MTH 095Intermediate Algebra

Ron Wallace

Expectations

StudentInstructorOthers

Attend ALL classes

Prepare for class

Ask questions

Answer questions

Academic Integrity

Work Ethic/Attitude

Grading Components

“Daily” Homework (10%)• Online at www.coursecompass.com

Practice makes perfect …… only if you practice correctly!

• do a problem• check your answer• if wrong … why?

MyMathLab Helps and/or

Tutors?

Due VS. Submitted

• HW is due the next class period.

• HW is submitted the day of the chapter test.

Grading Components

“Daily” Homework (10%)“Daily” Quizzes (10%)Tests (80%)Exit Exam

Must score 72% or above to pass this class (A, B, or C).

Can improve your lowest test score.

Due VS. Submitted

• HW is due the next class period.

• HW is submitted the day of the chapter test.

Partial CreditLife Does NOT Give Partial Credit

• You get charged for a bounced check.• The bridge collapses.• The patient dies.• The bank forecloses/repossesses.• You get fired.

Life Sometimes Gives Second Chances• Some partial credit will be given on tests.• Not on the exit exam.

Take Notes!

“95% of what you hear is forgotten within 72 hours.”

The more you become engaged in the class,

the more you will remember and get out of it.

Understandingvs.Processes

Why? vs. How?

TerminologyandNotation

Correctly and AccuratelyCommunicate Mathematics

Calculators

Required …• TI-84 or TI-83• Software Alternative: WinPlot

How will I ever use any of this stuff in my future life?

• AKA: Why study math?• Develop analytical skills.• Develop logical and deductive reasoning.• Develop skills of abstraction and generalization.• Develop problem solving skills.• Develop the ability to work through multi-step processes.• Develop ability to breakdown a problem into smaller

problems.

Course Web Site

http://www.bmcconline.orgor

http://cs.bluecc.edu/algebra Syllabus

Notes

Assignments

Elluminate

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