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MA101/102 Beginning/ Intermediate Algebra and MA134 College Algebra Tutor Training

MA101/102 Beginning/ Intermediate Algebra and MA134 College Algebra Tutor Training. --Laurie Wern Overmann August 25, 2012. “Students learn math by doing math not by watching someone else do math”. Students listen to the instructor while taking notes.

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MA101/102 Beginning/ Intermediate Algebra and MA134 College Algebra Tutor Training

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  1. MA101/102 Beginning/ Intermediate AlgebraandMA134 College Algebra Tutor Training --Laurie Wern Overmann August 25, 2012

  2. “Students learn math by doing math not by watching someone else do math” • Students listen to the instructor while taking notes. • Students work on MA101/MA102 ALEKS or MA134 MyMathLab during class. Instructor and additional graduate student are available. • Students work on ALEKS or MyMathLab after class with many resources available.

  3. 1. Structure of Typical Beginning/Intermediate Algebra MA101/102 Class • Students have a primary instructor and two graduate students split between two classrooms. • Students work with a software product ALEKS. • Students work within a course structure; they have 10 written quizzes (10%) on intermediate objectives. • Students keep a notebook (10%). • Students have a midterm (10%) and final (70%) exam .

  4. Resources in Beginning/Intermediate Algebra MA101/102 • These are helpful learning resources:

  5. Grades MA101/102 Beginning & Intermediate Algebra • 10% Notebook • 10% Quizzes • 10% Midterm • 70% Final Exam • MA101 is CR/F. Students receive elective credit. “CR” has no impact of GPA; “F” has impact on GPA. • MA102 is A,B,C,D, F. Students receive elective credit. • Students can and are urged to complete both courses in one semester but must complete MA101 by October to be successful.

  6. 1. Structure of Typical College Algebra MA134 Class • Before the day a section is covered: • Students read notes before class time. • Students do the Practice (unlimited) and Mastery Quiz (only twice). • All MA134 students share a common website http://cstl-csm.semo.edu/ma134/. Videos on troublesome topics are available on the MA134 website.

  7. 2. Structure of Typical College AlgebraMA134 Class • In class: • The instructor will give a brief introduction to the topic. Students should take notes so student have worked out examples and explanations. • Students will keep a notebook (to be scored) this semester. • Students work on a Classwork assignment in class. This must be done during the class. • Students have 7 written quizzes, 3 common exams and a common final exam.

  8. Resources in College Algebra MA134 MyMathLab • In MyMathLab, there are several helpful buttons.

  9. Grades MA134 College Algebra • 15% Getting Ready Quiz, Classwork, Homework • 55% Three Tests • 10% Quizzes • 20% Final

  10. Student Requirements • Bring a notebook to class every day • Bring a calculator (not a phone) which cannot be shared during tests or quizzes • Students have access to an e-textbook. • Students read and do some problems from the online software. • Students may use electronic music devices.

  11. Student Help Resources • Math Learning Center • Johnson 112 – computer lab with math tutors • Johnson 104 – math tutors without computers but with WIFI connection • Monday - Thursday ….8 am to 5 pm • Friday …. 8 am to 2 pm • Sunday …6 pm to 9 pm (the building will have at least one door open) • Learning Assistance Programs (3rd floor UC) • Other tutoring labs are on campus (Towers)

  12. Tutoring Best Practices • Be supportive …. you are much better at math than they are. Be patient with them. • Understanding is better than memorizing. Avoid “use this formula” or “do this trick”. For instance, expand by distribution instead of using a formula. • Try to use the same techniques used by the instructor to avoid confusion. • Encourage them to show work. Supportive work is expected and given points on tests.

  13. Questions?

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