Introduction to Finite Mathematics, Fall 2005

MTH 107 Section 2 MWF 10 White Auditorium

 Help Session:  Wed, December 14, 10-12 am in Tyler 106.

Practice Final

 

Test 1a Answers  Test 1b Answers  Test 1c Answers  Test 1d Answers

Test 2a Answers  Test 2b Answers  Test 2c Answers  Test 2d Answers

Test 3 Answers

Test 4a Answers  Test 4b Answers  Test 4c Answers

 

Standard Deviation Exercise

 

Instructor:          Professor John Montgomery

                              Office:  224 Tyler Hall      Office Hours:  MW 11-11:30, TR 2:30 and by appointment

                              e-mail:  jmont@uri.edu     Telephone:  874-4448

                             

Text:      Johnson/Mowry, MATHEMATICS  / A Practical Odyssey  5th EDITION

 

Technology:  Calculator required.  Department Web Page is www.math.uri.edu .  My personal web page can be found by going to the Department Web Page and clicking “Faculty”, and then on my picture.  Much valuable information can be found in these two places, including tutoring schedules, and practice exams.

 

Accommodations:  Any student with a documented disability is welcome to contact me early in the semester to work out reasonable accommodations to support your success in this course.  Students should first contact Disability Services for Students, Office of Student Life, 330 Memorial Union, 874-2098.

 

Examinations:  There are four examinations.  The first is on Monday, September 26 (on the material through section 1.5), the second on Monday, October 17 (on the material through section 2.4), the third on Monday, November 14 (on the material through section 3.7), and the fourth on Wednesday, December 7 (on the material through section 4.5).  The final exam is scheduled for Friday, December 16, from 8-11 am.  All exams are closed book, closed notes.  No cell phone use of any kind during exams.  Your own calculator is required on exams.  Absolutely no sharing of calculators is allowed on exams.

               All exams should be taken at the scheduled time and place.  No make-up exams will be given.  Instead, the final exam will be divided into 4 parts, corresponding to the material covered on the four semester exams.  You will receive a grade for each part.  If for some reason you should miss an exam for any reason (including a death in the family, automobile accident, oversleeping, or just not ready to take the exam), the corresponding part of the final exam will count as the make-up exam.  In fact, two of the semester exam grades can be improved by the corresponding grade on the final exam, regardless of whether you have taken the semester exam or not.

 

Grading:  Your final grade will be based upon your total score out of a possible 600 points (100 points for each exam, and 200 points total for the final).  You need at least 60% (360 points) to pass, and 90% (540 points) for an A-.  Some classes will include graded exercises.  The points from these exercises will be added to your next exam grade.  You will be able to earn from 10 to 15 bonus points on every exam by doing well on quizzes and in class work.

 

Homework:  Math is not a spectator sport--the only way to learn it is to do it.  Although the homework is not collected and is not a component of your grade per se, it is the most important part of the course.  I have supplied you a list of recommended homework problems for each section that we cover.  HOMEWORK PROBLEMS  These problems should be done soon after the associated material is covered in class.  Some students will need to do more problems, but everybody should do at least the recommended list. You will also find class time more comprehensible if you keep current, and read the textbook—it is nicely written.  Some of the  bonus problems will be based on the current homework.

 

Attendance:  Attendance will not be taken, but you are expected to attend every class with your book and calculator.  If you should miss class for any reason, catch up with the material as soon as possible, and make sure you learn about any announcements made in class, e.g., changes in exam dates, extra bonus problems, help sessions, etc.  When you come to class, please be respectful of your student colleagues. 

 

Free Tutoring:  The Academic Enhancement Center offers the services of experienced tutors, including advanced undergraduate students and mathematics graduate students.  The schedule will be posted on the Math Department web page listed above.  The Center offers an interactive learning environment where students can enjoy a cup of coffee, get help or help others with schoolwork, or find individual or group assistance as needed.  It is located on the 4th floor of Roosevelt hall in University College.  It’s a good place to hang out.