Getting Started with Self-Paced Math 141-142
- Register for the course (141 section XW or 142 section XW), either through the
Extended and Continuing Education Office
or through the Registrar's Office.
- Read the Course Description for your class (Math
141 or Math 142). Familiarize yourself with the
structure of this web site, and the information it contains. If you then have additional
questions, contact me by email.
- You will need to make special arrangement to take the exams in the presence of
a designated procpor. See the proctor instructions
for details.
- Buy the textbook: Precalculus (6th edition), by Sullivan. The textbook
package (ISBN #0131238744) includes the textbook, the Student Solutions Manual, the
MathPak 5 CD-ROM, and an access code for the Prentice Hall Tutor Center. MathPak5
also includes access to the publisher's web site, video lectures, tutorials, and
other supplementary material.
Textbooks are available through the Iowa State University
Bookstore online at http://www.isubookstore.com
or by telephone at 1-800-478-0048.
- You will need access to a computer with an internet connection and a recent version
web browser (for details, see the online testing notes). However, note that AOL will NOT work well with the online testing
system.
- Start your coursework with the Detailed Schedule page for your class (Math 141 or Math 142).
- Make sure you notice the deadlines for the unit exams and the dates for the midterm
and the final exam. It would probably be a good idea to print out
this page and post it where you can easily refer to it.
- The Detailed Schedule page will first take you to the Online Testing
Practice, followed by the study guidelines for Unit 1 and the Unit
1 exam description. Follow the instructions given on those pages to learn about
the computer testing system and how to complete the Unit 1 Pretest
and the Unit 1 Exam.
- If you need help with your coursework, take advantage of the resources listed
on the Help page.
- Pay attention to the three important guidelines
listed on the Help page, and make sure that you plan enough
time in your schedule to devote to this course.
- Register with the Prentice Hall
Math Tutor Center. You can receive tutoring on examples, exercises and
problems in the texbook by phone, fax, or e-mail.
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