Syllabus
DL MA 091
Grading
Policies...
The
final grade for this course comes from an average of the homework, semester
tests and the final exam...
5 Homework Assignments 20%
4 Chapter Tests 70%
1 Final Exam 10%
100%
Format…
This
course is Web based.
Instruction
is provided via videos which are available at www.montgomerycollege.edu/algebra
by clicking on “Homework By Homework
Video Menu.”or “TV Shows”.
First please watch the required
orientation video at the same site.
Homework
Assignments…
Homework
is completed & submitted online using MathXL. Each student is responsible
for purchasing this software & adding themselves to the class roster. There
are 2 options for purchasing access to MathXL. Both methods additionally
require a course ID code from the teacher. Email me at bill.witte@montgomerycollege.edu
& I will reply to you with the course ID code. You will need it BEFORE
attempting to register as a MathXL user.
o
Purchase the MathXL
Online Access Code Packet at any
OR
o
Go directly to www.MathXL.com, click on Buy Now, and follow the instructions. This method will additionally require a valid
credit card to complete the purchase.
For ANY credit the homework must be submitted BEFORE
each test is taken.
Help…
Website: http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/algebra (to view guided lesson presentations)
Teacher’s email: bill.witte@montgomerycollege.edu
Also
consider calling the teacher, Bill Witte, at 301-989-1432 before 8:30 PM please
Tests
Taken in the
Take your tests whenever it is convenient for you AND
you are prepared (100% on all prerequisite homeworks & practice tests) AND
the assessment center is open.
To
receive ANY credit on a test… ALL WORK MUST BE SHOWN ON THE TEST PAPER FOR EVERY PROBLEM.
Pay attention to the announcements at the opening of
the MathXL site for guidance that you are not behind pace in the course.
Do not get
behind! I have never & will never give a grade of incomplete in this
course.
Accommodations: Any student who
may need an accommodation due to a disability must provide a letter from
Disability Support Services authorizing your accommodation. Please do this as soon as possible.
WARNING: Procrastination is the #1 grade
killer in this course
Successful students are those who KEEP UP, WATCH EVERY SHOW, DO ALL
ASSIGNED HOMEWORK, AND ASK QUESTIONS.
Work to understand the material and take ownership of the knowledge.
Your efforts in MA091 will payoff - not just this semester, but also when you advance
to a college-level course next semester.
Bill
Witte