Assessment of Academic Achievement
A comprehensive final examination, weighted in a manner that is worth at least (20%) of the final course grade, is required of all sections. In selected semesters this exam may be a common exam administered to all sections of course (MATH141).
All students will be required to complete online homework. This online homework must be weighted in such a manner so that it is worth between six percent (6%) and twelve percent (12%) of the final course grade.
Additional assessment of student achievement may include assignments, quizzes, and exams.
Attendance is defined as presence. While regular engagement is critical for student success, no grade-bearing credit shall be awarded solely for attendance.
Participation (also referred to as engagement) is defined as the completion of an academic activity. To ensure that course grades continue to primarily reflect activities that lead to or demonstrate mastery of the mathematics curriculum, participation may account for no more than 10% of the overall course grade in all Mathematics Department courses.
Application problems must not only be included on chapter exams but also on the final exam.
General Course Requirements and Recommendations
A graphing calculator is required of each student and the Mathematics Department recommends and uses the TI-84 Series.
Access to an online homework management system is required.
Access to a statistical software package is required.
Application problems must be covered in all mathematics courses. Every section in any course outline that includes application problems must be covered.