--laurie wern overmann august 25, 2012. “students learn math by doing math not by watching someone...
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--Laurie Wern OvermannAugust 25, 2012
“Students learn math by doing math not by watching someone else do math” Students listen to the instructor while taking
notes.Students work on MA101/MA102 ALEKS or
MA134 MyMathLab during class. Instructor and additional graduate student are available.
Students work on ALEKS or MyMathLab after class with many resources available.
1. Structure of Typical Beginning/Intermediate
Algebra MA101/102 ClassStudents have a primary instructor and two
graduate students split between two classrooms. Students work with a software product ALEKS. Students work within a course structure; they have
10 written quizzes (10%) on intermediate objectives.
Students keep a notebook (10%).Students have a midterm (10%) and final (70%)
exam .
Resources in Beginning/Intermediate
Algebra MA101/102These are helpful learning resources:
ALEKS explanation
Excellent mathematically accurate explanations.
Access to textbook
Within ALEKS program
Video Links With each ALEKs explanation
Supplemental Materials
Videos and virtual mathematic activities within ALEKS
Khan Academy Videos
Link www.khanacademy.org under Watch tab, Math, Algebra. Type a topic.
Grades MA101/102 Beginning & Intermediate Algebra10% Notebook10% Quizzes10% Midterm70% Final ExamMA101 is CR/F. Students receive elective credit.
“CR” has no impact of GPA; “F” has impact on GPA.MA102 is A,B,C,D, F. Students receive elective
credit.Students can and are urged to complete both
courses in one semester but must complete MA101 by October to be successful.
1. Structure of Typical College Algebra MA134 Class
Before the day a section is covered:Students read notes before class time. Students do the Practice (unlimited) and
Mastery Quiz (only twice).All MA134 students share a common website
http://cstl-csm.semo.edu/ma134/. Videos on troublesome topics are available on the MA134 website.
2. Structure of Typical College Algebra
MA134 ClassIn class: The instructor will give a brief introduction to the
topic. Students should take notes so student have worked out examples and explanations.
Students will keep a notebook (to be scored) this semester.
Students work on a Classwork assignment in class. This must be done during the class.
Students have 7 written quizzes, 3 common exams and a common final exam.
Resources in College Algebra MA134 MyMathLab
In MyMathLab, there are several helpful buttons.
Help Me Solve This
Exercise “walk through” in small steps
Similar Exercise Generates a new exercise for practice
Video Link Shows a video explaining how to do a related exercise
Textbook Link Links to the pages in the textbook to help with this type of exercise
Ask My Instructor Ask My Instructor sends an email to your instructor with a link to your exercise
Grades MA134 College Algebra15% Getting Ready Quiz, Classwork,
Homework 55% Three Tests10% Quizzes20% Final
Student RequirementsBring a notebook to class every dayBring a calculator (not a phone) which
cannot be shared during tests or quizzesStudents have access to an e-textbook.Students read and do some problems from
the online software.Students may use electronic music devices.
Student Help ResourcesMath Learning Center
Johnson 112 – computer lab with math tutorsJohnson 104 – math tutors without computers but
with WIFI connectionMonday - Thursday ….8 am to 5 pmFriday …. 8 am to 2 pmSunday …6 pm to 9 pm
(the building will have at least one door open)
Learning Assistance Programs (3rd floor UC)Other tutoring labs are on campus (Towers)
Tutoring Best PracticesBe supportive …. you are much better at math
than they are. Be patient with them.Understanding is better than memorizing. Avoid
“use this formula” or “do this trick”. For instance, expand
by distribution instead of using a formula.
Try to use the same techniques used by the instructor to avoid confusion.
Encourage them to show work. Supportive work is expected and given points on tests.
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