MAT 120 Syllabus
by Sue Glascoe
1. Homework
1.1. MyMathLab
1.1.1. http://www.coursecompass.com
1.2. can get 100% - redo problems you missed before the due date
1.3. worth 10% of your class grade
1.4. Extra credit towards final exam available during the LAST chapter; ONLY for those with 80% or above on your average homework grade
2. tests
2.1. 6 tests
2.2. 100 pts each
2.2.1. 10% of class grade each
2.3. no notes or text
2.4. during class time
2.5. extra credit available for each test.
2.5.1. create a mindmap of the chapter, make it public and send me the link. Rubric is on the website
3. quizzes
3.1. 1-2 even problems from textbook to handed in at beginning of class, BEFORE I finish calling roll. If you are late = 0 pts.
3.2. 1-2 MyMathLab quizzes per week
3.2.1. http://www.coursecompass.com
3.2.2. 2 chances at every quiz before midnight
3.2.3. check my online calendar for quiz dates
3.2.3.1. http://tech4mathed.com/MAT120/M120F2011Calendar.html
3.3. 10% of grade
3.4. Check MY online calendar for extra credit assignments applied towards quiz grade
3.4.1. http://tech4mathed.com/MAT120/M120F2011Calendar.html
4. in class
4.1. each student will take turns being the note-taker for the class using my LIvescribe smartpen.
4.1.1. I will post the daily notes on the class calendar for all to access.
4.2. Students will always sit in groups. Some group- work will posted on the board using a Mobi
4.3. Students will be given clickers to use during class you MUST bring a photo ID to class to exchange for a clicker
5. outside help
5.1. My algebra help site
5.1.1. LINK TO BE POSTED
5.2. daily pencasts
5.2.1. links will be on daily calendar
5.2.1.1. http://tech4mathed.com/MAT120/M120F2011Calendar.html
5.3. MyMathLab
5.3.1. videos
5.3.2. help me solve it
5.3.3. ask my instructor
5.3.4. www.coursecompass.com