 – 79 = C

60 – 69 = D

Below 60 = F

COURSE OBJECTIVES

PART ONE

4 Chapter 1 – Business Mathematics Review

Identify the parts in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems.
Correctly place the decimal point in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems.
With the aid of a conversion chart, convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions.
Round answers from three or more digits after the decimal point to two digits after the decimal point.
Proofread your machine tape against a column of numbers to check accuracy.
Identify portion, rate, and base.
Analyze and identify necessary information contained in narrative problems.
Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division calculations,
Calculate the base, rate, or portion when given the other two factors.
Using the information provided, solve narrative problems.
Estimate answers for verification of answers.

4 Chapter 2 – Operating the Ten-Key Keyboard by the Touch Method

1. Identify operating controls – (plus, total key, add-mode setting, clear key and clear entry key) and their uses

2. Perform addition on the ten-key machine using the touch method.

3. Demonstrate accuracy on performance tests while using the touch method.

4. Attain confidence in your ability to use the touch method and to perform addition on the ten-key machine.

5. Approach with confidence more sophisticated procedures and work sequences.

4 Chapter 3 – Practice and Speed Development

Demonstrate speed development in operating the ten-key machine.
Maintain accuracy on performance tests while using the touch method.
Attain confidence in your ability to sue the touch method, to perform addition accurately, and to demonstrate speed in keyboarding.
Approach with confidence more sophisticated procedures and work sequences.

PART TWO

4 Chapter 4 – Addition and Subtraction on the Electronic Calculator

1. Identify operating controls – (plus, minus, correction key, non-add key, subtotal key, and total key) and their uses.

2. Perform calculations on the machine in addition and subtraction using the touch method.

3. Demonstrate speed and accuracy using the touch method on performance tests.

4. Attain confidence in your ability to perform various addition and subtraction problems on the electronic calculator.

5. Advance to business application problems.

4 Chapter 5 – Multiplication on the Electronic Calculator

1. Identify operating controls – (times key, equals key, percent key, accumulate keys, and memory keys) – and their uses.

2. Perform simple multiplication calculations on the machine using a constant multiplicand.

3. Accumulate answers from several multiplication problems.

4. Perform calculations utilizing the memory capabilities of the calculator.

5. Demonstrate speed and accuracy using the touch method while adding, subtracting, and multiplying.

6. Attain confidence in your ability to multiply on the electronic calculator.

7. Advance to business application problems.

4 Chapter 6 – Division on the Electronic Calculator

Identify the enter-dividend key and its use.
Perform calculations in division on the machine using the touch method.
Perform division calculations on the machine using a constant divisor.
Accumulate answers from several division problems.
Demonstrate speed and accuracy while adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
Attain confidence in your ability to divide on the electronic calculator.
Advance to business applications problems.

4 Chapter 7 – Multiple Operations on the Electronic Calculator

1. Identify the sequence to be followed in solving a multiple operation problem.

2. Follow the correct sequence and perform calculations on your calculator involving multiple operations.

3. Attain confidence in your ability to perform various multiple operation calculations on the electronic calculator.

4. Advance to business application problems.

PART THREE

4 Chapter 8 – Developing Keyboarding and Critical Thinking Skills

1. Develop your keyboarding skills with additional practiced.

2. Demonstrate increasing speed and accuracy in your keyboarding skills.

3. Advance to additional experiences in business applications problems.

4. Utilize the critical thinking skills of identifying, reasoning, interpreting, making decisions, and applying learning in problem-solving situations.

5. Attain confidence in your ability to use the ten-key office machine, calculate the needed information, and use critical thinking skills in problem solving.

4 Chapter 9 – Woodside Apartments: A Simulation

ü The Woodside Apartments Simulation is designed to gain practical “on-the-job” experience in the classroom.

Ø The instructor reserves the right to change this syllabus in order to meet the needs of the students.

*This instructor has the right to make changes in the grade requirements and their weights in determining the final grade.

*Your attendance, class participation and attitude could affect your grade in this class.

Campus Support Services:
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas provides student support services that assist students in achieving their educational objective. Those services include advising, financial aid, counseling and guidance, and safety and security.

ADA Policy:
Lynn Boone, the Vice Chancellor for Student Services serves as the ADA Compliance Officer. If you reside in Arkansas County you may contact Vice Chancellor Carolyn Turner (DeWitt) or Susan Luebke (Stuttgart). The process of student referral under the Americans with Disabilities Act can be found in the Student Handbook.

FERPA Policy:
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas complies with the Family Educational rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. A student has the right to inspect and review all of his/her records that meet the definition of educational records. No third party has the right to review student records.

INSURANCE

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas does not provide insurance for its students. The college does encourage each student to secure his/her own insurance, and for that reason, the college has contacted United Healthcare Student Resources. Forms for this insurance are available in the Registrar’s office.

ACTS

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas Public Colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and the equitable treatment in the application of credits for the admission and degree requirements. Course transferability is not guaranteed for courses listed in ACTS as “No Comparable Course.” Additionally, courses with a “D” frequently do not transfer and institutional policies may vary. ACTS may be accessed on the Internet by going to the ADHE Website and selecting Course Transfer.

http://acts.adhe.edu/secure/institutiontransferinfo.aspx

The syllabus and the policies, guidelines, and dates included are subject to change at the

instructor’s discretion.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

FALL 2007

Course Calendar

Week 1 – Aug. 20-24 Introduction, Syllabus, Chapter Pre-Test – by hand.

Chapter 1 – Business Mathematics Review

Week 2 – Aug 27-31 Chapter 1

Chapter Post-Test – by hand

Week 3 – Sept. 3

Labor Day (No Classes)

Sept. 4 - 7 Chapter 2 – Operating the Ten- Key Keyboard by Touch Method.

Lecture and demonstration of correct Touch Method for Ten-Key Keyboard.

Week 4 – Sept. 10 – 14 Chapter 3 – Practice and Speed Development .

Lecture Stroke Counting (SPM).

Speed Development activities and stroke counting, pp. 34-40.

Week 5 – Sept. 17 – 21 Chapter 4 – The Electronic Calculator.

Lecture and demonstrate classroom calculators.

Addition problems. pp. 46-48.

Error Corrections, p. 48.

Subtraction Problems. pp. 48-51.

Subtotal Key, p. 51.

Subtotal Key problems, pp. 52-53.

Addition with more than two digits after the decimal key, p. 53.

Addition/subtraction Combo problems, p. 54.

Convert Fractions to Decimals problems, pp. 54-55.

Non-Add Key problems, pp. 55-56.

Self-Evaluation, p. 57.

Business Applications: Check Register, pp. 58-61.

Week 6 - -Sept. 24 – 28 Chapter 4

Bank Statement Reconciliation, pp. 62-65.

Processing Consumer Payment Cards, pp. 66-69.

Working with Accounting Forms, pp. 70-75.

Completing Payroll journal, pp. 76-80.

Self-Evaluation: Parts 1 & 2, pp. 81-85.

Week 7 – Oct 1 - 5 Chapter 5 – Multiplication on the Electronic Calculator.

Lecture and Demonstration.

Multiplication key problems, p. 88.

Percentage and Percent Key problems, p. 89.

Constant Multiplication problems, pp. 90-91.

Accumulative Multiplication problems, pp. 91-93.

Self-Evaluation, p. 94.

Business Applications: Working Markdown Problems, pp. 95-98.

Calculating Cash Discounts, pp. 99-101.

Determining Compound Interest, pp. 102-104.

Calculating Commissions, pp. 105-107.

Working with Markup – Cost Method, pp. 108-110.

Friday, Oct 5. Faculty/Staff In-Service

Week 8 – Oct. 8 – 12 Chapter 5.

Self Evaluation: Parts 1 and 2, pp. 111-114.

Chapter 6 – Division on Electronic Calculator.

Lecture and demonstration, pp. 115-116.

Division problems, p. 116.

Constant Division problems, p. 117.

Accumulative Division problems, pp. 117-119.

Self-Evaluation, p. 120.

Working with Markup-Retail method, pp. 121-124.

Calculating Percent of increase/decrease, pp. 125-128.

Analyzing Statements of Financial Position, pp. 129-133.

Analyzing Income Statements, pp. 134-137.

Calculating Depreciation – Straight Line, pp. 138-141.

MIDTERM

Week 9 – Oct. 15- 19 Chapter 6 – Self-Evaluation: Parts 1 & 2, pp. 142-145.

Chapter 7 – Multiple Operations on the Electronic Calculator

Lecture and demonstration, pp. 146-147.

Multiple Operations problems, pp. 147-148.

Self-Evaluation, p. 149.

Calculating Depreciation – Declining Balance, pp. 150-152.

Series (Chain) Discounts, pp. 153-156.

Completing Invoices, pp. 156-163.

Calculating Simple Interest, pp. 164-166.

Calculating Distribution of Expense, pp. 166-170.

Chapter 7 – Self-Evaluation: Parts 1 & 2, pp. 171-175.

Week 10 – Oct. 22-26 Chapter 8 – Developing Keyboarding and Critical Thinking Skills

Practice Problems, p. 180.

Self-Evaluation, p. 181.

Statistical Averages, pp. 182-185.