Office: S204A Phone: 407-708-2251 E mail: [email protected]
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Office hours:
Monday & Wednesday: 7:45-8:009:15-9:30
10:45-11:00 1:20-2:20
Tuesday & Thursday: 7:45-8:00 10:45-1:45
Instructor: Cheryl Cantwell
Get your textbook as soon as possible◦ You may use the eBook through MyMathLab◦ Solutions manual is your option
MyMathLab is mandatory for homework◦ See your syllabus for course ID
Start a notebook◦ Half for notes◦ Half for homework◦ Keep it neat and organized
Text: A Graphical Approach to Algebra and Trigonometry 5th ed by Hornsby, Lial & Rockswold ORPrecalculus Algebra and Trigonometry, custom ed., Hornsby, Lial, Rockswold
Get a graphing calculator immediately◦ TI84 Smartview is used in class◦ Other models can be acceptable for use◦ TI-Nspire may not be used during a test◦ Some tests may have a no calculator part
Bring your calculator to class everyday Practice using your calculator
◦ In-class exercises◦ Homework◦ Do not wait until the day of a test
Graphing Calculators
4 tests Cumulative final exam Homework Quizzes Extra credit If all four test scores are 90% or above you
are exempt from the final exam
Method of Grading
All homework is done through MyMathLab.◦ Each homework grade is determined the day of
the test. Each homework grade is determined the
day of the test. I average the homework section grades and then take this percentage of 15 points.
Homework Check-up
◦ Take home problems From the textbook or online Turned in on test day
◦ Take advantage of all opportunities Possible to improve class grade by a letter
Extra Credit
Taken daily Deadline for grade of W is March 19, 2012 No instructor may give a grade of W after March
19, 2012 No W can be given for 3rd attempt You may be withdrawn before the above date if
you miss 4 consecutive classes without contacting instructor
You may be given a grade of F after the above date if you miss 4 consecutive classes without contacting instructor
Attendance
NO make-up tests unless:◦ Medical emergency with documentation◦ Make arrangements ahead of time
Final exam score counts twice and replaces first missed test score
2nd missed test gets a score of 0
Test Taking Policies
Grade of C or better in College Algebra or Precalculus, or
Acceptable placement test score It is your responsibility to make sure these
prerequisites have been met◦ If they have not been met, please see me after
class◦ It is important to get into the correct class as
early as possible
Prerequisites
Honesty is expected Cheating on tests will result in
◦ Grade of 0 on that test◦ Possible 0 for the course
Quizzes are just like tests Students may work together on out of class
extra credit problems
Academic Integrity
Put your cell phone away when you enter class◦ If phone usage is seen or heard during
class there may be an immediate pop quiz for the entire class
◦ If there is a possibility of an emergency call you must alert me before class begins
Arrive late or leave early-sit by door◦ Close door quietly
No side conversations-distracts others
COMMON COURTESIES
It will be adhered to as close as possible All changes to test dates will be announced
in class Know when your tests are scheduled-be
prepared! Must move at a very fast pace to complete
all material
Schedule
Instructor’s office hours My website at
www2.seminolestate.edu/ccantwell www2.seminolestate.edu/mathstudent Free tutoring in the Academic Success
Center Videotapes:check-out of library Student’s Solutions Manual MyMathLab Study groups
Resources
2 or more students in a group 10 or more hours over the semester
◦ Drop lowest test scoreOR◦ At the date of the final if you are satisfied with your
course grade and have not scored less than 50% on any test then you may opt out of the final exam. If any test or the homework/quiz grade is below 50% then you may not drop the final exam grade.
Flexible Communicate with each other Time sheets turned in every 5 weeks
◦ 1st and last names◦ Class title◦ Totals
All timesheets submitted by the day of the 4th test
Study Groups