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7) I will be periodically checking your computer work and grades. Since the computer work is 20% of your course grade, it is
important that you keep up with the homework and chapter tests. The in - class exams will be a reflection of the computer
work and the material covered in class.
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GRADING SYSTEM
The evaluation items discussed above have the following weight in determining your grade:
a) Homework problems on the computer
10%
b) Chapter tests on the computer
10%
c) In class paper exams (3)
45%
d) In class paper Final exam
20%
e) In-class quizzes
15%
Total percentage
88-100%
78-87%
65-77%
50-64%
0-49%
Your letter grade
A*
B*
C*
D
F
*Note: The FINAL EXAM is a “gateway” exam for getting an A,B, or C in the class. That is, you must earn at
least 60% on your in-class final exam in order to get an A,B, or C, otherwise you will receive a D or Fail.
Notice that the computer work is 20% of your grade! It is critical that you do the computer work.
MATH EXIT TEST (MET): Each student is required to take the Math Exit Test on Saturday, Dec.7, 2013, 1:00-3:15pm
(room to be announced). The MET is an SLO (Student Learning Outcomes) assessment tool. I expect every student to
take this exam seriously. A sample exam can be obtained from the math department webpage.
Upon successful completion of Elementary Algebra (Math 115) the student will be able to:
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1)
Analyze, construct, and interpret graphs of linear equations and apply these abilities to interpret graphs in the
real-world.
2)
Model and solve real-world mathematics problems stated in words (word problems) whose solutions require
formulating and solving either a linear equation with one variable, or a system of two linear equations in two
variables.
3)
Solve linear and quadratic equations in one variable, and solve equations containing algebraic fractions in one
variable.
DROP POLICY:
It is your responsibility to drop if you decide not to finish the course. I will be monitoring your computer scores
and I may exclude you if you are not making any progress, but do not expect me to do so. If you stop working on
the computer but do not drop and I do not exclude you, your name will appear on the grade roster at the end of
the semester and there will be no choice but to assign a Fail grade. So be sure to officially drop if you do not
intend to finish the course.
The last day to drop online without a W is Sunday, Sept. 8.
The last day to drop online with a W is Sunday, Nov. 17.
Note: W’s count against your total attempts District wide. You can only attempt a class 3 times.
Disability Awareness:
Students with disabilities, whether physical, learning, or psychological, who believe
that they may need accommodations in this class, are encouraged to contact Special Services as soon as possible to
ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. Authorization, based on verification of
disability, is required before any accommodation can be made. The phone number for Special Services is
818.719.6430 and they are located in the Student Services Building, #4800.