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PACE
YOURSELF Self-paced classes are good for those that are self-disciplined enough to set their goals, establish a schedule and stick to it. Self-paced classes are NOT good for those students who have always relied on the instructor’s verbal explanation and never tried to read the text or work out examples to learn new material. The textbook for this course is meant to guide you through the material with minimal help from a teacher. Sometimes you may feel the need for extra help. We encourage you to ask us questions when the book leaves gaps, but this should not be your primary method of instruction. Students requiring an instructor’s verbal explanation to learn math, rather than self-paced learning from the text, should enroll in a lecture section of the course instead of the self-paced section. For students who have completed MTH 163 (Precalculus) and need trigonometry for MTH 173, the trigonometry portion of MTH 166 (Precalculus with Trigonometry) is often offered as MTH 299. Enrollment in MTH 299 requires permission from the MTH 166 instructor. MTH 7 is not equivalent to MTH 299 and does not satisfy the trig requirement for MTH 173. A schedule of recommended completion dates for each chapter is attached. Try to stay as close as possible to this recommended schedule. ATTENDANCE Note that self-paced does not mean no-pace. In accordance with college
attendance policy, students who do not exhibit suitable effort (primarily
demonstrated by taking tests) toward completing the course prior to the
voluntary withdrawal date will be subject to administrative withdrawal.
Returning students should be aware that they are expected to continue to make
progress during the first half of the semester even if their prior work would
have them "on-pace" at the withdrawal date. MATERIALS The text for Trigonometry is A Programmed Approach to Trigonometry, by Sagen, to which we have added three (3) supplements. We also have supplemental computer software and video tapes. Be sure to use all the resources whenever you encounter any problems. Throughout this course you will be allowed to use a scientific calculator, except when taking the section VI and VII tests. If you anticipate taking Precalculus (Math 163 or Math 166,) you may want to purchase a graphing calculator. The TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus are the recommended models. Be sure to read the supplement for section IX on using the trig capabilities of these calculators. TESTING
AND GRADING The text is divided into 16 sections, and there is a test at the end of each section except for Sections 1 and 13. There is also a test over each of the three supplemental sections and a final exam on all the material covered. It is very important in math that you understand one chapter before you move on to the next one, since new topics build strongly on previous ones. For this reason, you must get at least 80% on a chapter test to "pass." You can re-test when needed, but there are only two versions of each test available. Be sure you are prepared before attempting a test. After your first unsuccessful attempt, we will ask to see your work in solving certain selected problems from the chapter before allowing you to test a second time. Since this course does not count as college credit, your grade is not the
usual A-B-C type, but rather depends on the amount of material you cover.
* Receiving a grade of "U" or "R" means you must register again for the course in the next semester (and pay again) in order to complete it, at which time you will get a grade of "S". If this is your second semester in the course, and you do not finish, you need to complete 9 tests beyond where you stopped the previous semester to earn a grade of "R". STUDENTS
WITH DISABILITIES The staff at the Math Center is willing to accommodate students with disabilities in accordance with NVCC policy. Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to present a signed form from the Counseling Center detailing the accommodations to which you are entitled. POLICY
ON CHEATING Academic dishonesty (cheating) subjects you to possible disciplinary actions ranging from admonition to dismissal, along with any grade penalty the instructor might impose.
TRIGONOMETRY FALL,
2010
FINAL DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION OF
ALL TESTS
DECEMBER 16, 2010
MATH CENTER HOURS
9:20 A.M.—9:00 P.M. MONDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY
9:30 A.M.—9:00 P.M. THURSDAY 9:30 A.M.—6:30 P.M. FRIDAY 9:00 A.M.—1:00 P.M. SATURDAY PHONE: (703) 450-2644 |
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