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Announcements: MAC 1140 Monday, April 25

Exam Week has begunMake sure you know the time , date and location for

your Final Exam.

Confirm at: http://einstein.math.fsu.edu/mac1105/exam/

Bring sharpened pencils and your FSU ID card to the Final Exam.

On-line Final Exam Registration is closed. You may still use the Registration Program to confirm

your registration. Contact me for late registration , to make changes to your registration time or if you miss your exam.

email: [email protected]: 115C MCH phone: 644-3042

The “Practice for the Final Exam ” contains the topics (in jumbled order) from which approximately 33-35 will be chosen for the Final Exam. The same topics are available by unit in order presented.

The “check grades ” site has been updated to include your last recitation quiz, review quizzes and PRS quiz.

After taking the Final Exam, you can use the formulas in the course syllabus to determine your course grade.

The Help Center is open this week (110 MCH) : Mon.-Wed. 12:30 - 9 pm; Thurs. 12:30 - 6 pm

Dr. Kutter’s Office hours this week (in 115C MCH ):Mon. 3 - 5 pm, Tues. 9 - 11 am, Wed. 11 - 12 noon.

The registrar will post your course grade on-line by May 4.

Announcements: MAC 1140 Friday, April 22

1. Today - we will review for the Final Exam

2. The “check grades ” site will be updated soon (this weekend) to include your last recitation quiz, review quizzes and PRS quiz.

3. The “Practice for the Final Exam ” contains the topics (in jumbled order) from which approximately 33-35 will be chosen for the Final Exam. The same topics are available by unit in order presented.

Make sure you know the location, time and date for your Final Exam.

Confirm at: http://einstein.math.fsu.edu/mac1105/exam/

Bring sharpened pencils and your FSU ID card to the Final Exam.

On-line Final Exam Registration is closed. You may still use the Registration Program to confirm your registration, but you must contact me to for late

registration or to make changes to your registration time.

4. Help Session for the Final Exam today 3:30 - 5:00 PM in 101 CAR.

5. Help Center (110 MCH) : Mon.-Thurs. 12:30 - 9 pm; Fri.12:30 - 4 pm; Sun. 2 - 5 pm

6. Exam Week: My Office hours (in 115C MCH):Mon. 3 - 5 pm, Tues. 9 - 11 am, Wed. 11 - 12 noon.

“On-call” for HTL testing (and mostly available) : Mon. 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Wed. 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

7. The registrar will post your course grade on-line by May 4.

Announcements: MAC 1140 Wednesday, April 20

1. Today - we will cover sec. 11.5Friday - we will review for the Final Exam

2. Last Quiz in recitation on tomorrow, April 21 covering section 11.4, 11.5 and some review topics. Use the “Practice for Recitation” to prepare.

3. The “check grades ” site has been updated to include Test 3 grades. I will make one more update (after classes end) which will include your last recitation quiz, review quizzes and PRS quiz.

4. The key to Review Quiz (part 1) and Review Quiz (part 2) are posted on my home page and in the “course library” of the blackboard class.

5. The “Practice for the Final Exam ” contains the topics (in jumbled order) from which approximately 33-35 will be chosen for the Final Exam. The same topics are available by unit in order presented. Allow plenty of time to prepare. Make sure you know the location, time and date for your Final Exam. Bring your FSU ID card to the Final Exam.

On-line Final Exam Registration is closed. You may still use the Registration Program to confirm your registration, but you must contact me to for late registration

or to make changes to your registration time.

6. Help Session for the Final Exam on Fri., April 22 from 3:30 - 5:00 PM in 101 CAR.

7. Help Center (110 MCH) : Mon.-Thurs. 12:30 - 9 pm; Fri.12:30 - 4 pm; Sun. 2 - 5 pm

8. Last week of classes: Office hours (in 115C MCH): Mon. 10 - 11am, Tues. 1 - 3 pm, Wed. 3:35 - 4:35, Thurs. 1 - 2 pm, Fri. 10 - 11.

9. Exam Week: Office hours (in 115C MCH):Mon. 3 - 5 pm, Tues. 9 - 11 am, Wed. 11 - 12 noon.“On-call” for HTL testing (and mostly available) :

Mon. 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Wed. 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm.


1. Today - we will finish sec. 11.4Wednesday - we will cover sec. 11.5Friday - we will review for the Final Exam

2. Last Quiz in recitation on Thursday, April 21 covering section 11.4, 11.5 and some review topics. Use the “Practice for Recitation” to prepare.

3. On-line Final Exam Registration has been extended until noon on Wed., April 20.

After that time, you will need to contact me to register or make changes to your registration time and your Final

Exam grade will be penalized up to 20% .

4. The “check grades ” site has been updated to include Test 3 grades. Your Test 3 grade was calculated using:

grade = 100 - 4 * (number wrong)

5. The key to Review Quiz (part 1) and Review Quiz (part 2) are posted on my home page and in the “course library” of the blackboard class. The eGrade topic corresponding to each quiz question is listed on the blackboard site.

6. All the topics for the Final Exam are available on-line. I will delete some of the topics from Unit 3 tonight and put out “Practice for the Final Exam ” which contains the topics (in jumbled order) from which approximately 33-35 will be chosen for the Final Exam.

7. No Homework Problem Session this Wednesday. Help Session for the Final Exam on Fri., April 22

from 3:30 - 5:00 PM in 101 CAR.8. Help Center in 110 MCH : Mon.-Thurs. 12:30 - 9 pm;

Fri.12:30 - 4 pm; Sun. 2 - 5 pm

9. My office hours this week (in 115C MCH): Mon. 10 - 11am, Tues. 1 - 3 pm, Wed. 3:35 - 4:35, Thurs. 1 - 2 pm, Fri. 10 - 11.


1. Today - we will begin sec. 11.4, Review Quiz (part 2) is due at the beginning of class




3. Review Quiz (part 1) will be returned at the end of class today. The key has been posted on my home page and in the “course library” of the blackboard class. The eGrade topic corresponding to each quiz question is listed on the blackboard site.

4. The “Practice for the Final Exam ” contains the topics (in jumbled order) from which approximately 33-35 will be chosen for the Final Exam. The same topics are available by unit in order presented. Allow plenty of time to prepare for this exam.

5. Help Session for the Final Exam on Fri., April 22 from 3:30 - 5:30 PM in 101 CAR.

6. Help Center in 110 MCH : Mon.-Thurs. 12:30 - 9 pm; Fri.12:30 - 4 pm; Sun. 2 - 5 pm.

7. Homework Problem Session (in 110 MCH) -Wednesday, 11 - 12 noon

8. My office hours next week (in 115C MCH): Mon. 10 - 11am, Tues. 1 - 3 pm, Thurs. 1 - 2 pm, Fri. 10:00 - 11:00.

9. For the office location and hours of your recitation instructor(s) go to:www.math.fsu.edu/~kutter/RIofficehours.pdf


1. Today - we will review for Test 3 Fri. - begin sec. 11.4, Review Quiz (part 2) is due

2. Test 3 will be given in recitation Thurs., April 14 - covering sec. 9.3-9.4, 10.1-10.5 and 11.1-11.3.

“Practice for Test 3” on-line quiz contains the topics from which approx. 20-23 questions will be chosen for Test 3.

Bring sharpened pencil(s) and your FSU ID card to recitation on Thursday. Be on time or early.

Use your time wisely when taking Test 3. Do not spend too much time on any one question.




4. The “check grades ” site was updated on April 7.

5. A key to Review Quiz (part 1) was posted on my home page and in the “course library” of the blackboard class. The graded quiz papers will be returned in class on Friday (or come by my office earlier, if you like.)


7. My office hours this week (in 115C MCH): Mon. 10 - 11am, Tues. 2 - 4 pm, Thurs. 1 - 2 pm, Fri. 10:30 - 11:30.

8. For the office location and hours of your recitation instructor(s) go to:www.math.fsu.edu/~kutter/RIofficehours.pdf


1. Today - we will finish sec. 11.3 in the text.Wed. - review for Test 3 - exam registration scheduled to end at noon on Wed., April 13Fri. - begin sec. 11.4, Review Quiz (part 2) is due

2. Test 3 will be given in recitation Thurs., April 14 - covering sec. 9.3-9.4, 10.1-10.5 and 11.1-11.3.

“Practice for Test 3” on-line quiz contains the topics from which approx. 20-23 questions will be chosen for

Test 3.

Bring sharpened pencil(s) and your FSU ID card to recitation on Thursday. Be on time or early.

3. The “check grades ” site has been updated.

4. A key to Review Quiz (part 1) will be posted later today (look on my home page or the blackboard class site under “course library”.)


6. Weekly Homework Problem Session (in 110 MCH ):

Wed. 10:30 - 12 noon .

7. My office hours this week (in 115C MCH): Mon. 10 - 11am, Tues. 2 - 4 pm, Thurs. 1 - 2 pm, Fri. 10:30 - 11:30.

8. There have been some changes in recitation instructor assignment. For the office location and hours of your recitation instructor(s) go to:www.math.fsu.edu/~kutter/RIofficehours.pdf


1. Today - we will cover sec. 11.2 and (perhaps) begin sec. 11.3 in the text.

Work the “ Practice Last Lecture ” on-line quiz after lecture class and before the next lecture.

2. Review Quiz (part 1 - take home) is due at the beginning of lecture class today. Late quizzes will be accepted until a key is posted on-line, but the quiz grade will be penalized. Review Quiz (part 2 - take home) will be handed out at the end of class today. 3. Test 3 will be given in recitation next Thurs., April 14 - covering sec. 9.3-9.4, 10.1-10.5 and 11.1-11.3.

A “Practice for Test 3” on-line quiz is available.

4. Next week:Monday - finish sec. 11.3Wednesday - review for Test 3 - exam registration

scheduled to end at noon on Wed., April 13Friday - begin sec. 11.4, Review Quiz (part 2) is due


6. My Weekly Homework Problem Session (in 110 MCH ): each Wed. 11 - 12 noon .

7. My office hours (in 115C MCH): Mon. 10 - 11am, Thurs. 1 - 2 pm, Fri. 11 - 12 noon.Usually in my office and available: Tues. 2 - 4 pm.

8. There have been some changes in recitation instructor assignment. For the office location and hours of your recitation instructor(s) go to:www.math.fsu.edu/~kutter/RIofficehours.pdf


1. Today - we will finish sec. 11.1 and (perhaps) begin sec. 11.2 in the text.

Work the “ Practice Last Lecture ” on-line quiz after lecture class and before the next lecture.

2. A quiz will be given in recitation class tomorrow, April 7 covering sections 10.5 and (some of) 11.1.

Use the on-line “Practice for Recitation ” to prepare.Remember - time to ask questions in recitation

class before the weekly quiz is limited.

3. Review Quiz (part 1 - take home) is due at the beginning of lecture class on Friday, April 8. Review Quiz (part 2 - take home) will be handed out on Fri., April 8. 4. Test 3 will be given in recitation on Thurs., April 14 - covering sec. 9.3-9.4, 10.1-10.5 and 11.1-11.3.

We WILL have lecture class on Friday, April 15.




8. There have been some changes in recitation instructor assignment. For the office location and hours of your recitation instructors go to:

www.math.fsu.edu/~kutter/RIofficehours.pdf

Remember that more than half of the possible points used to calculate your course grade are yet to be determined.


1. Today - we will finish sec. 10.5 and begin sec. 11.1 in the text.

2. A Review Quiz (part 1 - take home) was handed out Friday - pick one up today if you were not here.

3. A quiz will be given in recitation class Thursday, April 7 covering sections 10.5 and 11.1.

Use the on-line “Practice for Recitation ” to prepare.

4. Test 3 will be given in recitation on Thurs., April 14 - covering sec. 9.3-9.4, 10.1-10.5 and 11.1-11.3


Remember - time to ask questions in recitation class before the weekly quiz is limited.

Please do not let questions accumulate. Work the “Practice Last Lecture” on-line quiz after lecture

class and before the next lecture. Bring questions to lecture class, or take advantage of the

opportunities below to ask questions as they arise.




8. The office location and hours for your recitation instructors are available on-line at:www.math.fsu.edu/~kutter/RIofficehours.pdf



1. Today - we will begin sec. 10.5 in the text.2. A Review Quiz (part 1 - take home) will be handed

out in lecture class today.

3. A quiz will be given in recitation class Thursday, April 7 covering sections 10.5 and 11.1.




Remember - time to ask questions in recitation class before the weekly quiz is limited.

Please do not let questions accumulate. Work the “Practice Last Lecture” on-line quiz after lecture

class and before the next lecture. Bring questions to lecture class, or take advantage of the

opportunities below to ask questions as they arise.




8. The office location and hours for your recitation instructors are available on-line at:www.math.fsu.edu/~kutter/RIofficehours.pdf


Announcements: MAC 1140 Wednesday, March 30

1. Today - we will finish sec. 10.4 and begin sec. 10.5 .

2. A quiz will be given tomorrow, March 31 covering sections 10.3 and 10.4 as well as a few review topics .


3. If you have not yet registered for the Final Exam, go to: http://einstein.math.fsu.edu/mac1105/exam/You may change your exam time, without penalty, to any available time until registration closes (noon on April 13.) After that time, there will be a 15% penalty on your Final Exam grade for re-scheduling.

4. This Fri., April 1 - Review Quiz (part 1 - take home) will be handed out in lecture class.


6. The Help Center in 110 MCH is open: Mon.-Thurs. 12:30 - 9 pm; Fri. 12:30 - 4 pm; Sun. 2 - 5 pm.

7. Weekly homework problem session (in 110 MCH ): each Wed. 11 - 12 noon .

8. My office hours (in 115C MCH): Mon. 10 - 11am, Thurs. 1 - 2 pm, Fri. 11 - 12 noon.

Usually in my office and available: Tues. 2 - 4 pm.

Remember that more than half of the possible points used to calculate your course grade are yet

to be determined.

Announcements: MAC 1140 Monday, March 28

1. Today - we will cover sec. 10.4 .Click the links concerning Chapter 10 on the class home page for supplemental examples and explanations.

2. A quiz will be given Thursday, March 31 covering sections 10.3 and 10.4 as well as a few review topics .



4. The “check grades ” site was updated on March 24.

5. Upcoming dates:Fri., April 1 - Review Quiz (part 1) handed outFri., April 8 - Review Quiz (part 1) is due and Review Quiz (part 2) is handed out

Thurs., April 14 - Unit Test 3 given in recitation covering sec. 9.3-9.4, 10.1-10.5 and 11.1-11.3

Fri., April 15 - Review Quiz (part 2) is due - lecture class WILL meet


7. Weekly homework problem session (in 110 MCH ): each Wed. 11 - 12 noon .

My office hours (in 115C MCH): Mon. 10 - 11am, Thurs. 1 - 2 pm, Fri. 11 - 12 noon.

Usually in my office and available: Tues. 2 - 4 pm.Remember that more than half of the possible points used to calculate your course grade are yet to be determined.

Announcements: MAC 1140 Friday, March 25

1. Today - we will finish sec. 10.3 .Click the following links on the class home page for supplemental examples and explanations:

Chapter 10 - Echelon form of a MatixChapter 10 - Using Matrices to Solve Systems of Equations

2. A quiz will be given Thursday, March 31 covering sections 10.3 and 10.4 as well as a few review topics .



4. The “check grades ” site was updated on March 24.

5. Upcoming dates:Fri., April 1 - Review Quiz (part 1) handed outFri., April 8 - Review Quiz (part 1) is due and

Review Quiz (part 2) is handed outThurs., April 14 - Unit Test 3 given in recitation

covering sec. 9.3-9.4, 10.1-10.5 and 11.1-11.3Fri., April 15 - Review Quiz (part 2) is due - lecture

class WILL meet






1. Today - we will cover sec. 10.3 .

2. A quiz will be given tomorrow, March 24 covering sections 9.4, 10.1- 10.2.


3. If you have not yet registered for the Final Exam, go to:

http://einstein.math.fsu.edu/mac1105/exam/

You may change your exam time, without penalty, to any available time until registration closes (noon on April 13.) After that time, there will be a 15% penalty on your Final Exam grade for re-scheduling.

4. Upcoming dates:Fri., April 1 - Review Quiz (part 1) handed outFri., April 8 - Review Quiz (part 1) is due and

Review Quiz (part 2) is handed outThurs., April 14 - Unit Test 3 given in recitation

covering sec. 9.3-9.4, 10.1-10.5 and 11.1-11.3Fri., April 15 - Review Quiz (part 2) is due - lecture

class WILL meet




Remember that more than half of the possible points used to calculate your course grade are

yet to be determined.


1. Today - we will cover sec. 10.2 .

2. A quiz will be given Thursday, March 24 covering sections 9.4, 10.1- 10.2.


3. Registration for the Final Exam has begun.

There is a link to the registration page on the class home page and on the blackboard announcements for our class.

To register, go to: http://einstein.math.fsu.edu/mac1105/exam/

After making a reservation, record the date, time and location of your MAC1140 final exam.





6. If you are not happy with your grade on Test 1 and/or Test 2 ,

please come see me to discuss topics you missed and preparation for the Final Exam.

Remember that more than half of the possible points used to calculate your course grade are

yet to be determined.

Announcements: MAC 1140 Friday, March 181. Today - we will cover sec. 10.1 .

2. A quiz will be given Thursday, March 24 covering sections 9.4, 10.1- 10.2.





After making a reservation, record the date, time and location of your MAC1140 final exam.

Do not be concerned that the registration page is labeled: “Final Exam Registration for MAC1105 College Algebra”. MAC1140 is using the program also and your social security number will identify you and which exam you are taking.

Check your exam schedule carefully.To determine the date and time of your other exams , use: 1) the student syllabus given by your instructor for the class 2) the link for the University Exam Schedule http://registrar.fsu.edu/dir_class/spring/exam_schedule.htm






1. Today - we will finish sec. 9.4 (hyperbola).

2. A quiz will be given Thursday, March 17 covering sections 9.2 - 9.3.





After making a reservation, record the date, time and location of your MAC1140 final exam.Important: Beware the LAZY BROWSER - sometimes a browser will not “let go” of a previous version of the registration page. If it appears that the “Reserve a final exam time” button is not available, try refreshing the page, closing and reopening the browser, using another browser or using another computer.

Check your exam schedule carefully.To determine the date and time of your other exams , use: 1) the student syllabus given by your instructor for the class 2) the link for the University Exam Schedule http://registrar.fsu.edu/dir_class/spring/exam_schedule.htm


4. If you took Test 2 on paper , please pick up a “summary sheet” today which lists the topics you missed on Test 2.

5. If you did not receive at least a “B” on Test 1 and Test 2, please come see me to discuss topics you missed and preparation for the Final Exam.


1. Today - we will finish sec. 9.3 (ellipses) and begin sec. 9.4 (hyperbola).

2. A quiz will be given Thursday, March 17 covering sections 9.2 - 9.4.


3. Final Exam Registration begins at 7 am on Wed., March 16 .

See the link on the class home page: Info about Final Exam Registration

You will need to know when your other final exams are being given, so that you can choose a time which does not conflict .

To determine the date and time of your other exams , use: 1) the student syllabus given by your instructor for the class 2) the link for the University Exam Schedule http://registrar.fsu.edu/dir_class/spring/exam_schedule.htm

Be prepared to register early and carefully .

4. To calculate your grade on Test 2 : grade = 100 - 4 * (number wrong) , e.g. raw score of 21 yields a grade of 100 - 8 = 92. raw score of 17 yields a grade of 100 - 24 = 76.

5. The on-line “Check Grades ” site has been updated.

6. If you took Test 2 on paper , please pick up a “summary sheet” today which lists the topics you missed on Test 2.

7. If you did not receive at least a “B” on Test 1 and Test 2, please come see me to discuss

topics you missed and preparation for the Final Exam.


1. Today - we will review for Test 2.Friday - no lecture class .

2. Test 2 will be given next tomorrow, March 3 Approx. 23 questions from sec. 4.2 - 4.7 and 9.1- 9.2.

Bring sharpened pencil(s) and your FSU ID. Be on time or early.

Use the on-line “Practice for Test 2 ” (54 topics), “Most Missed Topics from Unit 2 ” and

section quizzes for test preparation.

3. My office hours this week: Mon. 10 - 12 noon, Tues. 2 - 4 PM, Thurs. 1 - 2 PM

Homework Problem Session (in 110 MCH): Wednesday 10:30 - 12 noon

4. Check office hours for your recitation instructor at:www.math.fsu.edu/~kutter/RIofficehours.pdf

5. Help Center hours (in 110 MCH): M - R 12:30 - 9 PM; F 12:30 - 4 PM, Sun. 2 - 5 PM

6. Final Exam Registration begins at7 am on Wed., March 16 .





Announcements: MAC 1140 Monday, Feb. 28

1. Today - we will cover section 9.3 in the text.Wednesday - review for Test 2.Friday - no lecture class .

2. Test 2 will be given next Thursday, March 3 Approx. 23 questions from sec. 4.2 - 4.7 and 9.1- 9.2.

Bring sharpened pencil(s) and your FSU ID. Be on time or early.



Begin preparing now. Ask questions early and often.

3. My office hours this week: Mon. 10 - 12 noon, Tues. 2 - 4 PM, Thurs. 1 - 2 PM








6. Please see me: Christopher Delacruz

Announcements: MAC 1140 Friday, Feb. 25

1. Today - we will finish section 9.2 in the text.

2. Test 2 will be given next Thursday, March 3covering sections 4.2 - 4.7 and 9.1- 9.2.



Begin preparing now. Ask questions early and often.

3. My office hours next week: Mon. 10 - 12 noon, Tues. 2 - 4 PM, Thurs. 1 - 2 PM



5. No lecture class on Friday, March 4.Spring Break is March 7 - March 11.






7. Please see me: Christopher Delacruz

Announcements: MAC 1140 Wednesday, Feb. 23

1. Today - we will finish section 4.7, cover section 9.1 and begin section 9.2 in the text.

2. A quiz will be given tomorrow, Feb. 24 covering sections 4.6 - 4.7.


3. Test 2 will be given the following Thursday, March 3covering sections 4.2 - 4.7 and 9.1- 9.2.

Use the on-line “Practice for Test 2 ” , “Most Missed Topics from Unit 2 ” and


Begin preparing after tomorrow’s quiz.



6. Final Exam Registration will begin at

7 am on Wednesday, March 16 .

For more information, see the link on the class home page:

Info about Final Exam Registration





1. Today - we will begin section 4.7 in the text.

2. A quiz will be given Thursday, Feb. 24 covering sections 4.6 - 4.7.


3. Test 2 will be given the following Thursday, March 3covering sections 4.2 - 4.7 and 9.1- 9.2.









Remember that your Final Exam grade counts 40 - 50% of your course grade. Register early and carefully so you can choose a time when you can do your best !

Students who are enrolled in Mr. Grigorian’s MAC 1114 class this semester should pick up a letter with additional information to read and sign (if they have not already.)



You may print the link: “Section 4.6 - compound interest”

2. A quiz will be given Thursday, Feb. 24 covering sections 4.6 - 4.7.


3. Test 2 will be given the following Thursday, March 3

covering sections 4.2 - 4.7 and 9.1- 9.2.

4. No lecture class on Friday, March 4.

Spring Break is March 7 - March 11.





Remember that your Final Exam grade counts 40 - 50% of your course grade. Register early and carefully so you can choose a time which does not conflict with your other exams and when you can do your best .

Students who are enrolled in Mr. Grigorian’s MAC 1114 class this semester should pick up a letter with

additional information to read and sign.



You may print the link: “Section 4.6 - compound interest”

2. A quiz will be given in recitation tomorrow, Feb. 17 covering sections 4.4 - 4.5.






Remember that your Final Exam grade counts 40 - 50% of your course grade. Register early and carefully so you can choose a time which does not conflict with your other exams and when you can do your best .

Students who are enrolled in Mr. Grigorian’s MAC 1114 class this semester should pick up a letter with

additional information to read and sign.

4. Upcoming Dates:

Test 2 will be given on Thursday, March 3 covering sections 4.2 - 4.7 and 9.1- 9.2.

No lecture class on Friday, March 4.




If you have not already, print the links: “Review Definitions and Laws of Exponents” “Chapter 4 - Definitions and Laws of Logarithms” “Change-of-Base Formula”

2. A quiz will be given in recitation Thursday, Feb. 17 covering sections 4.4 - 4.5.



4. My office hours (in 115C MCH):

Mon. 10 - 11am, Thurs. 1 - 2 pm, Fri. 11 - 12 noon.


5. Weekly homework problem session (in 110 MCH ):

each Wed. 11 - 12 noon .

6. Upcoming Dates:

Test 2 will be given on Thursday, March 3 covering sections 4.2 - 4.7 and 9.1- 9.2.



Happy Valentines Day!


1. Today - we will finish section 4.4 and begin section 4.5 in the text.

If you have not already, print the links: “Review Definitions and Laws of Exponents” “Chapter 4 - Definitions and Laws of Logarithms”Also, print the link: “Change-of-Base Formula” 2. A quiz will be given in recitation Thursday, Feb. 17 covering sections 4.4 - 4.5.



4. My office hours (in 115C MCH):

Mon. 10 - 11am, Thurs. 1 - 2 pm, Fri. 11 - 12 noon.


5. Weekly homework problem session (in 110 MCH ):

each Wed. 11 - 12 noon .

6. Please see me : Jenna Abbey Shaylyn Hatch Adrian Marshall Christopher MattoxLakilya Williams

7. Test 2 will be given on Thursday, March 3 covering sections 4.2 - 4.7 and 9.1- 9.2.





Print the link on the course home page: “Chapter 4 - Definitions and Laws of Logarithms”

2. A quiz will be given in recitation tomorrow, Feb. 10 covering sections 4.2 - 4.3.


3. The on-line “check grades” site has been updated.

4. If you are not happy with your grade on Test 1, come see me to discuss strategies from improving your grade on the next unit test.

My office hours (in 115C MCH): Mon. 10 - 11am,

Thurs. 1 - 2 pm, Fri. 11 - 12 noon.


5. Weekly homework problem session:

each Wed. 11 - 12 noon in 110 MCH.

6. Please see me : Jenna Abbey Shaylyn Hatch Adrian Marshall Christopher MattoxGabriel Schettini Lakilya Williams

7. Test 2 will be given on Thursday, March 3 covering sections 4.2-4.7 and 9.1-9.2.




1. Today - we will cover section 4.3 in the text.

See the on-line “Review Definitions and Laws of Exponents” link.

2. A quiz will be given in recitation Thursday, Feb. 10 , covering sections 4.2 - 4.3.


3. To calculate your grade on Test 1 : grade = 100 - 4 * (number wrong) , e.g. raw score of 21 yields a grade of 100 - 8 = 92. raw score of 17 yields a grade of 100 - 24 = 76.

I will be updating the on-line “check grades” site this week.

4. If you are not happy with your grade on Test 1, come see me.

My office hours (in 115C MCH): Mon. 10 - 11am,

Thurs. 1 - 2 pm, Fri. 11 - 12 noon.

Usually in my office and available: Tues. 2 - 4 pm .

5. Weekly homework problem session:


6. Please see me : Jonathan Surgen Jenna Abbey Jordan Bryant Shaylyn Hatch Lakilya Williams Christopher GuestAdrian Marshall Christopher MattoxGabriel Schettini Brynn Titone


1. Today - Review for Test 1.

No lecture class on Friday, Feb. 4.

2. Test 1 will be given in recitation tomorrow, Feb. 3 , covering sections 3.1 - 3.8 and 4.1.

Bring your FSU ID card and pencil(s) to recitation and be on-time or early.

You may read the on-line “Getting Started with eGrade” for additional information about recitation class on Test days.

Use the on-line quizzes, including “Practice for Test 1 ”.

Unit 1 contains 50 topics from which approximately half will be chosen for Test 1. (Usually 23 topics.)

Be prepared for the possibility that on-line quizzes will be responding slowly or will not be available at the last minute. (You should print off some questions to use if needed.)

3. Available Help:

The Help Center in 110 MCH :Mon.-Thurs. 12:30 - 9:00 pm; Fri. 12:30 - 4:00 pm; Sun. 2 - 5 pm.

Use the on-line link to check office hours for your recitation instructor (s).

My office hours (in 115C MCH): Mon. 10 - 11am, Thurs. 12:30 - 2:00 pm (early start) , Fri. 11 - 12 noon.In my office and available: Tues., Feb. 1 12:30 - 2:30 pm .

Weekly homework problem session: each Wed. 11 - 12 noon in 110 MCH.

4. Please see me today : Jonathan SurgenJenna Abbey Gissele Burke Jordan Bryant

Announcements: MAC 1140 Monday, Jan. 31

1. Today - finish examples from sec. 4.1 and begin sec. 4.2. Wednesday - Review for Test 1.

No lecture class on Friday, Feb. 4.

2.Test 1 will be given in recitation Thursday, Feb. 3 , covering sections 3.1 - 3.8 and 4.1.

You should already have begun preparation using the on-line quizzes, including “Practice for Test 1 ”.

There are 50 topics from which approximately half will be chosen for Test 1. (Usually 23 topics.)

Be prepared for the possibility that on-line quizzes will reponding slowly or will not be available at the last minute.

3. Be sure that you are asking questions as needed and allowing enough preparation/practice time.

The Help Center in 110 MCH :Mon.-Thurs. 12:30 - 9:00 pm; Fri. 12:30 - 4:00 pm; Sun. 2 - 5 pm.

Use the on-line link to check office hours for your recitation instructor (s).

My office hours (in 115C MCH): Mon. 10 - 11am, Thurs. 1 - 2 pm , Fri. 11 - 12 noon.

In my office and available: Tues., Feb. 1 12:30 - 2:30 pm .

Weekly homework problem session: each Wed. 11 - 12 noon in 110 MCH .

4. The “check grades” site has been updated.

5. Please see Mr. Clark today : Jonathan Surgen

Please see Ms. Bluma today : Jenna Abbey Gissele Burke Jordan Bryant

Announcements: MAC 1140 Friday, Jan. 28

1. Today in lecture class we will finish section 3.8 and cover section 4.1. Use the on-line “Practice Last Lecture ” to practice the topics covered today.

2.Test 1 will be given in recitation Thursday, Feb. 3 , covering sections 3.1 - 3.8 and 4.1.

Use the on-line quizzes, including “Practice for Test 1 ” to prepare.

There are 50 possible topics from which approximately half will be chosen for Test 1. (Usually 23 topics.)

Begin preparing for Test 1 now. Be prepared for the possibility that on-line quizzes will reponding slowly or will not be available at the last minute. 3. Be sure that you are asking questions as needed and allowing enough preparation/practice time.

The Help Center is now open in 110 MCH :Mon.-Thurs. 12:30 - 9:00 pm; Fri. 12:30 - 4:00 pm; Sun. 2 - 5 pm.

Use the on-line link to check office hours for your recitation instructor(s) .

My office hours (in 115C MCH): Mon. 10 - 11am, Thurs. 1 - 2 pm , Fri. 11 - 12 noon.

Usually in my office and available: Tues. 2 - 4 pm .

Weekly homework problem session: each Wed. 11 - 12 noon in 110 MCH.

4. On-line grades will be updated soon.

Announcements: MAC 1140 Wednesday, Jan. 26

1. Today in lecture class we will finish section 3.7 and cover section 3.8. Use the on-line “Practice Last Lecture ” to practice the topics covered today.

2. A quiz will be given in recitation Thursday, Jan. 27 , covering sections 3.5 - 3.7.


Remember - no calculators of any kind (on the computer or hand-held) are allowed on quizzes or tests in this course.

3. Test 1 will be given in recitation Thursday, Feb. 3 , covering sections 3.1 - 3.8 and 4.1. I will put out a “Practice for Test 1 ” after Thursday’s quiz.

4. If you are unhappy with your first two quiz grades , be sure that you are asking questions as needed and allowing enough preparation/practice time.The Help Center is now open in 110 MCH :

Mon.-Thurs. 12:30 - 9:00 pm; Fri. 12:30 - 4:00 pm; Sun. 2 - 5 pm.

My office hours (in 115C MCH): Mon. 10 - 11am, Thurs. 1 - 2 pm, Fri. 11 - 12 noon.Usually in my office and available: Tues. 2 - 4 pm.Weekly homework problem session:

each Wed. 11 - 12 noon in 110 MCH. 5. If you registered with SDRC please see me today.

6. Upcoming dates: On Fri., Jan. 28 - double PRS points quiz .On Thurs., March 3 - Unit Test 2 .

On Fri., Feb. 4 and Fri. March 4 - no lecture class .

Announcements: MAC 1140 Monday, Jan. 24

1. Today in lecture class we will begin section 3.7 in the text - Rational Functions . Use the on-line “Practice Last Lecture ” to practice the topics covered today.



3. Test 1 will be given in recitation Thursday, Feb. 3 , covering sections 3.1 - 3.8 and 4.1. I will put out a “Practice for Test 1 ” after Thursday’s quiz.

4. If you are unhappy with your first two quiz grades , be sure that you are asking questions as needed and allowing enough preparation/practice time.

The Help Center is now open in 110 MCH :Mon.-Thurs. 12:30 - 9:00 pm; Fri. 12:30 - 4:00 pm; Sun. 2 - 5 pm.

My office hours (in 115C MCH): Mon. 10 - 11am, Thurs. 1 - 2 pm, Fri. 11 - 12 noon.


Homework problem session:

each Wed. 11 - 12 noon in 110 MCH. 5. If you registered a PRS transmitter after 3 PM on Thursday, Jan. 20, please notify me so that I can add your transmitter information to the class roster.


1. Today in lecture class we will finish section 3.5 and cover section 3.6 in the text.


3. Test 1 will be given in recitation Thursday, Feb. 3 , covering sections 3.1 - 3.8 and 4.1.

4. If you register a PRS transmitter after 3 PM on Thursday, Jan. 20, please notify me so that I can add your transmitter information to the class roster.

5. If you are unable to take a PRS quiz (because you are late arriving to class, or you are absent from class, or you forgot to bring your transmitter), you will be given opportunities in the future - especially late in the semester - to take PRS quizzes for double points which will compensate for missed PRS quizzes.

Announcements: MAC 1140 Wednesday, Jan. 19

1. Today in lecture class we will begin section 3.5 in the text.

2. A quiz will be given in recitation tomorrow, 1/20 , covering sections 3.3 (two topics only) and 3.4. Use the on-line “Practice for Recitation” to prepare.

3. You may now check your grades on-line.Go to my home page www.math.fsu.edu/~kutterClick the link for your class and the “Check your grades” link. The recitation quiz grade shown is out of a possible 100 points where 10 points were subtracted from 100 for each question missed.

4. If you have not yet purchased and registered a PRS transmitter, please do so by 3 PM tomorrow .

5. The Help Center is now open in 110 MCH :Mon.-Thurs. 12:30 - 9:00 pm; Fri. 12:30 - 4:00 pm; Sun. 2 - 5 pm.



Homework problem session:


7. The office location and office hours of your recitation instructor(s) are available on line. Go to the home page for your class and click the link for

“Recitation Instructors Office and Office Hours ”


1. Today in lecture class we will finish section 3.4 in the text, including:

• Polynomial Division• The Rational Zeros Theorem• The Intermediate Value Theorem

Polynomial Division is considered to be review material. If you need more practice/explanation on this process, see section A.4 beginning on page 988 in the textbook. Also, you may go to the Help Center (opening Tues., 1/18) or to my homework problem session/office hours.

2. No lecture class on Monday, Jan. 17 (school holdiay for Martin Luther King Day.)

3. A quiz will be given in recitation next Thurs., 1/20 , covering sections 3.3 (two topics only) and 3.4. Use the on-line “Practice for Recitation” to prepare.

4. Scholarship atheletes - please sign in.

5. If you have not yet purchased and registered a PRS transmitter, read the announcements from previous lecture classes for information about purchasing (including rebate coupons) and registering your transmitter. My home page is located at:

http://www.math.fsu.edu/~kutter

6. I will keep a tally of the daily PRS quiz points which you accumulate throughout the semester. I will use these points as a quiz grade which can “boost” your quiz average if you attend class regularly. I will allow for a few absences (or times when you forget to bring your PRS transmitter with you to class) when calculating this quiz grade. That is, you can get a “perfect” score on this quiz even with a few absences.

Announcements: MAC 1140 Wednesday, Jan. 12Instructor: Dr. Kutter e-mail: [email protected]: 115C MCH phone: 644-3042

1. If today is your first day of class, get a course syllabus, additional information sheet and an eligibility form. Fill out the eligibility form and return it to me by the end of class today. Read the syllabus carefully.

2. A quiz will be given in recitation tomorrow , covering sections 3.1, 3.2, and most of 3.3. Use the on-line “Practice for Recitation” to prepare.

You must attend the recitation section for which you are registered.

3. Today in lecture class : we will try out the PRS transmitters, and begin section 3.4 in the text.

4. If you are registered with SDRC, please see me today.

5. If you have not yet purchased and registered a PRS transmitter, read the announcements from previous lecture classes for information about purchasing (including rebate coupons) and registering your transmitter. My home page is located at:

http://www.math.fsu.edu/~kutter

6. I will keep a tally of the daily PRS quiz points which you accumulate throughout the semester. I will use these points as a quiz grade which can “boost” your quiz average if you attend class regularly. Rather than keeping track of excused absences from lecture class, I will allow for a few absences (or times when you forget to bring your PRS transmitter with you to class) when calculating this quiz grade. That is, you can get a “perfect” score on this quiz even with a few absences.

The following students were dropped from this course for not attending the first day of class:

Behmke, Adrienne Lynn Stoltz, Derek JamesTrzcinski, Marcelle M. Bilkadi, Dunia Y.Kinder, Ryan Russell Norris, Kate JillianPolson, Rebecca Jeann Bowling, Robert G. Jr.Hedding, Stephen Dale Miller, Amber CharlenMiller, Jeran Ross Cox, Amber NicoleBarghausen, Kenneth K. Washington, KassandraAlumpe, Kristel-Joy T. Bouie, DominiqueSmith, Shane Brannon Weeks, Virginia LaureKnowles, Justin D. Riley, James S. Jr.Guest, Christopher R. McDowell, George L. IIWooden, Jeffrey T. Jr.

The following students were dropped from this course as not eligible:

Ziek, Kevin Suarez, Gabriel Raul Steele, Lloyd-Paul Ackerman, Tara LouiseLarson, Alex Jonathan Abohasen, Tiffany L.Huynh, Thuyanh T. Brown, Andrea

Please see me TODAY:

Any student who is registered with SDRC.

Any scholarship athletes.

If you have questions about this, or think that an error has been made, please see me today.

Announcements: MAC 1140 Monday, Jan. 10Instructor: Dr. Kutter e-mail: [email protected]: 115C MCH phone: 644-3042

1. If today is your first day of class, get a course syllabus, additional information sheet and an eligibility form. Fill out the eligibility form and return it to me by the end of class today. Read the syllabus carefully.

2. A quiz will be given in recitation on Thursday , covering sections 3.1-3.3. Use the on-line “Practice for Recitation” to prepare.


You may change sections only during DROP/ADD.

3. Today in lecture class : we will cover section 3.3 in the text.

4. (Optional) Homework Problem Session : Wed. 11-12 noon in 110MCH.

5. Before lecture class Wednesday :• Purchase and register a PRS (Personal Response System) transmitter. See the link on my home page at http://www.math.fsu.edu/~kutter for step-by-step instructions on how to register your transmitter.

• If you purchase a new textbook at Bill’s Bookstore, a PRS rebate coupon is included in the shrink wrap.

• If you purchase a new textbook at the FSU bookstore, ask the cashier for the rebate coupon.

• I will use the PRS transmitters to take attendance and for short “quizzes” to gage the need for further lecture examples before moving on to new material.

• Do the written homework and on-line practice for Sections 3.3. Bring questions to lecture class.


Behmke, Adrienne Lynn Stoltz, Derek JamesTrzcinski, Marcelle M. Bilkadi, Dunia Y.Kinder, Ryan Russell Norris, Kate JillianPolson, Rebecca Jeann Bowling, Robert G. Jr.Hedding, Stephen Dale Miller, Amber CharlenMiller, Jeran Ross Cox, Amber NicoleBarghausen, Kenneth K. Washington, KassandraAlumpe, Kristel-Joy T. Bouie, DominiqueSmith, Shane Brannon Weeks, Virginia LaureKnowles, Justin D. Riley, James S. Jr.Guest, Christopher R. McDowell, George L. IIWooden, Jeffrey T. Jr.


Ziek, Kevin Suarez, Gabriel Raul Steele, Lloyd-Paul Ackerman, Tara LouiseLarson, Alex Jonathan

The following students must see me TODAY (or they may be dropped from this course):

Sperry, Allison Hope Kilker, Kristyn LeighAbohasen, Tiffany L. Battle, Briana LynnDunaway, Matthew C. Huynh, Thuyanh T.Fulmer, Casey

Please see me TODAY:Richards, Evan John Knowles, Justin D.Guest, Christopher R.


Announcements: MAC 1140 Friday, Jan. 7Instructor: Dr. Kutter e-mail: [email protected]: 115C MCH phone: 644-3042

1. If today is your first day of class, be sure to get a course syllabus, additional information sheet and an eligibility form. Fill out the eligibility form and return it to me by the end of class today.

2. Your recitation class met yesterday for attendance check and introduction only. Beginning next week, you can expect a quiz or test in recitation each Thursday.



3. Before lecture class on Monday :• Read your syllabus carefully, if you have not done so

already - including test dates, policy for missed quizzes/tests and course grade calculation formula.

• Do the written homework and on-line practice for Sections 3.1 and 3.2. (You will not be asked to hand in this homework for a grade. But doing homework is essential to success in this course.)

4. Before lecture class next Wednesday :• Purchase and register a PRS (Personal Response System) transmitter. See the link on my home page at http://www.math.fsu.edu/~kutter for step-by-step instructions on how to register your transmitter.

• If you purchase a new textbook at Bill’s Bookstore, a PRS rebate coupon is included in the shrink wrap.

• If you purchase a new textbook at the FSU bookstore, ask the cashier for the rebate coupon.

• I will use the PRS transmitters to take attendance and for short “quizzes” to gage the need for further lecture examples before moving on to new material.


Behmke, Adrienne Lynn Stoltz, Derek JamesTrzcinski, Marcelle M. Bilkadi, Dunia Y.Kinder, Ryan Russell Norris, Kate JillianPolson, Rebecca Jeann Bowling, Robert G. Jr.Hedding, Stephen Dale Miller, Amber CharlenMiller, Jeran Ross Cox, Amber NicoleBarghausen, Kenneth K. Washington, KassandraAlumpe, Kristel-Joy T. Bouie, DominiqueSmith, Shane Brannon Weeks, Virginia LaureKnowles, Justin D. Riley, James S. Jr.Guest, Christopher R. McDowell, George L. IIRichards, Evan John Wooden, Jeffrey T. Jr.


Ziek, Kevin Suarez, Gabriel Raul Steele, Lloyd-Paul Ackerman, Tara Louise

The following students must see me TODAY or they may be dropped from this course:

Larson, Alex Jonathan Sperry, Allison HopeGiddings, Matthew J. Kilker, Kristyn LeighAbohasen, Tiffany L. Colon, Javier A.Battle, Briana Lynn Dunaway, Matthew C.


If you added this course back after missing the first day of lecture class, I would not drop you as a No-Show more than once .

Announcements: MAC 1140 Wednesday, Jan. 5Instructor: Dr. Kutter e-mail: [email protected]: 115C MCH phone: 644-3042

1. If you come in late, be sure to get a course syllabus, additional information sheet and an eligibility form. Eligibility forms are used to determine first day attendance. If you do not fill out and return an eligibility form by the end of class today, you may be dropped as a no-show.

2. Your recitation class will meet tomorrow (Thursday) for attendance check and introduction only. Beginning next week, you can expect a quiz or test in recitation each Thursday. Recitation classes meet in either 104, 105, 113 or 114 HTL - depending on the SECTION of MAC1140 for which you are registered.



3. Before lecture class on Friday :

• Read your syllabus carefully. It contains a lot of information which is important to your success in this course.

• Mark Test dates (including the final exam) on your calendar. There are no make ups on tests or quizzes.

• Do the written homework and on-line practice from the Section 3.1 (as far as we get in class today.)

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