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Math 95: Fundamental Mathematical Skills
(Diane Rivard)

Fall 2009

Lecturer: Diane Rivard
Email: rivard@math.wisc.edu
Phone: 262-2882
Office: 720 Van Vleck Hall

Office Hours: T, R: 12:05 - 12:55.

Math 95 meeting times: MWF 11:00 - 11:50 in B107 Van Vleck

Texbook:
Prealgebra , Media Enhanced Edition, Third Edition, Baratto/Bergman, McGraw Hill.

These books are available for purchase at the Underground Textbook Exchange and the University Bookstore, but you can compare new and used prices at several different online booksellers at CampusBooks4Less.com.


Make sure your copy has the software ALEKS included.
This class will be taught in the computer lab using the program ALEKS. You will need the course code to access the course on line. It is: A9VRQ-XT4V4
The first time you use ALEKS you will need to register. Just go to Aleks and follow the instructions for first time user.

Grading:
Exam 1: Chapters 1, 2: 15%
Exam 2: Chapters 3, 4, 5: 20%
Exam 3: Chapters 6, 7, 8: 20%
Final Exam: Chapters 1 - 10: 30%
Homework: 15%


EXAMS
Exam 1: Wednesday September 23, 11:00-11:50 am, B107 Van Vleck.
Exam 2: Wednesday October 21, 11:00-11:50 am, B107 Van Vleck.
Exam 3: Wednesday November 18, ,11:00-11:50 am, B107 Van Vleck.
Final Exam: 7:25PM-9:25PM, Saturday December 19 ,B129 Van Vleck.
  • FINAL EXAM is scheduled for 7:25 P.M. Saturday December 19, 2009. Please take note right away.
  • If you can not take the exam due to legitimate excuses, please send an e-mail to the instructor as soon as possible.
  • The final exam is scheduled by the university and cannot be rescheduled except under certain circumstance. There will be no early final exam.

    Getting Help
    The first step should always be to see me during office hours. If you can't make my office hours, send me an email to set up an appointment. You should also check out the following resources:

    • Mathematics Tutorial Program A free small-group tutorial program in Van Vleck. Very structured, requires a time commitment by students.
    • Math Lab A free drop-in tutorial program in Van Vleck staffed by TAs and undergraduate tutors.
    • GUTS A free student-run program covering a variety of subjects. Staffed mostly by student volunteers.
    • List of Private Tutors

    Classlist
    An email Classlist has been created for important announcements about this course. Your @wisc.edu or @students.wisc.edu email address is the one that will be used for the list, as well as all other official communication from the University, so check your email frequently. Also check your Junk Mail folder regularly, as some ClassList mail may end up there!