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course and see what it requires. Use
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You will find links for the plug-ins and also a link to product support.
There is a list of FAQs with answers.
You may want to consider reinstalling these plug-ins for MyMathLab
periodically throughout the course.
| MyMathLab
Installation Wizard - Needed to install plug-ins (such as MathXL®
Player, InterAct Math Plug-in, the TestGen Plug-in appropriate for your
course and more) specific to your MyMathLab course. The MyMathLab
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Access:
MyMathLab is web-based and can be accessed from any computer that is
connected to the Internet once you have a login id and password.
However, you will need to download the plug-ins on each computer you will
be using to be able to see the math problems, homework, and tests.
Expect
slowdowns on the Internet especially during peak "traffic" times. If you are using a dial up connection, you will experience
slower response time. The "server" may be down unexpectedly.
Use these unscheduled times to do additional practice from the printed text and
reviewing your notes. Do not spend these hours you have set aside for this
course on something else! If you do encounter technical difficulties in
MyMathLab/CourseCompass, contact the technical support team immediately.
The tech team is trained to assist you.
For
CourseCompass/MyMathLab technical support: The telephone number is 1-800-677-6337. Staff is available to
troubleshoot your technical problem Monday through Friday, from 9 AM to 6 PM
Eastern time (US and
ACCESSIBILITY
This
course has been designed to meet the requirements contained in the Americans
with Disabilities Act, Section 508. If you require specific accommodations to
complete this course, notify your instructor. FCCJ students should also contact
Services for Students with Disabilities at www.fccj.edu/resources/disabilities/index.html.
FIRST
WEEK
The
following assignments/documents are due within the first week of class:
| Email
instructor Course Contract |
| Email
instructor Alternate Testing Site Form |
| Register
in Course Compass/MyMathLab |
| Orientation
and Syllabus Quiz at MyMathLab |
| Setup
Student Homepage at Blackboard |
You will be dropped from
the class if your instructor does not receive these requirements/documents
within the first week of class.
LEARNING
COMMUNITIES
People
learn through interactions with each other, with the instructor and with
written, auditory and visual learning materials. To facilitate interactive
learning among learners and between learners and faculty, a major goal of this
course is to encourage the development of learning communities—i.e., help
learners and faculty get to know and better understand each other. Towards this
end, the faculty member will post a message introducing himself/herself.
Learners are asked to also introduce themselves by posting a brief bio within
the platform—a picture is also recommended. In addition, a Cyber Café (a
separate discussion area) will be provided for learners to informally discuss
things among themselves without intervention of the faculty member.
DISCUSSION
Interaction
as a class is very important. You
are required to post to the discussion forum four times a week.
These postings will include reflections to weekly questions or scenarios
posted by your instructor, participating in class discussions, responding to
questions posed by your classmates or posting your own questions.
An example of a typical discussion questions is:
“Create
a situation different from any found in the text that can be represented by a
matrix. Share with the class.”
All
postings must be in correct sentence and paragraph format and also should be
checked for correct spelling and grammar. Your
postings will be checked for thoroughness and must be substantial.
Be prepared to support your position with documented sources.
These sources can be Internet sites or print materials.
Responses such as “Me, too!” or “I agree” will not be counted. Your
weekly average of postings will constitute 10% of your final grade.
You will not be able to make an A in this class if you do not
regularly post and participate in class discussions.
Email your
instructor if you have questions that you do not want to post for all to view on
the discussion forum. However, if
the question can benefit the class, please post to the discussion forum. Note:
You are responsible for all posted announcements in Blackboard.
Check frequently!
When
sending email or participating in a forum, all students will conform to the
rules of netiquette:
| Be
polite. |
| Be
considerate and respect the opinion of others. |
| When
posting to the discussion forum, stay on the topic. |
| Do
not monopolize the discussion. Allow others to respond. |
| Avoid
SHOUTING (the use of uppercase letters). |
| Do
not FLAME or purposely provoke others. |
| Do
not use profanity. |
ASSESSMENTS
These
are the course components that will count as a grade.
You are responsible for all course requirements.
1)
Syllabus
Quiz (mastery learning, unlimited attempts, dated): After going through the online Orientation, take the
Orientation and Syllabus Quiz located in MyMathLab/CourseCompass under
Take a Test. This quiz will be averaged with your other quiz grades.
Mastery level is set at 80%.
2)
Online
Class Participation:
You are required to post four times a week to the Blackboard discussion
board. Post all your questions concerning content and technical
problems to the discussion board so your classmates can benefit from the
answers. (Email your instructor regarding questions of a personal nature.)
Your instructor will post relevant discussion questions for you to
answer. To earn your weekly points, you will answer these questions,
respond to other students’ postings or post additional questions or comments
of your own. All postings must conform to proper grammar, sentence
structure and correct spelling.
Your instructor will track and record your entries to calculate your
participation grade each week Discussions that do not include at least four
posts will receive partial credit. Your responses should be substantial.
Responses such as "I agree" and "Me, too" are not
acceptable. The discussion board is divided into forums by chapter and
also includes a forum for introductions, tech questions, and your final
reflections. Students may also communicate with one another through email in
Blackboard. All online communication must conform to online netiquette
(see the Student Orientation).
3)
Online
Homework (mastery learning, unlimited attempts, not timed):
To
access the online homework, go to the Do Homework tab in CourseCompass/MyMathLab.
Your instructor has selected the homework problems for study and
practice. The advantage of practicing in MyMathLab is the immediate feedback,
the algorithmically generated problems (you can do as much practice as you
need), the sample problems, step-by-steps, and guided solution.
In addition, you will find the text online, video lectures, PowerPoint
slides, and other instructional multimedia listed under the Multimedia Library
tab. Online homework is
algorithmically generated; if you leave a problem and want to return, you will
see a problem with different numbers (same skill).
You will want to record your homework problems in a notebook for
reference and questions. You may
also want to practice out of the text. Suggested
text problems are listed in your Course Schedule. You must complete all assigned
online homework by the scheduled due date.
4)
Online
Chapter Tests (two attempts, 120 minutes, dated): To access the online chapter tests, go to the Take a
Test in CourseCompass/MyMathLab and click on Assigned Tests.
Do not access each test until you are ready to start.
Problems not completed within the time limit will be counted as incorrect.
You must complete the chapter test by the scheduled due date. Record your
work in your notebook. To study for
the online chapter tests, look over your notes and use the chapter reviews and
chapter tests in the text. There are
also sample tests in MyMathLab. You
must complete chapter tests by the scheduled due date.
5)
Online
Practice Exams for Proctored Exams 1, 2, and 3 (mastery learning, two attempts,
untimed):
These practice exams are required. The
practice exams are from 40 – 50 questions to give adequate coverage to the
topics. You can print these.
The practice exams will help you to determine if you are prepared for the
proctored exams. They are not designed to list the exact
questions on the exam—only to guide your study!
To access the online exams, go to the Take a Test in CourseCompass/MyMathLab
and click on Assigned Tests. You
must complete these practice exams by the scheduled due date.
In addition to the practice exams, review your online chapter tests as
well to study for the proctored exams.
6)
Proctored
Exam 1 (proctored, timed 2 hours): This exam will cover Appendix through Chapter 4. The
exam is timed for two hours and will be taken at a proctored site (see Proctored
Testing Site Information below). The exam is a pencil and paper test
consisting of 30 questions. The test contains both free-response and
multiple-choice questions. No
books or notes are allowed for the exam. No formulas will be provided.
You will be provided with scratch paper. You may use a graphing calculator
[TI-83 or TI-84]. You are not permitted to access a cell phone during the
exam. You will find a
practice exam in CourseCompass/MyMathLab. See the Course
Calendar and the Important Dates
located in Blackboard for testing dates.
7)
Proctored
Exam 2 (proctored, timed 2 hours): This exam will cover Chapters 5 - 8. The exam is timed
for two hours and will be taken at a proctored site (see Proctored Testing Site
Information below). The exam is a pencil and paper test consisting of 30
questions. The test contains both free-response and multiple-choice questions.
No books or notes are allowed for the
exam. No formulas will be provided. You will be provided with
scratch paper. You may use a graphing calculator [TI-83 or TI-84]. You are
not permitted to access a cell phone during the exam.
You will find a practice exam in CourseCompass/MyMathLab.
See the Course Calendar and the Important
Dates located in Blackboard for testing dates.
8)
Proctored
Exam 3 (proctored, timed 2 hours): This exam will cover Chapters 9 - 11. The exam is timed
for two hours and will be taken at a proctored site (see Proctored Testing Site
Information below). The exam is a pencil and paper test consisting of 30
questions. The test contains both free-response and multiple-choice questions.
No books or notes are allowed for the
exam. No formulas will be provided. You will be provided with
scratch paper. You may use a graphing calculator [TI-83 or TI-84]. You are
not permitted to access a cell phone during the exam.
You will find a practice exam in CourseCompass/MyMathLab.
See the Course Schedule and the Important
Dates located in Blackboard for testing dates.
Proctored
Testing Site Information for the
Proctored Exams:
For
information on both FCCJ Alternate Site Testing and Remote Site Testing, go to http://www.distancelearning.org/testing.html. This site will give you all the information about proctored
testing. Select your site and
complete the arrangements.
You must fill out and email to your instructor the Alternate
Test Site Form, located under Course Documents in Blackboard, to your instructor
within 5 days of the beginning of class.
·
If you are in
the
·
If you are
outside the
·
Once you have selected a testing site, you will not be allowed
to change.
·
You must have
the Proctored Exams completed by the
dates listed in this syllabus.
OTHER
COURSEWORK (NON-ASSESSED)
Homework,
Practice, and Tutorials:
As
with all math classes, you will need lots of practice to do well on the
homework, tests, and exams. In
addition to the online homework, you can also practice in your textbook using
the textbook homework selections. You
can also access additional practice problems online.
Your grade will consist of the online homework, online tests, and
proctored exams. If you do not work
the homework problems, you will not be prepared for the tests and exams!
1)
Practice
Online Quizzes (mastery learning, unlimited attempts, untimed): There is a practice quiz for every 2 or 3 sections in
CourseCompass/MyMathLab. To access the practice online quizzes, go
to the Take a Test in CourseCompass/MyMathLab and click on Assigned Test. Your
ability to score 80% or better on the quiz is considered mastery.
These quizzes will help you gauge your retention.
Record your work in
your notebook.
2)
Textbook
Homework Exercises: Another option for study and practice is your textbook.
Your instructor has compiled a list of textbook homework comparable to
the online homework. This list of
textbook problems can be found in the Course Materials section of CourseCompass.
Answers to the odd-numbered text exercises are found in the back of the textbook
or online under Chapter Contents (scroll to the very bottom of the page).
Textbook homework will not be turned in and is not graded.
If you are experiencing computer downtime, practice in the textbook!
The textbook problem pages are also available online under Course
Contents. If you are temporarily
without computer access, practice from the text.
Also, use the chapter reviews and the chapter tests to study for your
online tests and proctored exams.
3)
Additional
practice exercises: To access the additional online practice exercises, go to the
Chapter Contents in CourseCompass/MyMathLab and click on the chapter and section
option, then click on Tracked Tutorial Exercises next to the group of
problems containing the type of exercise you want to practice. You can work an
unlimited number of problems for each exercise type.
These tracked tutorials also have all the tutorial helps as the homework
problems. These exercises are
tracked so your instructor can obtain a record of the problems you work online.
4)
Sample
Tests:
To access the sample tests, go to Take a Test in MyMathLab.
These tests can be used to practice for your online chapter tests.
In addition, use the Chapter Review and Chapter Test to prepare for the
chapter tests.
ATTENDANCE
Your
attendance in this course will be determined by both your work in MyMathLab as
indicated by the course calendar and your participation in the weekly online
class discussions.
GRADING
The
discussion forum participation, online homework, online chapter tests, and the
proctored exams will be used to compute the final grade in the course.
Your final letter grade will be determined by totaling the points for all
of the above activities as indicated in the chart below.
|
Assessment |
Points |
|
Weekly
Class Participation |
100 |
|
Online
Homework |
200 |
|
Online
Chapter Tests |
300 |
|
Practice
Tests 1, 2 and 3 |
100 |
|
Proctored
Exam 1, 2 and 3 |
300 |
|
Total: |
1000 |
|
A
900 - 1000 points |
|
B
800 - 899 points |
|
C
700 - 799 points |
|
D
600 - 699 points |
|
F
599 points and below |
(See “Frequently Asked Questions” at the end of this syllabus for
questions regarding, W, FN, and I grades)
IMPORTANT
COLLEGE DATES
Critical
dates for this course are provided
through the following link:
http://www.fccj.edu/current/calendar/index
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
1. How
long will I have to wait for a response from the instructor to my e-mail?
Faculty responds to e-mails within 48 hours.
§
Strong
discipline and desire to succeed.
You’ll need to log-in to class often during the typical week, motivating
yourself to meet the requirements for success.
§
Ability
to work well independently.
You’ll develop the support of fellow learners all taking the same coursework
together, but it will be different than a typical classroom environment. If you
work well independently, your chance of success is higher.
§
Computer
savvy. If you’re
not familiar with the Internet and e-mail communication, we recommend that you
take a computer enrichment class prior to enrolling in this course. Faculty
assumes you know how to access and send data on the Internet.
4. What
is an FN grade?
An
“I” grade may be assigned at the instructor’s discretion upon request by
the student to permit the student time to complete required course work which
he/she was prevented from completing in a timely way due to non-academic
reasons. The instructor may require the student to document the request to
assist in the decision. The instructor may choose not to grant the request. The
“I” grade should be considered only when the student has the potential to
earn a passing grade if the missing work is made up.
To be eligible for an “I” grade, the
student must be passing the course at the time of the request, and must have
completed at least 75 percent of the course work.
Consistent
with The Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida, 6B-1.06,
Principles of Professional conduct for the Education Profession in Florida, an
obligation to the learner requires that an individual shall not harass or
discriminate against any learner on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, handicapping
condition, sexual orientation, or social and family background and shall make
reasonable effort to assure that each learner is protected from harassment or
discrimination.
7. What about academic
dishonesty?
Academic
dishonesty, in any form, is expressly prohibited by the rules of the District
Board of Trustees of Florida Community College at
a.
Cheating which is
defined as the giving or taking of any information or material with the intent
of wrongfully aiding oneself or another in academic work considered in the
determination of a course grade.
b.
Plagiarism which
is defined as the act of stealing or passing off as one’s own work the words,
ideas, or conclusions of another as if the work submitted were the product of
ones own thinking rather than an idea or product derived from another source. In
this regard, FCCJ students and faculty College-wide have access to the use of
Turnitin online software, used to detect plagiarism in essays and reports.
c.
Any
other form of inappropriate behavior which may include but is not limited to:
falsifying records or data; lying; unauthorized copying, tampering, abusing or
otherwise unethically using a computer or other stored information; and, any
other act of misconduct which may reasonably be deemed to be a part of this
heading.
Any student alleged to have committed any act of academic dishonesty as defined
herein, shall be entitled to due process as defined in District Board of
Trustees’ Rule 6Hx7-2. 18, prior to the administration of disciplinary action,
including suspension and dismissal.
8. May
I repeat this course?
When students repeat a course at
17.
What is the make-up policy?