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Welcome To LSC-Tomball Independent Study Math

Course

MATH 0308Section 3W001

Beginning Algebra OrientationTheresa Fritzel

Online: at home

orat one of the Lone Star College campuses

Yes, it really is an independent study course!


Is Independent Study Right for you?

• Benefits– You set your time– You determine the pace

• must show progress• must finish course within the semester

• Disadvantages– No lecture time– You do the work online and in your book– Much harder than a lecture course– Easy to procrastinate and fall behind

• Major Requirements for success– Self-discipline– Good study habits

• Should I take an online course?


What Materials do I need?A computer with internet accessA valid, working email addressMyMathLab Student Access code

The textbook is available online in our MyMathLab sectionIf you are retaking Math 0308 and already have a MyMathLab account tied to the text, it may still be valid. Please log into MyMathLab and try adding a course BEFORE you purchase a new MyMathLab student access code.You may purchase a MyMathLab access code from the bookstores, or directly from www.coursecompass.com if you have a credit card

Beginning & Intermediate Algebra, 4th ed., Elayn Martin-Gay, Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2009, ISBN 0-13-600731-7

Used for both Math 0308 and 0310Available online in our MyMathLab sectionhard copy purchase is optional

Supplementary materialsCalculator (not required for 0308, required for 0310)

TI-84 plus, TI-84, TI-83, TI-83


How Much Time?64 total hours

OR 4 hours (or more) each week in Fall and Spring7 hours (or more) each week in Summer

Reading your book/course materialsworking odd problems in the book

in MyMathLabworking assigned homework (at home)

in Angelstudying materials (at home)taking quizzes (at home)taking tests (at testing center)

math center for tutoring help (if needed)2 hours study/1 credit hour

4 credit hour class = at least 8 hours of study each week


FlexibilityEvery dayThree times a weekTwice a week

Minimum required but no maximumAccrue time at your own pace

How often?


CalendarIn Angel I will post a suggested schedule of events

Homework assignmentsAvailable all semesterWorked in MyMathLab from home

Test dates Suggested window is posted to keep you on trackAre available until the end of the semesterWorked in Angel at testing center

HolidaysTHEA dates


Math 0308 Study Guide

We will be covering the following in 0308

Section 1.4, Chapter 2Sections 3.1 – 3.4, Sections 4.1 – 4.3Sections 5.1 – 5.6Sections 6.1 – 6.6Section 7.1 – 7.3

Review the materials I have posted in Angel in the Learning Modules for each specific exam

Do assigned homework in MyMathLab (at home)

Tested on concepts, definitions, and processes


Preparing for ExamsTo prepare for the exams

Read your textReview the materials posted in Angel in the Learning ModulesWork the odds in your book and check their answersWork the graded homework in MyMathLab

For extra practice, rework homework problems...they change each time you access them

Use Math Center resourcesFree TutoringManipulativesStudy Aids

Use online resources when doing homework in MyMathLab

“Help me solve this” link“View an example” linkLecture video linkonline textbook link“Ask my Professor” link – sends me a message and I reply to you.

Set up a whiteboard session with me to help with tricky conceptsTake tests when indicated


Taking the ExamsOnline in any approved Lone Star College Assessment Center

must tell me which assessment center you preferNot on list, no testKnow the hours of operation for your chosen centerClick here for testing centers and hours

Photo ID requiredI need to know that it is youNo id, no test

Calculators are helpful


Math Tutoring available at:

LSC-Cy-FairLSC-Fairbanks CntrLSC-Greenspoint CntrLSC-KingwoodLSC-MontgomeryLSC-North HarrisLSC-Tomball

Click here for more information


Online tools in Angel for help from the

instructorDiscussion board

post questions

Whiteboardmeet in a whiteboard room to go over exercises

Need to set a time in advance to meet

Chatroomtalk about tricky concepts

Need to set a time in advance to meet


Resources at LSC-Tomball

Supplemental Books and Exercises

Use in Math AreaMay be checked out

C230 circulation deskAsk first

Free worksheets and handouts

Manipulatives for the kinesthetic learner


Graded Work

Online homework assignments in MyMathLab at home

~30 homework assignments, 7 points each200 points

Chapter tests online in Angel at testing center

4 tests, 100 points each400 points total

Final Exam online in Angel at testing center

Cumulative, 200 points

800 total points


Grading PolicyA 89.5% - 100.0%B 79.5% - 89.4%C 69.5% - 79.4%IP* or F** < 69.4%

*IP means you completed the course work but didn’t make the required 69.4% to pass

** Reasons for a failing grade:No consistent progressDon’t log enough hoursDon’t take the final exam


How do I get started?First, since we will be doing all of our communication through

email:

Email me with a current email address and include the following:

You must "agree" that you understand how an independent study online course will be different from an “in class” course

list how you think an independent study online course will differ from a lecture course

Send this note to:[email protected]


How do I get started?Second, because your final will be

administered at Lone Star College testing centers using Angel and we will use the Angel email for secure communication:

Go to LSC-online to get your Angel login and password

Click on the “Get Started” linkClick on the “LSC-online login information” link

If you have never logged in before, you can find your username and password using this form

Login to Angel and look at the home page.Our course will show up after you take the mandatory Orientation provided through the Angel website.

Prove that you have accessed AngelSend me an email through Angel:

tell me in which testing center you want to take your tests


Third, because your homework will be completed online for a grade:

Obtain a MyMathLab student access codeIf you were in 0308 or 0310 at Tomball within the last year, your account may still be active…test it before purchasing a new codePurchase from bookstorePurchase directly from MyMathLab

Using the student code, register for and login to MyMathLab

Course id for the “Homework Course” and the zip code for LSC-Tomball:

FRITZEL42545– Please note that this code is my last name “fritzel” followed by 5

numbers77375Enter the course, click on the Installation Wizard

Prove that you have accessed MyMathLabSend me an email and describe how to access the graded homework assignments

How do I get started?


Summary:

Using your current email address, drop me a note and include the following

"agree" that you understand how the online course will be different from an “in class” courselist how you think an independent study online course will differ from a lecture course

After the class has begun:Send me a note in Angel email

Tell me where you want to take your exams

Login to MyMathLab and register for our course


How to be successful in Independent Study

CoursesBe Goal oriented; don’t procrastinate, no excusesVerify understanding of concepts with instructor or tutorDo your homework

MyMathLab definitely…for a gradeOdds in the book at the end of each section for more practice!

Practice good study skillsTwo hours of study for each hour of classFollow Dr. Nolting’s test taking strategies (video in LSC-Tomball Math Lab)

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