MATH
031/032/101/102
Fall 2015
15 Week Term
ALEKS
Hours of Operation
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◦ Sunday
2:00pm – 6:00pm
◦ Monday - Thursday
9:30am – 8:30pm
◦ Friday
9:30am - 3:00pm
◦ Saturday
Closed
Phone Number: 843-661-8154
ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD, DRINKS,
PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES,
TOBACCO OR VAPOR PRODUCTS OR
CHILDREN ARE ALLOWED IN THE HUB,
LECTURE, TUTORING OR TESTING
ROOMS.
NO EXCEPTIONS!!
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Hub students attend both lecture and Hub classes.
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The Math Hub is a computer lab with ALEKS and MyMathLab
software installed.
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In the Hub, students work alone or with help from an instructor or
tutor.
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Help is also available in the Hub outside of class time.
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Hub classes are modified self-paced.
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Students may work at their own pace, but must finish the modules
by due dates throughout the semester and the course by the last
Hub time for their class.
To access ALEKS from the www.fdtc.edu website, click on Students in the
top right hand corner, then click on ALEKS.
Put up the yellow HELP sign
when you want the tutor or
instructor to help with a
question, start a test, etc.
Someone will come as soon
as possible. Continue to
work on the problem or
something else while you
are waiting.
The pink TEST sign should
be raised whenever you are
taking a Knowledge Check
or a Scheduled Assessment.
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There are many people who are here to help
you be successful in the Hub such as: Course
Instructors, Tutors, Assistants, Work Study
Students, Other Faculty, Math Department
Chair.
Everyone that helps you in the Hub is assisting
your instructor. They are to be treated with the
same respect you give to your instructor.
Guests frequently visit the Hub and should also
be respected.
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The tutors in the Math Hub are assistants to your
instructor. They are people with strong math
abilities, but do not “have all the answers”.
Tutors are here to offer assistance, guidance and
support, NOT to do the work for the student.
Students outnumber the tutors, so please be patient
if you have a question. Raise the “HELP” flag on the
computer monitor and continue working on a
different exercise until a tutor can help.
The Math Hub does not offer private math tutoring.
“Assessment & Learning in Knowledge Spaces”
How Does ALEKS work???
Aleks is an individualized, adaptive learning tool that
provides a constant cycle of learning and assessment
based on each individual student’s learning rate.
Aleks uses artificial intelligence to determine what you
know, what you do not know, and what you are ready to
learn. Aleks will only allow you to work on topics that
you are ready to learn.
Aleks will assess you in two ways. Knowledge
Checks and Scheduled Assessments.
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Knowledge Checks – Are not password protected and can be
completed anywhere. Aleks automatically assigns you
Knowledge Checks when you complete 5 hours of work in
Aleks or learn 20 objectives. Knowledge Checks do not affect
your average but will affect the amount of work you have to
do in your “pie”.
Scheduled Assessments – Are password protected, must be
completed in one sitting, and can only be taken in Hub class
or the Hub Testing Room. They are assigned to you when
you complete each module with 100%. Scheduled
Assessments do affect your average and will also affect the
amount of work you have to do in your “pie”.
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The Initial Assessment is meant to be taken
“cold turkey”….to see what you really know.
Do not try to beat the Knowledge Checks by
doing a “little review”.
Even if you “beat” a Knowledge Check, you will
not have a sufficient knowledge base to do
future work and will not be prepared for the
Scheduled Assessments.
Instead, let the Knowledge Check identify
where you need to do work. Then spend your
study time where you need it.
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It is alright to choose the “I Don’t Know”
button if you are doing a Knowledge Check
and you do not know how to do a particular
problem or problems.
When doing a Knowledge Check (without
password) or when doing a Scheduled
Assessment (password protected), you can
NOT go back to previous problems. You can
only work forward.
Electronic course management access code, graphing
calculator and ear buds as listed on syllabus are required for
the course. Students who do not have the required materials
and/or who are not enrolled in the approved electronic course
management system by the end of the second Friday of the
semester may be withdrawn by the instructor.
Note: A textbook is NOT required for this course. If you would
like to purchase a color copy of the textbook, you can order a
loose leaf three hole punched book through ALEKS for $15
(plus tax)…free shipping.
Mat 031and 032
Textbook
Mat 101and 102
Textbook
Use the following to select the correct formula sheet for use in the
Math Hub:
Math 031: Yellow
Math 032: Yellow
Math 101:Blue
Math 102: Blue
The formula sheet handout in your ALEKS course site is the correct
one for your course.
* The Hub laminated formula sheets will only be given out while
testing. You must provide your own when working on Pie
problems or Knowledge Checks.
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A calculator can be used for any exercises or tests, including the
final exam for MAT 031, 032, 101, and 102.
A TI-83, 83+, 84, or 84+ is the required calculator for all four
courses. TI-89, TI-92 and TI-Inspire are NOT allowed to be
used on any test.
An Important Note about Calculators: A TI graphing calculator is
required for this course. Students are advised not to add any programs
or applications to their graphing calculator. It is the student’s
responsibility to ensure that ALL added programs/applications have
been removed. If your calculator has added programs/applications,
ask your instructor about removing them. The use of added
programs/applications is not allowed while testing and will be
considered a violation of the college’s academic dishonesty policy.
***Math 101/102 students will be
required to use the gold FDTC
graphing calculator supplied by the
Hub for out of class testing.***
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You will find your syllabus and a course timeline online
once you log into your math course by selecting the on
on the top left side of the main page of the course
website then click on the “Instructor Recourses” icon.
You should print a copy of these and place in your
notebook or composition book for reference.
As stated on your syllabus: It is the student's responsibility
to verify that he/she has the appropriate prerequisite. If the
student does not have the appropriate prerequisite, it is in
his/her best interest to withdraw immediately and see his/her
advisor for appropriate placement in the math sequence. If the
student has any questions concerning his/her prerequisite
level, he/she should discuss this with his/her advisor or the
instructor immediately.
15 Week Term:
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T,TH classes: Weekly attendance is two Hub
days and two lecture periods per week.
No more than three absences from the Hub or
lecture classes during Fall term will be
allowed for T, TH classes.
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Every student is required to come to the Hub at the
scheduled class times on his/her schedule.
Students are responsible for checking online
messages daily through Desire2Learn and your
FDTC email account and are accountable for all
information in the messages.
Exams will be given during the final exam week as
per the college’s final exam schedule. All exams will
be given in the Hub.
For Math 031, 032, 101 and 102
Scheduled Assessments (password
protected)…..40%
*Four given and each one counts 10%*
Pie Objectives…..30%
Consists of Pie problems and Knowledge Checks (no
passwords)
*Four Pie Objective Modules and lowest one grade is
dropped. Each remaining module grade counts 10%
Cumulative Final Exam…..30%
* Completed in Desire2Learn. 33 Multiple Choice
Questions
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Your course is based on four modules. A
Scheduled Assessment will be given when you
complete each module with 100%.
The grades for all of your assignments can be
seen at any point during the semester in your
ALEKS course online gradebook.
NOTE: Your grade will increase as the semester
progresses. The harder you work and the more
you learn…the higher your grade becomes! 
MAT 031/032 Grades
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Possible grades in MAT 031 are A*, B*, C*, D*, or F*.
Possible grades in MAT 032 are SC*, D*, or F*. A grade of SC*
reflects Successful Completion of MAT 032 and is received from an
in-class grade of A*, B*, or C*.
A grade of D* or F* means you receive no credit for this course.
You must take the course again.
MAT 101/102 Grades
 Possible grades in MAT 101/102 are A, B, C, D, or F. A grade of C or
better reflects successful completion of MAT 101/102.
 A grade of D or F means you receive no credit for this course.
You must take the course again.
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Scheduled Assessments (password protected) must be taken in the Hub.
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Scheduled Assessments can be taken during class time or outside of class
time on the MAIN Florence campus only in the Hub Testing Room.
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All testing done outside of class time is on a “first come, first served”
basis during all open Hub hours. NO APPOINTMENTS WILL BE NEEDED!
Bring your student ID with you to the Hub or you will not be allowed to
test.
Make sure you are prepared to complete a Scheduled Assessment before
you ask that it be started. When taking a test, you may not leave to go to
the restroom, answer your cell phone, get a Kleenex, etc.
If you leave your computer while taking a test, the test will be submitted
immediately.
► Hub
classrooms, testing room and tutoring
room are equipped with security software
that allows video and audio monitoring and
remote control of all user stations!!!
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a Hub student is caught cheating outside
of Hub class, the testing assistant will
contact the instructor and the student will
forfeit outside of class testing privileges until
they meet with their Hub instructor.
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Rooms 7106/7107 will be used for tutoring and testing
outside of class time.
Tutoring and testing will be available anytime during
normal Math Hub hours.
Monday to Thursday: 9:30 am to 8:30 pm
Friday: 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
When testing outside of class time, you will only be
allowed to test in the testing room. You will not be
allowed to study in the testing room prior to beginning
your test.
The desk assistant or tutor will direct you to the
appropriate location for testing or tutoring.
Your FDTC ID will be required to
check in/check out during all Main
Campus Hub class times, tutoring,
and testing. If you want to take a
test or get tutoring outside of your
scheduled Hub time, you must
have your FDTC ID.
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When testing (Knowledge Checks or Scheduled Assessments) in
your Hub class room or in the Hub Testing room, the only things
allowed on your desk are your pencil, Hub provided scratch paper
(for Scheduled Assessments ONLY), and calculator.
NO purses, bags, phones, notebooks, textbooks, coats, hats, etc
will be allowed on the desk or in your seat.
When testing in the Hub Testing room, lockers will be provided to
put your belongings in while testing.
When testing in a Hub class room, you will place these items on the
floor up under your desk out of reach.
When taking a Knowledge Check or Scheduled Assessment during
Hub time, you must have your Testing flag raised. You will not be
allowed to use notes or ask for help from tutors or instructors.
Knowledge Checks are like “practice tests” to see what you know,
what you do not know and to prepare you for the Scheduled
Assessments.
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You may not use your own scratch paper for
Scheduled Assessments (password protected).
You must use the scratch paper provided by the
Hub for your Scheduled Assessments (password
protected).
You may not take any scratch work from
Scheduled Assessments (password protected).
You must bring your own paper to do assigned
exercises. We will only provide paper for testing.
NO paper will be provided for assigned
exercises!
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As in any Math class, work outside of class time is essential to
be successful in the course. Students may work on their ALEKS
materials and seek help in the Math Hub outside of class hours.
Sharing of calculators will not be not be allowed during tests.
No cell phones, bluetooth headsets, Ipods, MP3’s or any other
personal electronic devices are allowed in any Hub. Also,
students are not to access music via the computer while in any
Hub room.
Only work on ALEKS materials while in the Hub! You should only
have sites open on your computer that pertain to your math
class.
Students can work on assigned exercises/homework problems
from home. You will want to work on your exercises as often as
possible in order to achieve success on graded assignments and to
stay on schedule. However, your hours spent at home working will
NOT count towards the attendance requirements.
◦ Web page: www.aleks.com
◦ If you need assistance with the plug-ins, please call ALEKS
Technical Support at 1-714-619-7090. They are open Sunday
4:00PM to 1:00AM, Monday-Thursday 7:00AM to 1:00AM and
Friday 7:00AM to 9:00PM (Eastern Standard Time)
◦ You also can Live Chat or Email your questions 24/7. Look in
your ALEKS course, under the Instructor Resources tab. Click
on “Aleks Support Information” for details.
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Scheduled Assessments and Final Exam (password protected)
must be completed in the Hub.
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All other work can be completed outside the Hub.
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Aug 18(T) First day of class TTH
Aug 22(Sat) Last day to Add classes
Aug 22(Sat) Last day to Drop classes
Sept 6(Su) Labor Day Holiday Weekend (Hub Closed)
Sept 7(M) Labor Day Holiday - College Closed (Hub Closed)
Oct 21(W) Student Success Day – No Classes (Hub Open 5:30pm8:30pm)
Oct 27(T) 60% Point for Return of Financial Aid Funds
Oct 28(W) Last Day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty
Nov 2(M) Priority registration for Spring Term begins(Only continuing
students)
Nov 19(Th) Last day for TTH classes to headstart a course
Nov 25-27(W-F) Thanksgiving Holiday – No Classes (Hub Closed)
Nov 29(S) Hub Opened Normal Hours
Dec 3(Th) Last Day of TTH Lecture/Hub Classes
December 7- 10(M-Th) Exams (See exam slide for days and times)
Statistics have shown that the majority of students that do not
complete 60% of their material with mastery by the 60% withdrawal
date are not successful in completing all requirements by the end of
the term. These students then receive a grade of “F” for the course.
Therefore, the FDTC Mathematics Department strongly urges
students to withdraw from the hub course if these minimum
requirements have not been completed. A withdrawal at this point
assigns a grade of “W” to the course which does not affect the
student’s GPA. Math Hub students should have demonstrated
MASTERY of the following material by the given w/d date. If the
student has not completed these requirements, he/she will be urged
to withdraw from the course.
COURSE
Minimum Completion by October 28, 2015
031………………Modules 1, 2 and half of 3
032………………Modules 1, 2 and half of 3
101………………Modules 1, 2 and half of 3
102………………Modules 1, 2 and half of 3
Module
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#1:
#2:
#3:
#4:
9-10-15
10-8-15
11-15-15
12-3-15
Modules need to be completed on or before the dates
listed above.
If you don’t complete your module by the due dates, your
grades will reflect it and the work that was not completed
in that module will roll over to the next module. Do not get
behind and let your work spiral out of control!!!
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student will only be able to
work on required material
through the last scheduled Hub
period for his/her class section
prior to the final exam day.
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last allowed work dates are
on the following slides.
031
032
101
102
05T
05T
04T
03T
Th Dec 3
Th Dec 3
Th Dec 3
Th Dec 3
3:15 PM
3:15 PM
1:45 PM
1:45 PM
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You may not exempt the final exam.
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The final exams are cumulative.
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They are multiple choice and given on the computer in
Desire2Learn.
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You will be allowed to use the Hub formula sheet, Hub scratch
paper and your calculator on the final exam.
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An attachment of practice exam problems and answers is
available on your course site under Instructor Resources and
on Desire2Learn.
Final Exam times are based on Hub times. 15 week exams are
given in the Hub in Room 7105.
031
032
101
102
05T
05T
04T
03T
T Dec 8
T Dec 8
Th Dec 10
Th Dec 10
2:00 to 4:00
2:00 to 4:00
12:30 to 2:30
12:30 to 2:30
7105
7105
7105
7105
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If you finish early enough, you may continue into the next course if
it is a Hub course.
All course materials in your original course must be completed
prior to the last two weeks of the semester and the final exam
completed during your last Hub class at least two weeks prior to
the end of the semester in order to start another course.
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Your instructor will be monitoring your progress throughout the
semester.
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He/she will discuss your options with you as the need arises.
***Whether you are full time or part time, you MUST pay
for all classes (Tuition and $25 Hub Fee for each math
class.)
Your attendance for the lab begins the first day
of class each semester.
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You may work as fast as you would like as long
as you pass each module with the required score
by the established deadlines.
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The final exam will be given during the final
exam week according to the college’s final exam
schedule.
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An agreement form stating that you have read the
syllabus and understand the rules and deadlines
set by this course must be completed. It will also
state that you understand the rules and procedures
for the Math Hub.
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You will be asked to sign this agreement during
class time.
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This agreement must be completed before you will
be allowed to begin any work in ALEKS.
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After completing the Agreement Form, you may
begin working on your Initial Assessment and Pie.
How to Register and Get Started in ALEKS
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Registration on ALEKS is done online in the Hub.
You will need a new ALEKS access code that will
last for a certain amount of time!!!!!! (18 week or
52 week)
An instructor will help everyone get registered
online during the first or second class meeting,
according to your schedule.
Students must have a valid email address in order
to login/register for ALEKS.
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The Hub may have up to 50 students plus
instructors, tutors, and assistants in the area at the
same time.
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Please talk as quietly as possible.
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If the noise disturbs you, calmly mention it to a Hub
staff member.
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A staff member may ask you to move to facilitate
noise control.
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If you are especially sensitive to noise, feel free to
bring ear plugs.
 Work
hard
 Use your time wisely
 Get help when needed
 Have fun (yes, math is fun)
 Be successful in this course