INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA STUDY GROUP

mathcurr/154study

Math 191K1 Winter, 1997

Tuesday & Thursday 4:00 - 4:50

Room: E100 4 units

INSTRUCTOR: Jane Baldo

PHONE NUMBER: 541-4660, Extension 247

REQUIRED TEXT: Understanding Algebra for College Students

by Hirsch & Goodman.

RECOMMENDED TEXT: Student Solution Manual and Study Guide to Accompany

Understanding Algebra for the College Student

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a study group to support the students taking Math 154 ,

Intermediate Algebra. In this class, we will go over any questions from the

new material presented that day and then we will work on homework

problems answering questions as we go along. This class is open to any

Math 154 student.

RECOMMENDED

PREREQUISITE: This class should be taken concurrently with Math 154.

GRADING POLICY: Method of Student Evaluation

Each Tuesday, students will turn in written work based on the material

covered the week before. Each of these assignments is worth 10 points.

There will be a total of 90 points possible since one assignment will be

dropped and no work will be collected during the first week. There is no

final exam for this class.

The problems to be handed in will be selected based on the questions of the

students, therefore if you miss a class have a study partner whom you can

call for this information. Missing a class will not excuse you from handing

in the work on time.

Your grade will be based on your percentage of the possible points.

If you receive 70% or more of the possible points, you will receive a grade of Credit.

Anyone with less than 70% of the possible points, will receive a grade of No Credit.

REGISTRATION:

1. You must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records.

2. The last day to drop the class with no record is Friday, January 31.

3. The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, March 7.

4. After March 7, if you are enrolled, you will receive one of the following grades: A B

C D F or I (Incomplete, is only allowed in special cases).

In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid a grade. You must go to the registrar by

the above dates to avoid a grade from option three or four.

MAKE-UP POLICY: Late work will not be accepted but you are able to drop your lowest score.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN A MATH CLASS:

1) Come to every class meeting.

2) Arrive early, get yourself settled and be ready when class starts. Sit where you

won't be distracted.

3) Read each section before it is discussed in class.

4) Do all of the homework.

5) Do some math every day.

6) Start preparing for tests at least a week in advance.

7) Take advantage of tutors and office hours, extra help can make a big difference.

TUTORING: Individual tutoring is available in the Tutoring Lab

(Room E103). Tutoring hours are posted on the bulletin board next to

my office (A204) and in your classroom.

OFFICE HOURS: Room: A204

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 4:00 - 5:00

Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 - 2:00

CALCULATOR: You will use the calculator that you using in your Math 154 class.

LEARNING DISABLED STUDENTS: It is important that students, identified as learning

disabled, speak with Jane about their special

needs.