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1 Cindy Zarske SYLLABUS Math 40 Hybrid 9:30am Fall 2017 Intermediate Algebra Fullerton College CRN: CLASS MEETS: On Campus: 9:30 11:35AM, Room 719 Online: ALEKS accessed through FC Canvas: Canvas link on left side. Use your MyGateway login. ALEKS Tech Support: support.aleks.com, or (714) Canvas Tech Support: Click Help within Canvas to chat, or call (844) Office: Room Office Hours: 8:20-9:10AM; 12:20-2:00PM Thurs 8:20-9:10AM Office Phone/Voic (714) Webpage: Sign up for free class text alerts: All students need to enroll in the Remind alert system. This is how I send class announcements. *1 pt XC for signing up by day 8/29* Option 1 - Text alerts Text to: Please enter your first and last name when prompted *If doesn t work, try (714) Option 2 To receive messages by instead of by text, go to rmd.at/tues40f17 on a desktop computer to sign up for notifications. To unsubscribe: TEXTBOOK: (printed textbook not required) Intermediate Algebra (5 th ed.), Miller/O Neill/Hyde, McGraw-Hill, 2018 COURSE DELIVERY: ALEKS (Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces) Access through FC Canvas, Math 40, Modules tab You do not need a printed textbook. An electronic textbook is included in ALEKS. Technical Support for ALEKS: support.aleks.com, or (714) Online Access (Required): You must register in our ALEKS course by Thursday Aug. 31. Students not registered by Aug. 31 may dropped from the class. ALEKS includes an electronic version of the text, so you do not need to purchase a printed textbook. Follow the instructions on p. 7 of the syllabus to register in our ALEKS course. Access may be purchased directly through ALEKS using a credit card (about $89 for 18-week access). You can delay payment for up to two weeks using the temporary access code ED2FD-12B E348. You may also purchase a textbook package in the FC bookstore for about $119 which includes a printed textbook and a 52-week ALEKS access code. If you are on an EOPS grant, you will need to purchase this package at the bookstore. ALEKS can be accessed using tablets and smartphones, but desktop or laptop computers are recommended. If you have trouble logging onto ALEKS, try using a different browser or restarting your computer. If you have technical difficulties, contact ALEKS technical support: support.aleks.com, or (714) MATERIALS NEEDED: 1. ALEKS access register by Thurs. Aug. 31 or you may be dropped from the class. 2. PENCIL and eraser - please do all work in pencil 3. Scientific calculator graphing calculators and cell phones are NOT permitted **If you are missing any required items in class needed for that day s activities, I will try to loan you what you need as best I can. However, each item you need to borrow will cost you 2 participation points** Zarske Math 40 Hybrid 9:30am Fall

2 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prerequisite: MATH 020 F with a grade of C or better or math skills clearance. 72 hours lecture per term. This intermediate algebra course is appropriate for students preparing to take MATH 129 F, MATH 141 F, MATH 141HF, or MATH 142 F. This course includes products and factoring, exponents and radicals, fractions, functions and graphs, linear and quadratic equations, linear inequalities, logarithms and related topics at an intermediate level. Calculators will be used for selected topics. This course also meets the prerequisite for MATH 100 F, MATH 120 F, MATH 120HF and SOSC 120 F. Students who receive credit for MATH 040 F may not receive credit for MATH 041 F. (Degree Credit) AA GE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Identify an equation as linear, quadratic, radical, rational, exponential, or logarithmic, and solve the equation using an appropriate method. 2. Produce the completely factored form of a polynomial. 3. Perform operations on and simplify polynomials, rational expressions, radical expressions, logarithmic expressions, or exponential expressions at an intermediate level. 4. Evaluate a function with a numerical or variable argument, and produce the graph of the function by plotting points. Note: In a college course, it is expected that you will spend 3 hours per week for every 1 unit earned. This is a 4-unit class, so 12 hours per week are required. Since we meet on campus only 2 hours per week, this means you will need to spend at least 10 hours per week outside of class working in ALEKS, watching the videos and explanations online, completing worksheets, studying, etc. Schedule 10 hours for math into your weekly schedule. If possible, I encourage you to make one of those hours the weekly SI session on days from 11:45 to 12:35 (see #6 below). COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Worksheet Packets 11% of grade See schedule on page 8-12 of syllabus. Worksheet packets will be handed out in class, and are posted on Canvas (FC website Canvas link on left side) on the Files tab in case you don t get a packet in class. Regular packets are 10 pts each; midterm review packets are 15 pts each; final exam review packet is worth 20 pts. Complete using pencil (start in class, finish at home); submit completed packets in class on Due date. 2. ALEKS Objectives (20 points per week) 19% of grade See schedule on page 8-12 of syllabus. Objectives are due day night at 11:59 PM. The ALEKS system will not allow you to work on an objective after the due date. Any topics you do not master within one objective will pour over into the next. That means if you do not finish an objective on time, you will lose points and also make your next objective longer, so be sure to keep up with the schedule. Your score is based on the percentage of the objective that you complete on time. For example, if you complete 80% of Objective #1 by the due date of day 9/4, you earn 80% of 20 points = 16 points. If you finish an objective early, you may click Continue My Path in ALEKS and start the next objective if you would like. 3. ALEKS Pie Progress 5% of grade Points are awarded at four times during the semester for making progress in your ALEKS pie: By 9/30 - target is 75 topics (15 pts) By 11/4 target is 145 topics (20 pts) By 12/2 target is 165 topics (20 pts) By 12/12 target is 200 topics (30 pts) Total number of topics in pie is approx. 240 You earn full credit if you meet or exceed the target percent. If not, the points you earn are based on your percentage of the target percent. For example, if by Sep. 30 you have only completed 60 topics in your pie, you have achieved 60/75 = 80% of the target goal. You will earn 80% of 15 pts = 12 points toward your grade. Zarske Math 40 Hybrid 9:30am Fall

3 4. Midterms (3 x 200 points) and Final Exam (400 points) 62% of grade For each of the three midterms, you may use one half sheet of an 8½ x11 paper with notes on ONE side only. Your notes must be handwritten or typed by you. For the final, you may use one whole sheet of notes, ONE side. 5. In-Class Participation and Activities 3% of grade In-class activities will be part of our weekly schedule. To earn the points for an activity (usually 5 points), you must be in class and participating in the entire activity from start to finish. If you arrive late or leave early, you will not earn the points for that activity. 6. SI sessions (Supplemental Instruction) Optional but highly recommended for XC This course has been designated as part of Fullerton College s Supplemental Instruction Program a voluntary student success program. Attendance is not mandatory, but I highly recommend it. Students that participated last semester found it very helpful and fun. You may earn 4 XC points for each SI session you attend from start to finish (maximum 36 XC points). Supplemental Instruction provides an academic boost through regularly scheduled, out-of-class, peer facilitated sessions. The SI sessions are 50 minutes long and focus on improving your performance in class. It is not intended only for struggling students. In fact, students who consistently attend SI are generally more successful and earn higher grades than those who don t. SI sessions for our class are tentatively scheduled right after each class meeting, on days from 11:45 to 12:35. There is also a session after my Thursday class that you may attend. Our student SI leader is Charmaine Concepcion. She is one of my excellent former Math 40 students, and she will be working with us in our class and in the SI sessions. 7. Extra Credit Available Extra Credit Worksheets at the end of each packet (3 pts each) SI Session attendance (4 XC pts per 50-minute session must attend entire session) Math Lab time (2 XC pts per each hour (60 minutes) of time shown on scanner report) o Maximum XC for SI and Math Lab combined 36 pts o Only time on the scanner report will be counted. Restrictions: If you forget to scan in and out so your time is not on the report, your time will not be counted even if you were there. The system subtracts any scheduled class time that overlaps your Math Lab time. If you go over 2 hours in a session, your time zeroes out. Scan out, then back in before 2 hours elapses in a session or you will not receive credit for your time. ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION POLICY Participation in both the in-class and online portions of the class is required. You may be dropped for lack of participation in either portion. You should only miss class for serious and compelling reasons, e.g. illness, death in the family, emergency, etc. You may be dropped from the class for any of the following: **Not registering in the ALEKS course through Canvas by Thurs. Aug. 31 **Expired ALEKS temporary access **Missing three or more weeks of ALEKS objectives **Missing three or more weeks of packets **Four or more absences Zarske Math 40 Hybrid 9:30am Fall

4 Student Withdrawal: Fullerton College considers it to be the responsibility of the student to drop a class through Admissions and Records if they wish to withdraw. If you wish to withdraw from this class by your choice, it is your responsibility to do so through Webstar. Withdrawal deadlines: *Without a W and qualify for refund Sun. Sept. 10 *With a W Sun. Nov. 19 MAKE-UP POLICY: Midterms: Each student may make up or retake Midterm #1, 2 or 3 (choose one) at one of the makeup sessions in December (see p. 12 of syllabus): If for any reason you miss Midterm #1, 2 or 3, you must take it as your one makeup or your score will be zero. If you take all midterms as scheduled, you may retake one midterm of your choice (optional). I will count the higher of the two scores (original score and makeup score). If you know in advance that you will be absent on the day of a midterm, you may arrange to take the exam before the scheduled date and time if you contact me at least a week in advance of the test date. Or you may wait for a December makeup session. Final Exam: No makeups. ALEKS Objectives: The ALEKS system will not allow access to objectives past the due date. Any topics you do not master within one objective will pour over into the next, but you cannot make up the missed points. Worksheet Packets: Late packets may be submitted with a penalty of 20% per week late (any time after class is late). If you are absent, you may send me the worksheets by 10:00 AM that day for them to be counted on time. Scan them (preferred), or take pictures of all pages with your phone (2 pages per picture), and send to my address czarske@fullcoll.edu. In-Class Activities: Missed in-class activities can be made up within four weeks in the Math Lab: **Where to go: Math Lab (Room 807) within four weeks of the missed class. **To get credit for your time: Use your student ID to scan in and out of the lab (or enter your student ID number) **Class activity makeup: Ask staff for the makeup activity worksheet, complete it, and then ask the staff for the self-check key. Worksheet problems are similar to test problems, so be sure to check your answers. Give your completed worksheet to the staff to put in my pick-up box to earn back the missed points. HOW TO CHECK YOUR CURRENT GRADE Scores for all assignments will be posted in the ALEKS gradebook. Your Overall ALEKS Grade is your current grade in the class. Log in to ALEKS through Canvas, then: GRADING SCALE Based on weighted average of categories A: % B: % C: % D: % F: % Zarske Math 40 Hybrid 9:30am Fall

5 ALEKS KNOWLEDGE CHECKS ALEKS is based on the principle of mastery learning. To determine which topics you have mastered and which topics you still need to practice, a knowledge check will pop up periodically. Knowledge checks also give you the opportunity to check off topics in future objectives by showing what you have already learned. If you miss questions you had previously mastered, you don t lose points on previous scores. But ALEKS puts those topics back into your pathway for you to practice. Once the knowledge check appears, within the first 24 hours you have a choice: After 24 hours, ALEKS will make you take the knowledge check before you can do anything else. If you wish, you can click an icon on the homescreen to see when your next knowledge check will appear. TOP RIGHT OF ALEKS HOMESCREEN after you log in: RESOURCES FOR EXTRA HELP: Fullerton College Math Lab: LRC Room 807 Open: M-Th 7:30am 8:45pm Fri 8am 3pm Sat 8am 2pm Sun Closed Use your Campus Photo I.D. to scan in and out. You may use the Math Lab to do your math work any time. Computers are available to students for your online work. Tutors and instructors are available to answer your questions. Fullerton College Tutoring Center: LRC Room 806 Open: M-Th 9am 8pm Fri & Sat 10am 2pm Sun Closed The tutoring center offers free one-on-one tutoring on a walk-in basis. Online Tutoring: FC students can get 7 hours free online math tutoring per semester. Go to tutoringcenter.fullcoll.edu, and click Online Tutoring on the left. Instructor s office hours: Room :20-9:10AM; 12:20-2:00PM Thurs 8:20-9:10AM Zarske Math 40 Hybrid 9:30am Fall

6 FULLERTON COLLEGE MATHEMATICS DIVISION SELECTED COLLEGE POLICIES ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY Students are expected to abide by ethical standards in preparing and presenting material which demonstrates their level of knowledge and which is used to determine grades. Such standards are founded on basic concepts of integrity and honesty. These include, but are not limited to, the following areas: 1. Students shall not plagiarize 2. Students shall not cheat 3. Students shall not furnish materials or information in order to enable another student to plagiarize or cheat. Instructors may deal with academic dishonesty in one or more of the following ways: 1. Assign an appropriate academic penalty such as an oral reprimand or point reduction. 2. Assign an F on all or part of a particular paper, project, or exam. 3. Report to the appropriate administrators, with notification of same to the student(s), for disciplinary action by the College. Such a report will be accompanied by supporting evidence and documentation. Repeated violations may result in students receiving an F in the course, suspension or dismissal from the College. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) STATEMENT Fullerton College is committed to providing educational accommodations for students with disabilities upon the timely request by the student to the instructor. Verification of the disability must also be provided. The Disability Support Services office functions as a resource for students and faculty in the determination and provision of educational accommodations. CHILDREN ON CAMPUS Children are not allowed on campus unless supervised by a parent or guardian. Children may not attend classes or computer labs (unless the course is specifically designed to include children.) Children must be supervised so educational activities are not interrupted and may not be left unattended in common areas such as the library, student center, food services area, quad or college parking lots. EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT Take note of the safety features in and around the classroom. Also, please study the posted evacuation routes. The most direct route of exit may not be the safest. Running out of the building during earthquakes may be dangerous. During strong earthquakes, it is recommended to duck, cover, and hold until the quaking stops. Follow the guidance of your instructor. Your cooperation during emergencies can minimize the possibility of injury to yourself and others. FULLERTON COLLEGE CATALOG AND CLASS SCHEDULE The Fullerton College Catalog and the Class Schedule contain a number of policies relating to students that are important to you. Please be sure that you have read these publications thoroughly. You may purchase copies of these publications at the campus bookstore, or you may read them online at the Fullerton College website, STANDARDS OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE POLICY The standards of student conduct and disciplinary action for violation of Board Policy 5500 were approved by the NOCCCD Board on January 28, 2003, and were drawn in compliance with Sections 66300, 76030, 76033, 76034, of the State Education Code. Students are expected to respect and obey civil and criminal law and shall be subject to the legal penalties for violation of the city, county, state, and national law(s). Student conduct must conform to Board Policy and college regulations and procedures. As cited in BP5500, A student who violates the standards of student conduct shall be subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to, the removal, suspension or expulsion of the student. Students have an obligation to familiarize themselves with the College s policies, rules and regulations and to conduct themselves in a reasonable, respectful manner, which is conducive toward attaining their educational goal. Upon registration, each student should obtain a copy of the College Policies and Regulations: Standards of Student Conduct and Discipline Policy. Contained therein are the policies approved by the Board of Trustees governing student behavior and the applicable penalties for violations of these policies. Copies are available in the Student Affairs Office, the Office of Equity and Diversity, all division offices, and the Student Services office. WAIT TIME FOR LATE INSTRUCTORS If, due to unforeseen emergencies, the instructor does not arrive at the scheduled start time for class, students are to wait for fifteen minutes (unless otherwise notified by the division). If they do not receive notification to wait for their instructor to arrive, after 15 minutes the students may leave with no penalty for absence or assigned work due for that class meeting. Zarske Math 40 Hybrid 9:30am Fall

7 How to Register in ALEKS- Math 40 day Fall 2017 Step 1: Go to and click Canvas on the left side. Step 2: Log in using your MyGateway Username and Password. Step 3: Click Courses, and click our Math 40 course. Step 5: Select whether you have used ALEKS before and click Continue. Step 4: Click Modules on the left side, and click ALEKS. Step 6: Enter an access code or purchase one online. You may enter the temporary access code ED2FD-12B E348 ( 0 is numeral zero) to delay payment for up to two weeks. After your temporary access expires and you purchase an access code online, select: *18 Weeks *ALEKS 360 with ebook Step 7: Once you complete the registration steps, you will be in our ALEKS course. You will go through a Tools Tutorial, (takes about 10 minutes), and will then be prompted to begin your initial knowledge check (takes about minutes). Step 8 - Initial Knowledge Check: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO DO YOUR BEST (without help) as this will determine which topics will be in your personalized ALEKS course. Do the initial knowledge check in one sitting where you can concentrate and do your best. You will need scratch paper. Takes about minutes. Step 9: If you registered with the temporary access code, you will need to submit payment within two weeks. **Log in to ALEKS (may need to log in directly at for this payment step only; otherwise always log in through FC Canvas) **On the next screen under the name of our course: Or click Renew Access This will take you back to the payment page (Step 6). You need 18-week access, ALEKS 360 with ebook. If you have technical problems: Step 1 Try a different browser (Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari, Puffin) Step 2 Restart your computer Step 3 - Contact technical support: ALEKS: (714) , or support.aleks.com Canvas: (844) , or click Help within Canvas (lower left side) Zarske Math 40 Hybrid 9:30am Fall

8 Date 8/29 Thurs 8/31 9/4 9/5 Worksheets due Print, complete, and submit in class **Print syllabus and bring to class **Bring completed Syllabus Worksheet to turn in (3 pts + 1XC if turned in today) Syllabus and Syllabus WS were sent by . **Packet #1 completed 10 pts (Handed out in class; also posted on Canvas, Files tab) **Syllabus WS completed (if not turned in last week) SCHEDULE ALEKS Work Due Complete online **Sign up for Remind text alerts by today for 1 point XC (extra credit). See page 1 of syllabus. By Thurs: **Register in ALEKS through FC Canvas (see syllabus p. 7). Students that have not registered by 8/31 may be dropped from the class. **Complete Tools Tutorial (10 min) & Initial Knowledge Check (45-75 min, must do in one sitting) By. night: Obj #1 (20 pts-deadline 11:59PM) Canvas, Modules tab, ALEKS, Continue My Path In-class Activities Class Orientation Math Lab Orientation Work on Packet #1 (Ch. 1, 2) SI starts next week Wrap up Packet #1 Team Orientation Team Pictures Team Activity #1 Work on Packet #2 (Ch. 3) 9/11 9/12 **Packet #2 completed 10pts By. night: Obj #2 (20 pts-deadline 11:59PM) Canvas, Modules tab, ALEKS, Continue My Path Wrap up Packet #2 Team Activity #2 Work on Packet #3 (Ch. 4) 9/18 9/19 **Packet #3 completed 10 pts By. night: Obj #3 (20 pts-deadline 11:59PM) Wrap up Packet #3 Team Activity #3 Review for Midterm #1 Zarske Math 40 Hybrid 9:30am Fall

9 Fri 9/22 Sun 9/24 9/25 By Fri. night: Complete first half of Packet #4(Review WS for Midterm #1) by Fri. night By Sun. night: **Complete entire Packet #4 by Sun. night **Do a midterm rehearsal See Canvas, Pages tab for details day: **Go to Math Lab to ask questions on Review WS for Midterm #1 (Packet #4) as needed. **Do a midterm rehearsal if not done Sunday By. night: Obj #4 (20 pts-deadline 11:59PM) 9/26 **Packet #4 completed 15 pts **Half page notes (one side) for Midterm #1 Midterm #1 200 pts Covers Ch. 1-4, Log Min 1-3 Hand out Packet #5 ( ) Sat 9/30 10/2 10/3 10/9 10/10 10/16 **Packet #5 completed 10 pts **Packet #6 completed 10 pts ALEKS Pie Progress Target: 75 or more topics in pie completed (15 pts) By. night: Obj #5 (20 pts-deadline 11:59PM) By. night: Obj #6 (20 pts-deadline 11:59PM) By. night: Obj #7 (20 pts-deadline 11:59PM) Wrap up Packet #5 Team Activity #4 Work on Packet #6 ( ) Wrap up Packet #6 Team Activity #5 Work on Packet #7 ( ) Zarske Math 40 Hybrid 9:30am Fall

10 10/17 **Packet #7 completed 10 pts Wrap up Packet #7 Team Activity #6 Work on Packet #8 (6.7, 6.8, 7.1, 7.2) 10/23 By. night: Obj #8 (20 pts-deadline 11:59PM) 10/24 **Packet #8 completed 10 pts Wrap up Packet #8 Team Activity #7 Review for Midterm #2 Fri 10/27 Sun 10/29 By Fri. night: Complete first half of Packet #9(Review WS for Midterm #2) by Fri. night By Sun. night: **Complete entire Packet #9 by Sun. night **Do a midterm rehearsal See Canvas, Pages tab for details 10/30 10/31 day: **Go to Math Lab to ask questions on Review WS for Midterm #2(Packet#9) as needed. **Do a midterm rehearsal if not done Sunday **Packet#9 completed 15 pts **Half page notes (one side) for Midterm #2 By. night: Obj #9 (20 pts-deadline 11:59PM) Midterm #2 200 pts Covers Ch. 5, 6, Sec 7.1, 7.2, Log Min 4-7 Hand out Packet #10 ( ) Sat 11/4 11/6 11/7 **Packet #10 completed 10 pts ALEKS Pie Progress Target: 145 or more topics in pie completed (20 pts) By. night: Obj #10 (20 pts-deadline 11:59PM) Wrap up Packet #10 Team Activity #8 Work on Packet #11 ( ) Zarske Math 40 Hybrid 9:30am Fall

11 11/13 11/14 **Packet #11 completed 10 pts By. night: Obj #11 (20 pts-deadline 11:59PM) Wrap up Packet #11 Team Activity #9 Work on Packet #12 (8.6, 8.7) 11/20 11/21 Thurs 11/23 Fri 11/24 Sun 11/26 11/27 **Packet #12 completed 10 pts Thanksgiving Day By Fri. night: Complete first half of Packet #13(Review WS for Midterm #3) by Fri. night By Sun. night: **Complete entire Review WS for Midterm #3 by Sun. night **Do a midterm rehearsal See Canvas, Pages tab for details day: **Go to Math Lab to ask questions on Review WS for Midterm #3 as needed. **Do a midterm rehearsal if not done Sunday By. night: Obj #12 (20 pts-deadline 11:59PM) By. night: Obj #13 (20 pts-deadline 11:59PM) Wrap up Packet #12 Team Activity #10 Review for Midterm #3 11/28 **Packet #13 completed 15 pts **Half page notes (one side) for Midterm #3 Midterm #3 200 pts Covers Sec , Ch. 8 Hand out Packet #14 (Ch. 9) Sat 12/2 12/4 12/5 **Packet #14 completed 10 pts ALEKS Pie Progress Target: 165 or more topics in pie completed (20 pts) By. night: Obj #14 (20 pts-deadline 11:59PM) Wrap up Unit #14 Team Activity #11 Review for Final Exam Zarske Math 40 Hybrid 9:30am Fall

12 Fri 12/8 Sun 12/10 By Fri. night: Work on Packet #15(Final Exam Review WS) complete half of worksheet by Fri. night By Sun. night: Complete entire Final Exam Review WS by Sun. night Do a final exam rehearsal See Canvas, Pages tab for details 12/11 12/12 day: Go to Math Lab to ask questions on Final Exam Review WS as needed. Do a final exam rehearsal if not done Sunday **Packet#15 completed 20 pts **Whole page notes (one side) for Final Exam By. night: Obj # 15 (20 pts-deadline 11:59PM) ALEKS Pie Progress Target: 200 or more topics in pie completed (30 pts) Final Exam 600 pts Covers Ch. 1-9 No SI today Makeup Exam - If you missed Midterm # 1, 2, or 3, you MUST make it up (required). If not, you may choose one midterm to retake to try for a higher score (optional). Half page notes (one side) allowed for makeup exam. Makeup Sessions in Room 719 (choose one): Friday 12/8 at 9:00 AM or Thursday 12/14 at 9:45 AM or Friday 12/15 at 9:00 AM If none of the above will work, contact me by day 12/5 to arrange a different time. Zarske Math 40 Hybrid 9:30am Fall