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04/19/23 Lone Star College - Tomball
Welcome To LSC-Tomball Independent Study Math
Course
MATH 0308Section 3W001
Beginning Algebra OrientationTheresa Fritzel
Online: at home
orat one of the Lone Star College campuses
Yes, it really is an independent study course!
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Is Independent Study Right for you?
• Benefits– You set your time– You determine the pace
• must show progress• must finish course within the semester
• Disadvantages– No lecture time– You do the work online and in your book– Much harder than a lecture course– Easy to procrastinate and fall behind
• Major Requirements for success– Self-discipline– Good study habits
• Should I take an online course?
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What Materials do I need?A computer with internet accessA valid, working email addressMyMathLab Student Access code
The textbook is available online in our MyMathLab sectionIf you are retaking Math 0308 and already have a MyMathLab account tied to the text, it may still be valid. Please log into MyMathLab and try adding a course BEFORE you purchase a new MyMathLab student access code.You may purchase a MyMathLab access code from the bookstores, or directly from www.coursecompass.com if you have a credit card
Beginning & Intermediate Algebra, 4th ed., Elayn Martin-Gay, Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2009, ISBN 0-13-600731-7
Used for both Math 0308 and 0310Available online in our MyMathLab sectionhard copy purchase is optional
Supplementary materialsCalculator (not required for 0308, required for 0310)
TI-84 plus, TI-84, TI-83, TI-83
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How Much Time?64 total hours
OR 4 hours (or more) each week in Fall and Spring7 hours (or more) each week in Summer
Reading your book/course materialsworking odd problems in the book
in MyMathLabworking assigned homework (at home)
in Angelstudying materials (at home)taking quizzes (at home)taking tests (at testing center)
math center for tutoring help (if needed)2 hours study/1 credit hour
4 credit hour class = at least 8 hours of study each week
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FlexibilityEvery dayThree times a weekTwice a week
Minimum required but no maximumAccrue time at your own pace
How often?
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CalendarIn Angel I will post a suggested schedule of events
Homework assignmentsAvailable all semesterWorked in MyMathLab from home
Test dates Suggested window is posted to keep you on trackAre available until the end of the semesterWorked in Angel at testing center
HolidaysTHEA dates
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Math 0308 Study Guide
We will be covering the following in 0308
Section 1.4, Chapter 2Sections 3.1 – 3.4, Sections 4.1 – 4.3Sections 5.1 – 5.6Sections 6.1 – 6.6Section 7.1 – 7.3
Review the materials I have posted in Angel in the Learning Modules for each specific exam
Do assigned homework in MyMathLab (at home)
Tested on concepts, definitions, and processes
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Preparing for ExamsTo prepare for the exams
Read your textReview the materials posted in Angel in the Learning ModulesWork the odds in your book and check their answersWork the graded homework in MyMathLab
For extra practice, rework homework problems...they change each time you access them
Use Math Center resourcesFree TutoringManipulativesStudy Aids
Use online resources when doing homework in MyMathLab
“Help me solve this” link“View an example” linkLecture video linkonline textbook link“Ask my Professor” link – sends me a message and I reply to you.
Set up a whiteboard session with me to help with tricky conceptsTake tests when indicated
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Taking the ExamsOnline in any approved Lone Star College Assessment Center
must tell me which assessment center you preferNot on list, no testKnow the hours of operation for your chosen centerClick here for testing centers and hours
Photo ID requiredI need to know that it is youNo id, no test
Calculators are helpful
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Math Tutoring available at:
LSC-Cy-FairLSC-Fairbanks CntrLSC-Greenspoint CntrLSC-KingwoodLSC-MontgomeryLSC-North HarrisLSC-Tomball
Click here for more information
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Online tools in Angel for help from the
instructorDiscussion board
post questions
Whiteboardmeet in a whiteboard room to go over exercises
Need to set a time in advance to meet
Chatroomtalk about tricky concepts
Need to set a time in advance to meet
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Resources at LSC-Tomball
Supplemental Books and Exercises
Use in Math AreaMay be checked out
C230 circulation deskAsk first
Free worksheets and handouts
Manipulatives for the kinesthetic learner
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Graded Work
Online homework assignments in MyMathLab at home
~30 homework assignments, 7 points each200 points
Chapter tests online in Angel at testing center
4 tests, 100 points each400 points total
Final Exam online in Angel at testing center
Cumulative, 200 points
800 total points
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Grading PolicyA 89.5% - 100.0%B 79.5% - 89.4%C 69.5% - 79.4%IP* or F** < 69.4%
*IP means you completed the course work but didn’t make the required 69.4% to pass
** Reasons for a failing grade:No consistent progressDon’t log enough hoursDon’t take the final exam
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How do I get started?First, since we will be doing all of our communication through
email:
Email me with a current email address and include the following:
You must "agree" that you understand how an independent study online course will be different from an “in class” course
list how you think an independent study online course will differ from a lecture course
Send this note to:[email protected]
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How do I get started?Second, because your final will be
administered at Lone Star College testing centers using Angel and we will use the Angel email for secure communication:
Go to LSC-online to get your Angel login and password
Click on the “Get Started” linkClick on the “LSC-online login information” link
If you have never logged in before, you can find your username and password using this form
Login to Angel and look at the home page.Our course will show up after you take the mandatory Orientation provided through the Angel website.
Prove that you have accessed AngelSend me an email through Angel:
tell me in which testing center you want to take your tests
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Third, because your homework will be completed online for a grade:
Obtain a MyMathLab student access codeIf you were in 0308 or 0310 at Tomball within the last year, your account may still be active…test it before purchasing a new codePurchase from bookstorePurchase directly from MyMathLab
Using the student code, register for and login to MyMathLab
Course id for the “Homework Course” and the zip code for LSC-Tomball:
FRITZEL42545– Please note that this code is my last name “fritzel” followed by 5
numbers77375Enter the course, click on the Installation Wizard
Prove that you have accessed MyMathLabSend me an email and describe how to access the graded homework assignments
How do I get started?
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Summary:
Using your current email address, drop me a note and include the following
"agree" that you understand how the online course will be different from an “in class” courselist how you think an independent study online course will differ from a lecture course
After the class has begun:Send me a note in Angel email
Tell me where you want to take your exams
Login to MyMathLab and register for our course
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How to be successful in Independent Study
CoursesBe Goal oriented; don’t procrastinate, no excusesVerify understanding of concepts with instructor or tutorDo your homework
MyMathLab definitely…for a gradeOdds in the book at the end of each section for more practice!
Practice good study skillsTwo hours of study for each hour of classFollow Dr. Nolting’s test taking strategies (video in LSC-Tomball Math Lab)