Fall 2015 Semester Highlights
The Fall 2015 semester was packed with exciting events and memorable moments. From engaging lectures to fun campus activities, this period was filled with learning opportunities and new experiences. Students and faculty members alike worked together to make it a successful and enriching time. Explore the highlights of the Fall 2015 semester and relive the unforgettable memories created during this dynamic period.
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Be on time or early, and expect the same of your students. Meet with each student individually . Meet with each student individually . Note-Taking Guides and written Practice work. Green/Yellow Sheets for Quizzes and Tests Administering Tests and Quizzes
Meet with each student class period whether they raise their hand or not. Meet with each student at least 1-3 times during each Discuss Discuss course course progress progress, using THEIR THEIR course outline. Have them check their Discuss with them any make-up work needed. Pin them down to exactly WHEN they plan to do the work. Have them check their Participation Participation grade in gradebook. Look identify any missing work as soon as possible. Look at at each each Note Note- -Taking Guide and Taking Guide and written work written work Answer questions show an alternate method TEACH Answer questions, clarify concepts, work an example, TEACH. If a student is falling behind, work with that student to develop a plan develop a plan to get back on track.
Checking Note Checking Note- -Taking Guides: Taking Guides: For a signed green sheet (initial attempt at a test/quiz), a student must fill out the note-taking guide for the appropriate module(s) COMPLETELY examples, all You-Try-Its, all preps, and all check-point quizzes every box and blank should be filled in appropriately COMPLETELY all objectives, all every box and blank should be filled in appropriately. Checking Written work for Practices: Checking Written work for Practices: For a signed green sheet (initial attempt at a test/quiz), we recommend instructors require written work for all Practice and Prep assignments and all Quiz attempts. Students green sheet for an initial attempt at a test or quiz from a lab worker. Students must show written work must show written work in order to get a signed
Fill out green Quiz/Test Work Record completely in pen. DO NOT SIGN IT are complete! DO NOT SIGN IT unless ALL requirements First Note-Taking Guide must be checked for completeness Written Practice work must be checked for completeness First attempt at a quiz or test: Second (or higher) Check students corrections ( Orange sheet ) along with their Green Sheet and the original quiz/test on-line in MLP ( review from gradebook ) Do not discuss corrections in the Testing Area. Extra prep assignments are required for a 3rdor 5thattempt Require extra study/practice for a 7th(or higher) attempt Second (or higher) attempt at a quiz or test:
Once a student has a signed green sheet signed green sheet Check ID, Student should have only calculator, pencil, and green sheet Testing Area. Other items should be left in classroom area. (In a classroom, separate test-takers from others.) Check the green sheet Check the calculator cover Students may NOT use a cellphone for any purpose quiz. It should be stowed. Check ID, initial and date the ID line on the green sheet. calculator, pencil, and green sheet in the Check the green sheet to make sure that it is blank. Check the calculator cover for extra information. Students may NOT use a cellphone for any purpose during a test or Enter the password test password has been compromised, inform Nikki Longmore immediately. Enter the password to begin the test or quiz. If you think a Control the volume of all discussions in the classroom. Uphold the college s Academic Integrity Policy no unauthorized materials; write up violations ASAP.
Recording daily attendance in myAACC. Updating Grades: both Participation and Test/Quiz grades Keeping track of student progress and communicating with them. Keeping track of student progress and communicating with them. Holding office hours in the lab.
Participation grade: daily attendance All students present for the first day of class receive a 100% Participation grade. If a student misses class, reduce their Participation grade by 5%. Participation grade: daily attendance Participation and Quiz/Test grades: staying on track Students who remain on track to finish the course, maintain their Participation grade. If a student does not make an initial attempt at a proctored test or quiz by its drop dead date, you should give that student an initial 0% for that test/quiz score (use MLP s manage incompletes ) and reduce their Participation grade by 5%. Participation and Quiz/Test grades: staying on track Participation grade: make A student can add 5% to their Participation grade by working for two full hours in one of the labs CRSC 190 or AMIL. The time must be documented. Participation grade: make- -up up Students cannot take a proctored test/quiz unless Participation Participation 90%. 90%. Participation grade: variations Many instructors reduce Participation grades for coming late/leaving early. Some have a quiz/test policy for students who are making progress toward repairing their Participation grade. Participation grade: variations Be consistent Be consistent.
Email students on non Remind them of upcoming drop dead dates. (Many will get the quiz/test completed if they are reminded.) Congratulate them on milestones in the course. Encourage them to spend extra time in the lab to improve their Participation and course scores. Help those who are behind. Before the drop dead date for the first exam, identify all students who are not on track, and email them personally. Periodically throughout the semester, work with them to develop a personalized work/study plan to complete the course. Help those who are ahead. Do they want to take another math course this semester? Find out the options available from the math office. Help them choose their next math course based on their major requirements. Email students on non- -class days. class days. Help those who are behind. Help those who are ahead.
All faculty must hold at least one office hour per week in a lab 190 or AMIL 206) for each Math FIRS3T section taught. All faculty must hold at least one office hour per week in a lab (CRSC Tell your students Do not sit Walk around Try to keep your voice low. Check green sheets discuss corrections or other material in the Testing Area. Tell your students from all your classes so they can come by. Do not sit at a desk or terminal, completing other work. Walk around the lab to help students. Try to keep your voice low. Check green sheets, orange sheets, notebooks, and work. Do not Start tests/quizzes If you think a test password Longmore immediately. If a student uses unauthorized materials Submit their test/quiz, and confiscate the unauthorized materials. Inform the student that the incident will be reported to their instructor and to the college. Submit an Academic Integrity Violation report. Inform the student s instructor and Nikki Longmore immediately. Start tests/quizzes. Follow lab guidelines for test administration. test password has been compromised, tell Nikki unauthorized materials on a test or quiz,
Show up on time and stay for the entire class. Seat time is one of the keys to success. Learn the required course material using the course tools. Read the on-line text, and watch the video lectures. Fill in the Note-Taking Guide in its entirety, writing down the original problem and showing all work. Use the Note-Taking Guide as a reference when completing Practice assignments. Complete Practice assignments in MLP and in writing in an organized manner. Complete all Prep assignments and Checkpoint Quizzes in the Note-Taking Guide. Ask questions of your instructor and of lab workers when you are confused.
Take Proctored Quizzes and Tests Complete Test/Quiz corrections if required. Meet with the instructor to review corrections and determine if ready for a retest. Complete any Retake assignments, as necessary. Stay on task. (Work for other classes, web- surfing, texting, or any other activity unrelated to math is not allowed during math class.) Raise hand for help.
Spend enough time working outside of class stay on track with the course schedule. 010 students should spend at least 4-6 hours per week. 011/012 students should spend at least 8-12 hours per week. Spend enough time working outside of class to Make-up Participation points by working in one of the Math Labs (CRSC 190 or AMIL 206). Contact the professor when you get stuck. Assess whether you need to visit your professor s office hours for more one-on-one assistance.
Students appreciate the time you spend with them, so show them your excitement for math and your concern for their success!