STUDY SKILLS LAB: Class Organization and Policies
Student Name ____________________________________
Course: _____________ Section: ___
Objectives:
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To develop awareness of the requirements of the course
To develop effective ways to keep student’s work organized
To learn about student’s previous experiences in math
Outcomes:
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To keep organized class materials to refer throughout the semester.
To demonstrate a better understanding of the policies and requirements of the course.
Instructions:
I.) 3-RING BINDER (30 POINTS) ____________PTS
(5 pts) Buy a 3-ring binder for this course. Size should be 1½ or 2 inch, unless you prefer larger.
The binders with plastic sleeves on the front and back are great for storing the course calendar, but this
is optional.
(5 pts) Insert dividers to organize class notes, homework, labs, tests, etc.
(20 pts) Your binder should contain AT A MINIMUM:
1. The class syllabus
2. The class calendar that shows various test and lab due dates
3. Find at least three interesting quotes about math or attitude. Type on a separate piece of paper
and put into the binder.
4. The list of at least three websites where you can get help with math concepts or study skills.
II.) WEEKLY SCHEDULE SHEET (5 POINTS) _____________PTS
Fill in this sheet with all your time commitments, particularly time when you plan to study for all your
classes.
III.) STUDENT SURVEY (35 POINTS) _____________PTS
IV.) How Your Brain Learns and Remembers
OR
VARK Learning Style assessment
(15 POINTS)
_______ PTS
a) Go to the developmental department website and find the PowerPoint presentation “How Your Brain
Learns and Remembers” by Diana Hestwood and Linda Russell. Watch the slide show and write a
paragraph on what you’ve learned about your brain and how you can use this information in math class.
b) Go to the following website http://www.vark-learn.com/english/index.asp , and Click on the link to the
Questionnaire. Complete the questionnaire and print the page with results. Bring the printed results to class.
V.) Website and syllabus (15 POINTS)_____PTS
Read your syllabus and visit your instructor’s website to find the answers to the following questions:
1) What do you need to access and enroll to your course online?
2) How will your final grade be determined?
3) When are your professor’s office hours?
4) Is there a Math Lab on your campus? If yes, what is the room number?
5) When is your Online Labs due?
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STUDENT INFORMATION AND MATHITUDE SURVEY
Student Name ____________________________________ Nickname?: ________________
Course __________________
Section ________
Phone _________________________
Collin ID:____________________
E-mail _________________________________
1. Please list the last mathematics class you took:
Title: ________________________________ MM/YY completed: _______/ ______
2. List all high school mathematics classes you’ve taken: _____________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3. Have you taken any other math courses at CCCC? If yes, please list below
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4. What other classes are you taking this term? _____________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
5. What is your planned major, if you have one? ______________________________________
6. How many hours do you work each week? _______________________________________
7. Do you own a graphing calculator? _____________________________________________
8. How would you describe your knowledge of how to use a graphing calculator? __________
____________________________________________________________________________
9. What are your expectations of this class and instructor? _____________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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10. What are your fears about this class? ___________________________________________
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11. Please write at least a paragraph about yourself using complete sentences. Suggestions include
where you went to high school, family, hobbies and interests, issues you want me to know about, plans
for the future……. This is worth 10 points of this lab grade.
12. If math were a color, it would be _______________________________________________
13. If math were an animal, it would be ____________________________________________
14. My favorite subject is ________________________________________________ because
____________________________________________________________________________
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Please check one of the following:
□ IF I REQUEST MY GRADES IN THIS COURSE VIA COUGARMAIL, I authorize
Professor ______________ to send any of my grades I this class to the cougarmail e-mail
address shown below though I realize e-mail may not be a secure system.
____________________________________________@ cougarmail.collin.edu
□ Do not send any of my grades to my e-mail address.
Please read the following statement and sign at the bottom of the page:
I have received a syllabus for MATH _____________ course that I am currently taking at
Collin. I understand that it is my responsibility to read and to follow requirements and
policies established in this syllabus.
________________________________________________ Date: ______ / _____ / ________
(Please sign and date here)
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