5/7/18
Does 2 = 1? I use algebra to prove 2 = 1. Can you find the mistake? Knowledge of algebra, including factoring and rational expressions and equations is key to understanding the problem. As you solve equations in Mod 4, you'll have to be careful that any solution makes sense, so this is related.
If you haven't already done so, click here to schedule your appointment to take the final exam May 16-22. The final is cumulative covering the material over the entire semester. Begin reviewing for it now by doing the reviews and practice tests I've posted over the semester. The key to doing well on tests is to constantly review and practice problems as if you were taking a real test. Sit for 1-2 hours and do problems all on your own. EVERYONE still has an opportunity to pass this class as:
Anyone earning *75% or higher on the final will pass with at least a grade of C even if the total percent for the semester is below 70%.
Anyone earning 85% or higher on the final will pass with at least a grade of B even if the total percent for the semester is below 80%.
Anyone earning 95% or higher on the final will pass with at least a grade of A even if the total percent for the semester is below 90%.
So everyone has a path toward passing with an A, B, or C, regardless of your grade so far! Go for it! Also, I replace your lowest test score with the grade on the final if the grade on the final is higher. Nothing replaces the final exam grade. You must take the final.
*Last week's email stated you needed 80%, but I lowered it to only needing 75% on the final.
NOTE: Q12 is due 5/9, Q13 is due 5/16, and dates to take the final are May 16-22.
5/15/18
Q13 is due 5/16. If you use a late pass for Q13, the due date will only be extended 5 days, not 7 days, so the due date for the late pass will be Monday, 5/21, the day before the deadline to take the final exam. Everyone should be studying for the final. If you haven't already done so, you need to immediately click here to schedule your appointment to take the final exam May 16-22. The final is cumulative covering the material over the entire semester. Review previous tests and practice tests. EVERYONE still has an opportunity to pass this class as:
Anyone earning 75% or higher on the final will pass with at least a grade of C even if the total percent for the semester is below 70%.
Anyone earning 85% or higher on the final will pass with at least a grade of B even if the total percent for the semester is below 80%.
Anyone earning 95% or higher on the final will pass with at least a grade of A even if the total percent for the semester is below 90%.
So everyone has a path toward passing with an A, B, or C, regardless of your grade so far! Go for it! Also, I replace your lowest test score with the grade on the final if the grade on the final is higher. Nothing replaces the final exam grade. You must take the final. I hope all of you do well! If you have questions, I'm here to help you. Just ask!
5/23/18 Math 64 Final Grades and more info about transfer-level math
You may log in to MyOpenMath to see your final grade in the class. You will see a test entered as "Final replace low" which is a duplicate of the grade you earned on the final exam. So there are 5 tests shown, but the lowest score was dropped. So if you did better on the final than your lowest test, the final exam counts twice and your lowest score was not counted. If you did worse on the final, all three tests count and your final counts once. If you open "Final replace low" in your gradebook, click on Feedback to see your final letter grade in the class. These won't be in SURF for at least a couple of days.
I especially enjoyed getting to know those of you who made personal contact with me these past few months. I hope all of you know some more algebra, and even like it!
I wish you a happy, healthy summer! But especially, I wish you the very best in all your endeavors!
Congrats to all who did well in the course! Please read on if you did not do well...
If you did not pass for any reason or want to keep working on the material, you can always add my free MyOpenMath class: 24221 is the course ID. Depending on your major and goals, there are pathways where you do not need Math 64 or much algebra to take a transfer-level math course. Please discuss with a counselor. Please click this link for the various pathways available to you. Learning about and considering a different pathway could be beneficial If you did not pass or do well in Math 64 this semester, and only need one transfer-level course.
Also, if you did not pass Math 64 or want to refresh your skills before going on to a transfer-level math course, consider the Bridge to Success in Math 64 Program. To sign up for the Bridge to Success in Math Program, you must go to the Testing office on campus this Friday, 5/25/18 between 8:00 and and 3:00 pm for a one-on-one registration. This is the last opportunity to register for the program. The orientation is on Tuesday, 5/29/18, 11:00-1:00 p.m. in OC3601. The program will run Mon-Fri, 4 hours a day, 5/30-6/7. Testing to place in a transfer-level math course will be on June 8th.
Math 64: Link to pathways for transfer-level math