1. Introduction, Quick Review, & Rate of Change (1.3)
MAT 181
Dr. Debbie Gochenaur

2. Jason Aldean - The Only Way I Know
That's the only way I know Don't stop 'til everything's gone Straight ahead, never turn round Don't back up, don't back down Full throttle, wide open You get tired and you don't show it Dig a little deeper when you think you can't dig no more That's the only way I know

3. Forming Groups
Groups of 3
Count off from the left

4. Perceptions What have you heard about this course?
The good, the bad, the ugly
What can we, as a team, do to change that impression?

5. Meeting your teammates
What do you believe is important to understand and learn in Applied Calculus?

6. Next – with your group (sit down)
What do you believe to be critical characteristics of successful students
in Applied Calculus?
Click on “Successful Applied Calculus Students”

7. Mindset (on your own)
What do you think is the difference between a Growth Mindset and a Fixed Mindset?

8. Mindset* is Important! Fixed Intelligence Mindset
Intelligence is static
You have a certain amount of it
Growth Intelligence Mindset
Intelligence can be developed
You can grow it with actions
Dweck, Carol (2006) Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. New York: Random House Publishing

11. Growth Mindset I am firmly in the Growth Mindset camp.
I believe that each of you is capable of learning Calculus.
Together, let’s work as a team to get you through this semester!

12. Adjusting to SU (again?)
Study skills
Time management
Work/Life balance
Stress management
Self-care
Honesty, Integrity and Perseverance
Seek help

13. The specifics for our course… the syllabus
My Office: MCT284
Office Hours
MONDAY (8 to 10:30am), WEDS (Noon-3:00)
THURS (3:30-4, some exceptions)
Required materials:
My Labs Plus access code
Digital (comes w/MLP) or hard copy of book
Calculators
TI-83/84+
Basic +, -, -, 

14. Expectations Complete out-of-class assignments
Homework
Videos
Readings
Help your group be the best it can be!
Find a Study Buddy

15. Expectations In-class worksheets Seeking help Complete with your group
Not done in class?
Keys will NOT (typically) be posted.
Check with classmates or see your tutor.
Seeking help
Office Hours
Math tutoring lab – MCT 252
Learning Center

16. Lastly Academic Integrity
Accommodations for students with special needs.
Go see Paula Madey ASAP!
Horton Hall 120
Course Calendar

17. Groups
You will be working in groups for (almost) every class meeting session!

18. Let’s do some math!