MATH 092Spring 2008 Instructor: Melody RashidianClass meets: M-W-F; 10:00 –10:50:50 a.m.Text: Basic College Mathematics (second edition by Ignacio Bello)E--MAIL: [email protected]: (818) 677-2231Office hours: M (BH, 400) 11:00-11:50 a.m. F (BH, 400) 12:00-12:50 p.m.Attendance:- On time attendance is mandatory for this class. Roll will be taken daily and you are responsible for being in class every day. On the rare occasion that you are late to class, enter the room quietly and find the seat nearest the door.Homework:- Exercises and reading questions will be assigned each class meeting from the text. It is your responsibility to have all of the problems correctly completed by the following class meeting. Before the lecture, you may ask question regarding the Homework exercises.- All homework assignments should be stapled and handed in to the tutors before the discussion starts. Once the discussion begins, homework assignments are considered late. Late homework will not be graded and will be counted as ZERO. No make-uphomework.- The class tutors will grade the homework assignment. They will select and graded 3 problems randomly. As a result, each homework assignment will worth three points. All work must be shown. Answers without supporting work earn zero points. REMEMBER: No Work = No Point. Group work - Group problem solving is the primary method of instruction for this class. - You will work in groups of 3 to 5 each class meeting on an assignment. - At the end of the class all of the papers will be collected, but only one paper from each group will be graded. - Every one in the group received that score. Each group work assignment is worth three points. - If you have to leave class early, you will receive a zero point for that day’s work. - You must work in a group of 3 to 5, or your paper will not be graded. - Group work cannot be made–up. - I reserve the right to break up groups for any reason.Quizzes- Quizzes will be given on Fridays (excepted test day). No make up quizzes will be given.Classroom Etiquette and Participation:- Cell phones, pagers and music players must be turned off during class at all times. Phonescannot be used during class (even as a calculator to check your answer). The questions should be addressed to me not to your classmates while lecture is in progress. There is a zero tolerance policy for disrespectful or disruptive behavior. - Neither food nor drink is allowed in the classroom with the exception of bottled water.- Any instance of cheating will be dealt with in accordance with CSUN policies. You are expected to adhere to the Regulations and Policies listed in the CSUN Catalog. - No guests are allowed in class. Academic AssistanceHere are some ideas that I have found help students do better in this class. Homework- Form a study group with your classmates.- Do homework everyday, even on weekends.- Start homework as soon as possible. Rewrite the problem being asked. Place a star (*) next to problems you need help with. Study Tips- Study every day for 1 -- 2 hours in a quiet room at home or in the library.- Review problems that were the most difficult and practice weak areas.- Read the textbook and create flash cards if needed.- Write outlines of each chapter including formulas and processes that you need to solveproblems. Note-taking- Select colored pens or pencils too Sketch a box around definitions, formulas or important concept.o Write a reminder note about a key-steps within a problem (works well on homework too)- You might want to keep a 2-inch margin on the right-hand side of your paper to make