*BMCC INFORMATION FALL 2020
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4 MONTH CALENDAR FALL 2019 PDF
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Join a Yahoo Group – choose to receive email alerts to your email of choice.
Click here for memo: Yahoo membership memo
HOW TO JOIN A YAHOO GROUP
1. First, (Unless you already have yahoo email) create a new Yahoo Account -click here:
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- Mat 51 and MAT 56 each have a unique website for special reduced pricing.
UNIQUE URL for MAT 51: http://cengagebrain.com/micro/2010447MC
UNIQUE URL for MAT 56: If you plan on using the e-book or WebAssign, the unique url for the reduced special pricing is:
http://cengagebrain.com/micro/2010436MC
- UPDATED MAT 51 WEBASSIGN SIGN-IN
Steps for Student sign-in to WebAssign: ( also included on mat 51 syllabus)
Step 1: Go to webassign.com or webassign.net then click “Enter Class Key” in the top right corner
Step 2: Enter the Class Key provided by your instructor which looks like this: EXAMPLE bmcc.cuny XXXX XXXX
Step 3: Verify your instructor & class information, then click “Yes, this is my class”
Step 4: If you have used WebAssign in the past, log-in with that information
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If you have not used WebAssign in the past, click “Create Account” and enter your information. (Enter the a
preferred email address that you use regularly (it does not have to be your BMCC email)
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If you log-in and are prompted to link your WebAsssign account click “Link your WebAssign Account” and enter that information
Step 5: After logging in you will be given an option to “Verify Payment”. If you have already purchased access through the microsite provided by your instructor,(http://cengagebrain.com/micro/2010447MC) then click “Verify Payment.” If not, you can select “I’ll do it later” and use the Courtesy Access period and purchase full access later. After the free grace period, you will not be able to continue without entering an Access Code.
For more info-Student Quick Start link: http://www.webassign.net/manual/WA_Student_Quick_Start.pdf
(Note: remind students that they will not find cheaper prices at the bookstore, WebAssign website, nor on the other
Cengage website: http://www.cengagebrain.com )
Attention: For a “repeater” student who has purchased an access code for MyMathLab or WebAssign in a previous term and has registered again in a new section:
- The student does not have to purchase the access code again.(as long as same text is being used)
- The access code/ebook is honored for the “life-of-edition” (LOE) of the text book.
- The student must obtain a new class code or class key from the instructor to be registered on MYMathLab or WebAssign for the new section.
- Once registered in the new section, a student should automatically have access to the new section on MyMathLab or WebAssign as long as the student logs in with their old username and password.
- If students do not automatically have access, submit a list of these students’ names to Mark Jagai at: [email protected]
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latest 4 MONTH REMEDIATION CALENDAR SPR 2019
MEMO- Remediation Course-Procedures Spr 2019
MEMO MAT 56 new e book option Spring 2019
BMCC syllabus template Spring 2019
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FALL 2018
- CEAFE Testing Policy Fall 2018
- Study-Resources-for-Remedial-Final-Exam_CUNY-Exam Fall 2018
- MEMO Remedial Math end_ of_ term reminders and procedures Fall 2018
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MEMO- Remediation Course-Procedures Fall 2018
To all MAT 12 Instructors:
The PAAE exam will now be available for pickup on Friday Oct. 5. Please adjust your calendar accordingly.
NEW for SPRING 2018
4 MONTH REMEDIATION CALENDAR SPR 2018
- NEW: BMCC ATTENDANCE POLICY: In the case of excessive absence, the instructor has the option of assigning an “R” grade. In the case where a student stops attending at any time, the instructor has the option of assigning a “WU” grade.
- NEW: Updated SYLLABI for MAT 8/12/51/56:
Syllabi have been updated. Updated hard copies available in the Math Department and electronic copies in Word and PDF form are posted on the instructors’ website: bmccremmath.commons.gc.cuny.edu
- NEW: Mat 51 and MAT 56 now each have a unique website for special reduced pricing.
NEW URL for MAT 51: http://cengagebrain.com/micro/2010447MC
NEW URL for MAT 56: If you plan on using the e-book or WebAssign, the unique url for the reduced special pricing is: http://cengagebrain.com/micro/2010436MC
- NEW: Steps for Student sign-in to WebAssign: (included on Spr 2018 mat 51 syllabus)
Step 1: Go to webassign.com or webassign.net then click “Enter Class Key” in the top right corner
Step 2: Enter the Class Key provided by your instructor which looks like this: EXAMPLE bmcc.cuny XXXX XXXX
Step 3: Verify your instructor & class information, then click “Yes, this is my class”
Step 4: If you have used WebAssign in the past, log-in with that information
-or-
If you have not used WebAssign in the past, click “Create Account” and enter your information. (Enter the a
preferred email address that you use regularly (it does not have to be your BMCC email)
-or-
If you log-in and are prompted to link your WebAsssign account click “Link your WebAssign Account” and enter that information
Step 5: After logging in you will be given an option to “Verify Payment”. If you have already purchased access through the microsite provided by your instructor,(http://cengagebrain.com/micro/2010447MC) then click “Verify Payment.” If not, you can select “I’ll do it later” and use the Courtesy Access period and purchase full access later. After the free grace period, you will not be able to continue without entering an Access Code.
For more info-Student Quick Start link: http://www.webassign.net/manual/WA_Student_Quick_Start.pdf
(Note: remind students that they will not find cheaper prices at the bookstore, WebAssign website, nor on the other
Cengage website: http://www.cengagebrain.com )
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HOW TO JOIN A YAHOO GROUP
1. First, (Unless you already have yahoo email) create a new Yahoo Account -click here:
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NEW for Fall 2017
- **NEW: IMPORTANT -ALL previous instructor and student WebAssign account users must create new Cengage account by linking both accounts.
- **NEW: Webassign login must now be linked to Cengage login. To link and/or create a Cengage
account, provide the following Student Quick Start link: http://www.webassign.net/manual/WA_Student_Quick_Start.pdf
- CALENDAR FALL 2017 4 MONTH REMEDIATION CALENDAR FALL 2017
**NO OTHER CHANGES -REFER TO SPRING 2017 SEMESTER below
SPRING 2017 SEMESTER
I. MAT 12/51/56 syllabi have been updated for FALL 2017
II. NEW for MAT 56:
- A scientific calculator is now REQUIRED (TI-30X is recommended) for the final exam.
Instructors will determine whether calculators are allowed (or required) on all other class exams.
- Calculators can be borrowed from the library for 7 days.
- Graphing calculators and cell phone calculators are not allowed.
- MAT 56 final exam now consists of two part:
part I: NO use of calculators
part II: REQUIRED use of calculators
- Updated sample practice final exams will be available online and in the Math Lab.
- Suggested problem sets for instructors were created to use as a guide when planning a lesson.
- E-book available for $55 on WebAssign’s e-book section- use the class key: bmcc.—-.—-
(The homework online component is not required although it is included in bundle for $55)
- Lower price text options were secured for BMCC if purchasing text and/or access code online from the following Cengage BMCC microsite for BMCC students: http://www.cengagebrain.com/micro/bmccmat
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III. NEW: MAT 12/51 CEAFE(CUNY Elememtary Algebra Final Exam) Information
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the CEAFE will continue to count 35 percent of the course grade
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passage of the course with an average of 70 or higher will qualify the student at minimum for enrollment in the same credit courses as prior to December 2016
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the CEAFE must be administered as a final exam once
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NEW: effective December 2016, students will no longer be required to pass the CEAFE to pass elementary algebra
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NEW: students will be allowed to use scientific calculators on the CEAFE
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NEW: students will be allowed to use scientific calculators on the MAT 12/51 Department Final
(Note that calculators are not allowed for the MAT 12 PAAE nor the MAT 51 Midterm Exam-Instructors have the option to allow students to use calculators on other in-class exams)
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NEW: Updated CUNY Exam for MAT 12 /51 will be administered starting Fall 2016
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NEW: Updated CUNY practice exams will soon be available online and in the Math Lab
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NEW: MAT 12/51 course grade distribution changes: Midterm Exam: 20%
Final Exam:20%, HW/tests/ quizzes: 25%, CEAFE: 35%
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NEW: MAT51 Interventions will not replace failing Midterm Exam score. Although encourage students to complete interventions for much needed practice.
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NEW: Updated CUNY Exam for MAT 12 /51 will be administered starting Fall 2016
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NEW: Updated CUNY practice exams will soon be available online and in the Math Lab
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*NEW for MAT 12 -MANDATORY for MAT 12 Instructors : Instructors MUST enter PAAE, Departmental Final, and CUNY Exam scores on MYMathLab grade book .
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Rationale: Identify all students who passed PAAE but failed CUNY Exam and who need to be upgraded from MAT12 to MAT 51. This upgrade will be posted on Degree Works by the Registrar.
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Instructions for MAT 12 click on: How to Enter Offline Items into the MyMathLab Gradebook
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Strongly suggested for MAT 8 and MAT 51 Instructors: Midterm, Departmental Final, and CUNY Exam scores should now be posted on WebAssign.
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Instructions for MAT 8 click on: How to Enter Offline Items into the MyMathLab Gradebook
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Instructions for MAT 51 click on: Instruction for Posting Scores on WebAssign
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- Online change of course grade- go to the BMCC Portal. (Use same BMCC email user name and password). Click on: https://mybmcc.bmcc.cuny.edu/my.policy
- Join a Yahoo Group – choose to receive email alerts to your email of choice. Click on: Yahoo group membership
- All students are eligible to take a Final Exam and/or a CUNY Exam. See syllabus for specific course requirements to determine course grade.
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Attention: For a “repeater” student who has purchased an access code for MyMathLab or WebAssign in a previous term and has registered again in a new section:
- The student does not have to purchase the access code again.(as long as same text is being used)
- The access code/ebook is honored for the “life-of-edition” (LOE) of the text book.
- The student must obtain a new class code or class key from the instructor to be registered on MYMathLab or WebAssign for the new section.
- Once registered in the new section, a student should automatically have access to the new section on MyMathLab or WebAssign as long as the student logs in with their old username and password.
- If students do not automatically have access, submit a list of these students’ names to Mark Jagai at: [email protected]
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SPRING 2016 More Information links
Online attendance roster, now due after first week of class that starts Fri. Jan. 29- on CUNY First. Click on: http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/cunyfirst/
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Remediation Course-Procedures-Memo SPR 2016
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Yahoo membership memo Spr 2016
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4 MONTH REMEDIATION CALENDAR SPRING 2016
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15 Week Calendar SPRING 2016
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updated Text and Access Code Purchasing Options Spr 2016
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Repeater student registration info on Webassign and Mymathlab
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Steps to login to MAT 51 and assign classwork
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Steps to login to MAT 8 and MAT 12
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FALL 2015 More Information links
Click on:
- Remediation Course-Procedures-Memo FALL 2015 latest
- Yahoo membership memo Fall 2015
- 4 MONTH REMEDIATION CALENDAR FALL 2015 PD
- F15 WEEK CALENDAR FALL 2015 PDF
- updated Text and Access Code Purchasing Options Fall 2015
- REPEATER Student Registration Procedures for MyMathLab and
- Webassign
- As of Fall 2014- New and Updated Information for Remedial MAT 8 12 51 56
- Intervention-Referral-Form Fall 2015
- MEMO-PAAE Exam Procedures Fall 2015
MYMATHLAB INFORMATION
- NEW: How to Post grades in MML Gradebook: How to Enter Offline Items into the MyMathLab Gradebook PDF
- The following screenshots will walk you through what MML looks like from an instructor point of view: BMCC Using MML
- REPEATER Student Registration Procedure for MyMathLab
WEBASSIGN INFORMATION
- NEW: How to Post grades in WebAssign Gradebook: Instruction for Posting Scores on WebAssign
- ** NEW** assignment added to WebAssign called“Applications:Percent and Proportion Problems” (6380818)