If you have a question which might be of interest to others as well as yourself, ask your teacher to put the answer on this page.

Q: Who is my teacher? A: There's a short biography for anyone who is interested.

Q: What is the format of a typical quiz? A: A typical quiz will consist of one or two problems from the assigned homework. You will be given enough time to copy the complete solutions from your notes, but not enough time to solve the problems (this you should do at home before class). 

Q: How are problems scored? A: Each problem earns from 0 to 3 points. It earns 1 point if the written work describes
a valid method for solving the problem; 2 points if the work shown is all correct but the correct final answer is not shown, in a box, below the written work; 2 points if the correct final answer is shown in a box, but the written work contains a mistake; and 3 points if the written work is perfect and the correct final answer is shown in a box below the written work.

Q: How can I get help with my homework?  A: There is free tutoring in the Math Solution located through the double doors at the end of the hall in the great room.  If you need a tutor, look on the bulletin boards for tutors' names and numbers.  Also, you can ask the tutors in the Math Solution if they know of good tutors.

Q: What are the primary sources for test questions? A: Most test questions are similar to assigned homework problems, examples presented during class, or quiz problems.

Q: How do I get the final answer on a test question if I can't use a calculator? A: In this case the "final answer" is "as far as you can go without a calculator." For example, suppose you are asked to solve the equation x^2=5.  If your test paper contains the information that the square root of 5 is approximately 2.236, your final answer should be plus or minus 2.236, but if the test paper contains no such information your best final answer would be plus or minus the square root of 5.

Q: What grade will I get in the course? A: Because all the details of the grading method and your complete record are available to you on the internet, you know everything that your teacher knows. Also, there are many things that you know that your teacher doesn't. For example: how much time you have to study; how hard you're willing to work; how you rate yourself relative to your classmates; etc. Thus, you are probably in the best position to make a prediction about your semester grade.

Q: How do I find out what I did wrong on a quiz or test problem? A: Consult the internet grade reports on the class web site to see if you have a less than perfect score. If you do, go to your teacher's office during an office hour or ask to make an appointment for another time. 

Q: I have a disability and need certain accomodations.  What should I do?    A: Go to Disablity Services in TDS 100.  Get the proper paperwork and take it to your teacher as soon as possible.

Q: What do I do if I miss a test because of illness, accident, or official school activity?    A: Fill out the excused absence form. If your excuse is approved, then a replacement score will be calculated or a make-up date given. If you are passing the course, but miss the final exam because of illness or accident, and your excuse is approved, you may request an incomplete in the course. There will not be a replacement score for the final exam.

Q: What can I do to improve my grade? A: Since there is no make-up or extra credit, you should focus on getting good scores on quizzes, tests and the final exam. Start studying today for any remaining tests and the final exam. Don't just "do" the homework, but spend the hours necessary to understand it completely. Get help at the Math Solution and/or hire a tutor. Use your teacher's office hour to get help.

Q: What happens during finals week (fall or spring semester)? A:  You will only come to class once that week: on the day of the final exam.  You will be able to access your final grade at the student services page on the GCC website soon after the grades are turned in.

Q: What if I have a question about my grade or wish to see my graded final exam? A: Your teacher is the person to see about these questions.  Grades will not be e-mailed nor will grades be  discussed over the telephone or e-mail.  If you would like to see your graded final exam you are welcome to come in and look at it during finals week if you make an appointment.  You are also welcome to come see it at the beginning of the next semester.   If after receiving your grade you have an urgent request or question, send an e-mail to make an appointment to see your teacher during summer break.