--Laurie Wern OvermannAugust 25, 2012

“Students learn math by doing math not by watching someone else do math” Students listen to the instructor while taking

notes.Students work on MA101/MA102 ALEKS or

MA134 MyMathLab during class. Instructor and additional graduate student are available.

Students work on ALEKS or MyMathLab after class with many resources available.

1. Structure of Typical Beginning/Intermediate

Algebra MA101/102 ClassStudents have a primary instructor and two

graduate students split between two classrooms. Students work with a software product ALEKS. Students work within a course structure; they have

10 written quizzes (10%) on intermediate objectives.

Students keep a notebook (10%).Students have a midterm (10%) and final (70%)

exam .

Resources in Beginning/Intermediate

Algebra MA101/102These are helpful learning resources:

ALEKS explanation

Excellent mathematically accurate explanations.

Access to textbook

Within ALEKS program

Video Links With each ALEKs explanation

Supplemental Materials

Videos and virtual mathematic activities within ALEKS

Khan Academy Videos

Link www.khanacademy.org under Watch tab, Math, Algebra. Type a topic.

Grades MA101/102 Beginning & Intermediate Algebra10% Notebook10% Quizzes10% Midterm70% Final ExamMA101 is CR/F. Students receive elective credit.

“CR” has no impact of GPA; “F” has impact on GPA.MA102 is A,B,C,D, F. Students receive elective

credit.Students can and are urged to complete both

courses in one semester but must complete MA101 by October to be successful.

1. Structure of Typical College Algebra MA134 Class

Before the day a section is covered:Students read notes before class time. Students do the Practice (unlimited) and

Mastery Quiz (only twice).All MA134 students share a common website

http://cstl-csm.semo.edu/ma134/. Videos on troublesome topics are available on the MA134 website.

2. Structure of Typical College Algebra

MA134 ClassIn class: The instructor will give a brief introduction to the

topic. Students should take notes so student have worked out examples and explanations.

Students will keep a notebook (to be scored) this semester.

Students work on a Classwork assignment in class. This must be done during the class.

Students have 7 written quizzes, 3 common exams and a common final exam.

Resources in College Algebra MA134 MyMathLab

In MyMathLab, there are several helpful buttons.

Help Me Solve This

Exercise “walk through” in small steps

Similar Exercise Generates a new exercise for practice

Video Link Shows a video explaining how to do a related exercise

Textbook Link Links to the pages in the textbook to help with this type of exercise

Ask My Instructor Ask My Instructor sends an email to your instructor with a link to your exercise

Grades MA134 College Algebra15% Getting Ready Quiz, Classwork,

Homework 55% Three Tests10% Quizzes20% Final

Student RequirementsBring a notebook to class every dayBring a calculator (not a phone) which

cannot be shared during tests or quizzesStudents have access to an e-textbook.Students read and do some problems from

the online software.Students may use electronic music devices.

Student Help ResourcesMath Learning Center

Johnson 112 – computer lab with math tutorsJohnson 104 – math tutors without computers but

with WIFI connectionMonday - Thursday ….8 am to 5 pmFriday …. 8 am to 2 pmSunday …6 pm to 9 pm

(the building will have at least one door open)

Learning Assistance Programs (3rd floor UC)Other tutoring labs are on campus (Towers)

Tutoring Best PracticesBe supportive …. you are much better at math

than they are. Be patient with them.Understanding is better than memorizing. Avoid

“use this formula” or “do this trick”. For instance, expand

by distribution instead of using a formula.

Try to use the same techniques used by the instructor to avoid confusion.

Encourage them to show work. Supportive work is expected and given points on tests.

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