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Mathematics Professor Jon Odell

Mathematics Professor Jon Odell Is this Course the Correct Course for You?????? Are you at the right level? Is this course right for your curriculum

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Page 1: Mathematics  Professor  Jon Odell Is this Course the Correct Course for You??????  Are you at the right level?  Is this course right for your curriculum

Mathematics

ProfessorJon Odell

Page 2: Mathematics  Professor  Jon Odell Is this Course the Correct Course for You??????  Are you at the right level?  Is this course right for your curriculum

Is this Course the Correct Course for You??????Are you at the right level?Is this course right for your

curriculum needs?See your Instructor if in

doubt!!!!!!!!!

Page 3: Mathematics  Professor  Jon Odell Is this Course the Correct Course for You??????  Are you at the right level?  Is this course right for your curriculum

Prerequisites

YOU MUST MEET THE PREREQUISITES OR YOU WILL BE DROPPED.

Previous Course – C or better.

Page 4: Mathematics  Professor  Jon Odell Is this Course the Correct Course for You??????  Are you at the right level?  Is this course right for your curriculum

Syllabus

Examine missing examinations Examine missing classes Examine consequences for inappropriate

behavior. Examine grading Scale Examine Odell’s rule on HATS. Examine Policy on Cell Phones. Examine policy on late papers.

Page 5: Mathematics  Professor  Jon Odell Is this Course the Correct Course for You??????  Are you at the right level?  Is this course right for your curriculum

Calendar

Very Valuable Shows when tests are planned. Dates are what will be discussed that day. Suggest read the material ahead of class and

do suggested homework after class.

Page 6: Mathematics  Professor  Jon Odell Is this Course the Correct Course for You??????  Are you at the right level?  Is this course right for your curriculum

Required

Textbook Graphing Calculator 3-Ring notebook Red pen YELLOW highlighter Stapler Other items – see syllabus

Page 7: Mathematics  Professor  Jon Odell Is this Course the Correct Course for You??????  Are you at the right level?  Is this course right for your curriculum

Optional Items

Student Solutions Manual Straight Edge Hole punch Calculator manual

Page 8: Mathematics  Professor  Jon Odell Is this Course the Correct Course for You??????  Are you at the right level?  Is this course right for your curriculum

Graphing Calculator Recommendations Texas Instruments TI-83, TI-83+, TI83+Silver TI-84, TI-84+, TI-84+Silver

Not acceptable TI-81, TI-85

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Study Help

Study Center – Free

Study Center will not work even problems.

Fellow Classmates ***** Study Groups

Page 10: Mathematics  Professor  Jon Odell Is this Course the Correct Course for You??????  Are you at the right level?  Is this course right for your curriculum

Classroom Behavior

Courteous to fellow students & instructor.

No Temper Tantrums!Do unto others as you would

have them do unto you.

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Classroom Rule!!!!

No Cell Phones on!!!!

Page 12: Mathematics  Professor  Jon Odell Is this Course the Correct Course for You??????  Are you at the right level?  Is this course right for your curriculum

Nature of the Course

This course is a Marathon!!It is not a sprint!

Page 13: Mathematics  Professor  Jon Odell Is this Course the Correct Course for You??????  Are you at the right level?  Is this course right for your curriculum

Percent Passing

passing91%

9%

passing

Page 14: Mathematics  Professor  Jon Odell Is this Course the Correct Course for You??????  Are you at the right level?  Is this course right for your curriculum

failing

passing

17%

83%

passing

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Biggest Challenge

TIME

Use it Wisely