Math 110:
Pre-calculus I
Instructor: Mike Panitz
(mpanitz@cascadia.ctc.edu)
Monday, Wednesday, 1:15pm – 3:20pm
Room 250
http://freire.cascadia.ctc.edu/facultyweb/
instructors/mpanitz/Courses/2007Sp/MATH110/
Today
• Go over syllabus, grading, homework, etc
• Start reviewing material from prior classes
– Section R
• Graphing Equations
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Why take this course?
• For people who are looking to take calculus
– Note that this is the math class that WILL be added into your
GPA
– Note also that this course (generally) doesn’t transfer as a math
course (You may need to take Math 120, also, to transfer this)
– Thus the assumption is that if you’re here, you’re planning on
going on to Math 120, etc
• PreReq:
– Math 95 (2.0 or higher) OR placement into this course
– Placement into ENG 101
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Goals
• Relax & enjoy math
• Master the material in this class
• Learn how to learn new math concepts
• Learn how to present (mathematical) ideas
to others
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Next Lecture
• Graphing Equations & Graphing Utilities
(calculators)
– § 1.1
• Linear & Rational Equations
– § 1.2
• Quadratic Equations
– §1.3
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Syllabus
• I’ve handed out printed copy of the syllabus
– It’s also available on the website:
http://freire.cascadia.ctc.edu/facultyweb/instructors/
mpanitz/Courses/2007Sp/MATH110/
• If info isn’t on here, you should ask before it’s an issue.
– YOU are responsible for knowing the syllabus!
• Details may change without notice
– However, exams will occur on the specified dates.
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Required Book
• Required Book:
– Algebra & Trigonometry, 4th Edition
By Sullivan & Sullivan
Published By Prentice Hall, 2005
ISBN-10: 0131527398
ISBN-13: 978-0131527393
• Get this now!!
You need this immediately, so don’t delay!!!
• Best to do the reading before class
• Try to bring the book to class
– (Each group of people should bring at least 1 book amongst
them)
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Calculators
• You’re required to have a graphing,
scientific calculator for this class
• Calculator rentals
– In the Open Learning Center, 1st come, 1st served
• Calculators are typically on-sale only in the fall
– If you find any good deals, let me know & I’ll relay to
the class
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Calculators
• If you do buy a TI-83, 84, 86, 89, etc
• If you have a different, graphing, calc. (HP, etc)
– I’ll try to help you with it, but your mileage may vary
– Bringing the calculator’s manual to class will help
• BRING YOUR CACLUATOR NEXT CLASS!
– If it’s not a TI-83, bring the manual, too!
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Extra Help
• Math lab
– Pretty comprehensive hours, great source for help.
• My Office Hours
– Tuesday & Thursday, 3:20pm – 5:00pm
– By Appointment
• Email me: MPanitz@cascadia.ctc.edu
• Phone: (425) 352 - 8211
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No Cheating!
• “In the event copying should occur, the plagiarist
will receive a grade of zero for the assignment.
If someone plagiarizes work a second time, that
person will be given the option of either
withdrawing (if the drop deadline hasn't been
passed) or taking a "0.0" for the term.”
• Examples of individual work:
– Homework Assignments
– Take-Home Exams
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Behavior Rules
• Quiet while I’m lecturing
– Whisper, if you talk at all
– If you have trouble hearing me, sit towards the
front
• Work during In Class Exercise time
– If you finish a problem, try the next one
– If you finish everything, chose more problems
on your own
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• Details in syllabus
• You’re responsible for everything there, even if I don’t talk about it now.
• 500 points for the quarter
• Every point has the same weight as any other
• Exams
Grading
– TWO exams, drop none
– 100 pts each
• Final Exam
– 150 points
• Homework
– 60 points
• Collaborative Project
– 50 points
• Class Presentation
– 40 points
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Grading
• A 2.0 is obtained by getting 75% of the
available points
– This is 375 or more points
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Personal Data Sheet
• I’ll hand this out now
– So I know something about you
– If you don’t want to fill in a part, leave it blank
• Send me an email from an account you read
– In the Subject, put the word “MATH 110”
• (Note that there isn’t any space between MATH and 110)
• This will allow me to email you if class gets cancelled
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Contact Info
• You are REQUIRED to:
• Send me an email from an account you read
– In the Subject, put the word “MATH 110”
• (Note that there isn’t any space between MATH and 110)
• This will allow me to email you if class gets cancelled due
to snow, etc
• Sign up for the Google Group
– There’s a quick-and-easy sign-up box on the website
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Contact Info
• Sending me your email address in the first two
weeks of the term will get you 2.5 points of extra
credit.
• Subscribing to the Google Group in the first two
weeks of the term will get you 2.5 points of extra
credit.
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• Group up in pairs
Pairwise Interviews:
Your Math History
• A triple is ok, if there is an odd number of people
• 5 minutes to:
• Introduce yourself – name, what brings you to Cascadia, what
do you want to get from it, etc.
• Ask about prior courses in math – when was the last time you
took a course, what was it, how did you do, how do you feel
about it, etc
• 5 minutes to:
• Introduce your buddy, to your buddy
– (i.e., make sure you don’t say anything that will embarrass the
person  )
• 5 minutes to present your summary to another
pair, and listen to their presentation.
• Then I’ll call on some people to intro their buddy
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Save A Copy Of All Work!!
• In-class work, EXAMS, Quizzes, etc,etc
– If you work with someone, make sure each of
you gets a copy
– For in-class work, you don’t have to hand it in
• (I’ll be checking it as I walk around & watch you
work)
• If you lose track of it, and I mis-record it,
then whatever I’ve got will stand as a grade
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Next: Math Review
• Get into small groups (3-4 people each)
• Each group takes one of the review sections
– Do all the problems, with the help of your memory,
your book, and your peers
– If you get done early, go on to the next section
• Towards the end of class, each group will stand up
& explain 1 or 2 questions
– GOAL: Everyone has seen how to solve every type of
problem
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