Modular Course Overview Pre-Calculus II

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Modular Course OverviewPre-Calculus II

• (Once you have read each slide
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Emporium Model Math Class

• Welcome to your math class!
• This slide show will give you information about
  the structure of your class.
• Your emporium model math class has many
  advantages that are not available in a
  traditional class which is why Southwest
  Tennessee has redesigned developmental math.

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Individualized Instruction(Not Online Math)

• Please understand that this is not an online math
  class. Your teacher will be in the classroom and
  available during each class.
• In fact, many classes will have more than one
  teacher as well as assistants available to help
  you.
• If at anytime you need help, simply raise your
  hand and the closest Instructor will come to give
  you assistance.

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What is Individualized Instruction?

• The course is designed so that each student must
  show mastery learning.
• You will spend the majority of your time on
  concepts that you dont understand or have not
  yet mastered.
• Thus, you will not be required to do much work in
  an area that you show mastery of concepts.
• Every students math background is different and
  we want to help you strengthen your weak areas
  without spending time on concepts you already
  know.

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Advantages in Emporium Model Mathematics

• Students will listen to lectures on all topics
• Students can watch lectures as many times as
  needed to help reinforce concepts.
• Students will not miss any lectures or
  assignments due to an illness or unforeseen
  emergency. Of course, in a traditional class,
  the student must get a copy of the missed notes
  and homework assignment.

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Advantages in Emporium Model Mathematics

• Many students complete their math class before
  the end of the semester. Individualized
  instruction means that you can work at a faster
  pace and finish early.
• In some cases, you may be allowed to start your
  next required math class.

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The Flipped Classroom!

• The emporium model uses a new popular way for
  students to learn known as the Flipped
  Classroom.
• In a traditional classroom, students listen to a
  lecture, take notes, and complete homework
  problems outside of the classroom.
• In a flipped classroom, students listen to
  lectures outside the class, take notes, and
  complete homework problems in the classroom where
  the Instructor is available to help.

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Course Structure

• The course has 4 modules and a final exam that
  must be completed by the end of the semester.
• Please be aware that all 4 modules and final exam
  must be completed by the end of the semester or
  you will not receive a passing grade in this
  course.
• Each student will be given a schedule to follow
  so that you will not get behind.

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Course Structure

• Each module is set up the following way
• Video lectures and live scribes.
• Homework problems (Open notes and text).
• Self Check problems (Open notes and text).
• Practice Exams (Open notes and text).
• Module Exam at the end of the module (NO notes or
  Text).

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Course Structure

• Lectures must be completed with a grade of 100
  before moving to the homework sets.
• Module homework sets must be completed with a
  grade of 90 or higher before moving to the self
  checks.
• Self-checks must be completed with a grade of 80
  or higher before moving to the next section.
• Practice Exams must be completed with a grade of
  80 before taking Module Exam
• Each Module Exam must be completed with a grade
  of 70 or higher before moving to the next
  module. If score is below 70 you will be
  counseled before moving on.

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Course Structure

• Once you have completed the 4 required modules by
  completing the work within the module and have
  completed the final exam, you are finished with
  the course.
• Some students may finish the course within 3
  weeks, others may take the entire semester.

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What are my options if I finish the course early?

• If you are able to complete the course before the
  start of the Flex 2 term, you may enroll in
  another college-level course and receive credit
  for both courses in the same semester.
• Please feel free to talk with your Instructor or
  the Math Dept. Chair about this option.

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What if I do not complete all 4 modules?

• Unfortunately if you do not finish all 4 modules
  in one semester, you will fail the course.
• Please view your course schedule frequently to
  ensure that you are on pace to finish the course
  by the end of the term.
• The good news is
• You may register for the lab class the next term
  and pick up with the module you ended with.

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Materials Needed for Class

• My Labs Plus Access Code
• The MLP code is sold in the bookstore. Please
  make sure that the packet you buy has the word
  plus on it.
• Students may have temporary access for 21 days
  from the start of the semester. This is
  especially helpful for students waiting on their
  financial aid.
• If you finish the course within 21 days, you will
  not have to purchase the access code.
• 3-Ring Binder with dividers for your Lectures,
  Homework's and Self Checks
• Ear Buds
• The library offers one free pair of ear buds for
  every student who presents their school ID at the
  reception desk.

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Getting Started

• You must be excited to start your course!
• Next Step
• Please use your ear buds and view the orientation
  video that will explain your course software.