Syllabus welcome
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Welcome to DVMT 100Instructor: Ms. Kim Kurek
[email protected] Hall 150
301.687.3028Dunkle 207
301.687.4756
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Materials for this CoursePersonal Academic Notebook (PAN Online)Access to https://asalgebra.platoweb.comNotebookPencilCalculatorHeadphones
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Purpose of this CourseTo improve your intermediate algebra skills in order to successfully complete Level 2 math courses:
Math 102: College Algebra
Math 106: Algebra with Calculus for Business
Majors
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Course StructureModule 1: Solving Equations and Graphing 1
Module 2: Graphing 2 & Manipulating
Expressions 1
Module 3: Manipulating Expressions 2 &
Quadratic Equations
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Wednesday Lectures-Dunkle 218
Review challenging material
Look at common mistakes
Highlight new material
Answer questions
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ASAlgebra Labs-Dunkle 110Problem of the day
In-class time to work on lessons
Individualized assistance
Mandatory attendance!
YOU WILL NEED TO WORK ON LESSONS
OUTSIDE OF YOUR LAB TIME IN ORDER TO
COMPLETE THIS COURSE ON TIME!
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Computerized Lessons
reviews prerequisite concepts
provides instruction on lesson concepts
provides practice problems before
evaluation
provides additional scored practice
measures skill improvement by quizzing
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Overview Pretest
Score 90%+ on each concept within a lesson
pretest you may count that score for the
lesson’s EVALUATE
You must also complete the HOMEWORK for
that lesson in order to fulfill course
requirements
You only have one attempt to take the pretest
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HOMEWORKYou must earn 80% on each concepts
HOMEWORK before attempting the
EVALUATE within each lesson
If you do not score 80% then you must repeat
the HOMEWORK until an 80% is earned
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EVALUATEYou must earn 80% for each lesson’s
EVALUATE
You may take the lesson EVALUATE multiple
times
After three attempts you will be required to
satisfactorily complete some offline practice
problems
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MODULE EXAMSIf you successfully complete Module 1, you
move to Module 2If you do not successfully complete Module 1
you must see the Instructor for assistance.You may continue to work on Module 1 while
also working on Module 2 in order to meet course deadlines
You may retake the Module 1 Exam multiple times but may be required to complete additional assignments designated to assist you in the learning process
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MODULE EXAMSIf you successfully complete Module 2, you
move to Module 3If you do not successfully complete Module 2
you must see the Instructor for assistance.You may continue to work on Module 2 while
also working on Module 3 in order to meet course deadlines
You must pass all three Modules to successfully complete this course
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Completing Each ModuleYour score will be determined by the following
5% Participation/Attendance
5% ONLINE HOMEWORK
5% ONLINE EVALUATES
85% Paper/Pencil Module Exam
100% MODULE SCORE
You must earn a MODULE SCORE of 80% in order to successfully complete the module.
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AttendanceAttendance will be recorded at every lecture/lab. Poor attendance will be detrimental to your module score.
During lab, students viewing websites other than https://asalgebra.platoweb.com will be marked absent
If you are late arriving to class you will be marked “late”. Three “late”’s will be equal to one absence.
If you must miss a lab session you may obtain permission from the instructor/student instructor to attend an alternate lab session in its place.
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Pre-Module ExamsNear the end of each Module you will be
given a Pre-Module Exam. Each Pre-Module Exam will only be given once.
If you score an 85% or better on the Pre-Module Exam it will count as your Module Score and you may move on to the next module.
If you score below 85% on the Pre-Module Exam you will have an opportunity to review that exam in preparation for your module exam.
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Grading CriteriaTo earn a grade of…
…You must meet all of the following:
P (Pass)
Successfully completed each Module
NC (No Credit: Not passing)
Did not successfully complete one or more Modules Had no more than 3 unexcused absences for the semester (across lecture and lab) Successfully completed all online lessons seeking help when needed Have earned less than 60 credits overall as a student
F (Fail)
Did not successfully complete one or more Modules Had 4 or more unexcused absences for the semester (across lecture and lab) Did not successfully complete all online lessons or take advantage of free tutoring opportunities
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Testing out of the Course All students will be given a Course Diagnostic Pretest on the third day of classes. This test covers material included on all three modular exams. In order to pass out of the course you must earn an 80% or better. The items on this test are scored right or wrong (no partial credit) and the test is only given once.
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Computer/Clicker ResponsibilityEach student is responsible for his/her
workstation and log-on passwordsReport any damaged or missing equipment to
Ms. Kurek or the student instructorYou may be assigned a specific clicker for
lectures to use during the semester. Clickers may not be removed from the classroom for any reason!!
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Academic DishonestyANY INSTANCE OF ACADEMIC
DISHONESTY WILL RESULT IN A FAILING GRADE FOR THIS COURSE AND MAY RESULT IN ADDITIONAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
Refer to The Pathfinder’s statement on academic dishonesty online at
http://www.frostburg.edu/admin/ses/pathfinder.pdf
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Keeping on Track Record your HOMEWORK scores on your
syllabusRecord your EVALUATE scores on your
syllabusWork hard to meet all course deadlinesSTUDY FOR ALL EXAMS!!
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Beyond the ClassroomAccess the online aspect of this course from
anywhereAsk questionsBe determined to do wellIn order to learn math you must DO mathIf additional help is needed see Ms. Kurek or the
student instructors.
WE ARE HERE TO ENABLE YOU TO BE SUCCESFULL NOT ONLY IN DVMT 100
BUT IN FUTURE MATH COURSES!!
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