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If you have a laptop or tablet. Go to http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw or Google Wai Lau and use the first link. Locate MAT 0145 and the First Day PPT. MAT 0145 College Readiness Math II. Fall 2016. http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw. Dr. Wai W. Lau. Dr. Lau Wai. Dr. Wai W. Lau. Dr. Lau

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  1. If you have a laptop or tablet... • Go to http://myhome.spu.edu/lauwor Google Wai Lau and use the first link. • Locate MAT 0145 and the First Day PPT

  2. MAT 0145College Readiness Math II Fall 2016 http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw

  3. Dr. Wai W. Lau • Dr. Lau • Wai

  4. Dr. Wai W. Lau • Dr. Lau • Wai = Y

  5. Dr. Wai W. Lau • Dr. Lau • Wai = = Y Why?

  6. T.A. Carla • Senior Math Major, specialized in Education

  7. Office Hours • See course web page • By Appointment

  8. Course Web Page http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw Link to this document and other course information

  9. This class • This course is designed to prepare you for • MAT 1110 (Precalculus), • MAT 2700 (Business Statistics), • MAT 1360 (Introduction to Statistics.) 

  10. Pedagogy • This is an activity-based course** • Work in group to solve problems • Minimum formal lectures** • Attendance is crucial for learning **Department Decision

  11. Calculators • Scientific/graphic calculators with more than 184 K combined memory (RAM/Flash ROM) or symbolic computation ability are NOT allowed (e.g.TI-83 Plus Silver Ed., TI-89, TI-92 Casio FX-2.0 HP 38g, 39g, 40g, 48g/48g+/48gx, 49g).  • You are expected to learn to use your calculator on your own.

  12. Text Math in Action**, 5th ed.

  13. FAQ • Can I use a used textbook? • Can I use a older edition book? • Can we share a textbook?

  14. FAQ • Can I use a used textbook? • Can I use a older edition book? • Can we share a textbook? • Do I really have to bring the textbook to class, everyday? You must be kidding!

  15. Grace Period • No points deduction until the second week of class. • Starting from the second week, there will be a 2 points deduction (from class participation) for not having your individual copy of the textbook/Activity. • If you want to use a Xerox copy, you need to make the copy before class.

  16. Objectives Summary • This course provides an introduction to functions and how they are being use in different settings. • (Read the syllabus for details.)

  17. Tutoring Bonus Points • You can get up to 10 bonus points for your first exam by going to the tutoring! (distribute the tutoring bonus record sheet)

  18. Exams • 1 Mid-term Exam and a Final Exam.

  19. Class Participation • This is an activity-based course. It is extremely crucial that you are not late for classes.

  20. Class Participation • You can earn a maximum of 5 points each day by coming to class and participate in activities.

  21. Class Participation • You can earn a maximum of 5 points each day by coming to class and participate in activities. • If you are late, the max. points you can get will be reduced:

  22. Class Participation • There will be 23 activity days. • At the end of the quarter, your scores will be rescaled to a 80 points scale.

  23. Group Activities • 3 or 4 persons per group • Keep your voices at a reasonable level • Your group can leave as soon as you finish all the activities designated on that day (And all answers checked.) • Last quarter,...

  24. Homework • HW will be assigned, but not all will be graded**. • All HW due at the beginning of the next class period. • No late HW will be accepted. • Your HW must be legible. • I try not to require what kinds of paper you should use. Be considerate.

  25. FAQ • Can I do my homework with my classmates?

  26. FAQ • Can I do my homework with my classmates? • Can you tell if I copy the homework from my classmates?

  27. Warning • No text messaging, web surfing, email sending, Pokémon catching…… • Turn off your phone before you enter the classroom***.

  28. Warning • Annoying behaviors will reduce the maximum participation points that you can get.

  29. Points Distribution

  30. Final Class Grade

  31. Final Grades from Last Year…

  32. Missing Classes • You are responsible to catch up all the materials if you miss classes for whatever reasons (sickness, family issues, family Hawaii vacation, etc).

  33. Make-Up Policies • NO makeups for class participations • If a student has a  documented conflict that will prevent him or her from taking an exam at the scheduled time, he/she must arrange IN ADVANCE with the instructor to take the exam early. 

  34. Study Hints • Studying in groups is an efficient way to learn mathematics. Pre-class Reading (2.5 hours) Class Post-class Study, homework (6-8 hours)  • There are tutorials in the CD-ROM comes with the textbook.

  35. Study Hints • Studying in groups is an efficient way to learn mathematics. Pre-class Reading (30 min.) Class Post-class Study, homework (1-3 hours) 

  36. Help!! • Free Math tutoring available • Location: OMH 249/Library Classroom

  37. Help!! • Talk to me. I am available during office hours and other times.

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