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MiraCosta College | MATH 126 | Online | Course Number 1934 & 1935| 8/17/26 - 12/10/26
My grading practice
My grading practice
I know that getting good grades can sometimes be stressful. To help reduce that stress and improve the likelihood of getting your best grades, allow yourself the time and space you need to do your best work. Don't procrastinate, and if you get stuck on an assignment, reach out to me or one of your peers. I welcome your questions and I'm happy to help you think through your ideas so you can successfully complete an assignment. You know how to reach me, right? I'm sure you're sick and tired of seeing my email address in this syllabus by now. But just in case.... please email me at lnakamura@miracosta.edu .
How coursework is weighted
How coursework is weighted
Homework: 20%
Quizzes: 15%
Participation: 5%
Exam #1: 16%
Exam #2: 16%
Exam #3: 10%
Final: 18%
overall Course grade
overall Course grade
90.00% - 100% = A
80.00% - 89.99% = B
70.00% - 79.99% = C
60.00% - 69.99% = D
Below 59.99% = F
Set Dates for Exams
Set Dates for Exams
There are three exams and one final exam in the course. You must take your exams on the dates/times below. Students should review the assigned reading, homework questions, lecture notes, and Practice Exams to prepare. Exams will be proctored at the Academic Proctoring Center. You must schedule exams during the given windows. Please contact me immediately if you cannot take your exam on the dates given below. I'll be more than happy to accommodate you.
Exam #1: Friday, 9/18, Monday, 9/21, Tuesday, 9/22
Exam #1: Friday, 9/18, Monday, 9/21, Tuesday, 9/22
Exam #2: Friday, 10/16, Monday, 10/19, Tuesday, 10/20
Exam #2: Friday, 10/16, Monday, 10/19, Tuesday, 10/20
Exam #3 (Time-Limited Take-Home Exam): Friday, 11/13
Exam #3 (Time-Limited Take-Home Exam): Friday, 11/13
Final Exam: Monday~Thursday; 12/7~12/10
Final Exam: Monday~Thursday; 12/7~12/10
All exams are 2.5 hours, except for Exam #3.
*Failure to take the final exam will result in an F letter grade*
📚XYZ-Homework assignments
📚XYZ-Homework assignments
Homework is designed as practice — not just something to complete for a grade, but as a tool to help you truly understand the material. A key may be provided so you can check your own work and reflect on areas where you need more review.
✍️ How to Complete Homework
✍️ How to Complete Homework
Practice writing your solutions using the notation and structure shown in class or in the lecture videos.
This helps reinforce your understanding and builds strong habits for quizzes and exams.
🧠 Study Tips
Try to budget time each day to work on homework or review concepts.
Some assignments may be quicker to complete — if so, use the extra time to go back and review notes or rewatch video examples.
💻 Submission Details
✅ All homework will be submitted online through Canvas.
Be sure to access assignments through Canvas, not directly from the XYZ website, so your grades sync properly.
📚XYZ-Quiz assignments
📚XYZ-Quiz assignments
Quizzes are designed to check your understanding of the material covered so far. You can think of them as practice for your exams. Make sure to go over the problems you missed and understand where your thinking went off track. Quizzes will be submitted online in Canvas.
📌 Check-In with Dr. Nak (Participation Assignment)
📌 Check-In with Dr. Nak (Participation Assignment)
There will be two required check-ins during the semester, each posted as a Canvas assignment titled “Check-In with Dr. Nak.”
You will meet with me via Zoom or in person during the designated check-in windows:
Initial Check-In: September 14th (Monday) & September 15th (Tuesday), September 17th (Thursday)
Final Check-In: November 16th ( Monday) & November 17th (Tuesday), November 19th (Thursday)
💬 Purpose of the Check-Ins
💬 Purpose of the Check-Ins
These check-ins are designed to support you — not to quiz or pressure you. During each meeting, we’ll talk about:
How you’re doing in Math 126
How things are going for you overall (school, workload, pacing)
What strategies or support might help you succeed moving forward
This is your chance to ask questions, reflect on your progress, and let me know what’s working (or what isn’t).
🤝 What I’m Looking For
🤝 What I’m Looking For
These check-ins are participation-based and focus on engagement and communication, not perfection. During our conversation, I’ll be looking for:
Thoughtful reflection on your learning so far
Willingness to discuss challenges and strategies
Clear communication of mathematical ideas, which may include:
Defining variables clearly
Explaining steps in calculations
Using diagrams when helpful
Communicating ideas in English, math notation, or a combination of both
The goal of the check-ins is to support your success, not to evaluate you under pressure. Come as you are — prepared to talk honestly about your experience and ready to move forward with a plan.
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