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Welcome To LSC-Tomball Independent Study Math Course
MATH 0310Section 3029Section 3033
Intermediate Algebra Orientation
Theresa FritzelOnline: at home
orat one of the Lone Star College campuses
Yes, it really is an independent study course!
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Are online courses right for you?
Benefits You set your time to studyYou determine the pace – HOWEVER:
must show progressmust finish course within the semester
Disadvantages Much harder than a lecture courseMust have a basic working knowledge of computersMust take exams at an approved testing center
Need transportationTesting centers have varying hours of availability
No face to face lecture timeYou teach yourself:– Textbook– Online resources– Webpages I created
Easy to procrastinate and fall behind
Might not be right for you if you…Have taken the course multiple times unsuccessfully (either online or in a classroom)Have math anxietyKnow that math is not your strong subject
Major Requirements for successSelf-disciplineGood 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 bundled with the following text:
New Math 0310 students:Standalone 0310 text - Teal and Red coverEssential Algebra Skills by Elayn Martin-Gay, Custom Edition for Lone Star College, Pearson Publishing Inc.
Existing 0300 students who purchased a text in the past yearNewer combo text with Mustard and Red cover is validOlder combo text with the Blue and Red cover is still valid
– Need to download 3 new sections from inside D2l or from inside MyMathLab
You are purchasing an access code and receiving a free workbook/text that cannot be returnedCampuses that will have this bundle in their bookstore
LSC – TomballLSC – UPLSC – North Harris (possibly)
Any other campuses will NOT have the correct bundles/texts/MML accessNOTE: Because this is a custom text, we use a special custom version of MyMathLab access. You CANNOT purchase MML only access from a bookstore OR online. You MUST purchase this bundle.
TI Calculator – Required for Math 0310TI-84 plus, TI-84, TI-83, TI-83 plus
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How Much Time is Required?
64 total hoursOR
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 MyMathLab (MML)Working assigned – graded - homework sets (at home) Taking chapter tests (at testing center)
in Desire 2 Learn (D2L)Studying materials (at home)Taking calculator quizzes (at home)Taking the final exam (REQUIRED at testing center)
in 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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Online = FlexibilityEvery dayThree times a weekTwice a weekWeekends only
Minimum required but no maximumAccrue time at your own paceMust finish all materials by the last day of class
How often?
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When are things due?
Homework assignmentsAvailable all semesterDue on the last day of class (please work them before their corresponding exam)Worked in MyMathLab (MML) from home
Calculator “Quizzes”Available all semester (once they open)Due on the last day of classWorked in D2L from home
Test dates Suggested attempt date is posted to keep you on trackAvailable all semester (once they open)Due on the last day of class (please don’t wait that long)Major exams worked in MML at testing center closest to you
– For out of state or overseas students, email me externally or contact me in D2L after the class begins for information on setting up a testing center for you.
Final exam worked in D2L at testing center closest to you
Withdraw dateHolidays
In D2L, there will be a printable “schedule” as well as start dates listed in the D2L Calendar tab under Resources
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What will we be covering?We will be covering the following in 0310
Chapter 15 – Polynomials and Polynomial Functions (Factoring)
Chapter 16 – Rational Expressions
Chapter 17 – Rational Exponents, Radicals and Complex Numbers
Chapter 18 – Quadratic Equations and Functions
Chapter 19 – Graphs and Functions, Inequalities and Absolute Value
Review materials posted in D2L in the Content Tab
Do assigned homework in MyMathLab (at home)
Take calculator “quizzes” in D2L (at home)
Work the practice exams posted in D2L
Work the sample exams posted in MML
Tested on concepts, definitions, and processes
MyMathLab Resources
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Chapter Contents SectionComplete textbookStudent Solutions Manual
Worked problems for every chapter
Word Problem WorkbookFurther explanations on word problems that are seen in this course
Student Organizer linkPrintable pages that help you “organize” your notes, study plan, and more
Tools for SuccessBasic Math and Algebra Review cardsGraphing Calculator helpStudy Skills Builder pages from the text
Guided help links in the homework area“Help me solve this” link“View an example” linkLecture video link“Ask my Professor” link – sends me a message and I reply to you.Make sure you can also work problems without these aids as they will NOT be available to you on exams.
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Math Tutoring available at:
Click here for more information
LSC-Cy-FairLSC-Fairbanks CenterLSC-Greenspoint CenterLSC-KingwoodLSC-MontgomeryLSC-North HarrisLSC-TomballLSC-University Park
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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
Other campuses will most likely have similar resources. Check out the learning center closest to you for more information.
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Preparing for ExamsRead your text
Review the materials posted by exam in D2L – Content tab/Course Content/Modules 1 through 3Work the graded homework in MyMathLabNeed Extra Practice?
1. Rework homework problems...they change each time you access them2. Work the odds in your book and check their answers3. Work the practice exams in MML (not graded). This will populate the study plan.4. Work the study plan exercises in MML. These are NOT graded. They will be similar
to the graded homework and will show you which areas you need more work in.
Work the practice examsThe exams are built directly off of the practice tests.Not on the practice test? Won’t be on the exam.
Use Math Center resourcesFree TutoringManipulativesStudy Aids
Use online tutoring BrainfuseAccess through MyLoneStar Under the LSC-Online button
Use online resources when doing homework in MyMathLabTake tests when indicated
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Taking the ExamsOnline in MML in any approved Lone Star College Assessment Center
If you are currently out of state or overseas, we can set up testing in your location.
Contact me in D2l once the course begins for more information.
All of the testing centers in LSCS will have a full roster list and passwords so you can go to any center that works best for you.Know the hours of operation for your chosen center
Click here for testing centers and hours
Photo ID requiredI need to know that it is youNo id, no test
Calculators are necessaryNote cards are not allowed
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What will I be graded on?
Online homework assignments in MML at home
25 sections @ 6points each150 points total
Chapter tests online in MML at testing center
3 tests, 150 points each450 points total
Calculator quizzes5 quizzescan be reworked to improve grade…meant to instruct on calculator use, not be a “quiz” of calculator use100 points total
Final Exam online in D2L at testing centerCumulative, 200 points
900 total points
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Grading Policy A 89.5% - 100.0% B 79.5% - 89.49% C 69.5% - 79.49% IP* or F** < 69.49%
*IP means you completed the course work but didn’t make the required 69.5% 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 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]
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:
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How do I get started?Second, because your final will be administered
at Lone Star College testing centers using D2L and we will use D2L email for secure
communication:
Go to LSC-online to get your D2L login and password if you don’t already know it
Click on the “Secure Login” linkThis is a yellow button in the Login to your online classes box at the right of the page.
Next to the username box, click on the “Forgot your Username?” link
Fill out the form with the information requested and you be given your D2L login and initial password. You may be asked immediately to change that password for security reasons.
Login to D2L and look at the home page.Our course will show up after you take the mandatory Orientation provided through the D2L website.
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How do I get started?Third, because your homework and chapter exams will be completed in MML for a grade:
Obtain a MyMathLab student access codeIf you were in 0306, 0308 or 0310 at Tomball within the last year, your account should still be active and might already be tied to this code. Test it before purchasing a new MML student access code.Purchase from LSC-Tomball or LSC-UP 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:
Please note that this code is my last name “FRITZEL” followed by 5 numbers
– For section 3029 – FRITZEL41123 – For section 3033 – FRITZEL08306
Enter the course, click on the Installation Wizard
Prove that you have accessed MyMathLabSend me an email in D2l and describe how to access the graded homework assignments
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Summary:
Using your current external 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:Login to MyMathLab and register for our course
Send a message to me through D2L indicating how you access the graded homework assignments in MyMathLab.
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How to be successful in Independent Study
CoursesBe Goal oriented; don’t procrastinate, no excuses
Verify understanding of concepts with instructor or tutor
Do your homework BEFORE examsWork graded MyMathLab assignments nightly
Work extra, non-guided practice - odds at the end of each section in the textbook!
Practice good study skillsMyMathLab now has a section under chapter contents called “Student Organizer”.
While you won’t have a class to take notes in, you can use the organizer in combination with the text and help pages in D2L.
Two hours of study for each hour of “class”
