MTH-075 Homework

Here's the homework for section 2.2.
You should at least attempt all the circled problems by Thursday, Sept. 8.

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MTH-095 Homework

Here's the homework for Section 2.1 Chapter 2 Review Exercises (click on it to see it full-size):

MTH-095 Homework

Here's the Ch. 1 review homework (circled problems).

MTH-075 Homework

Here's the Section 2.1 homework (circled problems):

I don't know why it looks dark here--just click on it and you should be able to read it just fine.

MTH-075 Homework

Here's the Ch. 1 homework (all 25 problems):

First Day Handout for MTH-075 Elementary Algebra

MTH-075 Elementary Algebra                  Instructor: Edward Bailey (ebailey@bcc.edu)

Section 316  Rm. 306 Laurel Hall TTH 4 -5:50 pm                        http://mathematikoi.blogspot.com

Syllabus: Get the syllabus for this course. It is available at the bookstore for $1.80. It is also available on the website of Diane Veneziale, the course coordinator for MTH-075, at http://staff.bcc.edu/DVENEZIA/PDF/Math 075 Syllabus.pdf

Attendance: You are expected to attend all class meetings. Showing up late or leaving early does not count as attendance. If you miss a class, you are responsible for obtaining missed class notes and assignments. Whenever possible, please let me know ahead of time if you are going to miss a class so I can let you know what work you will need to make up.

Conduct: Students are here to learn. Any conduct that your fellow students would reasonably find distracting will be cause to remove you from the classroom. Examples of such misconduct include side conversations, texting, and sleeping. As your instructor, I am focused on the students who are actively engaged in learning. If other students are engaging in conduct that you find distracting, do not hesitate to bring it to my attention and I will deal with it promptly.

Homework: It will be assigned at each class meeting. It won’t be graded but we will discuss it in class, and if you have a particular question about it, I’ll be happy to look it over with you.

Calculators: They are allowed in class, but you may not use a calculator on any test or final.

Unit Tests: Unit Tests will be given in class. If you cannot make it to class on the day of a test, notify me by email as soon as possible or else your score will be zero. If you score less than 70% on any unit test, ask me for a test pass so you can take the re-test in the testing center. After you take a retest, your new unit test score will be the average of the old score and the retest score.

Final Exam: A comprehensive final exam will be given during finals week.

Office Hours: I do not have an office. However, I can meet with students on campus before 2 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Email me and I’ll try to get back to you by the next class meeting. Email is the way for you to contact me outside of class. BCC has a very strict spam filter, so it is best to use your BCC email account.

Grading Policy
UNIT 1 TEST 20% UNIT 2 TEST 20% UNIT 3 TEST 20% UNIT 4 TEST 20% Final Exam 20%	Final Grades: 90% and above O (Outstanding) 70% to 89% P (Passing) Below 70% U (Unsatisfactory)
At the instructor’s discretion, a “fudge factor” may be applied to a student’s grade. It will take the form of points added to the final percentage grade. Under no circumstances will points be taken away. The reasons for adding points to a student’s grade include attendance, class participation, coming to class prepared, and other indications of effort and positive attitude. HOWEVER, you MUST get a minimum grade of 70% on the final exam in order to pass the class. This policy supersedes all of the above.

"X" Contracts and Incompletes: There will be no “X” contracts or incompletes.