MAT 120 Syllabus
da Sue Glascoe
1. tests
1.1. 6 tests
1.2. 100 pts each
1.2.1. 10% of class grade each
1.3. no notes or text
1.4. during class time
1.5. extra credit available for each test.
1.5.1. create a mindmap of the chapter, make it public and send me the link. Rubric is on the website
2. in class
2.1. each student will take turns being the note-taker for the class using my LIvescribe smartpen.
2.1.1. I will post the daily notes on the class calendar for all to access.
2.2. Students will always sit in groups. Some group- work will posted on the board using a Mobi
2.3. Students will be given clickers to use during class you MUST bring a photo ID to class to exchange for a clicker
3. final exam
3.1. cumulative
3.2. 20% of class grade
3.3. replaces lowest test score ONLY if it lowest test is ABOVE 50%
3.4. used as a make-up exam if you missed 1 test. (each missed test after 1 earns a 0)
3.5. Extra credit towards the final exam grade available during the LAST chapter; ONLY for those with 80% or above on your average homework grade
4. Homework
4.1. MyMathLab
4.1.1. http://www.coursecompass.com
4.2. can get 100% - redo problems you missed before the due date
4.3. worth 10% of your class grade
4.4. Extra credit towards final exam available during the LAST chapter; ONLY for those with 80% or above on your average homework grade
5. quizzes
5.1. 1-2 even problems from textbook to handed in at beginning of class, BEFORE I finish calling roll. If you are late = 0 pts.
5.2. 1-2 MyMathLab quizzes per week
5.2.1. http://www.coursecompass.com
5.2.2. 2 chances at every quiz before midnight
5.2.3. check my online calendar for quiz dates
5.2.3.1. http://tech4mathed.com/MAT120/M120F2011Calendar.html
5.3. 10% of grade
5.4. Check MY online calendar for extra credit assignments applied towards quiz grade
5.4.1. http://tech4mathed.com/MAT120/M120F2011Calendar.html
6. outside help
6.1. My algebra help site
6.1.1. LINK TO BE POSTED
6.2. daily pencasts
6.2.1. links will be on daily calendar
6.2.1.1. http://tech4mathed.com/MAT120/M120F2011Calendar.html
6.3. MyMathLab
6.3.1. videos
6.3.2. help me solve it
6.3.3. ask my instructor
6.3.4. www.coursecompass.com