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Coach Combs Room 1150 Feel free to sit where there is a handout and begin filling it out

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All About Coach Combs Class Roster/Names Pass Out Syllabus Introduction

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Idea of Finite Math This course is designed to prepare students for both college and the workplace. Students choosing this course would be less likely to enroll in a STEM Calculus course upon entering college. However, this course will provide a foundation for students entering a business application Calculus course or other general education mathematics course. Syllabus

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Idea of Finite Math Rules Grades Makeup Work Website Expected Syllabus Other Odds and Ends Syllabus

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Mobi Pad Pens Document Camera Clickers Technology Introduction

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What are your thoughts about Math? A) I LOVE Math B) I LIKE Math C) I dont Like or Dislike Math D) I DISLIKE Math E) I HATE Math Clicker Test Question

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Number the lines on the index card from #1 7 1.Name you wish to go by (With Last Name) 2.Year in School (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior) 3.Favorite Class Last Semester and Brief Why it was your Favorite 4.On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you enjoy math? Why? 5.What kinds of jobs do you think would use math? Are you interested in doing any of these jobs? Why or why not? 6.If you could pick any college to go to and you are guaranteed to get in for free, where would you choose to go? Why? 7.Give a Goal for this first semester Index Card Introduction

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Lets Make a Deal 123

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You Win!Win 123

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You Lose!Lose 123

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You Lose!Lose 123

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You Win!Win 123

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You Lose!Lose 123

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You Win!Win 123

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History of Problem This is called the Monty Hall Problem from when he used to host the game show Lets Make a Deal The show still airs today, but now is hosted by Wayne Brady!

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Probabilities say that it is better to switch. When you switch, you have a 2/3 probability of winning. If you stay, then you still have a 1/3 probability chance of winning. Lets take a look at 2 pop culture references to the Monty Hall Problem Does it Matter to Stay or Switch?

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Make sure to get the $8 Class Fee to me starting tomorrow!! Bring in Extra Credit items Take Extra Credit Quiz on class website by August 22 Be ready to get rolling tomorrow!! Conclusion