1. Welcome to Math 1111 Class Introduction Instructor and Students 1

2. Welcome Introduction: Instructor Introduction: Students Name Major What you do today? Life time career goal 2

3. Welcome Pursuit life time career goal Work Ethic −Focus −Self discipline −Respect Agreement and guarantee: −Listen and following my instruction/You will pass this class. 3

4. Welcome Guild line for Student Success Work Ethics Syllabus Hawkes Precalculus Sign up 4

5. Welcome You must do: 1:3 Rule: Give yourself enough time to study. One contact hour to three study hours. Keep home works and lab works on schedule. Check Blackboard “Assignment” and “Announcement” daily Review Math & calculator Catch up on Pspice and LabVIEW Give Instructor a day or two to prepare the answer to your home work question 5

6. Welcome You must do in class: Come to class on time Turn off Cell Phone Participate in class discussing, we are one learning group Bring Graphic calculator (TI-84) to each and every classes

7. Welcome “To the Student” (pp xvii) Study each section carefully Be sure you understand the basic ideas Work your way through the examples Try the practice problems, then the end- of-chapter problems Not every concept will be clear immediately and most likely many will require several readings before you gain an adequate understanding 7

8. Welcome 8

9. Final Score Calculation Final Score Homework 10% lecture quizzes10% 3 tests, each20% Final examination20% 9

10. Effective Study Strategies Concentrate Summarize what you read Establish a study schedule and stick to it. Make up potential test questions. Apply new principles immediately. Make use of supportive web sites. Never skip over the difficult parts Review your notes before each class. Study/review regularly-don’t cram. Ask for help when it is needed Test yourself periodically (Quiz). Do you best in all classes Restudy material missed on tests.