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Winning at Math Learning Community Fall 2009

SDV 100 002L
MTH 3 002L

LR 105

College Success Skills, Wednesday 11:00 – 12:00
Algebra I, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:30 – 1:40

Faculty Contact

information
Jane Serbousek
Office LR 213
703 450 2620 (office)
703 450 2575 (Science Division Office)
jserbousek@nvcc.edu
www.nvcc.edu/home/jserbousek

Office hours
Wednesday 3:30 – 5:30 Thursday 3:30 – 5:00

Class tutor
Bianca Albrecht (ba247@email.vccs.edu ) will provide help in and out of class.
Take advantage of the Tutorial Sessions she holds on Monday and Thursday 2:00 – 3:00

Learning Community
Your success in college matters to us. We are excited to introduce Learning Communities as a new strategy for NOVA. Your SDV 100 and MTH 3 are linked forming a learning community. The students enrolled in these linked classes will work together with faculty on shared assignments and learning opportunities. We will focus on helping you become a better learner with strong communication skills. This is an opportunity for you to get to know your professors and classmates better, to build a supportive academic network, to prepare for your next math course, and to improve your study skills to become a successful college student.

MTH 3 Course information
The purpose of this course is to develop competency in the basic algebraic skills necessary to succeed in college-level math courses. Topics include real numbers, equations and inequalities, exponents, polynomials, Cartesian coordinate system, rational expressions, radicals and applications. It does not count for credit for any degree at NOVA. It is a prerequisite for most college credit math courses. You should have a qualifying score on the placement test. If you do not, you should not take the class. A detailed list of the course objectives is on the web site http://www.nvcc.edu/depts/academic/coursecont/prefixesm.htm#mth

SDV 100 Course Information
College Success Skills is designed to help you discover information that will make your adjustment to NOVA a little bit easier. You will have the opportunity to learn study skills with an emphasis on math, explore your personal interests, and expand some of your educational and career plans. You will also learn about the different offices, policies and procedures of Northern Virginia Community College’s Loudoun campus.

Required

Materials

1 Textbooks: Beginning Algebra, tenth edition, by Lial, Hornsby and McGinnis
Winning At Math, fifth edition by Nolting (Bring both textbooks to every class)

2 Math XL Student Access Code: This comes with a new textbook. Let us know if you have a used book. We have some student codes available for students with used books.

3 Student Handbook and Current Schedule of Classes (Provided by School)

4 Northern Virginia Community College Catalog 2009/2010 (Provided by School)

5 Portfolio - minimum 2 ½ "3 ring binder with tabs.

6 MBTI Assessment (purchase at the book store—$14.00) (DO NOT PURCHASE UNTIL YOU ARE GIVEN A "PURCHASE SLIP" BY YOUR SDV INSTRUCTOR)

7 Access to: NovaConnect, NOVA LAN (http://www.nvcc.edu/ithd/student/student-web/) , and Blackboard (http://tac.nvcc.edu/blackboard/)

Calculator
After we complete chapter 3 in MTH 3, you may want to have a calculator that does basic arithmetic calculations. If you are planning to take Algebra II, Precalculus and Calculus on this campus, you may want to consider one of the TI-83 or TI-84 models. There are calculators on reserve in the library and in the Math Center for use while you are on campus. I do not lend calculators and students may not share calculators on tests or quizzes. Cell phones, TI89s or TI92s may not be used.

SDV 100 Grades
Academic Expectations: This is a college level course so college level effort is expected. Any late assignments will result in point deductions.
You can earn up to 600 points during the course of the semester. See below for what and how you will be graded on. All projects and/or assignments will include a rubric. The grading scale can be changed with teacher discretion should the need arise. You will be informed if that occurs. Copies of all assignments will be provided on blackboard. ALL assignments must be typed unless otherwise noted.

540 – 600 = A, 480 – 539 = B, 420 – 479 = C, 360 – 419 = D, 0 -- 359 = F

Participation & Attendance (10 points per class) 130

WAM Chapter Review Questions & Assignments (15 points per chapter) 120

Oral Presentation 60

Scavenger Hunt 20

Note Taking Activity 15

SCOUT NOVA/LRS Assignment 25

Time Management Assignment 50

College Transfer Project 50

Career Exploration Assignment 60

Final Exam (take home) 70

TOTAL Points 600

MTH 3 Grades

S: Satisfactory completion of the course. Requires a homework average of at least 80%, an over-all average of at least 75% and a score of at least 70% on the final exam.
R: Re-enroll another semester to repeat Algebra I.
Given if you don’t pass, but you had regular attendance, participation and effort.
U: Unsatisfactory completion of the course. Given if you don’t pass and you have had frequent absences, poor participation, etc.

Homework 200

6 tests 600

Quizzes & Assignments 150

Portfolio 100

Group Oral Presentation 100

Comprehensive Final Exam 150

Total Points 1300

Makeups for Math
There are no makeups. If you miss a written test, your final exam counts double. If you miss 2 or more written tests, your grade is a zero on each. A missed MathXL quiz or in-class quiz is a zero. Exceptions for extenuating circumstances will be handled on an individual basis and only if your homework average is at least 80%. You must contact me PRIOR to the scheduled test or quiz.

Portfolio

You will receive a separate handout for the requirements for the Portfolio. If your Portfolio grade is an A and your MathXL homework average is at least 80% at the end of the semester, your math final exam score will replace your lowest math test score.

Participation Grade
20 points will be added to your lowest math test score before the final exam if you qualify for the participation bonus points. To qualify you may not have more than two absences, you have completed all online quizzes, your homework average is at least 80%, your Portfolio grade is an A and you have been present for all tests and quizzes. Arriving late, leaving early, and disrupting class each count as a half absence. Disruptions include cell phones and other noise makers, food or beverage in the classroom. Missing your oral presentation counts as two absences as well as receiving a zero on the presentation.

Quizzes and Assignments
Each MathXL quiz may be taken twice and the higher grade will count. After your first attempt you can review the quiz and see what you missed. A study plan is generated on MathXL based on what you missed. Working through the Study Plan, reworking the homework, reviewing your notes, textbook and the multimedia resources on Blackboard can help you improve your skills for your second attempt. MathXL quizzes are due at the beginning of class on the due date. Your lowest quiz grade will be dropped at the end of the semester if your MathXL homework average is at least 80%.
In-class quizzes may be announced or unannounced. There will be written assignments, group presentations and some assignments on Blackboard.

Homework
Math homework on sections 1.1 – 1.4 is from your textbook. All homework assignments beginning with 1.5 are on MathXL. Completing homework is essential. You will not be successful in the course if you do not complete homework.
MathXL homework assignments may be reworked to improve your score until the due date. You are required to keep your MTH homework in your portfolio. The online MathXL homework should be completed on paper as well as submitting it online. Follow the guidelines in the section on "completing online homework" in your Winning at Math textbook. Practice tests count as two homeworks.

Attendance

SDV 100

It’s Mandatory!! Your participation and involvement in class will enhance your learning and that of your classmates in this course. Your grade is impacted by your attendance. You will be required to sign in at the beginning of each and every class. For each class you attend (and participate in) you will receive 10 points per class. Arriving late, leaving early, and disrupting class each count as a half absence. Disruptions include cell phones, chewing gum, and other noise makers. If you have more than two absences you will drop one letter grade for each absence. Please see me if there are any extenuating circumstances. You are expected to arrive on time and stay until class is dismissed or participation points will be deducted. If you know that you will miss more than 2 classes, I suggest that you drop the course by September 10 for a full tuition refund or by Friday, November 2 to avoid a grade penalty. Note that if you drop one of these courses you must drop the other.

Attendance
MTH 3
The importance of class attendance cannot be over emphasized. Regular and prompt attendance is a must for both classes. SDV 100 and MTH 3 should be your only commitment for your class time. Schedule doctor visits, vacations and other things for other times. We have the option of lowering your grade for poor or erratic attendance. This includes incomplete assignments as well as arriving late or leaving early or disrupting the class. In the event that you must miss class, avoid falling behind by completing the missed assignment described in the attached class schedule

Help
Do not wait until just before test time to get help.

Free tutoring is available. Sign up in the Counseling Office room LR 253 or contact Clint Young at 703-450-2537.
Get help from in-class discussion, from email, from your study group, from your class tutor and individually during office hours. For a current list of math resources available to you go to http://www.nvcc.edu/loudoun/scidiv/math/resources.html

Blackboard
Multimedia resources are available in your math Blackboard course for help in every topic in MTH 3. Resources include Podcasts, video lectures, animated mini-lectures, PowerPoints, vocabulary exercises, and equation building exercises. Some assignments will be on Blackboard. For tutorials visit: http://tac.nvcc.edu/blackboard/student Make sure you know how to log in to Blackboard and the LAN before class on Thursday August 27.

MathXL
MathXL is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment system designed specifically for your textbook. MathXL has numerous practice exercises as well as tutorials and videos. See the last page of this syllabus for information. The course ID and handout is on your Blackboard course.

Math Center

There are some computer-tutor programs, video tapes, DVDs and tutors available in The Math Center, room LR 204. The instructors in the Math Center can help you when they are not helping their own students. Hours are:
Mon, Tues, Weds 9:20 am - 9:00 pm

Thursday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm

Friday 9:30 am – 6:30 pm

Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Electronic Devices

Please TURN THEM OFF. This does not mean vibrate! There is a penalty for disrupting the class with any electronic device.

Students with disabilities

If you have any disability that requires special classroom or testing needs, please discuss it with us. Mrs. Duman will determine appropriate accommodations for special needs.

Suggestions for success
Expect to spend at least 8 – 12 hours per week on MTH 3 outside of class time
You are required to read each section of both textbooks before the topics are discussed in class.

You are responsible for all of the information in the shaded boxes in the text.

Attend class regularly. Do not be absent for tests. Stay with the schedule. Do not fall behind.

Complete all homework assignments.

Write down the questions you have while completing the assignments. Ask these during class.

Ask questions when you do not understand.

On the first day, one group can win a door prize by being the first group to compute the number of points required in MTH 3 to have an overall passing grade prior to the final exam. Put this number beside your names on the quiz. Tell us at once.

Get extra help from any of the sources listed as soon as you feel you need it.

Do not wait until just before test times to study or seek help.

Be an active participant in class. Don't just take notes and plan on thinking about the topic later.

Before beginning your homework, read over your class notes AND the section in your textbook.

Use and read your textbook or use the Multimedia resources in Blackboard or both.

Do not wait until shortly before tests to begin reviewing. Instead, review every day.
It is highly recommended that you form study groups with other members of the class. Studying with others is encouraged. You learn more when you discuss the ideas with others. However, don't let others just tell you the answers; make sure you understand.

Policies and dates
The last day to withdraw and receive a grade of W instead of U/F is November 2, 2009.

We do not withdraw students unless they have never attended. If you stop attending and don’t withdraw yourself on or before November 2, 2009, your grade is a U/F.

Only senior citizens and students with certain documented disabilities may audit. We will not sign for other audits and we do not give incompletes.

No food, cell phones or other noise makers in the classroom. There is a penalty for any of these disruptions.

If you drop one of the courses in the Learning Community, you must drop the other.

If we have to evacuate the building, be sure to take all of your belongings with you.

if class is canceled by the college the first day we return will be the same as the first day that we missed. This includes any tests. Check www.nvcc.edu or local media stations for updates on closings. Any special announcements will be on MathXL. It is your responsibility to check the announcements on MathXL.

Email
To communicate with us about grades or any personal issues by email, you must use your NVCC-VCCS email account. Put MTH 3/SDV 100 in the subject line. Go to http://www.nvcc.edu/ithd/student/email/google.htm for setup and login.

Academic honesty
Intellectual honesty is a must! Your work should be your own. Cheating is not tolerated. Anyone found cheating will receive a U/F in the course. Some assignments will be in groups. If you are not sure if working together is cheating or not, ask us for clarification. You are on your honor to complete the MathXL quizzes without any assistance from another person.

Mth 3/SDV 100 Class Schedule Fall 2009

Before completing homework assignments, review your notes, and view at least one of the multimedia resources on Blackboard or read the section in the text. Homework is due at the beginning of the following class. MathXL homework will start with section 1.5. NOTE: You must click "submit work" to receive credit for MathXL homework and quizzes.

Although homework is entered online, you are required to copy the problem, show all of your work on paper and keep it in your portfolio, just as if you were completing homework from the textbook. See Chapter 7 in the Winning at Math textbook.

MathXL quizzes are due at the beginning of class. Complete each quiz before class on the due date. The schedule is subject to change.

Date Class topics today HW due today at the beginning of class HW assignment for next time

August 24 Monday
Introduction
Syllabus quiz

1.1 -Fractions

**HW in sections 1.1 – 1.4 is not collected or graded. If your quiz scores on these sections are not at least 80%, you are required to complete the assignments on MathXL.
SDV: Homework in Winning at Math textbook (WAM): Read chapter 1. Write the answers to the questions at the end of Chapter 1.
Due at 11:00 Wednesday August 26
SCOUT NOVA/LRS Assignment. Due at 11:00 Wednesday September 23

MTH: Homework in the math textbook:
1.1: 9, 11, 17, 21, 23, 27, 29, 33, 35, 37, 43, 45, 47, 51, 61, 65, 75, 77

Aug 26 Weds SDV: WAM Chapter 1
How Learning Math is Different;
Why Your First Math Test is Important
First math test is September 3.

MTH:

1.2 –Exponents, Order of Operations & Inequality

1.3 -Variable, Expressions & Equations

1.4 -Real Numbers & Number Line
SDV HW due: WAM Chapter 1 questions

MTH HW due: 1.1

New to Blackboard? Go to tac.nvcc.edu/Blackboard/student for tutorials.
SDV: Read WAM Chapter 8 and write the answers to the questions at the end of the chapter. Due at 11:00 Wednesday September 2.

MTH: Homework in the math textbook:
1.2: 13, 17, 19, 25, 29, 31, 43, 45, 49, 53, 55, 59, 63, 67, 69, 73, 75, 79, 93

1.3: 13, 23, 29, 33, 37, 43, 47, 51, 63, 73, 77, 79

1.4: 25, 27, 35, 37, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61
WAM: Complete pages 246-248 (Learning Modalities Inventory)

Make sure you know how to log on to Blackboard and the LAN before coming to class Thursday.

Date Class topics today HW due today at the beginning of class HW assignment for next time

Aug 27
Thurs

Meet in LW 226
Appendix C –Sets
1.5 –Adding and Subtracting Real Numbers

1.6 –Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers

The Locus of Control survey

Introduction to MathXL.

The course ID is XL0D-C1A7-701Y-06G2

Bring your syllabus, textbooks and all of your completed homework in your portfolio to every class beginning today.
MTH HW due: 1.2 – 1.4
WAM due: pages 246-248
In-class Homework quiz: 1.1 – 1.4

Make sure you know how to log on to Blackboard and the LAN before coming to class today.
Bring your MathXL handout, and MathXL Student Access Code. Students with used books will receive a Student Access Code in class today.

If you have a new book and you do not bring your Student Access Code, you won’t be able to participate today and it will count as an absence.
MTH: Homework on MathXL: Appendix C, 1.5, 1.6
WAM: Read pages 41 – 42. Complete the Test Attitude Inventory on page 42.

Complete the Locus of Control Survey assignment on Blackboard.

MTH HW assignments are on MathXL for the remainder of the semester. Although homework is entered online, you are required to copy the problem, show all of your work on paper and keep it in your portfolio, just as if you were completing homework from the textbook.

See Chapter 7 in the Winning at Math textbook.

Aug 31 Monday 1.7 -Properties of Real Numbers
1.8 -Simplify Expressions
Submit your homework in MathXL. Copy each problem, show all of your work on paper and keep it in your portfolio.

Do this for all remaining HW assignments in MTH.
MTH HW DUE: APPENDIX C, 1.5, 1.6
WAM: Test Attitude Inventory p. 42

Locus of Control survey assignment on Blackboard

In class quiz: Appendix C, 1.5, 1.6
MTH HW: 1.7, 1.8
Complete the Practice test for chapter 1 on MathXL. Practice Tests count as 2 homework assignments.

Sept 2 Weds SDV: WAM Chapter 8
Test Taking & Study Skills
(First MTH test is Thursday Sept 3)

2.1 –The Addition Property of Equality

2.2 –The Multiplication Property of Equality
SDV HW DUE:
WAM Chapter 8 questions
Bring your Catalog & Handbook

MTH HW DUE: 1.7, 1.8
In class quiz : 1.7 - 1.8
SDV HW: Read Chapter 6 and write the answers to the questions at the end of the chapter.
MTH: Complete the Practice test for chapter 1 on MathXL. Portfolio will be collected.

Assignment for Wednesday September 9:
MTH: 2.1, 2.2
Blackboard/WAM: Complete the Math Study Skills Evaluation (MSSE) Email to me.
Complete the Math-Learning Profile Sheet.

Date Class topics today HW due today at the beginning of class HW assignment for next time

Sept 3 Thursday Test: Chapter 1 and Appendix C Portfolio will be collected. Check the rubric for required content. MTH: 2.1, 2.2
Blackboard/WAM: Complete the Math Study Skills Evaluation (MSSE)
Complete the Math-Learning Profile Sheet.
All HWs and the Practice Test for Chapter 1 expire at 12:30 today.

Sept 7 Monday Holiday No Class

Sept 9 Weds SDV: WAM Chapter 6
Listening & Note taking Skills
In – Class note-taking activity on section 2.3 in MTH

2.3 –More on Solving Linear Equations
SDV HW due: WAM Chapter 6 questions
MTH HW due: 2.1, 2.2
Blackboard/WAM: Math Study Skills Evaluation (MSSE) and the Math-Learning Profile Sheet.
SDV HW: WAM: Read Chapter 4 and write the answers to the questions.
MTH: 2.3

Sept 10 Thursday

Meet in LW 226
2.4 –Application of Linear Equations MathXL quiz: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 due at the beginning of class
Note-taking assignment due.

MTH HW DUE: 2.3
MTH: 2.4

Sept 14
Monday 2.5 – Formulas and Applications from Geometry MTH HW DUE: 2.4
MTH: 2.5
WAM: Read Chapter 2 and write the answers to the questions. (due Thursday September 17)

Sept 16 Wed SDV: WAM Chapter 4
How to Create a Positive Study Environment
2.6 -Ratios & Proportions
SDV HW DUE: WAM Chapter 4 questions
MTH HW DUE: 2.5
SDV: Time Management Assignment
(due September 30)
Read WAM Chapter 3 and write the answers to the questions. SCOUT NOVA/LRS assignment(due September 23)
MTH: 2.6

Sept 17 Thurs 2.7 –More about Problem Solving MathXL quiz: 2.4, 2.5 due at the beginning of class
MTH HW DUE: 2.6
WAM Chapter 2 questions
MTH: 2.7
Complete the Chapter 2 Practice Test on MathXL. This counts as two homework assignments.

Sept 21 Mon 2.8 –Solving Linear Inequalities MTH HW DUE: 2.7 MTH: 2.8

Date Class topics today HW due today at the beginning of class HW assignment for next time

Sept 23 Weds SDV: WAM Chapter 3: How to Reduce Math Anxiety and Test Anxiety
MTH:
3.1 -Linear Equations in Two Variables

3.2 -Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables
SDV HW DUE: WAM Chapter 3 questions.
SCOUT NOVA/LRS assignment

MathXL quiz: 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 due at the beginning of class
MTH HW DUE: 2.8 SDV: Read WAM Chapter 5 and write the answers to the questions
MTH: HW in 3.1, 3.2 due Monday September 28

Sept 24
Thurs Test: Chapter 2 Portfolio will be collected. Check the rubric for required content. All HWs and the Practice Test for Chapter 2 expire at 12:30 today.

Sept 28
Mon 4.1 -Solving Systems of Equations by graphing MTH HW DUE: 3.1, 3.2
In Class quiz: 3.1 – 3.2 MTH: 4.1

Sept 30
Weds SDV: WAM Chapter 5: Understanding and Improving the Memory Process

MTH:

4.2-Solving Systems of Equations by Substitution

4.3-Solving Systems of Equations by Elimination
SDV HW due: Time management assignment AND chapter 5 questions

MTH HW due: 4.1
SDV: Read WAM Chapter 7 and write the answers to the questions.
MTH: HW 4.2, 4.3

Oct 1 Thurs 4.4 –Applications of Linear Systems MathXL quiz: 4.1, 4.2 due at the beginning of class
MTH HW due: 4.2, 4.3 MTH: HW 4.4
Complete the Practice Test for Chapters 3 and 4
MathXL quiz: 4.3

Oct 5 Mon 5.1 –Product & Power Rules for Exponents
5.2 –Integer Exponents & Quotient Rule MathXL quiz: 4.3 due at the beginning of class
MTH HW due: 4.4 MTH: HW for 5.1 and 5.2 due Thursday October 8.
Complete the Practice Test for Chapters 3 and 4

Oct 7 Weds SDV: WAM Chapter 7
How to Improve your Reading and Homework Techniques

Test chapters 3 and 4 (3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3)
SDV HW due: WAM Chapter 7 questions

MTH: Complete the Practice Test for Chapters 3 and 4. This counts as two homework assignments. Buy MBTI

MathXL quiz: 4.4

All HWs and Practice test for sections 3.1 – 4.3 expire today at 12:30.

Oct 8 Thurs 5.3 –Scientific Notation
5.4 –Polynomials: addition and subtraction MTH HW due: 5.1, 5.2
MathXL quiz: 4.4 due at the beginning of class HW: 5.3, 5.4
MathXL quiz: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
In-class quiz 5.3, 5.4

Oct 12 Monday Fall Break No Class

Date Class topics today HW due today at the beginning of class HW assignment for next time

Oct 14 Weds
Meet in LW 226 at 11:00
SDV: MBTI
MTH:

5.5 –Multiplying Polynomials
5.6 - Polynomials: Special Products
SDV HW: Time Management Assignment due
MTH HW due: 5.3, 5.4

MathXL quiz: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 due at the beginning of class

In-Class quiz: 5.3, 5.4
SDV: Read chapter 9 and answer the questions
Complete the Practice Test for Chapter 5
HW: 5.5, 5.6
Vocabulary quiz: Chapters 1 – 5
MathXL quiz: 5.4, 5.5, 5.6 due at the beginning of class

Oct 15 Thurs
Meet in LW 226
MTH: 5.7 –Dividing Polynomials MTH HW due: 5.5, 5.6
MathXL quiz: 5.4, 5.5, 5.6 due at the beginning of class
Vocabulary quiz: Chapters 1 – 5 in class MTH: Complete the Practice Test for Chapter 5
HW 5.7 is due Wednesday October 21.

Oct 19 Monday Test: Chapter 5 All HWs and Practice test for Chapter 5 expire today at 12:30

Oct 21 Weds WAM Chapter 9: How to take Control and Motivate yourself to learn math
MTH: 6.1 – Greatest Common Factors
MTH HW due: 5.7 MTH HW 6.1
MathXL quiz: 5.7, 6.1

Oct 22 Thursday 6.2 –Factoring Trinomials MTH HW due: 6.1
MathXL quiz: 5.7, 6.1 due at the beginning of class MTH: HW 6.2

Oct 26 Monday 6.3 –More on Factoring Trinomials
6.4 – Special Factoring Rules
SDV HW due: Chapter 9 questions
MTH HW due: 6.2

MTH: HW 6.3, 6.4
In-class quiz: 6.2, 6.3

Oct 28 Weds SDV: Interpretation of MBTI
Group time for oral presentation

6.5 –Solving Quadratic Equation by Factoring

MTH HW due: 6.3, 6.4
In-class quiz: 6.2, 6.3 SDV: Go to Counseling office and declare your major. Scavenger Hunt
MTH: HW 6.5
MathXL quiz: 6.3 6.4, 6.5

Oct 29 Thursday MTH: 6.6 –Applications of Quadratic Equations MTH HW due: 6.5
MathXL quiz: 6.3 6.4, 6.5 due at the beginning of class MTH: HW 6.6 Part I

Date Class topics today HW due today at the beginning of class HW assignment for next time

Nov 2 Monday

MTH: 6.6 –Applications of Quadratic Equations MTH HW due: 6.6 Part I MTH: HW 6.6 Part II
MTH: Practice test Chapter 6

Nov 4 Weds
Meet in LW 226 at 11:00
No MTH 3 today. SDV 11 – 1:40 in the computer lab.
College Transfer

Degree Progress Report

Advising and Registration

Financial Management

Guest speaker: Mr. Clint Young
SDV HW due: Scavenger Hunt AND bring the signed paper showing your declared major.
MTH HW due: 6.6 Part II

SDV: College Transfer project
MTH: Practice test Chapter 6

Nov 5 Thursday 7.1 – The Fundamental Property of Rational Expressions MTH: HW 7.1 due Wednesday November 11.

Nov 9 Monday Test: Chapter 6 MTH: HWs and Practice test on Chapter 6 expire today at 12:30.

Nov 11 Weds

Meet in LW 226 at 11:00
Computer lab
SDV: Registration and Career Planning

7.2-Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
SDV HW due: College Transfer Project
Bring your completed class schedule sheet as well as the advising sheet for your major.
MTH HW due: 7.1
SDV HW: Career Planning Project
Take-home final exam due December 2.
Oral presentation due December 2.

MTH: HW 7.2

Nov 12 Thursday MTH: 7.3-Least Common Denominators MTH HW due: 7.2 MTH: HW 7.3
(Note we do not do sections 7.5, 7.7 or 7.8 in MTH)
MathXL quiz 7.1, 7.2, 7.3

Nov 16 Monday MTH 7.4: Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions MTH HW due: 7.3
MathXL quiz: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 due at the beginning of class
MTH: HW 7.4
In-class Quiz: 7.1 - 7.4
Vocabulary quiz: Chapters 6 and 7 in class

Date Class topics today HW due today at the beginning of class HW assignment for next time

Nov 18 Weds
Meet in LW 226 at 11:00 No SDV today
MTH meets 11:00 – 1:40 today

7.6-Solving Equations with Rational Expressions
SDV HW due: Career Planning Project due at 11:00.
MTH HW due: 7.4
In class quiz: 7.1 – 7.4
Vocabulary quiz: Chapters 6 and 7 in class
SDV HW: Take-home final exam due December 2.
Oral presentation due December 2.
MTH HW due: 7.6 Part 1

Nov 19 Thursday 7.6-Solving Equations with Rational Expressions SDV HW due: Fafsa and Scholarship
MTH HW due: 7.6 Part 2 and Chapter 7 Summary assignment
MTH HW 7.6 Part 2

Nov 23 Monday
Meet in LW 226 Chapter 7 Summary MTH HW due: 7.6 Part 2
MTH HW: Chapter 7 Summary

Nov 25-26 THANKSGIVING NO CLASS

Nov 30 Monday 8.1 –Evaluating Roots
MTH HW due: Chapter 7 Summary MTH: HW 8.1

Dec 2 Weds SDV: Oral Presentation, final exam due
8.2 –Multiplying, Dividing and Simplifying Radicals SDV: Take home final exam due
Oral Presentations
MTH HW due: 8.1
MTH: 8.2

Dec 3 Thursday 8.3 – Adding and Subtracting Radicals
8.4 –Rationalizing the Denominator
MTH HW due: 8.2 Complete the Practice Test for Chapters 7 and 8
HW: 8.3, 8.4

Dec 7 Monday
Meet in LW 226 Practice test for chapters 7 and 8 MTH HW due: 8.3, 8.4 SDV: Take-home final exam
Oral presentations
MTH:
Complete the Practice Test for Chapters 7 and 8

Dec 9 Weds
Meet in LR 105 at 11:00
Test: Chapters 7 and 8
No SDV—

Math starts at 11:00 in the regular classroom LR 105
All HWs and the Practice Test for chapters 7 and 8 expire today at 11:00
MTH: Complete the Practice Exams

Dec 10 Thursday Wrap up MTH: Complete the Practice Exams

Dec 14 Monday Comprehensive MTH 3 Final Exam

Contact: jserbousek@nvcc.edu
Last modified: August 17, 2009

Participation Grade	20 points will be added to your lowest math test score before the final exam if you qualify for the participation bonus points. To qualify you may not have more than two absences, you have completed all online quizzes, your homework average is at least 80%, your Portfolio grade is an A and you have been present for all tests and quizzes. Arriving late, leaving early, and disrupting class each count as a half absence. Disruptions include cell phones and other noise makers, food or beverage in the classroom. Missing your oral presentation counts as two absences as well as receiving a zero on the presentation.
Quizzes and Assignments	Each MathXL quiz may be taken twice and the higher grade will count. After your first attempt you can review the quiz and see what you missed. A study plan is generated on MathXL based on what you missed. Working through the Study Plan, reworking the homework, reviewing your notes, textbook and the multimedia resources on Blackboard can help you improve your skills for your second attempt. MathXL quizzes are due at the beginning of class on the due date. Your lowest quiz grade will be dropped at the end of the semester if your MathXL homework average is at least 80%. In-class quizzes may be announced or unannounced. There will be written assignments, group presentations and some assignments on Blackboard.
Homework	Math homework on sections 1.1 – 1.4 is from your textbook. All homework assignments beginning with 1.5 are on MathXL. Completing homework is essential. You will not be successful in the course if you do not complete homework. MathXL homework assignments may be reworked to improve your score until the due date. You are required to keep your MTH homework in your portfolio. The online MathXL homework should be completed on paper as well as submitting it online. Follow the guidelines in the section on "completing online homework" in your Winning at Math textbook. Practice tests count as two homeworks.
Attendance SDV 100	It’s Mandatory!! Your participation and involvement in class will enhance your learning and that of your classmates in this course. Your grade is impacted by your attendance. You will be required to sign in at the beginning of each and every class. For each class you attend (and participate in) you will receive 10 points per class. Arriving late, leaving early, and disrupting class each count as a half absence. Disruptions include cell phones, chewing gum, and other noise makers. If you have more than two absences you will drop one letter grade for each absence. Please see me if there are any extenuating circumstances. You are expected to arrive on time and stay until class is dismissed or participation points will be deducted. If you know that you will miss more than 2 classes, I suggest that you drop the course by September 10 for a full tuition refund or by Friday, November 2 to avoid a grade penalty. Note that if you drop one of these courses you must drop the other.
Attendance MTH 3	The importance of class attendance cannot be over emphasized. Regular and prompt attendance is a must for both classes. SDV 100 and MTH 3 should be your only commitment for your class time. Schedule doctor visits, vacations and other things for other times. We have the option of lowering your grade for poor or erratic attendance. This includes incomplete assignments as well as arriving late or leaving early or disrupting the class. In the event that you must miss class, avoid falling behind by completing the missed assignment described in the attached class schedule

Help	Do not wait until just before test time to get help. Free tutoring is available. Sign up in the Counseling Office room LR 253 or contact Clint Young at 703-450-2537. Get help from in-class discussion, from email, from your study group, from your class tutor and individually during office hours. For a current list of math resources available to you go to http://www.nvcc.edu/loudoun/scidiv/math/resources.html
Blackboard	Multimedia resources are available in your math Blackboard course for help in every topic in MTH 3. Resources include Podcasts, video lectures, animated mini-lectures, PowerPoints, vocabulary exercises, and equation building exercises. Some assignments will be on Blackboard. For tutorials visit: http://tac.nvcc.edu/blackboard/student Make sure you know how to log in to Blackboard and the LAN before class on Thursday August 27.
MathXL	MathXL is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment system designed specifically for your textbook. MathXL has numerous practice exercises as well as tutorials and videos. See the last page of this syllabus for information. The course ID and handout is on your Blackboard course.
Math Center	There are some computer-tutor programs, video tapes, DVDs and tutors available in The Math Center, room LR 204. The instructors in the Math Center can help you when they are not helping their own students. Hours are: Mon, Tues, Weds 9:20 am - 9:00 pm Thursday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Friday 9:30 am – 6:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Electronic Devices	Please TURN THEM OFF. This does not mean vibrate! There is a penalty for disrupting the class with any electronic device.
Students with disabilities	If you have any disability that requires special classroom or testing needs, please discuss it with us. Mrs. Duman will determine appropriate accommodations for special needs.
Suggestions for success	Expect to spend at least 8 – 12 hours per week on MTH 3 outside of class time You are required to read each section of both textbooks before the topics are discussed in class. You are responsible for all of the information in the shaded boxes in the text. Attend class regularly. Do not be absent for tests. Stay with the schedule. Do not fall behind. Complete all homework assignments. Write down the questions you have while completing the assignments. Ask these during class. Ask questions when you do not understand. On the first day, one group can win a door prize by being the first group to compute the number of points required in MTH 3 to have an overall passing grade prior to the final exam. Put this number beside your names on the quiz. Tell us at once. Get extra help from any of the sources listed as soon as you feel you need it. Do not wait until just before test times to study or seek help. Be an active participant in class. Don't just take notes and plan on thinking about the topic later. Before beginning your homework, read over your class notes AND the section in your textbook. Use and read your textbook or use the Multimedia resources in Blackboard or both. Do not wait until shortly before tests to begin reviewing. Instead, review every day. It is highly recommended that you form study groups with other members of the class. Studying with others is encouraged. You learn more when you discuss the ideas with others. However, don't let others just tell you the answers; make sure you understand.
Policies and dates	The last day to withdraw and receive a grade of W instead of U/F is November 2, 2009. We do not withdraw students unless they have never attended. If you stop attending and don’t withdraw yourself on or before November 2, 2009, your grade is a U/F. Only senior citizens and students with certain documented disabilities may audit. We will not sign for other audits and we do not give incompletes. No food, cell phones or other noise makers in the classroom. There is a penalty for any of these disruptions. If you drop one of the courses in the Learning Community, you must drop the other. If we have to evacuate the building, be sure to take all of your belongings with you. if class is canceled by the college the first day we return will be the same as the first day that we missed. This includes any tests. Check www.nvcc.edu or local media stations for updates on closings. Any special announcements will be on MathXL. It is your responsibility to check the announcements on MathXL.
Email	To communicate with us about grades or any personal issues by email, you must use your NVCC-VCCS email account. Put MTH 3/SDV 100 in the subject line. Go to http://www.nvcc.edu/ithd/student/email/google.htm for setup and login.
Academic honesty	Intellectual honesty is a must! Your work should be your own. Cheating is not tolerated. Anyone found cheating will receive a U/F in the course. Some assignments will be in groups. If you are not sure if working together is cheating or not, ask us for clarification. You are on your honor to complete the MathXL quizzes without any assistance from another person.

Date	Class topics today	HW due today at the beginning of class	HW assignment for next time
August 24 Monday	Introduction Syllabus quiz 1.1 -Fractions **HW in sections 1.1 – 1.4 is not collected or graded. If your quiz scores on these sections are not at least 80%, you are required to complete the assignments on MathXL.		*SDV: Homework in Winning at Math* textbook** (WAM): Read chapter 1. Write the answers to the questions at the end of Chapter 1. Due at 11:00 Wednesday August 26 SCOUT NOVA/LRS Assignment. Due at 11:00 Wednesday September 23 MTH: Homework in the math textbook: 1.1: 9, 11, 17, 21, 23, 27, 29, 33, 35, 37, 43, 45, 47, 51, 61, 65, 75, 77
Aug 26 Weds	SDV: WAM Chapter 1 How Learning Math is Different; Why Your First Math Test is Important First math test is September 3. MTH: 1.2 –Exponents, Order of Operations & Inequality 1.3 -Variable, Expressions & Equations 1.4 -Real Numbers & Number Line	SDV HW due: WAM Chapter 1 questions MTH HW due: 1.1 New to Blackboard? Go to tac.nvcc.edu/Blackboard/student for tutorials.	SDV: Read WAM Chapter 8 and write the answers to the questions at the end of the chapter. Due at 11:00 Wednesday September 2. MTH: Homework in the math textbook: 1.2: 13, 17, 19, 25, 29, 31, 43, 45, 49, 53, 55, 59, 63, 67, 69, 73, 75, 79, 93 1.3: 13, 23, 29, 33, 37, 43, 47, 51, 63, 73, 77, 79 1.4: 25, 27, 35, 37, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61 WAM: Complete pages 246-248 (Learning Modalities Inventory) Make sure you know how to log on to Blackboard and the LAN before coming to class Thursday.