Welcome to DVMT 100Instructor: Ms. Kim Kurek

kmkurek@frostburg.eduPullen Hall 150

301.687.3028Dunkle 207

301.687.4756

Materials for this CoursePersonal Academic Notebook (PAN Online)Access to https://asalgebra.platoweb.comNotebookPencilCalculatorHeadphones

Purpose of this CourseTo improve your intermediate algebra skills in order to successfully complete Level 2 math courses:

Math 102: College Algebra

Math 106: Algebra with Calculus for Business

Majors

Course StructureModule 1: Solving Equations and Graphing 1

Module 2: Graphing 2 & Manipulating

Expressions 1

Module 3: Manipulating Expressions 2 &

Quadratic Equations

Wednesday Lectures-Dunkle 218

Review challenging material

Look at common mistakes

Highlight new material

Answer questions

ASAlgebra Labs-Dunkle 110Problem of the day

In-class time to work on lessons

Individualized assistance

Mandatory attendance!

YOU WILL NEED TO WORK ON LESSONS

OUTSIDE OF YOUR LAB TIME IN ORDER TO

COMPLETE THIS COURSE ON TIME!

Computerized Lessons

reviews prerequisite concepts

provides instruction on lesson concepts

provides practice problems before

evaluation

provides additional scored practice

measures skill improvement by quizzing

Overview Pretest

Score 90%+ on each concept within a lesson

pretest you may count that score for the

lesson’s EVALUATE

You must also complete the HOMEWORK for

that lesson in order to fulfill course

requirements

You only have one attempt to take the pretest

HOMEWORKYou must earn 80% on each concepts

HOMEWORK before attempting the

EVALUATE within each lesson

If you do not score 80% then you must repeat

the HOMEWORK until an 80% is earned

EVALUATEYou must earn 80% for each lesson’s

EVALUATE

You may take the lesson EVALUATE multiple

times

After three attempts you will be required to

satisfactorily complete some offline practice

problems

MODULE EXAMSIf you successfully complete Module 1, you

move to Module 2If you do not successfully complete Module 1

you must see the Instructor for assistance.You may continue to work on Module 1 while

also working on Module 2 in order to meet course deadlines

You may retake the Module 1 Exam multiple times but may be required to complete additional assignments designated to assist you in the learning process

MODULE EXAMSIf you successfully complete Module 2, you

move to Module 3If you do not successfully complete Module 2

you must see the Instructor for assistance.You may continue to work on Module 2 while

also working on Module 3 in order to meet course deadlines

You must pass all three Modules to successfully complete this course

Completing Each ModuleYour score will be determined by the following

5% Participation/Attendance

5% ONLINE HOMEWORK

5% ONLINE EVALUATES

85% Paper/Pencil Module Exam

100% MODULE SCORE

You must earn a MODULE SCORE of 80% in order to successfully complete the module.

AttendanceAttendance will be recorded at every lecture/lab. Poor attendance will be detrimental to your module score.

During lab, students viewing websites other than https://asalgebra.platoweb.com will be marked absent

If you are late arriving to class you will be marked “late”. Three “late”’s will be equal to one absence.

If you must miss a lab session you may obtain permission from the instructor/student instructor to attend an alternate lab session in its place.

Pre-Module ExamsNear the end of each Module you will be

given a Pre-Module Exam. Each Pre-Module Exam will only be given once.

If you score an 85% or better on the Pre-Module Exam it will count as your Module Score and you may move on to the next module.

If you score below 85% on the Pre-Module Exam you will have an opportunity to review that exam in preparation for your module exam.

Grading CriteriaTo earn a grade of…

…You must meet all of the following:

P (Pass)

Successfully completed each Module

NC (No Credit: Not passing)

Did not successfully complete one or more Modules Had no more than 3 unexcused absences for the semester (across lecture and lab) Successfully completed all online lessons seeking help when needed Have earned less than 60 credits overall as a student

F (Fail)

Did not successfully complete one or more Modules Had 4 or more unexcused absences for the semester (across lecture and lab) Did not successfully complete all online lessons or take advantage of free tutoring opportunities

Testing out of the Course All students will be given a Course Diagnostic Pretest on the third day of classes. This test covers material included on all three modular exams. In order to pass out of the course you must earn an 80% or better. The items on this test are scored right or wrong (no partial credit) and the test is only given once.

Computer/Clicker ResponsibilityEach student is responsible for his/her

workstation and log-on passwordsReport any damaged or missing equipment to

Ms. Kurek or the student instructorYou may be assigned a specific clicker for

lectures to use during the semester. Clickers may not be removed from the classroom for any reason!!

Academic DishonestyANY INSTANCE OF ACADEMIC

DISHONESTY WILL RESULT IN A FAILING GRADE FOR THIS COURSE AND MAY RESULT IN ADDITIONAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION.

Refer to The Pathfinder’s statement on academic dishonesty online at

http://www.frostburg.edu/admin/ses/pathfinder.pdf

Keeping on Track Record your HOMEWORK scores on your

syllabusRecord your EVALUATE scores on your

syllabusWork hard to meet all course deadlinesSTUDY FOR ALL EXAMS!!

Beyond the ClassroomAccess the online aspect of this course from

anywhereAsk questionsBe determined to do wellIn order to learn math you must DO mathIf additional help is needed see Ms. Kurek or the

student instructors.

WE ARE HERE TO ENABLE YOU TO BE SUCCESFULL NOT ONLY IN DVMT 100

BUT IN FUTURE MATH COURSES!!