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My Math Lab

A New Way to Learn Mathematics. My Math Lab. George Patton. “Accept challenges, so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory.”. ON-Line Learning . Student Uses My Math Lab for Homework, and Chapter Tests Student Responsible for Deadlines Attendance Crucial

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My Math Lab

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  1. A New Way to Learn Mathematics My Math Lab

  2. George Patton • “Accept challenges, so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory.”

  3. ON-Line Learning • Student Uses My Math Lab for Homework, and Chapter Tests • Student Responsible for Deadlines • Attendance Crucial • Organized Notebooks Crucial • Graphing Calculator Required • TI-84+ or TI 83+ Recommended

  4. How to Be Successful • 1. Attend Class Every Day • 2. Have an Excellent Notebook • 3. Watch Deadlines and keep ahead of time schedule • 4. Use All Resources Available • 5. Keep a Positive Attitude!

  5. Success is Not Magic!

  6. Attendance • Attendance is Crucial for Success! • Be On Time – Tardy is the same as an absence. • If Absence – Leave message – phone or e-mail

  7. Homework - Notebook • Take good Notes in Class • Organize Notes after class – transcribe material from text as needed including major concepts and Examples. • 3-Ring Notebook with dividers • Use Colors to emphasize ideas • Ongoing process – Notebooks used on Tests

  8. Homework PreparationResources • My Math Lab – Videos of Content • My Math Lab – Power Point • My Math Lab – after unsuccessful try, help is given. Make notes about method to do problem • My Math Lab – after 3 tries, ask for a similar problem

  9. Resources • Study Center – Free Tutoring – walk in or individual - *** Use This!!!! • Groups – Form a Study Group • Buddy – Have a contact person if you have to be absent • Videos – videos (CD’s) in Learning Resource Center (library)

  10. Resources Continued • Instructor Web Page • Power Point Slides • How To Study • How to Take a Test • Power Point Presentations Each Chapter - Overview of Content

  11. Computers • My Math Lab needs a good Computer with access to internet – high speed best. • Have a Back Up Plan and a Back up to the Back Up Plan • In case personal computer goes bad. • RCC – Library – Labs – Public Library

  12. Excuses • Saying that the computer went bad is NO EXCUSE!. • Saying that you waited too late is NO EXCUSE!. • Saying you forgot the deadline is NO EXCUSE!. • The Only Excuse is having died and been reincarnated. (Does not happen often.)

  13. Homework - Doing • Have all Resources Available • Have Calculator, Textbook • Have Notebook that is updated • Have pencil and paper – Do all those problems that need to be worked out completely with pencil and paper – then record the answer on my math lab • If Incorrect – make notes in notebook

  14. Homework – Special Notes • Homework can be tried unlimited times. • One can start homework and go back to a problem set. • My Math Lab keeps track of your homework grade • Be Very Careful in Entering Answers • READ INSTRUCTIONS

  15. Homework • Best Score Counts • Strive to be ahead of Deadlines • Never settle for less than 70% • Strive for 90% or better • Instructor can see how much time you use

  16. Homework difficulties • If one has a problem that is one you absolutely cannot do, make a hard copy of the problem and take it to the Study Center or the Instructor

  17. Contacting Instructor • If e-mailing instructor – be specific – give your entire name, give your course and section number (or time) • Be specific on problem – • The Instructor cannot change what is a correct answer in My Math Lab.

  18. Common Homework Errors • Using a decimal instead of a fraction • Rounding to different amounts that requested. • Be careful of parentheses • Use the math palate that comes with My Math Lab • Double Check answer before submitting

  19. Chapter Test Preparation • Do the Homework for the chapter sections discussed and assigned. • Strive to reach 90% or better on homework. • 70% is the absolute minimum one should accept. Less than that and the test will be very unsatisfactory grade wise.

  20. Study Plan - Practice Tests • All Chapter Tests have a practice test • Tests that count are the “A” tests • Practice tests are the “B” tests • Take the B test – then use the Study Plan and that will show you where you are weak and provide problems to practice on these specific problems.

  21. Study Plan - Continued • Those students who consistently use the Study Plan could add 2% to their overall grade. • This can make a major difference in borderline cases (between an A or B)

  22. Chapter Test Continued - Time • You are allowed 180 minutes for the chapter test on My Math Lab. • Most students range from 30 minutes to 90 minutes. • Do not start and leave the computer for any length of time – after 180 minutes you will be shut out by My Math Lab.

  23. Chapter Test – Continued - Retakes • You are allowed to retake the test as many times as you desire until Deadline! • Doing a retake will not better a grade unless more studying is done. • BEST Score Counts on tests • Strive to have at least a 70% or better on chapter tests.

  24. Grading • Percents will be announced • Homework is ___% of grade • Tests are ___% of grade • The Final exam and other items are __% of the grade.

  25. Success is Within Your Reach • You Can Pass this Class! • Attend – Organize Notebook • Do Homework – above 70% • Do Tests – above 70%

  26. Mathematics Help • Help is available in Study Center • Help is available in Class • Help is available from the Instructor • Help is available on My Math Lab • Power points • Videos – Practice Tests – Study Plan • How to do homework Problems

  27. Major Points to Success • View Class as a To Do List! • Attendance is Crucial • Stay Ahead of Deadlines • Get Help whenever You Need It. • Use All your Resources.

  28. “Build up your weaknesses until they become your strengths.”Knute Rockne – Notre Dame football coach

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