COLLEGE ALGEBRA

 

MATH 1314 WEB

 

If you have not read the SYLLABUS, do so now.

 

You must purchase an access code for My Math Lab. The code may be purchased at the Odessa College bookstore or online with a credit or debit card at www.coursecompass.com.  If you are a VCT or OC Global student, you should purchase the code online. You do not have to purchase the textbook.  It is included in pdf form online.

If you are repeating this course, you may not have to purchase a new access code. Instead of following the registration instructions below, log in to My Math Lab just like you did last time you took the course. Click on enroll in a new class and follow the instructions given. You will still need the course ID given below. Email me if you have questions about this.

 

Student Information for Registering MyMathLab

 

What you need to use MyMathLab

á    Course ID number from instructor

              Summer 1, 2010 Course ID is: street10911

              Summer 2, 2010 Course ID is: street79043

              Fall 2010 Course ID is: street86246

 

  If you are a VCT or OC Global student you should purchase on-line.  To purchase on-line click on the orientation video. 

Registering your software.

Click Find Course 

Verify this information is correct.  Contact your instructor if you think it is not before moving on.    

Click Access Code 

Click Next

Choose No if you have never used MyMath lab before or can not remember your username and password

If you choose no, create a login name and password for yourself.

Click next

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Once you log in and enter your class, you will need to run the Browser Check to make sure you have all the plug-ins you need on your computer.  You can do this by clicking on the blue words Run Browser Check on the opening screen. 

 

If you have trouble registering in My Math Lab, watch the orientation video.  If you still have trouble, call tech support: 1-800-677-6337

 

IF YOU NEED HELP:

Odessa College Math Tutoring Center:

    You can come to the math tutoring center to get help with registering you software or to get help with your homework. 

 

Hours of Operation:

   Monday – Thursday:  8:30 am to 8:30 pm

   Friday:   8:30 am to 1:00 pm (not open on Friday during the summer)

 

TECH SUPPORT:  Please call MyMath Lab tech support in you experience any technical problems with your software.  If you have math questions, please contact the tutoring center or your instructor.  Tech support cannot help you with math questions.   

1-800-677-6337

 

 

Instructions for Completing Course Assignments and Tests:

 

  1. Go to www.coursecompass.com and log in.

 

  1. Tutorials: Lecture and Practice (NOT GRADED)

a.   Click on Chapter Contents

b.   Click on the Chapter (start with Chapter 1)

c.    Click on the Section

d.   Click on the Video Lecture (Watch and take notes)

e.   Click on the tracked Tutorials (These are not graded and do not count as part of your homework assignments. Do as many problems as you need in order to be able to do the graded homework.)

 

NOTE: It is also possible to access the tutorials by clicking on the Study Plan button and choosing the appropriate chapter and section from the drop down menu.

 

  1. Graded Homework (15% of your course grade):

a.   Log in to My Math Lab at www.coursecompass.com

b.   Click on Do Homework

c.    Click on the section you want to work on. (Start with 1.1)

d.   Do the homework. When you finish a problem click on Check Answer. Then click on the number for the next problem.

e.   When you finish the assignment click on the Save button.

f.     Continue as above for the rest of the sections in the chapter.

g.   You must do the homework assignments in order. You will not be able to access homework 1.2 until you have completed homework 1.1.

 

  1. Tests (50% of your course grade):

a.   Finish all the homework for the chapter. You will not be able to access a chapter test until you have finished all the homework for that chapter.

b.   Log in to My Math Lab at www.coursecompass.com

c.    Click on Take a Test

d.   There is a practice test provided for each chapter. These may be attempted three times and should be used to study for the test. The practice tests do not count as part of your course grade

e.   The Chapter tests may only be attempted once.

 

  1. Final Exam (35% of your course grade) You must take the final exam to receive credit for the course.

a.   After you have finished all the Graded Homework and Tests, you are ready to take the Final Exam. You may work the practice final as many times as you want. It is not part of your grade.

b.   To take the final exam, OC students should take a picture ID, a calculator, pencil, and eraser to ET 120. Show your ID to the person at the desk and tell them you are there to take Dr. StreetŐs final exam for Math 1314. They will get you started on the test. VCT and OC Global students should contact me when ready to take the final.

c.    You will be allowed to use a formula sheet (one page, handwritten) and a calculator on the final.

 

NOTE: The Final Exam is proctored and must be taken in ET 120 or a pre-approved testing center. If you do not take the Final Exam, you will receive an F for the course.

 

Extra Practice:  If you would like to get some extra practice or watch a video lecture

 

Grades:  You can click on the Gradebook to check your grades