MATH 010 (Beginning Algebra) Spring 2016 Syllabus -- Section 00X (Schmidt)
Instructor:
Office Hours:
Email/Phone:
Laura Schmidt
xx in JHSW 217 (Office)
schmidtlaur@uwstout.edu
Course Homepage:
Access via the website http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com (NOT ON D2L)
Registration and log-in instructions will be provided on the first day of class.
Required Text:
You will automatically get access to the online version of Beginning and Intermediate
Algebra, 5th edition, by K. Elayn Martin-Gay, Prentice Hall (2013). A few hard copies are
available for checkout from Instructional Resources at the library, but this is not required.
Calculator:
Any scientific calculator may be used for all homework and tests, except Quiz 1, Quiz 2,
Test 1, and the Gateway Quizzes.
CELL PHONES MAY NOT BE USED AT ALL, EVEN AS CALCULATORS,
IN ANY MATH 010 CLASSROOMS OR IN THE MATH TLC OPEN LAB.
Review of fundamental principles of elementary algebra.
Cell Phones:
Course Description:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Office: 217 Jarvis Hall Science Wing
Phone: 232-2393 my office (232-1757 Math TLC office)
The 2 credits for this course DO NOT count as credit towards graduation or
towards the 6-credit General Education Analytical Skills requirement.
Prerequisites:
This course is for students with a Math Placement score of Level 0.
Class Schedule:
9:05 – 10:00 am XX in Room 214 Jarvis Hall Science Wing
BRING YOUR LAPTOP & NOTE-TAKING MATERIALS TO ALL CLASS SESSIONS.
Final Exam Schedule:
For this section (00X) only: Final exam is from X:00 –X:50 on XXday, XXXX XX
Open Help Lab:
In addition to your scheduled classes, instructors and teaching assistants will be available to
help you from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays in Jarvis Hall Science
Wing 203, right next to the main Math TLC classroom in JHSW 214.
Exams and Grading:
Grading will be based on 1000 course points divided into three categories as follows:
Tests and Quizzes: ~70%; Homework: ~25%; Attendance/Participation: ~5%
 Quizzes: 1 @ 10 points; 1 @ 80 pts; 3 @ 60 pts; 46 pts in practice quizzes = 316 points
 Tests: 1 Midterm @ 150 pts, 1 Final @ 200 pts, 35 pts in practice tests = 385 points total
 Daily Homework Assignments: 17 @ 12 pts and 2 @ 20 pts = 244 points total
 Lecture Attendance and Participation 2 points each class day (plus 1) = 55 points total
Deadlines for homework & dates of tests, quizzes & lectures are given on the calendar handout and at http://www.uwstout.edu/mathtlc/math010.cfm
Grades will be assigned according to the following scale:
Grade
Points
% Score
A
≥ 925
≥ 92.5
A≥ 900
≥ 90
B+
≥ 875
≥ 87.5
B
≥ 825
≥ 82.5
B≥ 800
≥ 80
C+
≥ 775
≥ 77.5
C
≥ 725
≥ 72.5
C≥ 700
≥70
F
< 700
< 70
Gateway Quiz:
Students must pass a Gateway quiz covering basic fractions and order of operations with a
score of 100% in order to pass Math 010, regardless of the number of course points earned in
the categories described above. Students will be allowed to take this quiz multiple times to
reach the passing grade of 100%. (Details at http://www.uwstout.edu/mathtlc/math010.cfm)
Credit/No Credit:
A minimum grade of C is required for credit if this course is taken on a CR/NC basis.
Incompletes:
By University policy, incompletes will only be given in the case of circumstances beyond the
student’s control that prevent the student from finishing the class.
Withdrawals:
The last day of “free drops” (no record on transcript) is Monday, February 1. Drops between
February 1 and March 24 will not affect the GPA but will appear as a “W” on the transcript.
Ungraded drops are not allowed after Thursday, March 24, except in extenuating
circumstances. See http://www.uwstout.edu/regrec/add_drop.cfm for full policy.
Academic Dishonesty:
Any student discovered receiving assistance from or giving assistance to another student on an
exam or quiz, or cheating in any other way will be given a zero grade for that exam or quiz. A
second infraction will result in a failing grade (F) for the class.
(See University policy at http://www.uwstout.edu/services/dean/facultystaff/dishonesty.cfm )
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Math 010 (Beginning Algebra) COURSE POLICIES
E-mail: You will receive frequent email updates and announcements from your instructor. These will be sent to your
Stout email account only, even if you enter another email address during the software registration.
Homework: There will be a graded, online homework assignment given on each section covered. You will get immediate feedback
on each homework problem, and incorrectly worked problems can be repeated (with a new version provided by the computer)
until a correct solution is obtained. Tips and examples are available on line for each homework problem, in addition to the help
available from your instructor and the teaching assistants in the Math TLC open lab in JHSW 203. Homework assignments must be
completed before the start of class the next class day after the section is covered in class. Homework may be done at locations
other than the Math TLC, but if so, be sure to leave extra time before the deadline in case a computer glitch prevents your work from
being transmitted immediately. To be on the safe side, you may want to make a habit of starting your assigned homework during the
time allowed for this during the scheduled class periods and finishing the work during open lab hours in the Math TLC where staff is
present to help.
Quizzes and Tests: Quizzes and Tests must be taken with a proctor in your classroom or the Math TLC testing lab.
Quizzes are given after each set of 4 to 6 sections, and tests at midterm and during finals week. Quizzes and tests may
be taken before the scheduled test date if the student desires, but the early date must be scheduled with the
student’s course instructor beforehand, and the test must be taken with a proctor in the Math TLC testing lab.
Timed practice quizzes/tests will be available for each quiz and test. These will be similar to, though longer than, the
actual tests. You’ll be allowed unlimited tries on practice quizzes/tests and can review the results of each. Your highest
score on each practice quiz/test will count a small amount towards your course grade.
GATEWAY: There will be an eight question (no calculator) GATEWAY quiz that must be passed with a score of 100%,
along with a passing course grade before each student can move on to their next math course from Math 010. This
GATEWAY quiz, which covers basic fractions and order of operations, will be administered twice during class sessions.
However, students who don’t pass by the second in-class quiz will be allowed more tries outside of class time after
meeting one-on-one to review with a teacher or tutor, until the student is able to reach the required 100% score.
Makeup Rules: No makeup work will be allowed on homework. If a quiz or test is missed due to a serious and
verifiable circumstance, a makeup may be given. Any student who misses a quiz or test and has a legitimate excuse
must provide documentation to the course instructor within 2 days of missed work. A makeup will be scheduled if
the instructor approves the excuse. Students who must miss work or tests due to official University business must make
arrangements for makeup work before classes are missed.
Attendance Policy: Attendance will be taken at every class session, and points will be awarded to students who are
present when roll is taken. Participation in a class activity or completion of a short problem or homework quiz may be
required to earn attendance/participation points.
Cell phone policy:
CELL PHONE CALLS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE MATH TLC.
Your cell phone needs to be out of your sight (and ours), and the ringtone turned off.
A cell phone violation could cause your cell phone to be retained by staff until you leave the premises.
Inclusivity: UW-Stout strives for an inclusive learning environment. If you anticipate or experience any barriers related
to the format or requirements of this course please meet with me so that we can discuss ways to ensure full access. If you
determine that additional disability-related accommodations are necessary please contact the Disability Services office
(206 Bowman Hall, 232-2995, http://www.uwstout.edu/disability ).
Please do not hesitate
to ask questions
in the Math TLC.
Staff members in
the Math TLC are
there to help you!
http://www.uwstout.edu/mathtlc/
We always welcome your feedback on your experiences in the Math TLC. Comment cards are available
in Room 203 for providing anonymous comments on the service and suggestions for improvement.