806-223-7134
Room 303 River Road High School
7:45-8:15 AM Tuesday-Thursday
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Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
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As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
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MATH-1414-DC024 College Algebra for STEM Majors
Scores on a state-approved test indicating college-level math skills or concurrent enrollment in Math 0315
In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability and conics may be included.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(4 sem hrs; 4 lec)
Dual Credit Course
Pre-Calculus Enhanced with Graphing Utilities
Texas Edition Sullivan and Sullivan
Suggested Basics: Notebook paper (8.5" x 11"), a notebook for note taking, and blue-lined graph paper - 4 or 5 squares per inch. You can get free graph paper at http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/lite/.
Graphing Calculators: If you would like to purchase a calculator a TI-84 Plus or TI NSPIRE is suggested. You may also purchase the NSPIRE app if you have an IPAD.
Graphing Calculator checkout: You may check out a calculator from time to time, but I cannot check out a calculator for the semester.
You will require internet access to complete your homework on MathXL for School
Learning Objectives: After completing this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following topics as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:
The following Developmental Math topics will be imbedded in this College Algebra/STEM course: Factoring; Rules for Exponents; Factor expansion: distribution, foil, conjugates; Completing the Square; Complex Numbers; Rational Numbers: operations; and other topics as needed.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Student Responsibilities: Students are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment. Disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to the following: the use of cellular phones, texting, making offensive remarks, reading newspapers, talking, use of personal music systems, doing homework or other personal projects during class time, or engaging in any other form of distraction. For a full discussion of appropriate behavior and student responsibilities, please refer to the Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook htt;://sites.actx.edu/catalog/notices/.
Cheating is defined in Webster's College Dictionary as "taking an examination in a dishonest way, as by having improper access to answers." Improper access includes, but is not limited to, copying from another student's paper, copying from the homework solutions manual, or using any unauthorized sources of information while taking an exam or quiz. If the instructor sees a cell phone out during any exam, the instructor will assume that student is cheating and the exam will be taken up and a grade of "F" will be received for the course.
Students who fail to comply with the standards outlined in the syllabus and/or Student Rights & Responsibilities will be subject to disciplinary action.
Food/Drink: It is the policy of River Road High School that no outside food or drinks are allowed in classrooms. Food and drink are not allowed in the classrooms when laptop computers are in use by the students.
Phones/Pagers: It is my policy that cell phones and pagers must be turned off or in silent mode in the classrooms and the computer labs.
Policy on Cheating and Plagiariam: Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated in any math course at Amarillo College. Cheating includes the use of cell phone calculators, the illegal use of books, notes, cell phones, and copying. Cheating also includes helping, or attempting to help, other students to cheat on a test.
ADDITIONAL CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
1. BE ON TIME.
2. BE PREPARED.
3. NO DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR will be tolerated.
The final average will be computed based on the following percentage basis:
| Homework | 15% | Drop lowest 2 scores |
| Quizzes | 5% | Drop lowest 2 scores |
| Tests | 60% | |
| Final | 20% | Final can replace lowest test grade if higher |
The final letter grades are assigned based on the following numerical result:
A ............90-100, B............80-89, C............70-79, D............60-69, F............59 and Below
Homework: Expect to have written homework and online homework from MathXL that will be assigned for each section. At the end of the semester, two homework grades will be dropped. Turning in all your homework is one of the best things you can do to improve your grade!
Written Homework:
1. Expect to have homework assigned for each section. Late homework will not be accepted. Written homework will be due on the Monday after the section is assigned.
2. Homework must be done in pencil. Anything that is wrong or needs to be corrected must be clearly erased. Don't write, doodle, or perform mathematical calculations in the margins. Homework must be neat and legible. All final answers must be boxed or circled to receive credit.
Online Homework/MyMathLab Instructions:
Online homework will be due on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday after the section is assigned by midnight. Written homework will be due the following Monday, unless their is no school then it will be due on Tuesday. YOU MUST TURN THE WRITTEN IN ON MONDAY EVEN IF YOU ARE ABSENT
Enrolling in the Course:
1. I will give you access codes to the eTEXT. You will need to purchase the MY MATH LAB access
2. Go to http://info.mathxlforschool.com/purchase
3. Choose Individual Purchase with credit card
4. Use the access code and go to http://www.mathxlforschool.com/home_school.htm to register for the class
Course Code: XL06-V188-201Z-3NU3
Course Homepage Menu:
1. To work on an assignment, click on Homework, the assignment name, and then on question1.
2. Each homework problem will usually have some of the following buttons to the right of the problem: Help me solve This, View an Example, Video, Animation, Textbook, Connect to a Tutor, Ask My Instructor, Print, Study Plan, Tools for Success, Multimedia Library and HTML eBook. Each of these are further explained under your course content in Blackboard.
3. The Grade book will show you the assignment you have worked, the scores, and give you the chance to review any assignment (without changing the grade).
Other Information:
1. When you send emails from the Ask My Instructor button on a problem, it generates and email that is sent with the reply email address as the email address you used when setting up your account. To view/edit this, click on Account at the top left corner of the page and enter your login name and password.
2. In general, you get 3 attempts on each problem. The following equal 1 attempt.
a. Entering an incorrect answer on a short answer or numeric problem 3 times.
b. Entering an incorrect answer on a multiple choice problem 1-2 times depending on the number of answer choices.
c. Using the Help Me Solve This button. (View an Example does not use an attempt.)
3. After each attempt, you will be presented with the correct answer and the Submit Answer button will become Similar Exercise (until 3 attempts have been used). To get another attempt on your problem, click on Similar Exercise and a similar problem (same problem, different numbers) will appear.
4. You can print your assignments, work on them away from the computer, and then return to enter the answers. On each problem, there is a button that will open a popup and ask if you want to print that page or the entire assignment.
5. You do not have to "save" any work. Once you click on Submit answer and see either a green check mark or a red box with hints, the answers are saved.
6. If you open a homework assignment and see a green check next to a problem, you have received full credit for that problem. A red X means you have attempted the problem, but have not received any credit. If you have both a green check and a red X, you have received partial credit.
7. Be VERY careful when entering an answer. There are instructions written in blue below most problems, if you do not enter the answer in the specified format or with the requested rounding, the answer will be considered incorrect. Recall that entering an incorrect answer three times is one attempt.
Exams: Four major exams will be given in class. I do not offer make-up exams. If you know ahead of time that you will be missing an exam, you may schedule to take the exam early. If you miss more than one exam (remember the first missed one is replaced by your grade on the final exam) a second missed exam will be recorded as a zero. If you do not miss any exam and your final exam grade is higher than your lowest test score, I will replace the lowest test score with your final test grade.
Final Exams: The final will be written in form and will be taken at your high school: Wednesday
The final will be written in form and taken at your high school on Wednesday December 12th
Final exams will have a 2 hours time limit.
I do not give extra credit work.
Free Help: If you feel yourself getting behind in class or having problems with certain concepts covered, get help immediately. It is YOUR responsibility to get help.
The following are a few ways to get FREE help outside of class:
1. Your instructor is your first, BEST resource for help. Feel free to come to office hours or make an appointment.
2.MyMathLab has videos, examples, and helps for solving the problem at the click of a button as you work your online homework. Remember that the key is to start your homework assignment EARLY so that you have plenty of time to work each problem as many times as possible to get the highest grade.
3. Free one-on-one tutoring at the Student Outreach Center in Durrett 104 is available. You will need your AC ID to sign in. Hours: MTWR 8am - 8pm, Fri 8am - 2pm, Sat 9am - 3pm, Sun closed.
4.Get free tutoring from Student Support Services (Library, 371-5420)
Using Blackboard to print class materials, get your grades, contact your instructor, find class announcements, etc.:
Students will be required to log in to Blackboard regularly to check the course announcements, calendar, e-mails, grades and print class handouts. To access our course area in Blackboard:
1. Go to https://acconnect.actx.edu and log in. Your log in information is the same as your Web Advisor log in. If you need help contact askAC at 371-5000 and they can lead you in the right direction. You may also contact the STL helpdesk at 371-5992.
2. Once you are logged in, click on our course
3. Then you will see any links you will need on the left hand side of the screen.
Attendance: Remember that the deadline for withdrawing from any class at AC for the Fall 2019 Semester is November 26, 2019. If you stop attending class and your average drops below a 60 due to missed assignments and you do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an F for the course. You must speak with me before you can drop the course.
Tentative Schedule: This schedule is subject to change by the instructor at any time.
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Week 1 |
Syllabus, A1, A3, A4 |
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Week 2 |
Sections A5-A7 Quiz (A1-A4) |
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Week 3 |
Exam 1 (A1,A3-A7) Sections A9-A10 |
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Week 4 |
A8, 1.4, 2.1 (Quiz A8-A10) |
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Week 5 |
Sections 2.2-2.5 |
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Week 6 |
3.1,3.3 Exam 2 (A8-2.5) |
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Week 7 |
Sections 3.4, 4.1, 4.2/4.3 |
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Week 8 |
(Quiz 3.1-3.4) 4.4, 4.5 |
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Week 9 |
Exam 3 (Sections 3.1, 3.3-3.4;4.1-4.5) 5.1, 5.2 |
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Week 10 |
Sections 5.3, 5.4,5.5 |
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Week 11 |
Sections 5.6, 5.7/5.8 (Quiz 5.1-5.3) |
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Week 12 Week 13 |
Exam 4 (Chapter 5) 1.1/1.5, 10.3 Thanksgiving break no assignments |
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Week 14 |
Sections 10.4, 11.1, 11.2 (Quiz 1.1/1.5-10.4) |
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Week 15 |
Sections 11.3,11.4 |
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Week 16 |
Sections 11.5- 11.6 |
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Week 17 |
Final Exam (comprehensive) |
Additional Contacts: Mathemtics Department 806-371-5158
A Note from the Instructor: At this point you may be feeling a little overwhelmed with the requirements of Math 1414. Please note that we are all in this together, and my role as your instructor is to facilitate your efforts to reach your educational goals. I am looking forward to working with each and every one of you this semester.
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