2. Here’s what you need:
● Textbook with MyLabsPlus code:
Basic College Mathematics with Early
Integers, 3rd Edition, by Bittinger & Penna
● LOTS of scratch paper!
● Pencils
● Basic 4-function calculator (Scientific
calculator NOT needed until Math 60)
6. Week 1 has two parts:
Week 1A - Class Overview - Start Here First!
Week 1B - Getting Started on Math
7. Week 1A Overview
● Important information you need to succeed
● Includes important initial activities
8. Week 1B - Getting Started with Math
Each Week covers multiple Sections, e.g. 1.1 and 1.2
Weekly list
of Sections
9. Week 1B - Getting Started with Math
Each Section has several learning activities, such as ● Vocabulary
● Instructional Video
● MathLabs Homework
● Discussion
● Printed Worksheet
Learning
Activities
10. Week 1B - Getting Started with Math
Each Week has a Quiz, plus a Test every 3 weeks
Weekly quiz
11. Week 1B - Getting Started with Math
Instructional Video,
Practice, and
Homework links
Lead to MyLabsPlus
12. Log in to MyLabsPlus
Sign in
https://roguecc-mlpui.openclass.com
14. Planning for Success
Plan Your Work
● Calendar and Syllabus provide framework and due dates
● Food for thought: If this were a face-to-face class, you would spend 4
hours per week in class PLUS homework PLUS time commuting and
parking
● To be successful in an online class you should:
○ Set aside at least 2 hours 4-6 days per week (yes, really!)
■ Night owl or earlybird? Does one of these work for you?
○ Use the course calendar and your work/life schedule to create a
plan on a calendar on paper or phone/computer
○ If you can’t study one day, divide that time into the next two days
○ DO ADDITIONAL PRACTICE: MyMathLabs StudyPlan OR textbook
15. More Success Strategies
● Watch MathLabs videos then read text--or the other way around
● Do the problems BOTH online and in the book!
● THEN do assigned Homework
● DO ADDITIONAL PRACTICE: Use MathLabs StudyPlan and/or text
● Need Help?
○ Use the Tutoring Center on closest campus
○ Schedules: bit.ly/rcctutor
○ Email or call me (see Syllabus)
● DO NOT “put things off”!
● Take Weekly Quizzes WITHOUT a calculator*
● PLAN AHEAD FOR TESTS--See Course Calendar
16. Due Dates
The downloadable course calendar, found in Week 1A on Blackboard, is
designed to help you successfully complete the course.
Also:
● MyMathLabs lists due dates for Homework and Quizzes
● Blackboard lists due dates for Tests.
Note:
● Quizzes are ONLINE via MyMathLabs
● Tests must be taken in the RCC TESTING CENTER you chose at initial
meeting. Calculators may NOT be used on Quizzes or Tests.
● Link to the Testing Center Hours: bit.ly/rcctestcenter
● Final must be taken by Thursday, June 15;
Testing Center is CLOSED ON JUNE 16
