Handout for Developmental classes taught by Russell Self

 

            Course compass ID's-be sure you are using the correct class id!

                        Intermediate Algebra, 10:50 TR : self58768

                        Developmental Math II, 1:40 TR : self77505

                       

          Developmental Mathematics classes have certain basic rules that are governed by the State of Texas.  The most important of these and some of the rules particular to my classes are given on this page.  The information about attendance and others can be found in the College Catalogue in more detail.

 

Attendance:  The level of attendance is determined by the State, and is as follows.

 

            The maximum number of absences allowed will be the equivalent of three weeks of school.  In other words, you may miss a maximum of 9 hours per semester.  This translates to 6 absences .  Any student who reaches this limit will be dropped from the course, and subsequently dropped from all other classes for that semester.  There will be no make-ups for absences in this class.

            Late policy:  Arriving late three times will be counted as one absence, and any student who arrives 10 or more minutes late will be counted absent for that day.  There will be NO exceptions.

 

   NO CELL PHONES.  THEY MAY NOT BE USED AS CALCULATORS

   NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES OTHER THAN A BASIC 4 FUNCTION CALCULATOR

   NO GRAPHING OR SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS WILL BE ALLOWED     

Assignments and tests:

 

            Each day there will be an assignment for the material covered.  These assignments are due on the date indicated on course compass, and must be completed before the test. You must show your work and put all of your assignments in a notebook which will be periodically checked.  You will not be allowed to take a test until all of the HW for that chapter has been completed with a score of 100%.

 

            Every chapter will have one test, and these tests with the comprehensive final exam will be averaged together to get your grade.  A minimum average of 70 must be obtained to pass this course. DVII students must pass each test with a 70 or better. You may retake any test, but this must be done in my office.  You will be allowed only one retake per week. No student will pass this course without passing all of the required tests.  If you do not complete this course or pass THEA during this semester, you will be required to repeat it until you do fulfill one of the above conditions.

 

              Please feel free to take advantage of my office hours to get help, make up tests, or for any information you may need.  There are also tutors available in the tutoring lab to help in your success.  Please also remember that these classes are designed not only to correct the deficiencies you may have in mathematics, but also to help you become a more effective student in the other courses taken at the college level.