Math C Information Page

Graphing Grids, Matrices Power Point	Handout Section-1.5, Handout Quadratic Formula
Exam Solutions:  Ch2	Chapter 10 Handout

Required Supplies:     Graph paper, ruler, and scientific calculator (graphing calculators will not be allowed on tests).

Math Lab/Tutoring:

• The Math Lab is located in the Science Building on the second floor.
• Computers are available in the Math Lab for student use and printing of materials for math or science classes is free (printing is monitored).
• There is also a tutoring center located in the communications building; one on one tutoring is available there with a referral signed by me.

SI Sessions: 

• This course offers supplemental instruction (SI) by a trained student leader well versed in this subject and my approach to teaching.   
• The leader will be attending class and taking notes and will facilitate study sessions outside of class time. 
• SI sessions are held after class and are an excellent way to reinforce skills discussed during lecture.

Grading:

 Your grade will be computed as follows:

*To compute your grade prior to the final, exclude the final exam portion and divide the total by 85.

Exams:

• There will be 8 chapter exams, exam dates will be announced (tentative dates are on the calendar).

·         You will be allowed to replace you lowest exam grade with your final exam percentage. 

·         You may make up one missed exam using your late exam coupon.

·         If you know you will be absent on an exam day you can arrange to take the exam early. This goes for sports and student activities and any other situations when you must be absent on an exam day (this is not considered a make-up).

·         There are no re-take exams (to improve your exam grade) only the one exam grade replacement.

·         Don’t worry about bringing in blue books, scantrons, or scratch paper for chapter exams; I will provide everything. 

·         No earphones, cell phones, graphing calculators, etc. will be allowed out during exams. 

Eduspace:

• You have the option to use Eduspace to study for exams.  Our course I.D. number is:  BRULE-53516B2943E164
• You may also use Eduspace for homework; go to the Eduspace link at the top of the page for more information.

Homework:

• Homework will be collected every Monday.  The assignments due will be all sections covered the previous week. 
• Each section of homework is worth 10 points (so if 3 sections are due then that packet is worth 15 points).
• Late homework can be turned using your late coupons.  A maximum of 3 sections per coupon will be allowed.

Final Exam:

• The final exam is comprehensive and mandatory; you must take the final to pass the class.
• Scantron #882 is required for the final exam; the final exam cannot be taken prior to finals week.
• The final exam is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21^st 2-4pm.

Extra Credit: 

• 0.5 points of extra credit will be applied to your homework point total up to a maximum of 100 pts for every time you attend a tutoring session in the Tutorial Center, an SI Session, or study in the Math Lab.  Use an extra credit record sheet to keep track of your visits to the tutorial center or the Math Lab. 
• Your SI leader will be given an attendance sheet that will keep track of your participation in SI sessions, this will be submitted to me at the end of the semester (to maintain anonymity) and be applied to your grade at that time.
• Unused late coupons can be turned in at the end of the semester for extra credit.
• All extra credit will be turned in at the final exam and the points will be applied to your homework point total. 

Attendance Policy:

• Attendance is taken using a check- in method; it is your responsibility to check-in everyday.
• I reserve the right to drop anyone from this course who misses four class sessions in a row or 8 class sessions throughout the semester.
•  If you have an emergency of some sort, come and talk to me about it so we can work around missed class time. I classify emergencies as extended illnesses that can be proven with a doctor’s note, a death in the family, jury duty, child care issues or any other situation you can’t get out of.

Drops: 

• I will drop students three times during the semester. 
• These drops will handled when progress reports are due and will be posted on my website. 
• It is your responsibility to check to see if you have been dropped;  if you wish to be added back into the class you must meet with me to discuss the reason for the drop and what changes will take place for you to re-enroll in the course. 
• NOTE!  I will only drop you if you have violated my attendance policy at the time of the progress report; this means it is your responsibility to drop the class if you can no longer attend, DO NOT ASSUME I WILL DO IT FOR YOU!  

Academic Dishonesty (Cheating) Policy:

• I expect that any work that you turn in is your own. It is o.k. to work with others on homework assignments as this is your time to absorb the material in whatever way that is affective for you.

·         The following is a list of what I consider to be cheating on a test or quiz in this course:   By providing or receiving information by showing another student your paper, by giving another student information, or by bringing in or consulting notes when they are not allowed.

·         There is also an outside of class form of cheating which is to ask other students what is on the exam before you take the exam. After you take the exam is the time to speak with others who have taken the exam.

1^st offense: If you are caught cheating you will receive a grade of zero on that test or assignment.

2^nd offense: If you are caught a second time I will drop you from the course. If it is too late to drop you from the course then you will be given a grade of “F” in the course.

Miscellaneous:

• Please no food during class time as it can be distracting for those of us who are hungry. 
• Please turn cell phones & pagers off (or to vibrate) while in class. If your cell phone or pager rings accidentally in class, please turn it off immediately and return the call outside of class time. 
• Do not continuously walk in and out of class answering phone calls, this is distracting and unnecessary.  If you are that busy and are needed with that much frequency you might as well not be in class that day and I will ask you to leave. 
• Cell phones, PDA’s, and other electronic devices may not be on your desk during a test.