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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.