Math 110: Pre-calculus I Instructor: Mike Panitz Monday, Wednesday, 1:15pm – 3:20pm Room instructors/mpanitz/Courses/2007Sp/MATH110/

Math 110: Pre-Calculus!2 Today Go over syllabus, grading, homework, etc Start reviewing material from prior classes –Section R Graphing Equations

Math 110: Pre-Calculus!3 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

Math 110: Pre-Calculus!4 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

Math 110: Pre-Calculus!5 Next Lecture Graphing Equations & Graphing Utilities (calculators) –§ 1.1 Linear & Rational Equations –§ 1.2 Quadratic Equations –§1.3

Math 110: Pre-Calculus!6 Syllabus I’ve handed out printed copy of the syllabus –It’s also available on the website: 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.

Math 110: Pre-Calculus!7 Required Book Required Book: –Algebra & Trigonometry, 4 th Edition By Sullivan & Sullivan Published By Prentice Hall, 2005 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: 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)

Math 110: Pre-Calculus!8 Calculators You’re required to have a graphing, scientific calculator for this class Calculator rentals –In the Open Learning Center, 1 st come, 1 st 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

Math 110: Pre-Calculus!9 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!

Math 110: Pre-Calculus!10 Extra Help Math lab –Pretty comprehensive hours, great source for help. My Office Hours –Tuesday & Thursday, 3:20pm – 5:00pm –By Appointment me: Phone: (425)

Math 110: Pre-Calculus!11 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

Math 110: Pre-Calculus!12 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

Math 110: Pre-Calculus!13 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 –TWO exams, drop none –100 pts each Final Exam –150 points Homework –60 points Collaborative Project –50 points Class Presentation –40 points Grading

Math 110: Pre-Calculus!14 Grading A 2.0 is obtained by getting 75% of the available points –This is 375 or more points

Math 110: Pre-Calculus!15 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 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 you if class gets cancelled

Math 110: Pre-Calculus!16 Contact Info You are REQUIRED to: Send me an 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 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

Math 110: Pre-Calculus!17 Contact Info Sending me your 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.

Math 110: Pre-Calculus!18 Pairwise Interviews: Your Math History Group up in pairs 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

Math 110: Pre-Calculus!19 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

Math 110: Pre-Calculus!20 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