Transcript Welcome To LSC-Tomball Independent Study Math Course Yes, it really is an independent study course! MATH 0308 Section 3017 6W2 Beginning Algebra Orientation Theresa Fritzel Online: at home or at.

Welcome To LSC-Tomball
Independent Study Math Course
Yes, it really is an independent study course!
MATH 0308
Section 3017 6W2
Beginning Algebra Orientation
Theresa Fritzel
Online:
at home
or
at one of the Lone Star College campuses
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Is Independent Study Right for you?
Benefits
You set your time to study
You determine the pace – HOWEVER:
must show progress
must finish course within the semester
Disadvantages
Much harder than a lecture course
Must have a basic working knowledge of computers
Must take exams at an approved testing center
Need transportation
Testing centers have varying hours of availability
No face to face lecture time
You teach yourself:
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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 anxiety
Know that math is not your strong subject
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 access
A valid, working email address
MyMathLab Student Access code for the
following text:
Essential Algebra Skills by Elayn Martin-Gay, Custom Edition for Lone
Star College, Pearson Publishing Inc.
This code and workbook are good for 0306, 0308 and 0310
Current combo text has a Mustard and Red cover
Previous (but acceptable) combo text has a Blue and Red cover
You are purchasing an access code and getting a free workbook/text that
cannot be returned
Campuses that will have this bundle in their bookstore
LSC – Tomball
LSC – UP
LSC – North Harris (possibly)
Any other campuses will NOT have the correct bundles/texts/MML
access
NOTE: 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.
Supplementary materials
Calculator (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 Spring
7 hours (or more) each week for 9 wk Summer
10 hours (or more) each week for 6 wk Summer
Reading your book/course materials
Working odd problems in the book
in MyMathLab (MML)
Working assigned – graded - homework (at home)
Taking tests (at testing center)
in Desire 2 Learn (D2L)
Studying materials (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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How often?
Online = Flexibility
Every day
Three times a week
Twice a week
Weekends only
Minimum required but no maximum
Accrue time at your own pace
Must finish all materials by the last day of
class
Online requires Discipline
Procrastination is a factor and a danger in online
courses. You should attempt to make time to work on
math a little every day so your don’t fall behind.
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When are things due?
In D2L, there will be a printable “schedule” as well as start
dates listed in the D2L Calendar tab under Resources
Homework assignments
All sections are open from Day 1 in the class
Due before their corresponding exam opens in MML
– Exam start dates posted inside D2L and MML to help you plan
accordingly
Worked in MyMathLab (MML) from home
Test dates
Start date is posted to keep you on track
Due dates discussed/posted in D2L and exam start/due dates
listed in MML
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 date
Holidays
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What will we be covering?
We will be covering the following in 0308
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
8 – Real numbers and Intro to Algebra
9 – Equations, Inequalities and Problem Solving
10 – Graphing Equations and Inequalities
11 – Systems of Equations
12 – Exponents and Polynomials
13 – Factoring Polynomials
14 – Rational Expressions
Review materials posted in D2L in the Content Tab
Do assigned homework in MyMathLab (MML) at home
Work the practice exams posted in MML or D2L
Tested on concepts, definitions, and processes
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MyMathLab Resources
Chapter Contents Section
Complete textbook
Student Solutions Manual
Worked problems for every chapter
Word Problem Workbook
Further explanations on word problems that are seen in this course
Student Organizer link
Printable pages that help you “organize” your notes, study plan, and
Tools for Success
Basic Math and Algebra Review cards
Graphing Calculator help
Study Skills Builder pages from the text
Guided help links in the homework area
“Help me solve this” link
“View an example” link
Lecture 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:
LSC-Cy-Fair
LSC-Fairbanks Center
LSC-Greenspoint Center
LSC-Kingwood
LSC-Montgomery
LSC-North Harris
LSC-Tomball
LSC-University Park
Click here for more information
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Resources at LSC-Tomball
Other campuses will most likely have similar resources. Check out
the learning center closest to you for more information.
Supplemental Books and Exercises
Use in Math Area
May be checked out
C230 circulation desk
Ask first
Free worksheets and handouts
Manipulatives for the kinesthetic
learner
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Preparing for Exams
Read your text
Review the materials posted by exam in D2L
Content tab/Course Content/Modules 1 through 4
Work the graded homework in MyMathLab
Need Extra Practice?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Rework homework problems...they change each time you access them
Work the odds in your book and check their answers
Work the practice exams in MML (not graded). This will populate the study plan.
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 exams
For chapter exams in MML, the practice exams are also in MML
The exams are built directly off of the practice tests.
For the final, there is a pdf posted in D2L under Content/Course
Modules/Final Exam Information
Not on the practice test? Won’t be on the exam.
Use Math Center resources
Free Tutoring
Manipulatives
Study Aids
Use online resources when doing homework in MyMathLab
Take tests when indicated
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Taking the Exams
Online in any approved Lone Star College Assessment
Center
Main exams are in MML, Final is in D2L
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 required
I need to know that it is you
No id, no test
Calculators are helpful and allowed
Note cards are not allowed
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What will I be graded on?
Online homework assignments in MML
at home
33 homework assignments
200 points total
Chapter tests online in MML at testing
center
4 tests, 100 points each
400 points total
Final Exam online in D2L at testing
center
Cumulative, 200 points
800 total points
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Grading Policy
A
89.5%
B
79.5%
C
69.5%
IP* or F**
<
100.0%
89.49%
79.49%
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 progress
Don’t log enough hours
Don’t take the final exam
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How do I get started?
Even though we will communicate solely inside
D2L once the course begins, I need contact
information if D2L is down.
Email me with a current email address and
include the following:
Your name and course number/section
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?
Because your final will be administered at Lone Star
College testing centers using D2L and we will use D2L
email for all communication once the semester begins:
Go to LSC-online to get your D2L login and password
if you don’t already know it
Click on the “Secure Login” link
This 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 main exams
will be completed in MML for a grade:
Returning students:
If you were in 0306, 0308 or 0310 at Tomball (or UP) within the
last few years, your account should still be active and might
already be tied to this code.
Test it before purchasing a new MML student access code.
New students:
Obtain a MyMathLab student access code
Purchase from LSC-Tomball or LSC-UP bookstore
Using the student code, register for and login to MyMathLab
Course id for the “Homework Course:
Please note that this code is my last name “fritzel” followed by 5
numbers
– FRITZEL85198
Enter the course, click on the Installation Wizard
Prove that you have accessed MyMathLab
Send me an email inside 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:
Name and course/section number
"agree" that you understand how the 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
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 Courses
Be Goal oriented; don’t procrastinate, no excuses
Verify understanding of concepts with instructor or
tutor
Do your homework
BEFORE exams
Work graded MyMathLab assignments nightly
Extra, non-guided practice - odds at the end of each section in
the textbook!
Practice good study skills
MyMathLab 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”
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