Topics

Associated Readings and/or Activities

Assessments and Assignments Due

Week One

Math-Introduction and review, lines, slopes

HD-Course Outline (Syllabus, etc.)

Math-A.1 through A.4,
         1.1, 1.3

HD-Self-Assessment and Pre-Survey for MAC^3
HD-Use of Time Exercise
HD-Personal Commitment Statement
HD-G.P.A. Expectation

-Math Pre-Test
-First Math Group Assignment

HD-Create Your Quarterly Schedule Template

Week Two

Math-using the graphing calculator, graphing linear equations, linear modeling, solving systems of linear equations by graphing

HD Theme: Getting On Course to Success

Math-1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 2.1

HD-Self-Esteem & Core Beliefs
HD Assignment: Learning Styles Assessment
HD-Math Test-taking strategies handout

-Second Math Group Assignment
-Learning Styles Survey for Math
-Math Test 1

HD-Learning Styles Assessment (online)

Week Three

Math-solving systems of linear equations algebraically, modeling with systems, factoring review, begin quadratic solution methods

HD Theme: Accepting Personal Responsibility

Math-2.2, 3.1, 3.3,
        factoring review

HD-Math test-taking strategies lecture
HD-Victims & Creators
HD-Responsibility & Choice
HD-Making Wise Decisions

-First Math Self-Assessment, focused on Test 1 performance
-Zenith Questions for Lines

Week Four

Math-more methods for solving quadratics

HD Theme: Discovering Self-Motivation

Math-3.2 through 3.6

HD-Creating Inner Motivation
HD-Visualize Your Ideal Future
HD-Goal Setting
HD-Living Your Affirmation

-Math Group Assignment
-Math Test 2

Week Five

Math-quadratic formula, using quadratic knowledge for graphing parabolas and solving word problems, definition of functions

HD Theme:  Mastering Self-Management

Math-3.6, 4.1, 4.3, 5.1

HD-Self-Management Tools
HD-Developing Self-Discipline
HD-Developing Self-Confidence

-Mid-Quarter Self-Assessment for Math

Week Six

Math-function notation, domain and range, interpreting graphs of functions

HD Theme:  Employing Interdependence

Math-5.1 through 5.3

HD-Mutually Supportive Relationships
HD-Creating a Supportive Network
HD-Strengthening Relationships with Active Listening

-Math Group Assignment
-Math Test 3

Week Seven

Math-direct and inverse variation, function models, laws of exponents, negative and rational exponents

HD-Theme:  Gaining Self-Awareness

Math-5.4, 5.5, 6.1-6.3

HD-Recognizing When You Are Off-Course
HD-Identifying Your Scripts
HD-Rewriting Outdated Scripts
HD-Success Rules
HD-Changing Habits

-Zenith Questions for Quadratics

Week Eight

Math-distance and midpoint applications, laws of radicals

HD-Theme: Critical Skills

Math-6.4, 6.5

HD-Improving Memory
HD-Cornell Note-Taking

-Math Group Assignment
-Math Test 4

Week Nine

Math-solving radical equations, exponential models and functions, logarithms

HD-Theme: Critical Skills

Math-6.6, 7.1-7.3

HD-Communication
HD-Reading

-Another Set of Zenith Questions (Functions? Power vs. Exponential Models?)

Week Ten

Math-logarithmic functions, properties of logs, the natural base and “e”, preview of rational functions

HD-Theme: Lifelong Learning

Math-7.4 through 7.6, 8.2

HD-The Curriculum of Life
HD-Avoiding Learned Helplessness
HD-Lessons From Adversity
HD-Living with Integrity
HD-Keeping Commitments

-Math Group Assignment
-Math Test 5

Week Eleven

Math-operations on algebraic fractions, solving rational equations

HD-Theme: Next Steps

Math-8.3 through 8.5

MAC^3 Post-Survey and Student Learning Self-Assessment
Spring Quarter Goals

-Math Post-Test
-Last Self-Assessment & Statement of Goals for the Final Exam and Next Math Course

Final Personal Statements

Week Twelve

Finals Week

Study! Study! Study!

HD Final (Monday)
Math Final (Tuesday)