1. Introduction to LS 10A:Elementary Algebra with Geometry Multimedia Course with ALEKS tutorial

2. Course Information Contact Information Materials needed Course description Importance of Attendance Lab Hours Required The EO665 Mandate Grading Standards Quick Start for ALEKS

3. Contact Information Instructor Anne Katz 278-6829 Learning Skills Office 278-6725

4. Course Materials Needed ALEKS e-learning software with access code, McGraw-Hill, 2005. ELM Review: Baker, Barrick, Fredenburg, and Katz, 2004 Scientific Calculator—e.g. TI-34.

5. Course Description Chancellor’s EO665 requires that students who score lower than 550 on math SAT must pass the ELM placement exam or enroll in LS classes. These required courses must be completed within a year of enrollment or the student will be dismissed from California State University. Passage of one semester of LS 10A satisfies the ELM placement requirement for those that scored 36-48 on the ELM placement exam. LS 10A reviews fundamental concepts, elementary algebra, and measurement Geometry in an algebra context. In the multimedia format, lessons, quizzes, midterms, and part of the Final are done on the ALEKS computer tutorial.

6. Attendance Requirements Attendance is essential for your success. Do not miss any classes in your Summer Bridge program. If you are not going to be in class you must contact the EOP office immediately.

7. Lab Hours Required Normally it takes 40-50 hours of ALEKS work to complete the ALEKS program at the minimum 70% level. Open hours in this lab will be available and may be assigned at the instructor’s discretion. Additional hours may be logged from home or other campus labs.

8. Chancellor’s EO 665 Mandate Chancellor’s EO665 requires that students who score lower than 550 on math SAT must pass the ELM placement exam or take LS classes. Students must finish any required LS math courses within a year of enrollment or they will be dismissed from California State University. Passage of LS 10A satisfies this requirement.

9. Grading Standards Complete at least 70% of ALEKS. Score at least 25 out of 45 on the EGAD exam. Achieve a final exam score of at least 70%. Student must take all midterm exams to be eligible to take final. Grades: CR, RP, and NC.

10. ALEKS Quick Start for Students with ALEKS access code. Log on to www.highedmath.aleks.com/www.highedmath.aleks.com/ Click on Register with ALEKS.Register with ALEKS Type in the course code given to you by your instructor, then click “next”. Type in the access code found in the back of your ALEKS booklet. Begin the tools tutorial and then the assessment. First time users at home load in the appropriate plug-ins.