These courses are variable credit courses where students work individually with

self-teaching materials rather than a traditional lecture format. Instead of

meeting in a classroom, students will work independently with assistance from

instructors and tutors in the Math Resource Center (MRC).

Overview: What is an MRC Designated Course?

A V A R I A B L E C R E D I T & I N D E P E N D E N T S T U D Y O F M A T H E M A T I C S

Math Resource Center (MRC) Classes

MRC Class Syllabus: MTH 020, MTH 060, MTH 065, and MTH 095

MRC Hours

2018—2019

Quick Facts and Tips about the MRC

Courses:

You need to attend an orientation

session and complete the syllabus

quiz and enrollment verification

form during the first three days of

the term. If you do not do so, you

will be “no-show” dropped from the

course.

Although you are expected to study

the material independently and uti-

lize the resources within the com-

puter software, we encourage you to

come to the MRC for additional as-

sistance when necessary.

Each term that you take MRC cours-

es, you will need a new course ID/

class key for WebAssign or MyMath-

Lab.

Students who are most successful in

the MRC courses treat this course

like their other courses and schedule

time each day/week to work on the

material.

You can not use a calculator on every

test. Be sure to check to the study

guide to see which tests allow you to

use a calculator and which ones

don’t.

Fall, Winter & Spring

1st Day of Classes through

Wednesday of Finals Week:

Testing Hours

Monday, Thursday & Friday

8:30 am - 3:20 pm

Tuesday & Wednesday

8:30 am - 8:20 pm

Tutoring Hours

Monday & Thursday

8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Tuesday & Wednesday

8:30 am - 8:20 pm

Friday

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Summer Hours

see MRC for schedule

You will be provided with a

Testing Schedule which shows

when your tests are due and the

testing zones.

The practice and graded tests are

untimed so there is no need to

rush—but you must finish before

the MRC closes!

If you complete the credits you

registered for before the end of

the term, you are allowed to

work ahead.

Continue reading for specifics

about homework, testing and

grading!

Homework

Study Guide:

The Study Guide divides each

credit into Modules and lists

which sections are covered

from the textbook. Each

module also has a module

review assignment that is cu-

mulative.

The Study Guide indicates

which tests you are allowed

to use a calculator on and

which ones you are not.

Homework Assignments:

Once you have finished studying the concepts and examples from

each section, you will use the online system (MyMathLab or

WebAssign) to complete your homework assignments. You must

get a score of 80% or higher mastery on each homework assign-

ment before the system will allow you to move to the next home-

work assignment.

When completing your homework assignments, you are encour-

aged to work the problems on paper, showing your steps.

If you need assistance while doing your homework, you should

come to the MRC.

This course is an independent study course.

This means that you will need to be motivat-

ed to work through the content and materi-

al on your own. When you need assistance,

we encourage you to come to the MRC and

work with a tutor!

You should study the sections using the text-

book, videos and tutorials within the online

system (MyMathLab or WebAssign), and

other online resources (Khan Academy,

YouTube, etc).

Studying

See the back side of your Study Guide for hints and

suggestions when doing your homework. There are

also ideas for preparing for a test and other helpful

resources.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

7 8 9 10

11

TEST #2 DUE

12 13

Testing prior to the testing zone

will result in 5% bonus to your

Graded Module Test score.

Testing after the test due date will

result in 5% deduction from your

Graded Module Test score.

During Finals Week:

You are allowed to take one make-up exam during finals week

if you have completed all other tests on or before Friday of the

last week of the term.

Testing Practice Module Tests:

After all the module home-

work is completed, you can

take a Practice Module Test.

This test is similar to the

graded test but does not

affect your grade. You can

retake practice tests if neces-

sary. Practice Module Tests

should be used as an indica-

tor of preparedness for the

Graded Module Tests. If the

you score 80% or higher on

the practice test, you are al-

lowed to take the graded test

the same day.

Graded Module Tests:

You are only allowed two

attempts at each Graded Mod-

ule Test and your score will be

that of the most recent

attempt. For this reason we

encourage you to take practice

tests, which do not affect your

grade, before taking graded

tests.

You can take only one attempt

at a Module test per day.

Test Rework:

If you score less than 70% on a

Graded Module Test, you are

required to complete a test con-

ference and rework with an

MRC staff member. During this

session, you may be assigned

problems from the text to com-

plete prior to taking your next

test.

You can opt to have a test con-

ference and rework session with

an MRC staff member after

completing a practice or graded

test. The MRC staff member will

discuss problems that you

missed on the test and suggest

areas you need to review.

Following a test conference, you

may not take a graded test on

the same day.

It is expected that your work

from the test be neat, organized

and easy to read.

All tests are taken in the Math Resource Center. To take a

test, you will check in at the Reception Counter in the MRC.

Although the tests are not timed, you must begin a test no

later than one hour before the MRC closes. Tests must be

completed by the time the MRC closes.

Grading

Grades for students enrolled in inde-

pendent study Math Resource Center

classes will be determined using a com-

bination of Graded Test Scores and

Homework Scores.

Graded Test Scores are Averaged:

Tests will be worth 90% of your overall

grade. The Graded Module Test scores

will be averaged to determine this part

of your overall grade.

Homework Scores are Averaged:

Homework will be worth 10% of your

overall grade. The homework scores are

averaged to determine this part of your

overall grade.

Grades Issued for ALL enrolled Credits:

The grade you earn is for the TOTAL

number of credits you successfully com-

plete. If you do not complete all the

credits for which you are enrolled, an F

grade will be assigned for the incom-

plete credits. A rare exception is if you

have earned a passing grade for at least

75% of the tests. In this case, an Incom-

plete grade can be issued and you must

complete the material during the fol-

lowing term.

Percentage Letter Grade

90 — 100% A

80 — 89% B

70 — 79% C

60 — 69% D

Below 60% F

Withdrawing:

If you wish to withdraw from the MRC course and re-

ceive a full refund it is your responsibility (not the col-

lege’s) to withdraw by the refund deadline (midnight

on Sunday following the 1st week of classes).

If you wish to add or drop credits in your MRC course,

you must do so before 5PM Friday of the 8th week of

classes. During summer session the deadline is Friday

of the 5th week. Instructor approval is still needed to

add credits. Remember, there is no refund for drop-

ping credits after the 1st week of classes.

If you do not complete all the credits for which you

are enrolled, an F grade will be assigned to the incom-

plete credits.

Unsuccessful Students: Students that do not pass any

MRC credits for which they have enrolled are usually

not permitted to re-enroll in MRC courses. They are

directed to appropriate level lecture classes.

To request assistance or accommodations related to disability, contact the Center for Accessible Re-

sources at (541) 463-5150 (voice), 711 (TTY), AccessibleResources@lanecc.edu (e-mail), or stop by

Building 1, Room 218.

Please be aware that any accessible tables and chairs in the MRC should remain available for author-

ized students who find that standard classroom seating is not usable.

Accessibility and Accommodations:

How to Activate a MyMathLab Account

MyMathLab gives you free access for 17 days after the start of class. To continue using

MyMathLab after that, either enter an access code or purchase access online.

Register for

MyMathLab

1. Log on to

www.mymathlab.com

click Student under

Register.

2. Enter the Course ID

your instructor gave

you, and click Contin-

ue.

3. Sign in or create an ac-

count:

If you already have a

Pearson account, enter

your username and

password. Click Sign

In.

To retrieve your ac-

count information,

click Forgot your user

name and password.

If you don’t have an

account, click Create

an account. Add your

account information,

and read and accept the

license agreement.

Click Create Account.

Note: On the Sign In page,

click that the course details

are correct. If not, click

Enter a different course ID.

4. To select an option to

register for access to

your course, do one of

the following:

If you already bought

your access code, ei-

ther bundled with your

textbook or as

an access code

kit sold indi-

vidually, click

Access Code.

Next, enter

your access

code and click

Finish.

To buy your

course online,

click Use a

Credit Card or Pay-

Pal, and then the item

you want. You can

choose different items

that correspond to the

same textbook. For

example, for some

textbooks, you can

choose to buy its

eText. Next, enter

your credit card or

PayPal information,

and review and submit

your order.

A confirmation page

appears where you can

go to your course.

Log In

Once you have entered

your course ID and regis-

tered, you can sign in any-

time:

1. On the MyMathLab

website

www.mymathlab.com

click Sign In.

2. Enter your username

and password, and click

Sign in.

Your course is listed

under MyLab/Mastering

New Design. You can

also view announce-

ments and other sub-

scriptions.

3. Under MyLab/Mastering

New Design click your

course title. When your

course appears, use the

course menu to navi-

gate.

Register

Log In

User Name:_____________________________ (we recommend using an email address)

Password:_______________________________

(we recommend using your L#)

the start of class. To

continue using

WebAssign after that,

either enter an access

code or purchase ac-

cess online.

I have an access

code…

1. Confirm your code is

valid on the Access

Card Prefix Check page.

2. Go to WebAssign and

Log In.

3. Select enter an access

code.

4. Select your access code

prefix.

5. Enter your access code

and click Continue.

I do not have an access

code…

1. Go to WebAssign and

Log In.

2. Select purchase access

online and click Con-

tinue.

3. Select item, confirm any

license agreements, and

click Enter Payment

Information.

How To Activate WebAssign Account

Enroll

1. Go to

www.webassign.net

and click Enter Class

Key

2. Enter the class key your

instructor gave you and

click Submit.

3. If the correct class and

section is listed, click

Yes, this is my class.

4. Either provide your ex-

isting WebAssign ac-

count information or

create a new account.

Log In

1. Go to

www.webassign.net

2. Click Log In.

3. Type your Username,

Institution code, and

Password. If you did

not receive a password,

click Forgot your pass-

word and create a pass-

word.

4. Click Log In.

5. If you are enrolled in

more than one class,

select a class from the

My Classes menu.

Purchase Access

WebAssign gives you free

access for two weeks after

4. In the PayPal page, pro-

vide your payment and

contact information and

click Continue.

5. Review your order and

click Complete Pur-

chase.

6. Close your receipt and

start working in

WebAssign.

Enroll

Log In

User Name:_____________________________ (we recommend using an email address)

Institution Code: lanecc

Password:_______________________________

(we recommend using your L#)

Syllabus Quiz

LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Math Resource Center (MRC)

Fill in the blank: 1. On the back side of your Study Guide, you will find hints and suggestions for successfully completing

your ______________________. 2. When completing your homework, you should ____________________ on your own paper. 3. You must earn ________ on a homework assignment before you can move to the next homework

assignment. 4. When you arrive at the MRC to take a test, you much check in at the _______________________. 5. You must check in at least _________________before the MRC closing time to take a test. 6. Taking a ______________ Test before a Graded Module Test is a good idea. 7. Graded Module Test scores are worth __________ percent of your overall grade. 8. You (are or are not) ___________ permitted to have multiple attempts at the Graded Module Test on

the same day. 9. You must have ___________ of your Graded Module Tests completed by the Friday before finals

week to qualify to take one make-up test during finals week. 10. If you complete your test ahead of the testing zone, you will earn ______ bonus that will be added to

your test score.

True or False (circle one): 11. T or F Procrastinators are very successful in MRC courses. 12. T or F I can just re-enroll in the MRC later if I’m unsuccessful this term. 13. T or F Disrespectful or disruptive behavior in the MRC is not tolerated. 14. T or F To avoid being no-show dropped, a 1st Week Attendance Verification Form must be completely filled out, date stamped by a tutor, and turned in to the MRC during the first three days of the week. 15. T or F You should just do your homework without using the online system or studying from your text. 16. T or F Each homework assignment within a module must be completed before taking a module test. 17. T or F Each term you must enter a new Course ID / Class Key. This enters you into the MRC course and online grade book. 18. T or F You must always check in at the Reception Counter before testing. 19. T or F The Practice Module Test is similar to a Graded Module Test and the score counts when your grade is calculated. 20. T or F During a test conference, you may be assigned additional problems from the text to complete prior to taking your next test. 21. T or F If your scratch work from a module test is not neat and organized, you will not be allowed to have a test conference. 22. T or F You are required to have a test conference after each Graded Module Test.

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To be sure that you understand how the MRC courses operate, we require you to complete this quiz before finalizing

your enrollment and beginning your course. Complete each of the following questions and then have a tutor review

your answers with you. They will then stamp and sign off on this quiz and on your 1st week enrollment verification form.

All answers to the quiz can be found in the Syllabus and Study Guide.

23. T or F A Practice Module Test must be taken before you can take a Graded Module Test. 24. T or F If you score 80% on a Practice Module Test then you can take the Graded Module Test over the same material on the same day. 25. T or F When you take a Graded Module Test, if you are after the due date, 5% will be deducted from your score. 26. T or F A score of 80% or better is required on each assignment before you progress to the next assignment. 27. T or F You can retest on all of your modules during finals week. 28. T or F Your score for a Graded Module Test is the average of your two attempts. 29. T or F For you to earn the 5% bonus, you must be ahead of the testing zone. 30. T or F You can earn 5% bonus on your Practice Module Tests. 31. T or F You must complete all of your tests by the Friday before finals week in order to qualify to complete one make-up test during finals week. 32. T or F If you don’t successfully complete all of the course work for the credits you are reg-

istered for, you will receive an F grade for all of the credits you don’t finish. 33. T or F You will earn a different grade for each credit you are registered for.

I have read and understand the MRC Syllabus and Study Guide. I have attended an Orientation Session,

registered for the appropriate CRNs, enrolled in the correct course using the WebAssign or MyMathLab

system and met with a tutor to review the Syllabus Quiz.

Signed: _________________________________ Date: ________________ Tutor Initials: _______

If you re-enroll in the MRC in subsequent terms you will need to have a tutor re-initial this Syllabus Quiz.

Signed: _________________________________ Date: ________________ Tutor Initials: _______

Signed: _________________________________ Date: ________________ Tutor Initials: _______

Signed: _________________________________ Date: ________________ Tutor Initials: _______