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1 Las Positas College General Syllabus for Math X Lab – Fall 2009 “Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” Abigail Adams, 1780
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Las Positas College
General Syllabus for
Math X Lab – Fall 2009
“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” Abigail Adams, 1780
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Before we start…
Turn off your cell phone, today and everyday!
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What is Math X?
No lecture
Work independently Must have good study skills
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Attendance is mandatory
Those who miss the first class may be dropped Sign in and out on STARS-Use your “W” number Roll call may be taken Good attendance(85%) is worth 15 points added
to your final grade You may be dropped if:
– You miss 4 consecutive hours or 6 cumulative hours Never assume your instructor has dropped you!
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Homework
Not collected – but must be completed Worth 20 additional points Show work on ALL problems Check your own answers Review with instructor before testing Find it on Blackboard (demonstration – next
slide)
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Go to Blackboard Login Procedures page Follow the login instructions to access your
Blackboard account
To learn about Blackboard go to LPC Online Learning
http://www.laspositascollege.edu/onlinelearning/
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Getting Help
“Help” list on the whiteboard Attend other Math X classes ILC (Building 1200) Tutorial Center (Building 2400)
– Sign up on web
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Specific Course Syllabi & Task Sheet Everyone should have one
Pass out task sheets now.
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These are your Textbooks:Math 107 Pre-Algebra
Math 107 (New) - Required Green
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These are your Textbooks:Math 65 Elementary Algebra
Math 65 4th Edition for retuning students
Use through 2010
Blue
**If you have purchased a new Tussy, Elementary
Algebra, 4rd Ed., return and exchange it for the
Rockswold, combined textbook.
Rockswold & Kreiger Beg. & Int. Algebra
Math 65 Required
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These are your Textbooks:Math 55 Intermediate Algebra
Math 55 4th Edition for returning students
Use through 2010
4e
**If you have purchased a new 4rd Ed. Tussy,
Intermediate Algebra, return and exchange it for the Rockswold, combined
textbook.
Rockswold & Kreiger Beg. & Int. AlgebraMath 65 Required
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These are your Textbooks:Math 71 Math for the Trades
Math 71 - 8th Edition Required Canary
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Communication
Talk to me, your Instructor Phone-mail Email-Use your ZONE email Office Hours Log into Blackboard Announcements Fill out all the class information now!
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Progress
Calendar / Target test and quiz dates– Fill them in now!
Self-paced Must finish at least one module Additional modules If you do not finish by the semester end, you
will receive a grade of “F” or “No Credit”
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Testing Procedure
Target test or quiz date Homework check Blue Test Sheet –Fill it out beforehand Pencil / Calculator* Hand to assistant Testing room Return to assistant Name on board
Leave all exams, answer sheets, and scratch paper here
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Example
Circle your course
Write your instructor’s name
Your full name
Test taking date
Your class starting time
Fill in Chapter number
123456
789 Show All Your
Work Here or/and Scratch Paper in organized manner.
Number each question
Leave Blank
Leave the left column blank
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Joe Hawk
2/4/08MW 8:30
Your Instructor
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Testing Tips
Make sure you have enough time Verify that you were given the proper exam Number your problems Show all your work Check your answers
– Answers seem logical?– Rounding correct?
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Testing Times for Exams
Complete exams in one sitting. No time limit – but…
– Tests are collected at closing time– Except Finals week – Limited time and day
Any time the Math Lab is open. – Except the last week of the semester and finals
week when some restrictions may be put in place. Check the Math X Lab Schedule.
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Testing Room Rules
No cell phones or i-Pods or MP3s No talking No notes No calculators
– on Math 107 X Chap. 1, 2, 3 – on Math 71X Chap. 1, 2– on Math 55X Chapter 10 quiz.
No graphing calculators or cell phone calculatorsViolation of any of these rules may result in a “0” on the test, which
can not be dropped!
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Grading Policy
Only YOUR instructor can grade your tests and quizzes.
– No grade – no retake or moving on to the next chapter Passing grade is 84%
– Move to next chapter Below 84% is NON-PASSING
– Must retake – Three tries to pass– Averaged in
My personal grading policy is…
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Final Exams
Must pass All chapter tests before taking final exam May be taken only once Can be taken any time after all chapters are passed
– Should be taken within one week of completing chapter exams
During Finals Week, must be taken only during your assigned time
The Final Exam counts DOUBLE Write down your final exam Date and time No chapter tests may be taken during the Final Exam
Week!!
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Grade Cutoffs and Grade Mode
Letter Grades: A = 92 -100 B = 84 - 91 C = 76 - 83 D = 68 - 75 F = 0 - 67
Credit/No credit: Credit = 76-100 No Credit = 0-75
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Grade Sheet- Example
Your LPC ID number Starts with “W”
Last Name, First Name
Your current module:
107X, 107Y, 65X, 65Y, 55X, 55Y, 71X, or 71Y
65X Hawk, Joe W123456789
Please fill out your information on the Pink Grade Sheet now.
65X
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Determining Your Grade-Example
Average of each chapter + double final exam.
W12345678
1 86 G. Instructor 9/3/062.1-2.3
47 G. Instructor 9/17/09
2.1-2.5
88 G. Instructor 10/1/09
3.1-3.4
44 G. Instructor 10/15/09
3.1-3.7
84 G. Instructor 11/3/09
4 94 G. Instructor 12/3/09Final 75 G. Instructor 12/15/09Extra Credit
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G. Instructor 12/15/09628 700 =89.7
12/18 B
Quiz
Quiz
65X Hawk, Joe
Extra credit for homework and attendance!
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Determining Your Grade-Example
1 86 G. Instructor 9/2/06
2A 72 G. Instructor 9/21/09
2B 86 G. Instructor 9/23/09
3 90 G. Instructor 10/19/09
4 87 G. Instructor 11/9/09
5A 50 G. Instructor 12/7/09
5B 84 G. Instructor 12/9/09
F 80 G. Instructor 12/18/09
W12345678
591 700 =84
12/18 B
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Omit single lowest non-passing score (less than 84%).
More than one test forany chapter –average ofall tests & quizzes
1 86 G. Instructor 9/3/06
2.1-2.3 A
40 G. Instructor 9/17/09
2.1-2.3B 48 G. Instructor 9/22/09
2.1-2.5 88 G. Instructor 10/1/09
3.1-3.4 44 G. Instructor 10/15/09
3.1-3.7 84 G. Instructor 11/3/09
4B 75 G. Instructor 12/3/09
4A 95 G. Instructor 12/7/09
F 75 G. Instructor 12/15/09
65X Hawke, Joe
Quiz
Quiz retake
Lowest non-passing
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Behavior
Be considerate I-pods or MP3 players must not bother others Cell phones on silent Take calls outside No food or beverages Academic Honesty Policy Read posted announcements Follow College rules
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Registration Issues
Adding NGR date is: September 4 (in Person) W date is: Nov. 6 Credit/no credit September 18 Adding additional modules Repeating a module
– A grade of less than “C” or “No Credit” indicates you have not mastered the material
and – Requires you to repeat the entire module before going on to
the next module.
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Special Registration Issues- (cont.)
Per Las Positas College policy as stated in the college catalog: students are responsible for officially withdrawing from
classes by the deadline date listed in the current Class Schedule.
There is no automatic withdrawal process. Failure to follow the proper withdrawal procedures may result
in a grade of “F”. The instructor may drop students who miss the first meeting
of a course. An instructor may initiate a drop if the student is absent for a
total of four (4) consecutive or six (6) cumulative instructional hours and/or two (2) consecutive weeks of instruction.
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MATH X LAB HOURS Fall 2009 August 17 – December 12
Monday, Wednesday 8:30 am - 3:25 pm and 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm
(Closes at 1:15 pm and reopens at 5:00 pm until Aug 31)Tuesday, Thursday
8:30 am – 3:45 pm and 6:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Note: There are no Friday classes.
Saturday8:00 am – 12:50 pm
Closed on Sundays and Holidays. Subject to change as needed.
*Important Days*NGR – Sep 4 (in-person) **Please revise your syllabus
W-day – Nov. 6 (For the Late Start Class – Please ask your instructor or check LPC website.)
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Read the Syllabus
Specific syllabus and task sheet – Chapters to cover, – Sections to omit, – Textbooks and materials to acquire
General Syllabus– Gives a complete overview of the course
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Math X Orientation Quiz
Take Math X Orientation Quiz Now When finished, double check that you have:
1. White General Syllabus2. Color-coded Specific Task Sheet3. Homework Sets
Leave the pink grade sheet and completed quiz with your instructor.
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Remember:“The only real mistake is the one from which
we learn nothing." - John Powell
Las Positas College Math X Lab
