Gordon Herrick

Gordon Herrick

Office: 141 Jones

Phone: 247-7384

E-mail: herrick_g@fortlewis.edu

Office Hours: M: 10 - 11:00

T: 11- 12:30

W,F: 11 – 12:00

Algebra Alcove Hours:

M.: 11 – 12:00

W,F.: 10 – 11:00

’10 Winter Schedule:

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:00- 8:55	TRS 92 Reed 78		TRS 92 Reed 78	TRS 92 Reed 78
9 - 10		FMP Mtg 9:30- 11:00
10 - 11	Office Hour 10 - 11	FMP Mtg 9:30- 11:00	Algebra Alcove 10 - 11:00	Algebra Alcove 10 - 11:00
11 - 12	Alg Alcove 11- 12:00	Office Hour 11 – 12:30	Office Hour 11 – 12:00	Office Hour 11 – 12:00
12:20 – 1:15	TRS 92 Reed 82		TRS 92 Reed 82	TRS 92 Reed 82
1:25 – 2:20	TRS 92 Reed 82	TRS 93 EBH 56	TRS 92 Reed 82	TRS 92 Reed 82
2:30 -3:25	TRS 92 Reed 82		TRS 92 Reed 82	TRS 92 Reed 82

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TRS 92 --------------------------------------

Important Docs.: Policies and Procedures doc., click here; Course Syllabus, click here;

Portfolio Guide and Rubric, click here; Learning Process Grade Policy, click here;

Math XL General Info., click here; Foundation Skills Requirement, click here.

Test Dates:

Foundation Skills: Jan 25^th

Test 1: Feb. 1^st

Test 2: Mar. 3^rd

Test 3: Apr. 2nd

Final Assessment: Apr. 16^th – 21^st

Final Exam: Wed., Apr. 28^th, 4:30 – 6:30

Assignments: TRS 92----

TRS 92 Daily Schedule Winter ‘10,

(Week 1)

Mon. Jan. 11^th

In class:

· Syllabus, Procedures and Policies and other handouts. Announce: Quiz on our Policies this Fri (15^th) .

· Foundational Skills Policy, Announce F.S. Test Mon. Jan 25^th .

· Review Order of Operations (GEMDAS) (expressions-equations, and review % as time allows).

· Discuss MyMathTest, and Registration numbers

· Consider TRS 93. Available Tues. at 1:25 in Rm EBH 56. (Fri. on line survey).

Assignment:

●Find Mr. H’s Website and bookmark it!

· Download Order of Operations Worksheet (click here) and complete it for Wed.

· Start using Alg. Alcove regularly. It is a great resource!!

· Print out Scavenger Hunt, click here, due date Mon. 18^th.

· Read Policies and Procedures, Syllabus and other Info docs and prepare for Quiz on this Fri (15^th).

· Bring 3 ring notebook and dividers for portfolio Wed. Begin to implement the Portfolio Guide handout.

· Make sure you have a registration number for Mathxl by Friday’s class

Wed. Jan 13^th

In class:

· We will meet in Reed Hall Computer Lab. 02D, on Fri.

· Attendance Policy

· Review Order of Operations Worksheet.

· Section 2.1: Review rational numbers and solving simple linear equations (only simple distributive and/or combining like terms). Be sure to reference examples 1-4 pg. 95-105. When doing homework, if problems are given using fractions give answers in fractional form. Reminder: Foundational Skills Test Mon Jan 25^th .

· Present Portfolio Guide and Rubric

· We will meet in Reed Hall Computer Lab. 02D, on Fri.

Assign:

· Download: Literal Equations, click here, for use in class Fri. (Just bring copy to class)

· Do p. 110 (sec 2.1) in text, numbers 1-4, 7, 10, 17, 19, 24, 25, 38, 43, 54, 58, 66, 73,77, 88, 89, 90, 96, 97, 98. (Note: 17-77 Checks are required)

Note: You may give just the answer for problems #1-4 Only. (And for all future assignment from “Mathematically Speaking”.) On all other problems make sure you copy the problem then show all work!

· Put together a Portfolio and begin using it, first check will be soon!

· Print out Scavenger Hunt, click here , due date Mon. 18^th.

· Read Policies and Procedures and other Info docs and prep for quiz Fri. 15^th.

Fri. Jan 15^th

In class:

· We will meet in Reed Hall Computer Lab. 02D Today!

· Register for MyMathTest (Not Mathxl!)

Assign:

· Assigned work due today will be due instead on Mon.

· Test 1 (Fractions) in MyMathTest, should be done by Mon. You will have until Monday evening to get that test done.

· Test 2 and 3 in MyMathTest will be due by Wed. and Test 4 by Friday.

· Download: Literal Equations, click here, for use in class Fri. (Just bring copy to class)

· Put together a Portfolio and begin using it, first check will be soon!

· Print out Scavenger Hunt, click here , due date Mon. 18^th.

· Read Policies and Procedures and other Info docs and prep for quiz Monday.

(Week 2)

Mon. Jan 18^th

In class:

· Discuss when MyMathTests are due.

· Quiz on Policies and Procedures and other TRS 92 paperwork

· Review simple equations sec. 2.1. Discuss Sec. 2.2, Literal Equations

· Begin Literal Equations Compare/Contrast Activity, click here,

· Demo word problems on p. 122 #37 and #40.

· Support for MyMathTest Click here

Assign:

· Scavenger Hunt click here, is due today at my office.

· Do Sec. 2.2, p. 121 #s 3 – 27 (by 3’s),and 34, 35, 38, 39.

· Complete Literal equations Homework sheet, click here,.

· You should be registered for MyMathTest and have completed at least module 1 by today. Grade will be taken on the 2^nd Test you take in each section.

Module 2 and 3 should be done by Wednesday

All modules must be complete by Fri. 22^nd!

· To get help from our Coordinator (John Welty) for MyMathTest Click here

· Journal #1, download and complete _Schedule Time, click here,

Put a copy of the written material in your portfolio and complete the grid. due Mon. 25^th

Wednesday, Jan 20^th

In class:

· 8:00 Survey/93

· Self Quiz

· Review Journal #1 assignment

· Portfolios should be assembled and in use

· Module 2 and 3 should be done by today, and 4 by Friday.

· Announce F. S. Test Mon. the 25^th.

· Review Literal equations and Worksheet

· Section 2.3: Introduce solving linear inequalities. DO NOT INCLUDE INTERVAL NOTATION, ONLY GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATIONS OF SOLUTIONS.

Assign:

· Journal #1, download and complete _Schedule Time, click here, due Mon. 25^th

· Complete the following problems in Sec. 2.3:

p.134 #s 1-4, 28-48 (by 4’s), 85, 92, 96. In 28 -48 ONLY GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATIONS OF SOLUTIONS are required. (DO NOT INCLUDE INTERVAL NOTATION, ONLY GRAPHS)

· Remember, you need to have all the modules in MyMathTest completed by Fri 22^nd.

· Download Foundation Skills Practice Test and bring to class Fri., click here.

Friday, Jan. 22nd

In class:

· F.S. Test Mon.

· Practice Foundation Skills Test click here

· MyMathTest can be worked on until Monday for additional practice. (Highly recommended!)

Assign:

· Download and complete Foundation Skills Practice Test, click here and prepare for test Monday.

· Monday: Spot-check Portfolio (according to Portfolio Guidelines)

(Not for a grade)

· Make sure you have a registration number for Mathxl for Wed.

See handout Math XL General Info., click here for questions regarding Mathxl registration numbers.

(Week 3)

Monday Jan. 25^th

In Class:

· Collect Journal #1 Time Management Schedule

· Spot-check Portfolio according to Portfolio Guidelines

· Discuss Journal #2, Math Anxiety.

· Foundational Skills Test (30 min)

Assignment:

· Journal #2: Download, read, and complete: _Math Anxiety click here and Math Anxiety Self Assessment, click here. Due Mon. Feb. 1^st

· If you have not turned in the Writing Assignment: Time Schedule (grid) You must turn that in EVEN IF IT IS LATE!!

· Download Unit Analysis Worksheet click here,and bring to class Wed.

· Make sure you have a registration number for Mathxl for Wed.

Meet in Reed Comp Lab 02, on Wed. Room 2E for 8:00, all others classes Rm. 2D

Bring your registration number (from your book or that you have purchased on line) for Mathxl

Wednesday, Jan. 27^th

The first 15 minutes of class we will meet in Reed Comp Lab 02, (Room 2E for 8:00), all others classes Rm. 2D

Bring your registration number (from your book or that you have purchased on line) for Mathxl

In-class:

· Feedback on F.S. Test, Remediation Packet

· Discuss Unit Analysis and the Worksheet.

Assignment:

· Finish Unit Analysis Worksheet click here.

· Review section 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 by completing your 1^st Mathxl assignment by Sunday.

· Print out and bring to class Fri., Review Grid for Test 1 Click here

· Print out Practice Test 1 and begin it. Click here

· Journal #2: Download, read, and complete: _Math Anxiety click here and Math Anxiety Self Assessment, click here. Due Mon. Feb. 1^st

Assign: (due Friday 2/12)

· If you are required to complete one or more sections of the Foundation Skills Remediation Packet Click here. Download and

Complete the packet and have it signed in the Alcove and turn it in byFri. (2/12). There are severe penalties on your grade in this class if you fail to complete the assigned sections by the 12^th !!!! GET R Done Now!

Friday, Jan. 29^th

In-class activity:

· Discuss Unit Analysis homework

· Discuss Practice Test 1 and review for Test 1

· Discuss Review Grid

Assignment:

· Finish : The Review Grid. Click here

· Portfolios should be in top shape!

· Complete Practice Test 1. Click here

· Study for Test 1 !!!!!!!!!

· Journal #2: Download, read, and complete: _Math Anxiety click here and Math Anxiety Self Assessment, click here. Due Mon. Feb. 1^st

Assign: (due Friday 2/12)

· If you are required to complete one or more sections of the Foundation Skills Remediation Packet Click here. Download and

(Week 4)

Monday, Feb 1^st

In-class:

· Exam 1

· Collect Journal #2: Math Anxiety Assessment due today !

Remember All Journal and Writing assignments can be turned in for late credit and are extremely important for your grade!

Assignment

· Read p 180- 182 and 192- 193 in your text for Wed.

· Begin Mathxl sec.3.1 and 3.2 (to be completed by Fri).

· Assign Journal #4 Math Autobiography (Click here) due Mon. 2/22.

· Students will have test corrections due Wednesday 2/10.

· Review Grid/Practice Test 1 should be completed and in your portfolio.

Assign: (due Friday 2/12)

· If you are required to complete one or more sections of the Foundation Skills Remediation Packet Click here Download and

Wed Feb. 3^rd:

In Class:

· Discuss Sec. 3.1, 3.2

Assignment:

· Mathxl 3.1and 3.2 finish this assignment for class Fri.

· Journal #3 (Due Wed, 2/10): Download (click here) and read “Test taking and types of errors”. For each problem missed on the exam, students must correct the problem and identify and explain the type of error made (use one of the 6 types of errors from the reading). Remember, if score is < 74%, you must have corrections signed off in the Algebra Alcove. You must correct any problems you missed points on. Do your corrections on a separate sheet of paper and identify and explain the type of error you made according to your reading. File this in Test and Test Corrections section of your portfolio after your Test.

You will be handing in your test and corrections together on Wed. 2/10.

· Assign Journal #4 Math Autobiography (Click here) due Mon. 2/22.

Assign: (due Friday 2/12)

· If you are required to complete one or more sections of the Foundation Skills Remediation Packet Click here Download and

Fri. Feb. 5^th:

In class:

· Discuss sec. 3.2 and 3.3

· Demo graphing a linear equation using substitution and a table.

Intro concept of Dependent and Independent variables.

· Review concepts of 3.3 and apply to word problems (May use#65 as an example, pg. 224).

Assignment:

· Need to assign out of text: Read pg. 212- 218. Do problems: 1-6, 9-54 (by 3’s), 63, 64, 65.

You will be handing in your test and corrections together on Wed. 2/10.

Assign: (due Friday 2/12)

· If you are required to complete one or more sections of the Foundation Skills Remediation Packet Click here Download and

· Journal #4 Math Autobiography (Click here) due Mon. 2/22.

Mon. Feb 8^th

Be sure to bring your calculator to class from now on!

You should not use “Pt. slope equation” for your Hmwk! (Check your notes!)

In class:

· Discuss Sec. 3.4 and the Slope-Intercept form of the equation of a line.

· Collect Journal 3 Test Corrections on Wed.

Assignment:

● Journal #3 (Due Wed, 2/10): (Test Corrections w/ identified errors (click here)) This is for all students, but if you had less than a 74% on the test you must also get your corrections signed in the Alcove. You will be handing in your test and corrections together on Wed. 2/10.

· Read sec. 3.4 in the text

· Sec 3.3, Do p. 219 #s 17-20, 21-36 (by 3s), 70

· Sec 3.4, Do p. 237 #s 1, 2, 3, 12-18 (by 3s), 19-22, 25, 26

· Download Understanding Linear Functions (Click here) and bring to class Wed. Be sure to bring your calculator to class!

· Journal #4 Math Autobiography (Click here) due Mon. 2/22.

(due Friday 2/12) This Friday!!!!!

· If you are required to complete one or more sections of the Foundation Skills Remediation Packet. Download and

Wed. Feb 10^th

In class:

· Discuss questions Text assignment for 3.3 and 3.4.

· Discuss Understanding Linear Functions doc.

· Test corrections (Journal 3) due today! Hand in your test w/ corrections w/ errors identified.

Assignment:

· Assign second page of the handout, Understanding Linear Functions (Click here) for students to complete for Fri.

· Journal #4 Math Autobiography (Click here) due Mon. 2/22.

(due Friday 2/12) This Friday!!!!!

· If you are required to complete one or more sections of the Foundation Skills Remediation Packet Click here. Download and

Complete the packet and have it signed in the Alcove and turn it in along with your test byFri. (2/12). There are severe penalties on your grade in this class if you fail to complete the assigned sections by the 12^th !!!! GET R Done Now!

Fri.Feb. 12th:

In Class:

· Collect F.S. Remediation packet, return test corrections and comment.

· Exam 2 will be on Wed, Mar. 3^rd.

· Discuss Understanding Linear Equations doc.

· CBR Demo and discussion

· Discuss CBR Slope doc.s

Assignment:

· Complete CBR Slope (click here) for Mon.

· Download and bring to class Writing the Steps to a Problem click here

· Download and bring to class Linear Cornucopia click here.

· Complete MATHXL Sec 3.4

Reminder:

· Journal #4 Math Autobiography (Click here) due Mon. 2/22.

Week 6

Mon.Feb. 15^th:

Note: Exam 2 will be on Wed, Mar. 3^rd

In class:

· Review CBR slope sheet and Mathxl 3.4

· Discuss and begin Linear Cornucopia

Assignment:

· Complete Linear Cornucopia click here.

Reminder:

· Journal #4 Math Autobiography (Click here) due Mon. 2/22.

Notice: Skills Remediation Packet Click here There are severe penalties on your grade in this class if you fail to complete the assigned sections by the 12^th !!!! GET R Done Now!

· Download and

Complete the packet and have it signed in the Alcove and turn it in along with your test !!!!!!

Wed. Feb 17^th:

In class:

· Last call for old writing assignments, and test corrections! (And Foundation Skills packets) Turn in NLT Fri.!

· Collect Cornucopia

· Discuss Journal #5 Writing the Steps to a Problem click here

· Discuss how to solve and graph linear inequalities

Assignment:

· Journal #5 Writing the Steps to a Problem click here . First Draft (for a grade) dueFriday.

· Read Sec. 3.5 in text: Graphing Linear Inequalities, then complete: Mathxl sec. 3.5

Reminder:

· Journal #4 Math Autobiography (Click here) due Mon. 2/22.

Fri. Feb 19^th:

In Class:

· Discuss sec. 3.6. Intro to Functions (and terminology including function notation, dependent, independent etc.)

· Review Domain and Range (pg. 259. from table and from graph)

· Collect first draft Journal #5 “Writing the steps to a problem” (click here )

Assignment:

· Read sec. 3.6 in text.

· Do Mathxl sec. 3.6

Get portfolios in top shape!

REMINDERS:

· If you want late credit for your Cornucopia it must be handed in Monday!

· Journal #4 Math Autobiography (Click here) due Mon. 2/22.

Week 7

Mon Feb. 22^nd:

In class:

· Collect Journal #4 Math Autobiography

· Discuss sec. 4.1, solving systems of equations using graphs

· Return Journal #5 and prep for final draft of “steps to a problem” Journal #6

Assignment:

· Journal #6 is the Final draft “Writing the steps to a problem” due Fri. (2/26). Using the corrections I made on your first draft, re-do this paper making it perfect. (Great opportunity to get a 100% on a writing assignment!)

· Read sec. 4.1. Complete Mathxl 4.1 before classtime Wed.!

^{Note for mathxl sec. 4.1:}

^{Be sure to check your coordinates at
the bottom of the page to make sure you are being accurate!}

REMEMBER:

· Journal # 5 must be turned in no later than today to get any credit on it. (It is an important writing grade!)

· Get portfolios in top shape!

· If you don’t have >59% average by Wed. of next week you will receive an F in the course unless you W/D.

(See Learning Process Letter that you received during week 1 click here

REMINDERS:

· If you want late credit for your Cornucopia it must be handed inToday!

· Journal #4 Math Autobiography (Click here) due Today.

Wed.Feb. 24^th:

In class:

· Review solving Systems of Equations by graphing

· Teach solving Systems w/ substitution

Assignment:

· Read sec. 4.2. Regarding substitution method (p.316 – 319)

· Pg. 325, probs.: 9-18 by 3’s and 27-36 by 3’s.

Reminder:

· Journal #6 is the Final draft of “Writing the steps to a problem” due Fri. (2/26). Using the corrections I made on your first draft (Journal #5), re-do this paper making it perfect. (Great opportunity to get a 100% on a writing assignment!)

· Get portfolios in top shape!

Fri.Feb. 26^th:

· Discuss solving systems w/ elimination

· Collect final draft of “Writing the Steps to a Problem”.

Assignment:

· Read sec. 4.2. Regarding elimination method (p.319 – 324)

· Mathxl assignment 4.2 due Mon. by class time

· Download and bring to class Practice test 2 (click here)

Reminder:

Test 2 is Wednesday Mar. 3^rd! Another chance to excel!

Mon.Mar 1^st :

In class:

· Review for exam #2 will cover Chapters 3 & 4.

●Go over Practice Test 2, and how to incorporate the Review Grid into Practice Test 2

· Have portfolios ready to be graded on Wed.!

· X-tra Credit Quiz on Friday! You must be in class to get the points!!!!!!!!!

Assignment:

· For this test we will create our Review Grid on the Practice Test. While completing Practice Test 2 we will write down next to the number or letter of the problem what L.O. it covered. Exam #2 will cover Learning Objectives 2d,e,3,4,5,6,9. This work should be in the Homework section of your portfolio when you come to class on Wed. In addition to the Learning Objective please write a comment to yourself of something you want to remember about this type of problem. (A common error or other point you want to remember).

Practice test 2 (click here)

Wed, Mar 3^rd:

In Class:

· Exam 2 (Chapters 3 & 4)

· Collect Portfolios to grade

Assignment Due Fri Mar 5^th:

· Journal #7 entry due Fri:

You should have looked up your midterm grade in your TRS 92 class on WebOpus. After telling me what the grade is, write a couple of paragraphs (about one half page) to answer the following:

· Is my midterm grade what I expected it to be?

· Is my midterm grade the same or different from the goal I set for myself coming into the class?

· If it is the same, explain what you plan to do to keep it at goal level.

If it is different, explain why you believe it is different from the goal you set for yourself. Also explain what you plan to do to get it to goal level.

If you are dropping the course please understand that your mathxl registration number is good for one year after the date of purchase.

Also: if you want a W/D and not an F then I must sign the W/D slip before you get 7 absences.

Friday Mar 5^th:

In Class

· Collect Journal #7

· Take X-tra Credit Quiz

· Discuss section 1.4 Exponents (positive)

w/ exponent tiles

· Return and discuss tests

Assignment:

· Download and bring to class Exponents Part I (Click here)

· Read sec. 1.4 in your text (pg. 46- 49) for an exponent review

· Complete Mathxl 1.4 Positive exponents by class time Mon.

· All students should have Test 2 Corrections done on a separate sheet of paper, ready to hand in no later than Fri. Mar. 19^th. Those students w/ less than 74% on the test also need to get the test corrections signed in the Alcove.

If you are dropping the course please understand that your mathxl registration code is good for one year from when it was purchased.

Exam 3 will be on Fri. April 2^nd!

Monday Mar. 15^th

In Class:

· Collect Journal #7 Reflections on Midterm grade (if not already handed in)

· Review rules of Positive Exponents (and complete)

· Discuss section 1.4 Exponents (negative) w/ exponent tiles

Homework:

· Read sec. 1.4 in the Text p.49- 55.

· Complete Mathxl 1.4 Negatives

· If you would like to have the worksheet for Exponents II (negatives) click here

· All students get Test 2 Corrections done on a separate sheet of paper, ready to hand in together w/ test no later than this Friday (19^th). Those students w/ less than 74% on the test also need to get the test corrections signed in the Alcove.

Wednesday Mar. 17^th

In Class:

· REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR CALCULATORS TO CLASS!

· Radicals and Rationals Read Sec 7.1 and Sec. 7.2.

Homework due Mon:

· Text p. 561 #s 1-8, 9-48 (by 3s), 58-66 (by 2s), 79-86 (for 79-86, leave answer in simplified rational exponential form)

· Also: p. 571 – Answer in rational exponent form -#s 6-20 (by 2’s), #s 26-30 (simplify and leave answers in radical form), 35-38 use calculator and round answers to the third decimal place.

· AND Download and bring the following to work on in class on Fri. TRS 92 Exponent Homework (Click here) for review

Mthxl sec 1, click here

Mthxl sec 2, click here

Mthxl sec 4, click here

Mthxl sec 5, click here

Survey, Click here

My Math Test 8:00 AM, Click here

My Math Test 12:20 PM, Click here

My Math Test 1:25 PM, Click here

My Math Test 2:30 PM, Click here