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Spring 2018 Math 64 sections 2229, 2232 & 2237 Hybrid (since tests are proctored in person)
MyOpenMath (MOM) Course ID is 31123
Read this syllabus thoroughly. Bookmark this page and www.myopenmath.com
Since this is an online class, students are responsible for reading and understanding all information in this syllabus.
Link to Unit Packets--Videos, PDF, Answers, etc.
How to Enter & Submit Answers in MyOpenMath
Click for all SURF Instructions including enrollment, adding or dropping classes, wait lists, permission numbers, fees, updating your info/email/phone number in SURF, class schedules, grades, transcripts, etc.
I teach this class in MyOpenMath (MOM), a free course management system. Student must enroll in MOM by noon the first day of class. I DO NOT USE BLACKBOARD or CANVAS. It is in MOM that you have access to announcements, instructions, schedule, packet info, quizzes, tests, due dates, etc. You submit online work in MOM. I provide some practice tests, Beginning Algebra Review, Packet Info (written work you do but do not submit), test info/dates/policies, forums, etc. Like a class on campus, come to class by logging in to MyOpenMath at least a few times a week to read info, work on online quizzes, etc. I begin teaching the class the first day of the semester and you must be active in MyOpenMath to be considered attending class. Make sure your email in MyOpenMath is correct and check it often. I often copy/paste emails into the announcement page so check that in case you miss an email.
Enroll in MOM (see directions below) and submit answers to the Intro to Class online assignment by 1/22/18, or you may be dropped. Submit answers to all assignments by the original due date for each.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO REMAIN ENROLLED.
1. Enroll in MOM (see below) using Course ID by noon, 1/22/18. See directions below for enrolling. Emailing me is not evidence of participating in class.
2. Open and read all info in the links and folders, and follow directions and due dates.
3. Complete the Intro to Class online assignment by 1/22/18, or you may be dropped. It is a quick, simple intro to the class. You must complete it in order to open any math assignments. Also, open the IMPT INFO folder to do the Short Useful Tutorial, read the link How to Enter & Submit Answers, read how Late Passes work.
4. Start following the Schedule for the class. Transcribe videos for 1.1-1.4, do problems in Unit Packet for 1.1-1.4, and then open and complete the online assignment called Q1 no later than Friday, 1/26/18.
FOLLOW THESE DEADLINES TO STAY ENROLLED--Enroll in MyOpenMath and complete Intro to Class by 1/22, and Q1 by 1/26.
STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT ANSWERS TO EACH ONLINE ASSIGNMENT (Q1, Q2, etc) BY THE ORIGINAL DUE DATE, OR MAY BE DROPPED. A minimum of a few answers for each assignment must be done on time. If you need more time to finish it, THEN use a late pass. Clicking a late pass does not count as attendance. Read Late Pass Info.
HOW TO ENROLL IN MOM & GET STARTED
HOW TO ENROLL IN MOM & GET STARTED
1. If you have a MyOpenMath account, log in. If not, go to www.myopenmath.com and create an account. Enter the SAME LAST NAME listed for you on SURF, the SAME FIRST NAME listed for you on SURF. If you go by a different name, please put that in parentheses next to your official SURF first name. So if your first name in SURF is listed as Jennifer and you go by Jen or JR or Sky (or whatever), enter your first name this way: Jennifer (Jen) or Jennifer (JR) or Jennifer (Sky), etc.
2. Click Enroll in New Class and enter the Course ID and enrollment key.
MyOpenMath (MOM) Course ID: 31123
To enroll in the course, you must also enter an enrollment key, which I will give you. NOTE: YOU MAY BE DROPPED FROM MYOPENMATH and YOUR MIRACOSTA CLASS IF YOU ENTER A LAST NAME DIFFERENT FROM THE LAST NAME ON SURF.
3. Enter the class. Open and complete Intro to Class assignment. Then click IMPT INFO. Click on Short Useful Tutorial and complete it. Click on How to Enter & Submit Answers and read it. Click on Late Pass Info and read it. Then go back to start page and Read INSTRUCTIONS for this class. Finally, click on the yellow folder, ONLINE WORK, read the schedule and start working on the class, following the instructions, schedule and due dates. If you did not buy Packet 1 and want to print it yourself, click that link and print it as that is the written work you do, but it is not collected or graded. Start by watching/transcribing the videos for 1.1 (see webpage or the links in Q1 for the videos) for your own video notebook. Then complete 1.1 in the packet. Next watch/transcribe the videos for 1.2 and complete 1.2 in the packet, and do this for sections 1.3 and 1.4. Then log into MyOpenMath, open the yellow ONLINE WORK folder. In the ONLINE WORK folder are all the assignments starting with Q1, which is due Friday.If you don't finish it by midnight, click on Use Late Pass which allows you to have a week more to finish it. You'll note the due date changes for you when you use a late pass. There is no penalty for using a late pass, but only one may be used for each assignment.
3. Enter the class. Open and complete Intro to Class assignment. Then click IMPT INFO. Click on Short Useful Tutorial and complete it. Click on How to Enter & Submit Answers and read it. Click on Late Pass Info and read it. Then go back to start page and Read INSTRUCTIONS for this class. Finally, click on the yellow folder, ONLINE WORK, read the schedule and start working on the class, following the instructions, schedule and due dates. If you did not buy Packet 1 and want to print it yourself, click that link and print it as that is the written work you do, but it is not collected or graded. Start by watching/transcribing the videos for 1.1 (see webpage or the links in Q1 for the videos) for your own video notebook. Then complete 1.1 in the packet. Next watch/transcribe the videos for 1.2 and complete 1.2 in the packet, and do this for sections 1.3 and 1.4. Then log into MyOpenMath, open the yellow ONLINE WORK folder. In the ONLINE WORK folder are all the assignments starting with Q1, which is due Friday.If you don't finish it by midnight, click on Use Late Pass which allows you to have a week more to finish it. You'll note the due date changes for you when you use a late pass. There is no penalty for using a late pass, but only one may be used for each assignment.
4. You may purchase the Unit 1 packet in the bookstore, print it, or copy problems while viewing online. I DO NOT COLLECT OR GRADE WORK OR GIVE POINTS FOR DOING PACKET WORK, but do those problems to learn the material. In the Unit 1 folder, click Unit 1 Packet, Corrections, Videos, Answers, and then click Videos that accompany each section of Unit 1.
4. You may purchase the Unit 1 packet in the bookstore, print it, or copy problems while viewing online. I DO NOT COLLECT OR GRADE WORK OR GIVE POINTS FOR DOING PACKET WORK, but do those problems to learn the material. In the Unit 1 folder, click Unit 1 Packet, Corrections, Videos, Answers, and then click Videos that accompany each section of Unit 1.
4. Read this syllabus carefully and thoroughly. Bookmark this webpage and www.myopenmath.com
4. Read this syllabus carefully and thoroughly. Bookmark this webpage and www.myopenmath.com
Since this is an online class, you are responsible for reading and understanding all information in this syllabus. Log in to MOM at least a few times a week to read announcements, forum posts, and to check messages. Read all emails from me in a timely manner. Keep them. I did not schedule an in-person orientation, but I'm happy to talk via phone, or meet with you in person! After reading the info in the syllabus and in the online materials, please let me know if you have any questions.
Plan to spend at least 12 hours a week on this class. Map out your time and treat it like a job you cannot miss! Time is the best recipe for success. Half the students do not complete the class due to falling behind due to time-management issues that arise from having too much on their plate. I'd like to have ALL of you make a commitment right now to putting in your best effort, which means setting aside at least 12 hours a week for this class, preferably on a daily basis, spreading out the work, and completing all work by the due date.
This class is HYBRID (not fully online), as you are required to take proctored tests in person. Each student is required to schedule an appointments for each test, preferably at least 2 weeks before the date of the test...the earlier the better. More info is in Test Info in MOM. Click here for options if you will be out of the county during the window to take tests.
Spring 2018 Math 64 SYLLABUS sections 2229, 2232, 2237
Spring 2018 Math 64 SYLLABUS sections 2229, 2232, 2237
Professor: Julie Harland--Email: jharland@miracosta.edu
Feel free to call me Julie, Mrs. Harland, Ms. Harland, Ms. Julie, or Professor Harland. To reach me, email me. Each time, sign your email with your first and last name, and a phone number with times you may be reached if you want to speak in person or on the phone.
I am committed to having regular contact with you via emails/announcements. I monitor attendance--see attendance policy. Email me if you have questions, or want to discuss something personal. IF YOU EMAIL me asking a question, I WILL USUALLY GET BACK TO YOU WITHIN 48 HOURS Mon-Fri, and usually much quicker than that. If I don't get back to you within 48 hours M-F, I didn't get the email. In that case, email me again. If I email you a question, please respond within 48 hours--sooner is better. CHECK EMAIL and ANNOUNCEMENTS/MESSAGES/FORUMS in MOM daily to make sure you do not miss important info! Make sure you are receiving my emails.
Course Description Intermediate Algebra: This algebra course covers radicals, exponents, concepts of relations and functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, linear and quadratic functions, and the solutions of equations from these topics.
Student Learning Outcome: For a given set of problems the student will demonstrate quantitative reasoning by developing a problem-solving strategy, performing appropriate analysis and computation, and critically assessing the meaning of the conclusion or outcome.
Calculator: You will need a basic or scientific calculator for this class. Calculators may be used on proctored tests. Most problems should be done without a calculator. Only use when necessary. I recommend TI-30-XS (for about $20) since it is what you may use in the Academic Proctoring Center on tests. On proctored tests, you may ONLY use a calculator provided by the APC. Use of cell phones as calculators is not allowed.
Attendance Policies: Attendance is monitored by your verified participation in class each week in the following ways. You may be dropped WITHOUT NOTICE if you do not follow the requirements below. Contact me any time you are unable to fulfill these policies.
1. Log in to our MOM class at least every few days to read announcements, open and submit answers in the online work (unless you are ahead) and read forum posts or messages. You must submit some answers to each online assignment by the due date(s) for each one to be considered attending class. Logging in without submitting answers, using a late pass, clicking other links or watching videos does NOT count toward this requirement. You should spend at least 4 hours each week actively working in MOM unless you complete online work before the due date.
2) Show up and take tests during your scheduled appointment time. Be on time with your valid photo I.D. If you do not take a proctored test by its deadline, you may be dropped unless I am notified immediately.
TESTS: There are three unit tests and a comprehensive final that you must take proctored in the Academic Proctoring Center (APC) on campus, or at an approved proctoring site out of the county. Unit 1 covers Packet 1 and Q1-3, Unit 2 covers Packet 2, and Q4-7, Unit 3 covers Packet 3 and Q8-10, and the final is cumulative over Q1-13 which emphasis on Q11-13. These are tests you take in person with a proctor, and the tests are online. The dates you may take each test, as well as all info regarding appointments is in MOM. Click here if you will be out of the county during test window dates.
Schedule and Assignments: There are four packets. See schedule. There are about 13 regular online assignments, and each is worth the same amount toward your online Quiz grade. If you transcribe videos and do the packet problems first, you should be ready to do the online quiz assignment. If you need more time to complete an online assignment, redeem a late pass within the late pass period. The quizzes (Q1, Q2, etc.) are like quizzes in that you must answer correctly to earn points, but they are not timed, and you may try similar problems to earn credit if you answer incorrectly.
Studying: Doing the packets and quizzes is not the same thing as studying. Most students need to review a concept or a procedure many times before it becomes familiar and sticks. Schedule several hours a week for working on this class. I encourage you to frequently go back and review older videos and quiz problems to make sure you remember the concepts and can work through the problems correctly.
Grading: A point earned in one category is not worth the same as a point earned in another category. 500 points total. No extra credit.
Online Quizzes: 100 pt (overall percent earned on online quizzes)
Unit Test 1,2,3: 300 pt (100 points each, percent earned on each test)
Cumulative Final mainly over Unit 4: 100 pt (percent earned on final exam)
Grades are calculated using the following scale. The minimum points you need to earn that grade is shown. You must do well on and tests (especially the final exam) to pass the class. Your grade is based mainly on proctored tests where you demonstrate your understanding through working problems correctly in a testing environment.
A: *450 B: *400 C: *350 D: 250
There are no make-up tests. If you miss a test, you earn a zero on it. If you miss a test due to an emergency (or any reason) or do better on the final exam than your lowest test score, I replace the lowest test score with your grade on the final exam. The final exam is required and may not be replaced. If your final exam score is lower than your test scores, nothing will be replaced. Contact me immediately if you miss a test. Nothing replaces the final exam grade, and it is required to pass the class.
Grades are calculated using the following scale with the extra stipulation that you must also earn at least 50% on the final exam to pass the class with a C or better.
To figure out your grade in the class, do the following. Use these variables to represent total percent earned on each component:
Q: Quizzes overall percent; T1: Test 1 percent; T2: Test 2 percent; T3: Test 3 percent; F: Final Exam Percent
Add Q + T1 + T2 + T3 + F + F and then subtract your lowest percent from T1, T2, T3, F.
Minimum points to earn a particular grade: A: 450 B: 400 C: 350 D: 300
Example 1: Someone has these scores: Q: 90; T1: 84; T2: 50; T3: 76; F: 70
Since 50 is the lowest test score, subtract 50 from 90+84+50+76+70+70: 390 (That's a C.)
Example 2: Someone has these scores: Q: 90; T1: 84; T2: 80; T3: 76; F: 70
Since 70 is the lowest test score, subtract 70 from 90+84+80+76+70+70: 400 (That's a B.)
RESOURCES
Aides and tutors in the MLC are available to answer questions that you may have. Find the locations and hours at the MLC webpage
at http://www.miracosta.edu/instruction/mathematics/mathlearningcenter.html
Free tutoring and other services are available on both campuses and online in the Tutoring Center. For hours and locations go to the Tutoring Center webpage at http://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/tutoring/index.html
If you have a disability that may require accommodations in this online delivery format or require test accommodations, please notify me by email before the end of the second week of class. If you have a not already done so, please register with Disabled Students Programs & Services at 760-795-6658. Their office is located in Building 3000, adjacent to parking lot 3C. Go to http://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/dsps/index.html for more information.
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IMPORTANT DATES are at http://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/admissions/importantdates.html
Below are the ones most important for our class. Refer to official dates. Changes are possible. Also, there may be typos.
2/2/18: Last Date to drop class and receive a refund with no grade placed on permanent record.
2/16-19/18: Campus closed
2/23/18: Last day to petition for pass/no pass. You do not need my permission and I do not need to be notified. Go to the Admissions and Records office to fill out and turn in the required paperwork if you want this option.
3/19/18 - 3/24/18: Spring Break; Campus closed
4/26/18: Last Day to drop class with option of "W" grade
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