Math 81 Materials, Fall 2008
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Helpful resources; Class materials/Homework;
Test information
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Course Syllabus: Available in a
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Students' Rights & Responsibilities Code:
Links to the SR&R
for Highline and Washington State
Lesson Plans:
Word (updated 9/28/08)
<For instructors –
Word documents on course Outcomes,
Assessment plan,
Recommended pedagogy>
Helpful Stuff
Information About Learning:
- Online learning tools (in over 20 languages!):
Website
- Online math help:
Websites
- Math porn: Website;
Video1;
Video2;
Video3
- "Understanding" and "studying" explained:
Word,
PDF
- Key learning concepts for success in math:
Word;
PDF
- Understanding Highline math expectations and dealing with anxiety:
Word;
PDF
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Study Tools:
- WS to help you get more out of reading the textbook
("Textbook
Analysis"): Word;
PDF
- WS to help you analyze error patterns on your tests
("Error Analysis"):
Word, PDF; old version:
Word,
PDF
- WS to help you analyze your knowledge and learning habits
("Self Reflection"):
Word;
PDF
- WS for in-class write-ups of solutions to problems
("Problem
Presentations"):
Word;
PDF
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Resources for College:
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Calculator Guides:
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Handouts and Worksheets (Study the
handouts given in class – I consider them part of your textbook.)Materials given out in class –
- Animated explanation of sub-prime mortgage fiasco and need for bailout:
PowerPoint
- <None yet>:
Word; PDF
Other materials from my previous Math 81 courses:
Tests/Exams/Projects
Skill Tests
(80% or higher on each skill test is required as part of the criteria for earning
credit for this course):
- Online math help:
List of websites, or try
here for arithmetic worksheets, or
here for more explanations of
topics
- Summary of major ideas addressed on each skill test:
Word;
PDF (for additional topics, click
"Outcomes" link above)
- Skill Test 1 (Arithmetic with fractions and integers):
Word; Solutions -
Word
- Skill Test 2 (Interpreting and creating graphs):
Word; Solutions -
Word
- Skill Test 3 (Evaluating and rearranging formulas):
Part 1 and
Part 2;
Solutions - Part 1
and Part 2
- Skill Test 4 (Solving equations):
Word; Solutions -
Word
- Sample of test questions on exponents and polynomials:
Word; Solutions -
Word
Exams:
Projects:
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