1. Navigating the Classroom

2. Course Materials This class is organized around Lesson Packets. To access them: click on the Course Materials button

3. Lesson Packets This class is organized around Lesson Packets. Once you click on Course Materials, a drop-down menu appears. Click on Lesson Packets

4. Using the Packets The packets have been designed to make your life easier by keeping everything you need in one place.

5. Accessing the eReader The e-Book packet allows you to access the textbook using an e-Reader.

6. Open in new window When accessing things in the packets, it is wise to right-click and open the packet in a new window so that it doesn’t hijack your screen!

7. Pdf Version of the eBook The Adobe pdf eBook packet contains the chapters of the book in pdf format. Many people find this easier to read.

8. Algebra Review Our class covers the second half of the Beginning Algebra book. If you’ve been away from math class for awhile, you might want to spend some time in the Algebra review packet.

9. Algebra Review The packet contains the first half of the Beginning Algebra book.

10. Algebra Review The packet also contains the links to other review materials.

11. Algebra Review There are all sorts of helpers in those links.

12. Weekly Packets The weekly packets give you step by step instructions.

13. Lectures and Power Points Click the link for my lectures, PowerPoints and links to helpful websites.

14. Weekly Review I have identified the specific skills you might need to brush up on for this week’s work. I tell you where to get help both online and in the text.

15. Practice Test Down the left-hand side of the packet is a link to the Practice Test for the week. Do NOT, repeat NOT, take the real test until you have taken the Practice Test!

16. Practice Test The Practice Test is designed to identify any concepts that you haven’t yet mastered.

17. Practice Test Answers The Practice Test answers are at the end of the questions. Don’t forget to grade yourself!

18. Did you miss a question? Try to puzzle out why you got the problem wrong.

19. Did you miss a question? Post a question on the How the heck do you… board. It is fine to ask about Practice Test problems on this board. Do NOT ask about problems from the real test!

20. Did you miss a question? Ask me! I’m always as close as your e-mail. @

21. Still bewildered? SMARTHINKING is a an online tutorial service that APUS makes available to students. Students can get up to 10 hours of free tutoring.

22. You can do it! The tools that you need to succeed are right here. If you are willing to put in the time and use the resources, you can be successful in this class.