Math 1230

Spring 2023

Expectations

Mobius Strip

In this class it is expected that students will do the following:

  1. Spend adequate time outside class on Math 1230. You should expect to spend at least 2-3 hours outside class for each 50 minutes in class. Often more than 3 hours is required to learn the material.
  2. Read all assigned sections in the text and do all other assigned material.
  3. Attempt all assigned homework problems.
  4. Know what happens in class every day.
  5. Ask and answer questions in class.
  6. When group work is required, work as a member of the team.
  7. Read all comments on corrected papers.
  8. Use pencil on all quizzes and tests.
  9. You must use the notation in the text. Any other notation is usually not considered acceptable and may be counted as incorrect. Other notation from other classes or from the web is often unacceptable in this class.
  10. All written assignments will be submitted through a dropbox in elearning. Submit all written assignments as a single PDF file containing the solutions to all of the assigned problems. The problems must be legible and in order of section and the numerical order, e.g. section 2.1 problem 1, section 2.1 problem 5, section 2.2 problem 2,... All pages in your PDF file must be the same size. If a signed statement is required for the assignment, it is to be the first page of your submission with a written, not typed, signature. Do not submit a zip file. Your name must be in the name of the file. Make certain that you have clicked the submit button for the dropbox in e-learning.

 

Expectations of the instructor:

  1. Make expectations clear.
  2. Give and use a reasonable grading policy.
  3. Get exams, quizzes, and homework back in a reasonable time.
  4. Be available to help students.
  5. Allow student feedback, assessment, on the class throughout the semester.
  6. Set a level of expectation that is adequate to prepare students for future classes. This needs to be attainable for students who are prepared for Math 1230.
  7. Give students direction on what material must be learned.

 

Jay Treiman: jay.treiman at wmich.edu