Welcome to TERM TERM What?Why?How?

What is T.E.R.M. ? T echnology E nhanced Redesign of M athematics

What is T.E.R.M. ? Computer Delivered Content Personalized Tutoring Research-based Mastery Learning

Learning by doingOne-on-One Tutoring TERM uses the best methods for student learning

Because it is different, TERM requires you to approach your learning in a different way than you have in the past

More than ever before… …you’ll work hard …we’ll provide help

Instructors will: Teach Provide individual and group instruction Coach Encourage and support students through challenges Guide Share learning strategies for greater success

Tutors will: Tutor Help students practice skills & concepts Model Model effective study & learning skills Support Provide support to overcome challenges

The Advisor will: Advise Assist with registration needs and academic advisement Coach Coach strategies for learning & testing Support Provide support to overcome challenges

The Math Mentor will: Mentor Be a smart friend to show students how to succeed Share Connect students with needed resources Support Help students push through challenges

Students will: Attendance Attend class & Hub weekly Schedule Stay on schedule to get full credit for all work & to avoid stress Persistence Push through challenges with help from others

Ask Questions Communicate regularly with instructor Put in enough time to stay on or ahead of schedule Pass Math Pass Math

There’s a lot to know about how to successfully navigate the class. If I tried to tell you everything today it would be like trying to drink from a fire hose.

Communication Be Informed!!! Read the syllabus Communicate with your instructor Read announcements

Admin Messages

“I didn’t know!” It is your responsibility to be informed.

It takes time to learn math. A LOT of time.

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday Class Homework MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday ClassHub Hub/Home A Typical Schedule TERM Schedule If you are working 9 hours a week and not staying on schedule, talk to your teacher.

Don’t Beat Your Head Against the Wall Ask Questions

Ask a question if: You don’t understand something in the video or textbook as you take notes. You have tried a problem a couple times and still are not getting the right answer. You can’t stay on schedule, are just plain frustrated OR want to give up.

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Watch videos and read the textbookComplete the notes for the section Complete the homework (Use your notes) Take quizzes and tests (Put scratch paper in your notebook) How does TERM work?

Homework completed after the due date earns 50% of the points. (You can and must get 70% mastery) Quizzes always earn full credit and must be completed in order to take any test. Tests cannot be taken after the due date. A passing grade requires at least 70% on the Final Exam and the final overall score. How does TERM grading work?

Fast Track If you already understand a lot of the module Take the Fast Track quiz instead of doing the homework If you pass the FT quiz at 80% -- Skip to the next module Take the tests and Final Exam as usual

Notebook NotesHomework Quiz/Test Paper In class work Stay Organized It’s part of your grade..

Put in the Time Read & Communicate Ask for Help SUCCESS!! LET’S REVIEW: