Welcome to Math 2113

Welcome to Math 2113 Elementary Statistics: 

Welcome to Math 2113 Elementary Statistics Instructor - Mrs. Watson Office – Room 313 CTM

Pay close attention to the following slides.: 

Pay close attention to the following slides.

What is needed to succeed?: 

What is needed to succeed? The required textbook in class everyday A TI-83+ or 84+ calculator – Dedication to learning Be IN class and ON TIME! Complete all Practice Exercises and Online Quizzes Get help as soon as you need it!

Textbook and Supplements: 

Textbook and Supplements Essential of Statistics, 2nd Edition; Mario F. Triola It is important to have the correct textbook beginning the first day of class. The textbook provides you will additional examples and practice exercises.

Website: 

Website You will be required to use WebCT Vista throughout this semester. The URL is https://fvsu.view.usg.edu. You will be given your User Name and Password.

Calculator: 

Calculator The TI-83 Plus is required. (The TI-84+ can be substituated.) The textbook gives screen shots from this calculator.

Are you Dedicated to Learning?: 

Are you Dedicated to Learning? As a college student you have some important decisions to make each semester. Do you want to have a degree that you have earned by working hard or do you expect your professors to give you grades that you have not earned?

What will you choose to do?: 

What will you choose to do?

How do you Prepare?: 

How do you Prepare? Prepare for class every day and be prepared for the exams associated with each course OR Procrastinate and only study the night before an exam OR Never study – cheat your way through college

What do you do if you need Help?: 

What do you do if you need Help? Ask the professor for help OR Go to the Math Tutoring Center OR Struggle to figure it out on your own OR Give up and quit

What about the TEXTBOOK?: 

What about the TEXTBOOK? Purchase the required textbook before classes begin OR Share a textbook with another student taking Statistics this semester OR Rely completely on the course website OR Wing it – Who needs a textbook?

Will you attend CLASS?: 

Will you attend CLASS? Go to class every day and be early or at least on time OR Get to class at some time during the class time but not necessarily at the beginning of class OR Go to class only when you “feel like it”

How will you Practice?: 

How will you Practice? Do all the recommended practice problems OR Do the minimum number of practice problems OR Copy someone else’s work or the answers in the back of the book OR Assume that the work will never be checked so “why bother”

Your Professor wants to help you succeed!: 

Your Professor wants to help you succeed!

Don’t be afraid to ask questions!: 

Don’t be afraid to ask questions! Time will be allotted during class time for you to ask questions from the recommended and required practice exercises. Be prepared to ask specific questions!

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If at any time during the semester you are confused and need additional help, let Mrs. Watson know. If her scheduled office hours are not convenient for you, let her know. She will work with you to find another time that she can meet with you.

When you come to the professor’s office for help,: 

When you come to the professor’s office for help, Bring your notebook, textbook, and calculator. Be prepared to ask specific questions. Assigned problems should have been attempted before coming for help. Bring all attempts with you.

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*Use your instructor’s office hours or schedule an appointment to get help as needed. Sign the sign-in sheet each time you come to the office for assistance.

What about late at night or the weekend?: 

What about late at night or the weekend? Go online in VISTA and post your question. Check back for an answer. If your question is posted before 11:00 p.m., it will probably be answered before midnight. See if Mrs. Watson is online and invite her to “chat.”

Is there anyone else who can help me?: 

Is there anyone else who can help me? The Math Tutoring Center in Hubbard Education Building has tutors to assist you. Monday - Thursday from 9 to 5 Friday 9 to 2

Practice Exercises and Online Work: 

Practice Exercises and Online Work

Practice Exercises: 

Practice Exercises No good athlete succeeds at his or her sport without practice. No good math student does his or her best without practicing (doing the practice exercises.)

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Math is not a spectator sport. It requires DOING the practice exercises in order to know whether you have grasped the concept.

Online Quizzes: 

Online Quizzes The online quizzes are part of your grade. They are not optional! The online quizzes will help prepare you for the chapter test associated with them.

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It is your responsibility to log in and take the quizzes within the appropriate time frame.

From your Syllabus: 

From your Syllabus

Web Assistance: 

Web Assistance In addition to the textbook, students will be required to access, via the Internet, WebCT Vista, https://fvsu.view.usg.edu ,to practice and take quizzes, review additional applications, view your grades and take tests. This site will also be used to communicate with Mrs. Watson outside of class.

Attendance: 

Attendance Students are required to attend class in a timely manner. University Attendance Policy permits a maximum of three unexcused absences without penalty. For excessive tardiness and absences (beyond the allowable three unexcused absences), points will be deducted from the student’s overall grade point average as follows: One point will be deducted from the overall average for each absence beyond the three (3) allowable unexcused absences. Every three late arrivals will equal one absence.

Attendance Sign-in Roster: 

Attendance Sign-in Roster Students are required to sign the attendance roster each day. If the attendance roster has passed your desk when you arrive, you are tardy! It is your responsibility to sign the roster after class, using Mrs. Watson’s red pen.

Homework and Tests/Assessments:: 

Homework and Tests/Assessments: All homework assignments must be completed and submitted in a timely manner. Tests and departmental assessments will be announced in advance and administered in class according to a prescribed schedule. Only at the discretion of the professor and in exceptional cases (when official excuses are presented) will make-up opportunities be provided.

Learning Tools: 

Learning Tools Students are required to purchase a textbook and bring it to class. Paper, a pencil/pen, graph paper and a notebook are required. Students are expected to maintain an accurate record of their tests, graded homework, and assignments that are returned to them throughout the semester.

Technology Usage: 

Technology Usage Students are expected to log onto WebCT Vista to complete his/her homework assignments and tests. Students are also required to have and to bring a TI-83+ calculator to class.

Departmental Testing and Assessment Schedule: 

Departmental Testing and Assessment Schedule A. General Outcomes Assessment – Administered after or during the Mid-Semester Examination Final Examination –TBA December 8, 11 or 12

Grading: 

Grading Final course grades will be determined as indicated by the following required weights: Final Exam 20% Midterm Exam 20% Projects 10% Participation 10% Test Average 40%

Letter Grades: 

Letter Grades The scale for assigning letter grades is as follows: A: 100 – 90 B: 89 – 80 C: 79 – 70 D: 69 – 60 F: Below 60

Instructional Schedule : 

Instructional Schedule The Instructional Schedule is a tentative schedule and is subject to change in accordance to needs of the class. The schedule is designed to give you advanced notice of what will be covered in class each day and when tests will be given.

Homework Assignments : 

Homework Assignments The schedule gives required practice exercises for each section covered.

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These homework exercises will represent the range of skills, knowledge and proficiencies that you are to master by the end of this course.

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Work all required practice exercises each day before coming to class. Be prepared to ask specific questions.

Additional Information and Helpful Hints:: 

Additional Information and Helpful Hints:

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Cellular phones and pagers must be turned to “silent” mode or turned off before coming into the classroom. On exam days, cell phones must be turned off. If your cell phone rings during an exam, your exam is over.

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Correct all graded papers as soon as you receive them. Be in class and on time every day.

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Do Not get behind. Do not wait until the day before the test (or the hour before the test) to get help. Form a study group and meet regularly.

Have a good semester!: 

Have a good semester! You can have a good semester by doing what is required and working hard. Your professor wants you to succeed. How about you??