This document outlines the structure, requirements, and policies of an intermediate algebra course taught by Ms. Kurek. The course uses an online program and in-person labs and lectures to teach modules on algebraic concepts. Students must complete online lessons, homework, and exams, attend labs, and pass modular and final exams with an 80% or higher to earn a passing grade for the course. Academic dishonesty, missed deadlines, and excessive absences are not permitted. Tutoring is available for students needing additional help to be successful.

1. Instructor: Ms. Kim Kurek
kmkurek@frostburg.edu
Pullen Hall 150
301.687.3028
Dunkle 207
301.687.4756

2. Materials for this Course
 Personal Academic Notebook (PAN Online)
 Access to https://asalgebra.platoweb.com
 Notebook
 Pencil
 Calculator
 Headphones

3. Purpose of this Course
To improve your intermediate algebra skills in order to
successfully complete Level 2 math courses:
 Math 102: College Algebra
 Math 106: Algebra with Calculus for Business Majors

4. Course Structure
 Module 1: Solving Equations and Graphing 1
 Module 2: Graphing 2 & Manipulating Expressions 1
 Module 3: Manipulating Expressions 2 &
Quadratic Equations

5. Wednesday Lectures-Dunkle 218
 Review challenging material
 Look at common mistakes
 Highlight new material
 Answer questions

6. ASAlgebra Labs-Dunkle 110
 Problem of the day
 In-class time to work on lessons
 Individualized assistance
 Mandatory attendance!
 YOU WILL NEED TO WORK ON LESSONS OUTSIDE
OF YOUR LAB TIME IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS
COURSE ON TIME!

7. Computerized Lessons
reviews prerequisite concepts
provides instruction on lesson concepts
provides practice problems before
evaluation
provides additional scored practice
measures skill improvement by quizzing

8. Overview
Pretest
 Score 90%+ on each concept within a lesson pretest
you may count that score for the lesson’s EVALUATE
 You must also complete the HOMEWORK for that
lesson in order to fulfill course requirements
 You only have one attempt to take the pretest

9. HOMEWORK
 You must earn 80% on each concepts HOMEWORK
before attempting the EVALUATE within each lesson
 If you do not score 80% then you must repeat the
HOMEWORK until an 80% is earned

10. EVALUATE
 You must earn 80% for each lesson’s EVALUATE
 You may take the lesson EVALUATE multiple times
 After three attempts you will be required to
satisfactorily complete some offline practice problems

11. MODULE EXAMS
 If you successfully complete Module 1, you move to
Module 2
 If you do not successfully complete Module 1 you must
see the Instructor for assistance.
 You may continue to work on Module 1 while also
working on Module 2 in order to meet course deadlines
 You may retake the Module 1 Exam multiple times but
may be required to complete additional assignments
designated to assist you in the learning process

12. MODULE EXAMS
 If you successfully complete Module 2, you move to
Module 3
 If you do not successfully complete Module 2 you must
see the Instructor for assistance.
 You may continue to work on Module 2 while also
working on Module 3 in order to meet course deadlines
 You must pass all three Modules to successfully
complete this course

13. Completing Each Module
Your score will be determined by the following
5% Participation/Attendance
5% ONLINE HOMEWORK
5% ONLINE EVALUATES
85% Paper/Pencil Module Exam
100% MODULE SCORE
You must earn a MODULE SCORE of
80% in order to successfully complete
the module.

14. Attendance
Attendance will be recorded at every lecture/lab. Poor
attendance will be detrimental to your module score.
 During lab, students viewing websites other than
https://asalgebra.platoweb.com will be marked absent
 If you are late arriving to class you will be marked “late”.
Three “late”’s will be equal to one absence.
 If you must miss a lab session you may obtain
permission from the instructor/student instructor to
attend an alternate lab session in its place.

15. Pre-Module Exams
 Near the end of each Module you will be given a Pre-
Module Exam. Each Pre-Module Exam will only be
given once.
 If you score an 85% or better on the Pre-Module Exam
it will count as your Module Score and you may move
on to the next module.
 If you score below 85% on the Pre-Module Exam you
will have an opportunity to review that exam in
preparation for your module exam.

16. Grading Criteria
To earn a
grade of… …You must meet all of the following:
P
Successfully completed each Module
(Pass)
Did not successfully complete one or more Modules
NC
Had no more than 3 unexcused absences for the semester (across lecture and lab)
(No Credit:
Successfully completed all online lessons seeking help when needed
Not passing)
Have earned less than 60 credits overall as a student
Did not successfully complete one or more Modules
F Had 4 or more unexcused absences for the semester (across lecture and lab)
(Fail) Did not successfully complete all online lessons or take advantage of free tutoring opportunities

17. Testing out of the Course
All students will be given a Course Diagnostic Pretest
on the third day of classes. This test covers material
included on all three modular exams. In order to pass
out of the course you must earn an 80% or better. The
items on this test are scored right or wrong (no partial
credit) and the test is only given once.

18. Computer/Clicker Responsibility
 Each student is responsible for his/her workstation
and log-on passwords
 Report any damaged or missing equipment to Ms.
Kurek or the student instructor
 You may be assigned a specific clicker for lectures to
use during the semester.
 Clickers may not be removed from
the classroom for any reason!!

19. Academic Dishonesty
 ANY INSTANCE OF ACADEMIC DISHONESTY WILL
RESULT IN A FAILING GRADE FOR THIS COURSE
AND MAY RESULT IN ADDITIONAL DISCIPLINARY
ACTION.
 Refer to The Pathfinder’s statement on academic
dishonesty online at
http://www.frostburg.edu/admin/ses/pathfinder.pdf

20. Keeping on Track
 Record your HOMEWORK scores on your syllabus
 Record your EVALUATE scores on your syllabus
 Work hard to meet all course deadlines
 STUDY FOR ALL EXAMS!!

21. Beyond the Classroom
 Access the online aspect of this course from anywhere
 Ask questions
 Be determined to do well
 In order to learn math you must DO math
 If additional help is needed see Ms. Kurek or the
student instructors.
WE ARE HERE TO ENABLE YOU TO BE
SUCCESFULL NOT ONLY IN DVMT 100
BUT IN FUTURE MATH COURSES!!