Math 97 – Beginning Algebra Resources Spring 2010

2 Text/Calculator Text: Lial, Hornsby, and McGinnis. (2008). Beginning and Intermediate Algebra (4 th edition) Required Answers to odd-numbered problems in back Coordinates with MyMathLab (online) Calculator: ‘Scientific’ or TI-83/84 Required – and you MUST bring it to class TI 83/84 is required for later courses Class demonstrations will be on TI-84

3 iCollege – MyMathLab Required for doing/submitting homework Online interactive study – text, grades, quizzes, schedule, syllabus, connumication Huge number of examples, help methods, videos, demonstrations, etc. You should be automatically registered to MyMathLab for Math 97. Your ID/password is the same as for GPC Webmail. iCollege

iCollege/MyMathLab Continued BUT…TO GET INTO MyMathLab You must have an access code Issued with with a NEW Beginning Algebra text Or purchased separately at bookstore You CANNOT buy a used text (eBay, etc.), or get one from cousin, friend The code won’t work Fifteen days grace to acquire code 4

5 Math 97 - Help Student Solution Manual (for Text) Optional Math Lab LRC (Library) Tutors on duty – helpful for elementary concepts, TI operations, computer access & availability Hours: Monday – Thursday 9AM – 9PM and other days Online math lab – Instructor access & help (outside class) Office hours; – See Syllabus Classmates Team learning opportunities Sharing the pain

6 Math 97 – Homework Do your homework Write down the assignment – allow time outside of class Will be done in MyMathLab Utilize Math Lab (LRC) for help Homework counts about 10% of your grade Bring your textbook to class

7 Math 97 – Attendance Be present for all quizzes, tests and final exam Be sure to attend 12 Jan and 14 Jan Don’t be a ‘No Show’ Attend the day AFTER a test/quiz Get the answers/discussion and your test

8 Math 97 – Traditional Website May be used until iCollege/MyMathLab is ready for prime time You can get the syllabus here, if you can’t get into iCollege Need to read by Jan 14