Please bring your math notebook (with graph paper), pencils, a scientific calculator and the textbook to class each day.  Calculators or laptops with symbolic manipulation capabilities are not allowed on quizzes or tests.

Fourteen QUIZZES will be given throughout the course. You may drop your two lowest scores, so, there will be NO MAKEUPS. The in-class quizzes will cover homework material. Homework will be assigned at each class meeting and collected the following week. I expect you to work through the problems and bring your homework to the next class meeting with your questions. The first 10 minutes of class will be devoted to answering your questions.  Research has shown that reviewing material within 24 hours of first learning it results in better retention and therefore an increased probability for success.

There will be a departmental, comprehensive final exam. The exam consists of 40 questions and you will have two hours to take the final exam.  Check your schedule for the time and date of this exam.

I encourage students with disabilities, to contact Disabled Students Programs and Services located in HRLC 119 (phone 310-287-4450) .

 Apply quantitative thinking processes using basic mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to solve common academic, workplace, and family problems.  (Theme: mathematical operations)

 Use mathematical tools essential for analyzing quantitative problems and for producing solutions.  (Theme: mathematical tools)

 Select appropriate math strategies for solving and handling real life problems involving finance, economics, and family issues.  (Theme: mathematical problem-solving)

 Critical Thinking:  Classroom activities and weekly homework assignments will require you to use sound reasoning to analyze, model and solve problems.  

 Communication:  In your math papers and on tests you will be expected to show and explain your work in a clear, well-organized manner. 

 Quantitative Reasoning: This is the core of your mathematics learning experience and will be demonstrated in all the work you do in this course.

 Apply self-assessment and reflection strategies to learn from your mistakes and to seek better methods to solve particular problems. 

 Civic Responsibility:  Students are expected to respect classmates as well as the instructor.  This includes refraining from disruptive behavior (coming late, leaving early, wandering in and out of class, eating/drinking during class, side conversations, instant messaging, etc) and practicing positive behaviors (cooperation, civility, helpfulness, constructive engagement in class activity).  

 Technical Competence:  Utilize the appropriate technology – including web-based systems and hand-held graphing calculators – as well as pencil-and-paper methods for “skill drills” and problem-solving. 

 Ethics:  All students will maintain the highest standards of academic honesty.  You may NOT give or receive help on tests or quizzes, and you may not turn in someone else’s work as your own.  NOTE:  If you are discovered committing any act of academic dishonesty (cheating), you will receive no credit (“zero”) for the test, quiz, or assignment AND you will be suspended from class AND the case will be referred to the Dean for further disciplinary action. For further information see the WLAC Spring 2008 Schedule of Classes.

 Aesthetics: Believe it or not, mathematicians often talk about a “beautiful” or “elegant” method of solving a problem.  Through class discussion and individual exploration, it is hoped that students will find aesthetic experiences in their mathematical work. 

1. Because of the high volume of material covered in this course, class time is NOT allocated for review except for the last class in the semester.  Please enroll in Math 100 and take advantage of the FREE tutors in HLRC and in Math Workshop, and also of the instructor’s office hours.

2. If you find that the class is too hard for you, or is going too fast, please consult the instructor as soon as possible.  It may be advisable for you to do a “section transfer” to Math 127.

3. LEARNING SKILLS and SUPERVISED LEARNING ASSISTANCE:  Special for-credit workshops and non-credit tutoring are available to you on the first floor of the Learning Resource Center ("Library").   Don't miss out -- please go over and find out about them immediately!

Quizzes- 15% of grade
These may be quizzes, worksheets, or group projects, and may be given any time during the class period, on any class day except when a test is scheduled.  There will be NO MAKEUPS for this work, but copies of handouts will be available while supplies last.  The lowest scores will be dropped, at the instructor’s discretion. 
 
In-Class Tests (four) -  40% of grade
You will be given a practice exam very similar to each exam.  It is important that you come to the review having worked through the practice exam, so that you can focus on topics that you may have difficulties with.  There are no make-up exams, however for excused absences, your final exam score will be used to replace the exam score.

Final Exam - 30% of grade –
This is a department-wide 40-question multiple-choice test that focuses on manipulative skills.   Bring a scantron form and #2 pencils.  A sample “practice” test will be distributed before the Thanksgiving holiday.

Homework - 15% of grade – Each week’s homework will be due by the first class meeting the following week.  See the schedule of assignments for more details. 

Incompletes:  Please note that “Incomplete” grades are extremely rare. They may only be considered if a student is passing the class with a C or better on the final drop date and is unable, due to an emergency, to complete the course as scheduled.  Otherwise, if you decide you cannot finish the course with a satisfactory grade, it is your responsibility to withdraw officially, on or before the deadline.