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INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA STUDY GROUP mathcurr/154study
Math 191K1 Spring, 1997 Tuesday & Thursday 4:00 - 4:50 Room: F120 1 unit
INSTRUCTOR: Jane Baldo
PHONE NUMBER: 541-4660, Extension 247
REQUIRED TEXT: Understanding Algebra for College Students by Hirsch & Goodman.
RECOMMENDED TEXT: Student Solution Manual and Study Guide to Accompany Understanding Algebra for the College Student
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a study group to support the students taking Math 154 , Intermediate Algebra. In this class, we will go over any questions from the new material presented that day and then we will work on homework problems answering questions as we go along. This class is open to any Math 154 student.
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE: This class should be taken concurrently with Math 154.
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GRADING POLICY: Method of Student Evaluation Each Tuesday, students will turn in written work based on the material covered the week before. Each of these assignments is worth 10 points. There will be a total of 90 points possible since one assignment will be dropped and no work will be collected during the first week. There is no final exam for this class.
The problems to be handed in will be selected based on the questions of the students, therefore if you miss a class have a study partner whom you can call for this information. Missing a class will not excuse you from handing in the work on time. I will also post the assigned problems on the bulletin board outside of my office (room A204).
Your grade will be based on your percentage of the possible points. If you receive 70% or more of the possible points, you will receive a grade of Credit. Anyone with less than 70% of the possible points, will receive a grade of No Credit.
REGISTRATION:
1. You must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records.
2. The last day to drop the class with no record is Friday, May 2.
3. The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, June 6.
4. After June 6, if you are enrolled, you will receive a grade of Credit or No Credit. (Incomplete, is only allowed in special cases).
In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid a grade. You must go to the registrar by the above dates to avoid a grade from option three or four.
MAKE-UP POLICY: Late work will not be accepted but you are able to drop your lowest score.
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HOW TO SUCCEED IN A MATH CLASS:
1) Come to every class meeting.
2) Arrive early, get yourself settled and be ready when class starts. Sit where you won't be distracted.
3) Read each section before it is discussed in class.
4) Do all of the homework.
5) Do some math every day.
6) Start preparing for tests at least a week in advance.
7) Take advantage of tutors and office hours, extra help can make a big difference.
TUTORING: Individual tutoring is available in the Tutoring Lab (Room E103). Tutoring hours are posted on the bulletin board next to my office (A204) and in your classroom.
OFFICE HOURS: Room: A204
Monday & Wednesday 1:00 - 2:00 Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 - 6:00 Friday 12:30 - 1:30
CALCULATOR: You will use the calculator that you using in your Math 154 class.
LEARNING DISABLED STUDENTS: It is important that students, identified as learning disabled, speak with Jane about their special needs.
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