MAT 0145College Readiness Math II

Spring 2015

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Dr. Wai W. Lau

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Office Hours

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Course Web Page

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Link to this document and other course information

This class

This course is designed to prepare you for • MAT 1110 (Precalculus),

• MAT 2700 (Business Statistics),

• MAT 1360 (Introduction to Statistics.) 

Pedagogy

This is an activity-based course• Work in group to solve problems

• Minimum formal lectures

• Attendance is crucial* for learning

Pedagogy

This is an activity-based course• Work in group to solve problems

• Minimum formal lectures

• Attendance is crucial* for learning

• (*We will do some experiments in the coming weeks and see if some of these activities can be done without coming to class and still maintain their effectiveness.)

Calculators

Scientific/graphic calculators with more than 184 K combined memory (RAM/Flash ROM) or symbolic computation ability are NOT allowed (e.g.TI-83 Plus Silver Ed., TI-89, TI-92 Casio FX-2.0 HP 38g, 39g, 40g, 48g/48g+/48gx, 49g). 

You are expected to learn to use your calculator on your own.

Text

1.Math in Action, 4th ed.

2. MyMathLab Access Card

Text (Acceptable Scenarios)

What if... Then...

I don’t care Textbook + MyMathLab access card

I have the book already MyMathLab access card

I do not want to buy the book MML comes with etext. You can print out the activities and bring them to class.

MyMathLab Online Homework System

Instant feedback In general, 5 attempts per question Due 2:50pm the next school day with a

class

MyMathLab Online Homework System

We will enroll all of you into HW system today after you finish activity 3.1

We will move to OMH 139 for this purpose

Objectives Summary

This course provides an introduction to functions and how they are being use in different settings.

(Read the syllabus for details.)

Tutoring Bonus Points

You can get up to 10 bonus points for your first exam by going to the tutoring! (distribute the tutoring bonus record sheet)

Exams

1 Mid-term Exam and a Final Exam.

Class Participation

This is an activity-based course. It is extremely crucial that you are not late for classes.

Class Participation

You can earn a maximum of 5 points each day by coming to class and participate in activities.

Class Participation

You can earn a maximum of 5 points each day by coming to class and participate in activities.

If you are late, the max. points you can get will be reduced*:

Minutes Late... Max. Points Reduction...

1-5 -2 points

5-10 -4 points

>10 -5 points

Group Activities

3 persons per group Keep your voices at a reasonable level Your group can leave as soon as you

finish all the activities designated on that day (I will check your answers.)

Warning

No text messaging, web surfing, email sending,……

Turn off your phone before you enter the classroom***.

Warning

Annoying behaviors will reduce the maximum participation points that you can get.

Points Distribution

Exam 1 120 points

Final Exam 120 points

MyMathLab HW 80 points

Class Participation 80 points

Final Class Grade

90% A Range

80% B Range

70% C Range

60% D Range

Below 60% E

Missing Classes

You are responsible to catch up all the materials if you miss classes for whatever reasons (sickness, family issues, family Hawaii vacation, etc).

Make-Up Policies

NO makeups for class participations If a student has a  documented conflict

that will prevent him or her from taking an exam at the scheduled time, he/she must arrange IN ADVANCE with the instructor to take the exam early. 

Study Hints

Studying in groups is an efficient way to learn mathematics.

Pre-class Reading (2.5 hours)

ClassPost-class Study, homework

(6-8 hours) 

There are tutorials in the CD-ROM comes with the textbook.

Study Hints

Studying in groups is an efficient way to learn mathematics.

Pre-class Reading (30 min.)

ClassPost-class Study, homework

(1-3 hours) 

Help!!

Free Math tutoring available Location: OMH 249

Help!!

Talk to me. I am available during office hours and other times.

MAT 0145College Readiness Math II

Activity 3.1

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Groups

Please form groups of 3 persons (note that one of your classmate is missing)

Move to tables such that groups will not disturb each other.

3.1 Graphs Tell Stories

1. Describe in words what a graph tells you about a given situation.

2. Sketch a graph that best represents a situation that is described in words.

3. Identify increasing, decreasing, and constant parts of a graph.

3.1 Graphs Tell Stories

4. Identify minimum and maximum points on a graph.

5. Define a function.

6. Use the vertical line test to determine whether a graph represents a function.

MAT 0145College Readiness Math II

MyMathLab Enrollment

http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw

You need 3 things

1. Course ID: lau98707

2. Email address: (Your SPU email address)

3.* Student access code, a valid credit card, or a PayPal account

Step 1

Click the link on the course webpage or Google “MyMathLab” and use the first link.

Step 2

Click “STUDENT”

Step 3

Click “OK! Register now”

Step 4

Enter “lau98707”

Step 5

Click “Create” unless ...you

already have an account with Pearson

Step 6

Fill in the registration form

Step 7 (I have no pictures from here on...) On the Register page, select one of the following access

options: Use an Access Code Purchase Access Online Request Temporary Access

• Get temporary access without payment for 14 days at the bottom of the Register page.

• You will receive a confirmation email with payment instructions.

Choose this option for now...

Step 8

Click “Go to Your Course” to access your course.

See if you can find the HW for 3.1