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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. Before we start…. Turn off your cell phone, today and everyday!. What is Math X?. No lecture

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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

  2. Before we start… • Turn off your cell phone, today and everyday!

  3. What is Math X? • No lecture • Work independently • Must have good study skills

  4. 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 4consecutive hours or 6 cumulative hours • Never assume your instructor has dropped you!

  5. 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)

  6. To learn about Blackboard go to LPC Online Learning http://www.laspositascollege.edu/onlinelearning/ Go to Blackboard Login Procedures page • Follow the login instructions to access your Blackboard account

  7. Getting Help • “Help” list on the whiteboard • Attend other Math X classes • ILC (Building 1200) • Tutorial Center (Building 2400) • Sign up on web

  8. Specific Course Syllabi & Task Sheet Everyone should have one Pass out task sheets now.

  9. Math 107 (New) - Required Green These are your Textbooks:Math 107 Pre-Algebra

  10. Math 65 4th Edition for retuning students Use through 2010 Blue These are your Textbooks:Math 65 Elementary Algebra **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

  11. 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. Algebra Math 65 Required

  12. Math 71 - 8th Edition Required Canary These are your Textbooks:Math 71 Math for the Trades

  13. 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!

  14. 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”

  15. 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

  16. Example Leave Blank Your full name JoeHawk 2/4/08 Your Instructor Write your instructor’s name MW 8:30 1 Circle your course 123456 789 Fill in Chapter number Number each question Your class starting time Show All Your Work Here or/and Scratch Paper in organized manner. 10 11 12 13 14 15 Leave the left column blank Test taking date

  17. 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?

  18. 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.

  19. 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 calculators Violation of any of these rules may result in a “0” on the test, which can not be dropped!

  20. 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…

  21. 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!!

  22. 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 Grade Cutoffs and Grade Mode

  23. Grade Sheet- Example 65X 65X Hawk, Joe W123456789 Your current module: 107X, 107Y, 65X, 65Y, 55X, 55Y, 71X, or 71Y Your LPC ID number Starts with “W” Last Name, First Name Please fill out your information on the Pink Grade Sheet now.

  24. Determining Your Grade-Example Average of each chapter + double final exam. 65X Hawk, Joe W12345678 12/18 B Quiz Quiz Extra credit for homework and attendance! 628 700 =89.7

  25. Determining Your Grade-Example • More than • one test for • any chapter – • average of • all tests & quizzes 65X Hawke, Joe W12345678 12/18 B Quiz Quiz retake 44 Omit single lowest non-passing score (less than 84%). Lowest non-passing 591 700 =84

  26. 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

  27. Registration Issues • Adding • NGR date is: September 4 (in Person) • W date is: Nov. 6 • Credit/no creditSeptember 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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. Saturday 8:00 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.)

  30. 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

  31. Math X Orientation Quiz • Take Math X Orientation Quiz Now • When finished, double check that you have: • White General Syllabus • Color-coded Specific Task Sheet • Homework Sets • Leave the pink grade sheet and completed quiz with your instructor.

  32. Remember:“The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing." - John Powell Las Positas College Math X Lab

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