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Welcome To LSC-Tomball Independent Study Math

Course

MATH 0310Section 3W001

Intermediate Algebra OrientationTheresa Fritzel

Online: at home

orat one of the Lone Star College campuses

Yes, it really is an independent study course!


Is Independent Study Right for you?

BenefitsYou set your timeYou determine the pace

must show progressmust finish course within the semester

DisadvantagesNo lecture timeYou do the work online and in your bookMuch harder than a lecture courseEasy to procrastinate and fall behind

Major Requirements for success

Self-disciplineGood study habits

Should I take an online course?


What Materials do I need?A computer with internet access

A valid, working email address

MyMathLab Student Access codeThe textbook is available online in our MyMathLab section

Math 0308 and 0310 use the same textbook at LSC-Tomball. If you took an 0308 course that used the text listed below, your MyMathLab account should still be valid and you will NOT need to purchase a new code. Please log into MyMathLab and try adding a course BEFORE you purchase a new MyMathLab student access code.

If you find you do not have an active MyMathLab account for this text, you may purchase a MyMathLab access code from the bookstores, or directly from www.coursecompass.com if you have a credit card

Beginning & Intermediate Algebra, 4th ed., Elayn Martin-Gay, Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2009, ISBN 0-13-600731-7

Used for both Math 0308 and 0310

Available online in our MyMathLab section

hard copy purchase is optional

Supplementary materialsCalculator – Required for Math 0310

TI-84 plus, TI-84, TI-83, TI-83 plus


How Much Time?

64 total hoursOR

4 hours (or more) each week in Fall and Spring7 hours (or more) each week in Summer

Reading your book/course materialsworking odd problems in the book

in MyMathLabworking assigned homework sets (at home)

in Angelstudying materials (at home)taking calculator quizzes (at home)taking tests (at testing center)

in math center for tutoring help (if needed)2 hours study/1 credit hour

4 credit hour class = at least 8 hours of study each week


FlexibilityEvery dayThree times a weekTwice a week

Minimum required but no maximumAccrue time at your own pace

How often?


CalendarIn Angel I will post a suggested schedule of events

Homework assignmentsAvailable all semesterWorked in MyMathLab from home

Calculator “Quizzes”Available all semesterWorked in Angel from home

Test dates Suggested start date is posted to keep you on trackAre available all semesterWorked in Angel at testing center

HolidaysTHEA dates


Math 0310 Study Guide

We will be covering the following in 0310Integrated Review (Ch. 3), Sections 3.5, 8.1, 3.6, Integrated Review (Ch. 4), 4.5Sections 9.1, 9.4, Integrated Review (Ch. 6), Section 6.6 - 6.7Chapter 7Chapter 10Sections 11.1 – 11.3

Review materials posted in Angel in the Learning Modules for each specific exam

Do assigned homework in MyMathLab (at home)

Take calculator “quizzes” in Angel (at home)

Work the practice exams posted in Angel

Tested on concepts, definitions, and processes


Preparing for ExamsTo prepare for the exams

Read your textReview the materials posted by exam in Angel in the Learning ModulesWork the odds in your book and check their answersWork the graded homework in MyMathLab

For extra practice, rework homework problems...they change each time you access them

Use Math Center resourcesFree TutoringManipulativesStudy Aids

Use online resources when doing homework in MyMathLab

“Help me solve this” link“View an Example” linkLecture videos linkOnline textbook link“Ask my Professor” link – sends me a message and I reply to you.

Set up a whiteboard session with me to help with tricky concepts

Take tests when indicated


Taking the Exams

Online in any approved Lone Star College Assessment Center

must tell me which assessment center you preferNot on list, no testKnow the hours of operation for your chosen center

Click here for testing centers and hours

Photo ID requiredI need to know that it is youNo id, no test

Calculators are necessary


Math Tutoring available at:

LSC-Cy-FairLSC-Fairbanks CntrLSC-Greenspoint CntrLSC-KingwoodLSC-MontgomeryLSC-North HarrisLSC-Tomball

Click here for more information


Online tools in Angel for help from the instructor

Discussion boardpost questions

Whiteboardmeet in a whiteboard room to go over exercises

Need to set up a time in advance to meet

Chatroomtalk about tricky concepts

Need to set up a time in advance to meet


Resources at LSC-TomballSupplemental Books and Exercises

Use in Math AreaMay be checked out

C230 circulation deskAsk first

Free worksheets and handouts

Manipulatives for the kinesthetic learner


Graded WorkOnline homework assignments in MyMathLab at home

~24 Regular sections, 7 points each3 Integrated Review Sections, 14 points each200 points

Chapter tests online in Angel at testing center4 tests, 100 points each400 points total

Calculator quizzes6 quizzescan be reworked to improve grade…meant to instruct on calculator use, not be a “quiz” of calculator use100 points total

Final Exam online in Angel at testing centerCumulative, 200 points

900 total points


Grading PolicyA 89.5% - 100.0%B 79.5% - 89.4%C 69.5% - 79.4%IP* or F** < 69.4%

*IP means you completed the course work but didn’t make the required 69.5% to pass

** Reasons for a failing grade:No consistent progressDon’t log enough hoursDon’t take the final exam


How do I get started?First, since we will be doing all of our communication through

email

Email me with a current email address and include the following:

You must "agree" that you understand how an independent study online course will be different from an “in class” course

list how you think an independent study online course will differ from a lecture course

Send this note to:[email protected]

First, since we will be doing all of our communication

through email

Email me with a current email address and include the following:

You must "agree" that you understand how an independent study online course will be different from an “in class” course

list how you think an independent study online course will differ from a lecture course

Send this note to:


How do I get started?Second, because your final will be

administered at Lone Star College testing centers using Angel and we will use the Angel email for secure communication:

Go to LSC-online to get your Angel login and password

Click on the “Get Started” linkClick on the “LSC-online login information” link

If you have never logged in before, you can find your username and password using this form

Login to Angel and look at the home page.Our course will show up after you take the mandatory Orientation provided through the Angel website.

Prove that you have accessed AngelSend me an email through Angel:

tell me in which testing center you want to take your tests


How do I get started?Third, because your homework will

be completed online for a grade:Obtain a MyMathLab student access code

If you were in 0308 or 0310 at Tomball within the last year, your account may still be active…test it before purchasing a new codePurchase from bookstorePurchase directly from MyMathLab

Using the student code, register for and login to MyMathLab

Course id for the “Homework Course” and the zip code for LSC-Tomball:

FRITZEL90783– Please note that this code is my last name “fritzel” followed by

5 numbers77375Enter the course, click on the Installation Wizard

Prove that you have accessed MyMathLabSend me an email and describe how to access the graded homework assignments


Summary:

Using your current email address, drop me a note and include the following:

"agree" that you understand how the online course will be different from an “in class” courselist how you think an independent study online course will differ from a lecture course

After the class has begun:Send me a note in Angel email

Tell me where you want to take your exams

Login to MyMathLab and register for our course


How to be successful in Independent Study

CoursesBe Goal oriented; don’t procrastinate, no excusesVerify understanding of concepts with instructor or tutorDo your homework

MyMathLab definitely…for a gradeOdds in the book at the end of each section for more practice!

Practice good study skillsTwo hours of study for each hour of classFollow Dr. Nolting’s test taking strategies (video in LSC-Tomball Math Lab)

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