Class Orientation for Distance Learning Classes

Limin Zhang, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Mathematics

Summer 2014

Where to Get Course Materials

Canvas Account - > Syllabus:– Syllabus– Syllabus addendum– Class tentative schedule– Past chapter tests– Practice final exam– Others

What you need to Register for the Class Homepage

• Course ID number – That can be found in the syllabus addendum

• Access Code– Inside of MyMathLab Packet

Where to Get an Access Code

• CBC Book Store: – Buy a new textbook that is bundled with

MyMathLab Package– Buy a copy of Standing alone package for

MyMathLab

• The textbook publisher’s web site at http://www.coursecompass.com/

Course ID for DL Classes

• Math 95 Distance Learning: zhang56216

• Math98 Distance Learning: zhang30085

How This Class Works

Every day, you will logon to the class home page– Check Canvas->Class Calendar– Watch Video on MyMathLab– Read Textbook– Do homework online

• Every couple chapters– Chapter test on campus

• Final Exam

How You Are Graded

• Homework Assignments

• Quizzes, if any

• Chapter Tests

• Final Exam – Cutoff score on Final Exam 60%– Final Exam is comprehensive

When to take tests on Campus

• The testing schedule will be posted online at

• MyMathLab-> Announcement or

• Canvas->Announcement

Where to do homework, quizzes, tests, and final exam

• Homework Assignments: – online at MyMathLab

• Quizzes, if any: online

• Chapter Tests: on CBC campus

• Final Exam: on campus

Where to Get Help

• Website Related Problems: – Customer Service from the publisher

• 1-800-677-6337

• Math Related Problems:– CBC Tutor Center TD434– Your instructor

• 509-542-4820 or

• emails on Canvas.

How much is enough

• Online assignments are only for grading purpose.

• You need to do more exercises using the textbook as needed.

A Rule of Thumb

• Two hours study is needed for each hour in class.

• That is to say for a distance learning class, two hours should be spent for each section.

Before each test…

Before each test, you always prepare for it by– doing chapter reviews/practice tests in the

textbook– doing chapter reviews/practice tests online– review past exams if any– memorizing formulas

What to bring when taking tests

• A photo identification card

• A calculator specified by the course syllabus

• A few US #2 pencils

• Some blank paper

After each test…

• Check your test score at Canvas by clicking the GRADEBOOK button

• Compare your grade with the class average

• Review those questions you missed to understand why you missed the question for future references

If you are new to MyMathLab

• Walk through the document “MyMathLab Tutorial” that can be downloaded on Canvas->Syllabus

Question and Answer 1

• Questions: I have used MyMathLab last quarter, do I need register again for MyMathLab?

• Answer: No. The same username and password may apply. You do need to sign for this class by click the link “Enroll another class” once you log on.

Question and Answer 2

• Question: I am not able to buy a copy of MyMathLab soon due to my financial aid, what should I do?

• Answer: You can apply for a temporary access code to MyMathLab. Download the instructions for that on Canvas->Syllabus.

Question and Answer 3

• Questions: If I cannot come to a chapter test as scheduled, can I take it at a different time?

• Answer: Yes, you can. But serving a three day advanced notice is required.

Question and Answer 4

• Question: What about rescheduling the final exam?

• Answer: Please arrange your schedule to accommodate the final exam. Exceptions to the time of the final exam are not normally granted.

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A Demo Account at MyMathLab

Username: fstein99301

Password: frankstein99301