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ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER MATHEMATICS ASSISTANCE. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ EQUAL ACCESS INSTITUTION. WWW.DSC.EDU (386) 506-3673 A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTION | SHAPING OUR COMMUNITY. DURING THIS ORIENTATION, YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT….
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTERMATHEMATICS ASSISTANCE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ EQUAL ACCESS INSTITUTION WWW.DSC.EDU(386) 506-3673A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTION | SHAPING OUR COMMUNITY
DURING THIS ORIENTATION, YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT… • Specific Academic Support Center activities for math students • ASC math services and resources
DID YOU KNOW…? SUCCESS Time at Academic Support Center Higher Passing Rate Students + = 1 - 5 visits to Academic Support Center Only 38%passed 8+ visits to Academic Support Center 75% passed
REQUIRED MATH ACTIVITIES • MAT 0002 – Weekly Computer Assignments (Numerics) • MAT 0024 – Weekly Math Activity Packets • MAT 1033 – Weekly Math Activity Packets • All Other Math Courses – Students use the Academic Support Center resources to achieve excellence
MAT0002 COURSE • Student accounts will be set up by the ASC staff • You will access the lab activities by clicking on the following desktop links • Completion of all 16 modules constitutes 15% of yourfinal Math grade Numerics
MAT0024 & MAT1033 COURSES • ASC staff will distribute and collect packets due Saturday at 1:00pm each week • The ASC will score the packets as follows: • Complete: 2 points • Incomplete, but at least 50% complete: 1 point • Less than 50% complete or no activity: 0 points • This activity constitutes 10% of your final Math grade
MAT 0024 & MAT 1033 STUDENT PROCEDURE Sign in at the Front Desk Get Activity Packet from a math Learning Specialist No Yes Complete the Activity Packet Check answers and circle incorrect answers on the front sheet Give the packet to a Learning Specialist He/she will file it. Sign-out at Front Desk Review the packet with a learning specialist and leave it with him/her Return by Saturday 1:00 pm to complete the packet. Remember to Sign-in at Front Desk Retrieve the packet from the Learning Specialist. Complete the Packet Activities Sign-out at Front Desk Check answers and circle incorrect answers on the front sheet Reminder: The cut-off date for completion of weekly Math Activities is Saturday at 1:00 pm Review the packet with a learning specialist and leave it with him/her
MATH CLASS LINKS These Class links provide access to the specific course materials including: • Syllabus and Course Descriptions • Course Videos
FACULTY CREATED RESOURCES This link is located on the main screen and provides access to resources and materials created by faculty members including • Handouts • Quizzes • Tutorials
ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER MATH RESOURCES • Interact Math Software • Math Videos • Tutorial Handouts • Workshops • Tutoring via Learning Sessions • Learning Specialists • Peer Tutors • Math Faculty Support
INTERACTIVE MATH SOFTWARE • Pre-Algebra • Introductory and Intermediate Algebra • College Algebra • Math All Around (College Math)
MATH VIDEOS • Math and Algebra Help for Pre-Algebra and Introductory Algebra • Intermediate Algebra • College Algebra • Math All Around (College Math) • Statistics • Pre-Calculus • Trigonometry
TUTORIAL HANDOUTS • More than 70 handouts dealing with the following major topics • Basic Math Concepts • Geometric Concepts • Statistics • Math Study Habits • Math Websites
MATH WORKSHOPS Math Workshops • How to Be a GREAT Math Student • Overcoming Math & Test Anxiety • How to Use a Graphing Calculator • Final Exam Reviews
Tutoring via Learning Sessions Scheduled Weekly One Hour Learning Sessions for all Courses
PEER TUTORING Peer Tutors provide expertise, experience, and encouragement. They do not provide answers but rather assist in problem solving and getting answers.” Tutoring is Available . . . On a Walk-in Basis only
LEARNING SPECIALISTS/MATH FACULTY • Have a working knowledge of academic technology and multimedia programs • Assist students from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds • Possess the credentials and expertise to provide assistance one-to-one or in groups
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU! Our sole purpose is to help you succeed at Daytona State College. Please don’t hesitate to ask for assistance. We are here for you!