The official testing lab scratch paper
PRECALCULUS
1284C
e-mail: kamorris@uark.edu Calls outside the 479 area code are not allowed for me.
NECESSARY PURCHASES
Homework is accessed with Pearson Math Software MYLABSPLUS (MLP). An electronic version of the textbook is available within MLP. You may purchase the University of Arkansas MLP access kit from a local bookstore or online when you access the MLP portion of your class.
Accessing your MRTC MATH Course with Single Sign On:
Check your browser- click on SUPPORT then MYMATHLAB BROWSER CHECK near the top of the page
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COMMUNICATION:
Check the MLP Announcement Page and your university email account twice a day for important class information. Outages and other problems will also be reported via Twitter at @UarkMRTC I do not manage this Twitter account, so do not expect to be able to communicate with me via Twitter. I rarely will post announcements on Blackboard.
To recognize and solve systems of equations
To learn basic trigonometry
eHomework 100 points
eQuizzes 100 points
Computer homework = eHomework will be posted on MLP. You will have unlimited attempts and unlimited time for each ehomeworkomHHome assignment. The ehomework is due on the day of our final exam, March 2 at 11:59 pm.
I will drop at least two homework scores and the 100 points for ehomework will come from an average of the remainder.
Study Plan – Attached to each computer assignment is a “Study Plan”. This is generated by MLP based on what you missed on the ehomework and equizzes. These are excellent for review for the Exams. Work in the Study Plan is optional.
BONUS OPPORTUNITIES
Exam 1 – Sections 1.1-1.7, 2.1-2.2 – Tuesday, January 27
Exam 2 – Sections 2.3-2.6, 3.1-3.5 – Friday, February 6
The MLP Gradebook can take up to 12 hours to update your scores. Grades in the MLP Gradebook are approximations of your actual grade. Official grades will be kept in the MLP Gradebook, NOT the Blackboard (BB) Gradebook.
Your course grade will be kept current (I hope) in the MyLabsPlus Gradebook. If you want to check your grade, or if I get behind in posting scores, MLP figures the course average using this formula, I think:
There will be no make-ups for any in-class quiz or any equiz. If you must miss class because of a university-sponsored event, you will be excused for the in-class quiz when you present documentation to your instructor. Aegrotats will not be accepted.
I loathe make-ups for 80-minute exams. If you miss an 80-minute exam, see me as soon as possible. Most make-up exams will be given at the end of the session. These will be computer-generated exams with little/no partial credit given. These make-ups will be taken in the Testing Lab, SCEN 203. I really don’t think you want to do this. However, you may choose to take the make-up at your discretion. There are no conditions placed on taking a make-up 80-minute exam. Obviously, this policy does NOT apply for the Final Exam.
A = 90.0%-100%; B = 80.0%-89.9%; C = 70.0%-79.9%; D = 60.0%-69.9%; F = 0-59.9%
These are general guidelines and are subject to modification. There will be a curve on the final grade, how much will not be known until all points are in.
CALCULATORS
No programmable graphing calculators of any kind will be allowed on any quiz/exam. In addition, neither an HP300s nor a Casio fx115m is allowed. Any calculator with a differentiation/integration button is NOT allowed on any quiz/exam. A scientific calculator can prove helpful, but it is not required. A TI-30X IIS is recommended since this is the type of calculator you will be given to use in the Testing Lab.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Instructors make every effort to hold class. If you feel that travel is too hazardous due to weather conditions, inform your instructor by email. If the university is officially closed, class is canceled. Your instructor will notify you of schedule changes for assignments and exams and for the study and testing labs in SCEN by email and announcements in MLP/BB,
Seek shelter in the basement or interior room or hallway on the lowest floor, putting as many walls as possible between you and the outside
If you are in a multi-story building, and you cannot get to the lowest floor, pick a hallway in the center of the building
DENY- Barricade the door with desk, chairs, bookcases or any items. Move to a place inside the room where you are not visible. Turn off the lights and remain quiet. Remain there until told by police it’s safe.
DEFEND- Use chairs, desks, cell phones or whatever is immediately available to distract and/or defend yourself and others from attack.
See me if you are having trouble. See me early; see me often. Don’t get behind. I check my e-mail when I can and try to respond quickly. Anytime and anywhere you can find me, I probably am available to help you.
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
processes demonstrated in class enable students to solve and understand problems.
Take notes. If it important enough for me to write it down, it is important enough for you to write it down.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE
Each student is expected to help foster a positive learning environment in the class.
After class has begun chit-chat, flirting, and discussions concerning other classes should take place outside of this class. If you have questions concerning the material being taught, it is recommended that you ask me and not a fellow student. However, I will allow student discussion of the material if you find it helpful.
Wait until class is over to pack up. It is extremely frustrating to try to finish class while students are
Use appropriate language for an educational environment:
Use complete sentences
differences while engaging in online discussions. For more information about Netiquette, see The
Core Rules for Netiquette (http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html) by Virginia Shea.
