Spring
term 2001
Mat 1033
INSTRUCTOR: Peg Greene
TEXT: Intermediate
Algebra--A Graphing Approach, Martin Gay! Greene, Prentice Hall
OFFICE HOURS: Posted
OFFICE: A243
PHONE
NO.: 381-3411 --There is a recorder on this number so leave a
message if I am
unavailable to answer, and I will get back to you as soon as
I can.
EXAMS There
will be approximately 5 Exams all weighted the same value.
There will be no make-up tests If a student misses an exam the final exam
will be cumulative and will count
double. However a student can make
arrangements to take the test early In the testing center.
GRADING
SCALE:
90-100 A
80-89
B
70-79
C
60-69
D
0-59
F
NP--This
grade will be given only if a student has completed the course and is not
ready to go on to the next course. It will not be given because you failed to
withdraw by the proper date.
YOU MUST
COMPLETE THE COURSE TO RECEIVE A NP GRADE.
l---This
grade will only be given if you did not take the final exam
by some
excused extreme emergency. You must make up the exam within 24 hours.
Purpose of
the Course: The purpose of this course is to develop and increase proficiency
in the areas of problem solving and algebraic operations. In addition you will
learn to use the TI-82/83 which is a hand-held computer. The course is
designed to teach you both an algebraic and a geometric approach to all
problems through the use of the technology. The TI-82/83 is a powerful tool as
it has a more powerful microprocessor chip than an Apple 2E. Through its use
you can learn to write programs for other classes as well as Mat 1033.
Homework:
Math is a skill and like all skills must be practiced in order to be
successful. Homework will be assigned and discussed the following class.
Homework will be collected on Wednesdays. All assigned problems should be
worked as the test problems are based on the homework problems. Homework will
be collect on test days and turned in BEFORE the test. If you have the
homework COMPLETED you will receive a bonus 3 pts. If you do not turn in the
homework completed there will be 3 pts subtracted from your test grade.
SUCCESS IN
THE CLASS: There are a number of factors which determine how successful you
will be in this class. The most important factor is regular attendance in
class and good note taking. We do a lot of discovery type exercises in class
and the discussion that follows is vital for your understanding the concepts.
If you are not here I cannot teach you. The next important factor for success
is doing all of the assigned homework. Homework is your responsibility. The
average student should spend 6-8 hours a week on homework. You cannot expect
to be successful without devoting this amount of time to this subject. If you
are not willing to or cannot put in this amount of time it is strongly
recommended you do not take this course at this time.
Academic
Dishonesty: Cheating will not be tolerated in this class. During tests students
should keep their test paper covered at all times. Any student caught cheating
will receive
an F in the course.
EXTRA HELP:
In addition to group help from your team mates there is help at the Math Lab.
Check their hours as they are open late each day and have limited hours on
Saturdays and Sundays. There are video tapes that go along with the text as well
as another set of algebra tapes with Peg Greene as the instructor. These tapes
can be checked out and taken home from the LRC. There are also computer
tutorials in the math lab.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
1.
Arrive on time. Important announcements, hints to remember for the test
etc are usually given in the beginning of the class.
2.
Tests will cover everything in the chapter in the text.
3.
Do the Chapter Review and Chapter test for each of the Chapters. The
cumulative review keeps you up to date at the end of each chapter. The assigned
problems are the minimum number of problems to do to learn the material. Math is
a skill, by doing additional problems you get proficient at it and it then
becomes easier and you have fun doing it.
4.
Attend all classes. Get a study buddy in the class to be your backup for
notes etc.. in case an emergency arises. Call the study buddy to find out what
was covered in class. Do not wait until coming to the next class and then being
behind.
5.
Read the next section before it is covered in class. Just skim through it
and look at the bold faced print words and what is in boxes. These are the
important points, It will make so much more sense when we go over it in class if
you are at least familiar with the terms.