Nancee Ryan Mancel, M.A.
Telephone: 925-8600
Email: nanceem@yahoo.com
Teaching Schedule: TR 10:30 am – 1:15 pm MATH 010 – 001 A142
Office Hours TR 9:30 – 10:00 am

I. Course Description: Math 010 Lab: Developmental Mathematics (1) is a pre-college mathematics lab course.

II. Textbook: None

III. Attendance Policy:

Math Lab is a one credit hour course which is arranged at the discretion of the student and the instructor and the support services at UNM-Valencia Campus. The student will complete one regularly scheduled Math Lab activity each week. Failure to complete six of the sixteen activities will result in failure of the class.

Every student enrolled in Math 010 must be enrolled in Math 010 Lab.

IV. Grading Policy:

Math 010 Lab is a course in the Developmental Program. The grading options for all classes is the Developmental Program are A, B, C, CR, NC. Math 010 and its accompanying lab have this grading option. Students enroll for the three hour course and the accompanying lab. Students receive a separate grade for each.

Students in Math 010 Lab will complete 16 activities from the list of activities given below.

Letter grades for this course will be assigned as follows:

Grades:
A = Completion of 14-16 Activities
B = Completion of 13 Activities
C = Completion of 11-12 Activities
CR = Credit: Completion of 11 or more activities.
NC = No Credit: Student has not progressed.

1. If a student receives an NC in the course, the highest grade the student can receive in the lab is an NC.
2. If the student receives an A, B, C, or CR in the course, the student can receive an A, B, C, or CR in the lab.
3. If the student passes the course and receives an NC in lab, there is no recourse for that student to make up the grade. This should not present a problem for graduation.

V. Study Suggestions:

1. Make a strong effort to do sixteen lab activities.
2. Complete assignments on time.
3. Get a tutor at the Student Enrichment Center.
4. See your tutor from the Student Enrichment Center, the laboratory aid in the Developmental Studies Computer Laboratory or see your instructor when you need help on the activities you choose.
5. Form a study group with your classmates; trade telephone numbers.
6. Discuss your lab activities with other members in the class.

VI. Support Services:

The Valencia Campus Library provides a quiet atmosphere for study and is an excellent resource for supplementary materials. The Student Enrichment Center offers tutorial and individualized instruction at no cost to the student.

VII. Major Course Objectives and Activities:

The Math Lab provides the student with a selection of pedagogically sound learning experiences. The student will choose and complete a variety of enrichment activities from a menu of possibilities which augment and enhance the learning in the regular classroom.

The student will:

1. Receive tutoring at the Student Enrichment Center.

2. Write about mathematics and mathematics learning.

3. Use computer software and calculators to learn mathematics.

4. Use manipulatives to explore pattern recognition and problem solving.

5. Complete practice sheets and handouts.

6. View videos and movies about education.

IX. Menu of Activities:

Choose 16 of the activities given below. Some activities, like visiting your tutor, you may do more than once and receive credit for each occasion. There are eight different types of activities listed below. Do a variety of activities.

Report the completion of your work to your instructor on your Math 100 Lab Activity Form.

A. TUTORING: (If you choose an activity from this set, the Student Enrichment Center will notify the instructor each time you are tutored. If you are unable to schedule a tutoring session, choose an alternative activity.)

Activity 1: See a tutor at the Student Enrichment Center.

(Each tutoring session is one Math Lab activity.)

Activity 2: Attend a math workshop sponsored by the Student Enrichment Center. (When you complete this activity, have the presenter sign your Math Lab Activity Form.)

B. WRITING: (If you choose an activity from this set, turn in your writing to the instructor.)

Activity 3: 1. One of the challenges of taking a mathematics class is finding the time in your busy schedule to do the homework. I want you to take a close look at what works for you... then answer the following questions:

a. When is the best time for you to study your mathematics? most productive?

c. Describe the noise level you prefer while doing your homework. Do you prefer doing your homework in silence, in front of the tv, while listening to heavy metal music...?

Activity 4: Write your mathematics autobiography including some of your favorite or your most horrifying experiences with the subject.

Activity 5: Write a two-page report describing the life and work of a famous mathematician. (The UNM-Valencia Campus library is an excellent resource for this assignment.)

C. COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND CALCULATORS:

There are many MATH software programs available in the Student Enrichment Center. Spending 50 minutes working with one of the software programs constitutes a lab. You may also do this lab at home on the Internet. Try www.mathmax.com for extra problem sets.

D. MANIPULATIVES: (If you choose an activity from this set, go to the Student Enrichment Center to get your materials. Complete the activity there. When you are done, have a tutor from the Student Enrichment Center sign your Math Lab Activity Form.)

.E. HANDOUTS: (If you choose an activity from this set, go to www.mathmax.com to get your materials . Turn in the completed work to the instructor.)

F. MOVIES, VIDEOS AND AUDIO TAPES: (A large number of videos are available for you, free of charge, from the UNM-Valencia Library. If you choose an activity from this set, to receive credit for the activity, write a brief reaction paper about what you saw or heard. Turn in the completed work to the instructor.)

1. See a movie about education; i.e., Goodbye, Mr. Chips, Fame, Stand and Deliver.

2: See a video about math anxiety.

3 See Donald in MathMagic Land.

OTHER ACTIVITIES:

1, Games - Games that require math can be used for ONE lab. They include, but are not limited to, Battleship, Yahtzee, Scrabble. Ask the instructor if you have others you would like to use. ONE LAB ONLY FOR GAMES. Turn in the scoresheet (if one exists) with your lab sheet.

You may propose any math related activity. If approved, you may do the activity.

Work. If your work requires math, you may earn one lab by writing up HOW your work uses math.