Math 260 Hybrid 1446 Orientation Fall 2014

1. Math 260 Hybrid(1446) OrientationFall 2014 Math 260 Hybrid(1446) OrientationFall 2014 Friday, September 5, 2014, 12:30-2:30 Facilitator: 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 1/15/2015 Instructor: Anne Siswanto 1

2. Websites Used for Class Websites Used for Class MyMathLab / 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 1/15/2015 Instructor: Anne Siswanto 2

3. More about Websites for This Class More about Websites for This Class ETUDES http://myetudes.org/portal Instructions to login is available from http://www.elac.edu/online/courselogin.htm#howtolo gin 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 1/15/2015 Instructor: Anne Siswanto 3

4. Important Information Important 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 1/15/2015 Instructor: Anne Siswanto 4

5. Textbook Options Textbook Options There are three options for textbook: Option 1 ELAC 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 2 Standalone 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) 1/15/2015 Instructor: Anne Siswanto 5

6. Textbook Options Textbook Options Option 3 Regular 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 1/15/2015 Instructor: Anne Siswanto 6

7. Method of Evaluation Method of Evaluation 1/15/2015 Instructor: Anne Siswanto 7 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

8. Final Exam, Tests, Extra Credit Final Exam, Tests, Extra Credit Final 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. 1/15/2015 Instructor: Anne Siswanto 8

9. Online Homework and Portfolio Online Homework and Portfolio Online 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 1/15/2015 Instructor: Anne Siswanto 9

10. 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 1/15/2015 Instructor: Anne Siswanto 10

11. Lecture Notes Lecture Notes Prior 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 Take notes, repeat, pause, as needed. 1/15/2015 Instructor: Anne Siswanto 11

12. How to Study How to Study Watch the Camtasia lecture videos, power point, or interactive E-Book for each section Take NOTES while watching. Only turn in notes which are done outside classroom Do 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. 1/15/2015 Instructor: Anne Siswanto 12

13. 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 1/15/2015 Instructor: Anne Siswanto 13

14. Is This Class Right For You? Is This Class Right For 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. 1/15/2015 Instructor: Anne Siswanto 14

15. 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 1/15/2015 Instructor: Anne Siswanto 15

16. Good luck and see you in class! 1/15/2015 Instructor: Anne Siswanto 16