Math 260 Hybrid(1446) Orientation–Fall 2014 Friday, September 5, 2014, 12:30-2:30 Facilitator:...

Math 260 Hybrid(1446) Math 260 Hybrid(1446) Orientation–Fall 2014Orientation–Fall 2014Friday, September 5, 2014, 12:30-2:30Facilitator: Anne Siswanto

Website before logging in to class: http://www.myonlinemath.com Class meets every Friday 12:30 – 2:30 in C2-123A. Some meetings maybe scheduled online through CCC Confer

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Websites Used for ClassWebsites Used for ClassMyMathLab / Course Compass

◦http://www.coursecompass.com◦Course ID: siswanto24116◦Mainly used for online math assignments:

homework, quizzes, and extra credits◦Need a valid email address and course ID

to register◦Can request temporary access for 14

days◦Must purchase MyMathLab (MML) access

code within 14 days◦Zip Code is 91754◦Tech Support: 1 800 677 6337◦Multimedia library contains e-book,

videos, power point, and animation


More about Websites for This More about Websites for This ClassClassETUDES

http://myetudes.org/portal Instructions to login is available from

http://www.elac.edu/online/courselogin.htm#howtologin

Mainly used for communication - discussion posting and private message, and gradebook

◦ Contains: Announcements Resources

Welcome, syllabus, calendar, sample tests Communication

Private Message, Discussion Board Grade Book


Important InformationImportant Information

In order not to be dropped, ALL students need to ◦ Login to Course Compass and ETUDES by

Sunday, September 7, 2014

◦ Complete online HW and quiz sections 1.1-1.3 by Tuesday, September 9, 2014


Textbook Options Textbook Options There are three options for textbook:Option 1ELAC Custom Version of textbook + MML

◦ Precalculus with MyMathLab by Sullivan Custom Edition for ELAC and Santa Monica

◦ ISBN 1-2561-5168-8◦ Price: $ 119 ** the least expensive option**

Option 2Standalone MyMathLab (Course Compass)

Student Access Code. ◦ E-Book is included online◦ Price: $114 from the CourseCompass.com or $50-

$70 from half.com, E-Bay or Amazon.com)


Textbook OptionsTextbook OptionsOption 3Regular package textbook + MML - available

anywhere else. Price $220 or $223 – MML Access Code is included.◦ Textbook: Precalculus: Concepts Through

Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry, 2/E

◦ MyMathLab (Course Compass) Access Code, ◦ Package ISBN-10: 0321704347 | ISBN-13:

9780321704344 OR Package ISBN-10: 0321730550 | ISBN-13: 9780321730558


Method of EvaluationMethod of Evaluation


• Final Exam 25%• Three Tests 45%• Participation 10% • Notes 5% • Online homework 10%** • Online Homework Portfolio 5% Total 100 % + 3% extra credit

Grading System:• A: 90 – 100 B: 80 – 89.9 C:65 – 79.9• D: 55 – 64.5 F: below 55

Final Exam, Tests, Extra Final Exam, Tests, Extra CreditCreditFinal exam and Tests

◦ Dates are posted in calendar◦ Closed book and closed notes◦ Scientific calculator only, no graphing

calculator or phones or other electronic devices◦ Sample tests are posted in ETUDES >

Resources

Extra credits (Maximum: 3 points)◦ Available in MyMathLab◦ Can be opened only by students who finishes

online homework on time with scores of 80% or higher

◦ Also available for students who post an avatar or picture in their ETUDES profile.


Online Homework and Online Homework and PortfolioPortfolioOnline homework

◦ Available in MyMathLab◦ At the end, the average is multiplied by 1.1.◦ 10% will be deducted from any homework

problem turned in after it is due

Online homework portfolio◦ Write all the steps needed to complete each

problem in online homework◦ If no steps are needed, just write the answer◦ Label each chapter, section, and question◦ Staple each chapter and put them inside a

report cover (not a binder)◦ Turn them in during on-campus tests


Participation Participation Discussion posting

◦Available in ETUDES◦Consists of six (6) required topics◦Posting in Q&A is optional, but

recommended

Weekly online quizzes◦Available in MyMathLab◦Always due on Wednesday, one day after

the homework is due◦Can be taken unlimited number of times

by their due dates and only the highest score counts

◦No need to turn in portfolio for the quizzes


Lecture NotesLecture NotesPrior to each class and before turning in

the extra credit, students should take notes from one of these or from a combination of

Online interactive e-book Power Point Lectures Camtasia lecture videos

Each objective should consist of two examples

Do not turn in notes which you take in class

Staple each chapter and put them inside a report cover (not a binder)

Turn them in during on-campus tests

TIPS: Use Multimedia Library in MyMathLab to find the videos, e-book, power point

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How to StudyHow to StudyWatch the Camtasia lecture videos, power

point, or interactive E-Book for each sectionTake NOTES while watching. Only turn in

notes which are done outside classroomDo the online homework.

◦ You can always correct your mistake (by clicking “similar exercise”) and improve your scores even after the due dates.

◦ Remember to show NEAT work for your online homework portfolio.

Do extra credit.◦ Important: to open an online extra credit, you need

80% or higher on all homework.◦ You can submit the extra credit up to three (3) times

and only the highest score counts.


Cont: How to Study Cont: How to Study Before each on-campus test

◦ Study the sample test◦ Study your notes and online homework

portfolio.

Utilize other resources◦ Online Pearson Tutoring - free◦ ELAC Math Lab in K5-104 – free

Post any general questions in Discussion Board Q & A inside ETUDES so that everyone can respond


Is This Class Right For Is This Class Right For You?You?Did you do well in Intermediate

Algebra or College Algebra?Have you taken math recently?Are you good at learning math on

your own?Are you good with using technology?Can you manage your time well?

If you answer “no” to any of these questions, then you might want to consider taking a regular Math 260.


What Is The Next Step?What Is The Next Step?Register in and login to MyMathLab

(available since today)◦Use the free trial for 14 days◦Perform “Browser Check”

Order the textbook package ASAP if you are sure this class is right for you

Login to ETUDES (available after Sep 2) ◦Read Syllabus ◦Print Calendar◦Do Week 1 Assignment ASAP


Good luck and “see you” in class!


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