Math 1030, College Algebra - UMSL : Mathematics and Computer ...

NOTE that the CourseCompass system will NOT allow you access to the test until thisprerequisite is met and you will NOT be allowed to take the test at a different time. The testreview is posted one week prior to the test. NOTE: The review is a long assignment and youshould start working on it as soon as possible.TESTS: Four tests will be given during the dates noted on the calendar. The tests are verysimilar to the homework, worksheets, and quizzes. The test dates on the syllabus areapproximate and subject to change. You have to show your work for the exams whether theyare on paper or online. Paper will be provided for the online exams. Problems without supportivework will be counted wrong and your online grade will be readjusted Solutions for the tests willbe posted and the test (if online) will be available for you to review by the Wednesday morningfollowing the test. Papers for the quizzes will be handed showing your readjusted grade (in casesupportive work is not shown) out in class during the Thursday labs. You are expected to printthe solutions, print the online test, and add your work from the test.A make-up test may be given only in a case of verifiable emergency and only if you contact yourinstructor prior to the test; proper documentation is required (for example, illness requires adoctor’s note). The test should be made up immediately after returning to school. Students whoplay sports for UMSL and have to miss a quiz /test due to a scheduled game need to talk to theirinstructor and plan the time to make up the missed work prior to their scheduled game. Any makeuptest will be longer and more difficult than the test given in class. The makeup exam often willnot be the same format as the regular test.NO CALCULATORS ALLOWED FOR QUIZZES AND EXAMS!!The reason for this is that we have found that the use of such devices tends to exacerbate studentweaknesses, particularly regarding basic skills. For that reason, you might consider not using one onyour homework unless it’s an absolute must.FINAL EXAM: The mandatory FINAL EXAM will be comprehensive and worth 200 points.The final exam will be given on Wednesday, May 9, 12:15 – 3:15pm. The final exam is notonline and will be graded manually. The final exam is not multiple- choice format. Your coursegrade can’t be more than one letter grade higher than your final exam grade, i.e. the best grade youcan get will be a D if you fail the final exam. There will be practice exam questions provided priorto the final exam.COURSE GRADE: Your course grade will be based on:Homework100 PointsQuizzes100 PointsTest 1100 pointsTest 2100 PointsTest 3100 PointsTest 4100 PointsFinal Exam200 PointsTotal800 Points