Syllabus for Keely's
Mathematics Online Courses

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Professor Information
   1. Contact information
   2. Availability
   3. Educational philosophy and related statements
2. Technical Information
   1. Class format
   2. Technology requirements
   3. Class websites
   4. Platform (MyMathLab, Knewton, WebAssign) registration
3. First Day Attendance, No-Show Drop, Waitlist, and Late Add Policies
   1. First day attendance and first week no-show drop policy
   2. Waitlist and late add information
   3. Late add rules
4. Course Requirements and Assessment
1. Course overview
2. Canvas assignments
3. Platform assignment
4. Quizzes
5. Final examination
6. Outcomes assessment
5. Points and Grades
1. Points possible chart
2. Grade scale and grading policies
6. Course Policies and Guidelines
1. Canvas account name policy
2. Classroom profile and name policy
3. Communication requirement
4. Discussion board posting guidelines
5. Do your own work policy
6. References allowed on tests
7. Technical difficulties policy
8. Late work policy
9. Absence for reasons of faith
7. Support Services
1. Tutoring and assistance
2. Student support services
3. ADA accommodations
8. Student Conduct and Obligations
1. Non-discrimination and harassment policy
2. Student code of conduct (inc. academic honesty and plagiarism policy)
3. Contractual obligation

Contact Information:

Professor: Sally Keely, M.S., C.O.E. (Internationally Certified Online Educator; Certified Clark eLearning Professional)
Preferred name: Prof. Keely (she/they)
Faculty Website: Contact.SallyKeely.com includes complete contact info.

To email me, so that your email filters to top priority, please follow these simple format rules:

Email format rules:
   TO: skeely@clark.edu
   FROM: Your Clark Student Email address (your @students.clark.edu address only, not a home/work address).
   SUBJECT LINE: Be descriptive and include the math course number (e.g. "Math 200 - Quiz 3").
   BODY OF MESSAGE: Include your full name, and if needed, your CTCLink ID.

Canvas message (i.e. "inbox") is an easy way to reach me, but for urgent matters that require a quick response email me instead.

Note: Canvas messages do NOT get forwarded to my email, they are separate systems.
Also, please do not write to me via Canvas gradebook; Canvas message me instead.

Availability:

I am here to help you be successful. While not available 24/7, I am active in the online classroom and check email several times a day six days a week and hold three office hours a week per Prof. Keely's Schedule.

EMAIL or MESSAGE: You can contact me privately asynchronously via Clark email or Canvas message. I check email more often than Canvas messages. I try to respond promptly to properly sent (see above) email from at least 10 am through 10 pm, Monday through Saturday.

DISCUSSION BOARD: To ask a content question, please post it to the Q&A Discussion Board in our Canvas classroom and I will respond there asap and classmates are encouraged to respond too.

FAQ - When is the professor online/offline? When can I expect a reply?

LIVE CHAT: To meet with me synchronously online office hours are conducted via live chat (texting) MWF 8:00-8:50am. For link and information please see:

FAQ - What are the professor's online office hours, in what format are they held, and how do I attend?

Educational Philosophy:

I encourage you to read my Philosophy of Education and my #DEIJ Commitment Statement and my Personal Mission Statement.

Class Format:

This is a fully online class, thus conducted completely asynchronously. This class is NOT a "remote learning" format, thus has no real-time class meetings (i.e. NO Zoom). FAQ - What's the difference between online and remote class? What does "asynchronous" mean?

Technology Requirements:

Daily access to a computer with reliable internet connection is important. Being an online class, you should have a basic ability to use a computer, a browser, and the internet. For more details see FAQs - computer skills and FAQs - software and plug-ins.

You are required to have a back-up plan for internet access in case of an interruption with your primary service. Consider Clark campus labs or library, a local library, friends or family computers. A mobile device might be able to serve as your back-up access. Ultimately it is your responsibility to have technology adequate to access all online class materials.

An electronic grapher is required. I recommend the free online Desmos Grapher (also available as a free app for smart phone or tablet). No need to buy a handheld graphing calculator. It is your choice to use a free online graphing program (e.g. Desmos), graphing software on your computer, a graphing app on your mobile device, or a handheld graphing calculator. If desired see FAQs - graphers and FAQs - calculators for additional suggestions.

Access to your Clark Student Email (@students.clark.edu) is required because all email communications with the professor must be through this address not a home/work email address. To activate your account see FAQs - clark student email.

Class Websites:

(Required) CANVAS is where you will "go to class". CANVAS is a popular Course Management System (CMS). The modules in CANVAS guide you through the course providing links to all readings, assignments, assessments, discussion boards, and resources. Also, grades are kept current in the CANVAS gradebook. [ 2022-09-29 10:00pm]

(Required) A Digital Learning Platform (DLP, a.k.a. "Platform") is an online course delivery system, usually produced by a textbook publishing company. It is where you master objectives by working problems, completing assignments, and taking tests. Your DLP may also include e-textbook and tutorial videos. The modules in CANVAS link directly to your platform and guide you through what to study. [ 2022-09-29 10:00pm]

Which platform you use depends on your course.

• Math 103: Pearson's MyMathLab (MML) is where you will read the e-textbook, watch tutorial videos, work practice problems, complete your Study Plan, and take tests.
• Math 110-111: Wiley's Knewton Alta (KA) is where you will work practice problems, complete assignments, and take tests.
• Math 151-153: Cengage's WebAssign (WA) is where you will read the e-textbook, work practice problems, complete assignments, and take tests.

(Optional) Prof. Keely's Mathematics Online Web provides supplemental resources including Lesson Notes and FAQs. You never need to visit this site directly, but it does provide handy access to class information (e.g., view this Syllabus without first having to login to CANVAS).

Platform Registration:

Specific directions to registering in your Digital Learning Platform — MyMathLab (MML), Knewton Alta (KA), or WebAssign (WA) — are provided in your CANVAS classroom.

First Day Attendance and First Week No-Show Drop Policy:

DAY #1: You must login to your class in CANVAS on the first day of the term to secure your day one attendance.
BY THE END OF DAY #2: Post your introduction (CANVAS orientation module >> "Mandatory Orientation Assignment: Introduce Yourself").

Failure to complete either of these orientation requirements properly and on time will result in your being dropped from class under Clark's "No-Show" Policy.

Waitlist and Late Add Information:

WAITLIST: The waitlist is operated by the registration department and faculty cannot override it. The waitlist ends 10-days prior to the term's start date. If you are on the waitlist and enough students drop by this date then you will be automatically moved from the waitlist into the class.

ADDING CLASS POST-WAITLIST / PRE-DAY 3: During the week before the term starts and Monday/Tuesday the first two days of the term you can add yourself to any open class without needing professor permission. Watch the class status carefully (in MyClark@CTCLink "Class Search and Enroll" lists class "status" as open or closed) during that time and jump on any opening!

ADDING CLASS ON DAY 3 OR DAY 4: Starting on Wednesday day three of the term the college requires instructor permission to add. Although I will NOT overload the class, there are times a student drops or I know will be dropped (e.g. no show) providing an opening. Adding late is not ideal, so to fill any open spots I will take students in the order I received a request-to-add email that includes: (1) full name, (2) CTCLink ID, (3) Clark Student Email address (your @students.clark.edu addy), and (4) class you wish to add (course number and ID code, e.g. Math 103 #5656). If I am able to provide you permission to add, I'll email you (at your Clark Student Email) the permission code. You will need to officially register right away before the permission expires, so watch your email closely.

NO NEW ADDS: For the benefit of the class as a whole and your own chance of success, I am very unlikely to permit any further late adds after noon on Thursday day four (even sooner for co-requisite courses and in summer term).

Late Add Rules:

If you add a class on the first day of the term, then follow the day #1-2 attendance rules.

If you add a class after the first day of the term, then before midnight on the day you register in class you MUST:
(1) login to your math class in CANVAS (access is usually provided within hours of you registering), and
(2) post your introduction (CANVAS orientation module >> "Orientation Assignment: Introduce Yourself").

I reserve the right to drop late-added students if all requirements listed in the orientation module are not met in a timely manner.

Course Overview:

This course requires your daily attention. You will need to be self-disciplined to study the material. Don't procrastinate! The course activities and requirements are intended to provide you with ample opportunities to learn the material and for progress feedback. I expect you to work hard and to be successful. I too pledge to be active in the classroom, attentive to your questions, and help make the class a success.

A typical day/week in this class: Refer to the weekly modules in Canvas as they are your guide to the weekly schedule, readings, assignments, and deadlines. The material is broken into chunks called "units". For each unit you are directed to study specific sections the e-textbook and watch tutorial videos, read the lesson notes (which include supplemental resources), learn from the professor's mini-lectures and examples, master objectives by working problems in your platform, and take quiz(zes). Some units will also include an assignment (e.g. discussion) in Canvas.

Canvas Assignments:

Canvas Assignments are worth 3-5 points each and usually involve a discussion. The first Canvas Assignment is the mandatory orientation assignment to post your introduction early in week 1. Beyond that every course is different and may have assignments scheduled weekly, bi-weekly, or per unit. See Class Calendar for deadlines and Canvas modules for details. Note that these assignments will be posted at the beginning of the week they are due, not generally before. It is your responsibility to be sure that the assignment is completed by the deadline and submitted properly. Also, depending on the number of classes I'm teaching and how full they are, providing individual feedback and scores to 200+ posts may take me up to a week, so your patience is appreciated. [ Last sentence added 2022-10-04 8:45am]

Platform Assignment:

Your course's Digital Learning Platform (DLP) provides problems you work online throughout the course instead of traditional weekly handwritten homework. The set of problems you will work to master the content are called the "Study Plan" in MyMathLab, "Assignment" in Knewton Alta, and "Assignment" in WebAssign. Your goal is to successfully complete the problems/objectives included in the platform assignment for each section we cover in the e-textbook. You may discuss platform assignment problems with each other, a friend or tutor, or post about them on the class Q&A discussion board. These are meant to be learning exercises. You do not have to work them independently. Take advantage of resources.

The Platform Assignment is not due until near the end of the term (see your Class Calendar for deadline). You have all term to complete the platform assignment; however, it is strongly recommended that you work the problems in the week those objectives are covered so you are keeping-up on this term-long assignment. It is expected that you put several hours working the problems and mastering the objectives every week throughout the course. It will not be possible to "catch-up" the entire assignment at the end of the course (there are simply not enough hours in the day). Don’t procrastinate!

The Platform Assignment is worth a TOTAL of 40 points. The percent of objectives that you master by the deadline is the percent of 40 points you earn for the assignment. As a bonus/incentive if you master 80% (or higher) of the objectives by deadline, you will earn the full 40 points possible. (For example: 50% of objectives complete = 20 points, 75% of objectives complete = 30 points, 80% of objectives complete = the full 40 points.)

Quizzes:

Frequent quizzes are conducted online in your digital learning platform. Watch your Class Calendar carefully for coverage and deadlines!

Quizzes are timed and each attempt is expected to be completed in one sitting, meaning that once you click the link to access the quiz you must work through it and may not save your progress and return to it later. If you have the quiz open too long, I reserve the right to reduce your score or record a zero.

Immediately after submitting your quiz online, you will be able to see your score in the gradebook. This assures that the quiz submitted properly. It is your responsibility to be sure that the quiz is completed by the deadline and submitted properly. After the due date/time you will be able to see the quiz solutions. Reviewing your quizzes soon after that deadline serves as a highly recommended study technique.

You may take each quiz twice and the best of the two scores counts. If the first attempt did not go well, it is recommended that you do some additional study before taking the second attempt. I recommend that you leave at least a day for additional study in between the two attempts which may contain different numbers/functions.

If you have technical difficulties or inadvertently get locked out from a quiz, you must email me immediately per the rules at FAQs - locked test and be prepared to finish it up right away. The quiz will auto-submit "as is" if it is open too long.

There are NO "make-ups" or late submissions allowed. Try to take every quiz, but the lowest scores elimination policy (see course specifics below) provides some flexibility in case you miss a quiz, have technical difficulties, or simply have a bad day.

FALL 2022 MATH 103: Weekly quizzes are conducted online in MyMathLab. Each quiz covers a "unit" (not chapter) of material. No matter how many questions are on the quiz, each quiz is worth 5 points. Each weekly quiz is only accessible for a 60-hour window (noon Thursday to 11:59 pm Saturday evening) and cannot, under any circumstances, be taken outside that window of accessibility. You may start the quiz anytime during its 60-hour window, but once you start it you only have 45 minutes to complete and submit it. There are 10 weekly quizzes total and your lowest two quiz scores get eliminated.

FALL 2022 MATH 151: Frequent quizzes are conducted online in WebAssign. There is one short quiz for each of the 24 sections covered in the course. No matter how many questions are on the quiz, each quiz is worth 3 points. All 24 quizzes will be available to you from the first day of the term until its deadline at 11:59 pm Saturday night. Once you start a quiz you only have 30 minutes to complete and submit it. Note that the WA quizzes are graded by "best score on a quiz attempt." so if you miss a question on the first attempt and opt to take the quiz a second time, don't just redo that one question, redo the entire quiz. There are 24 quizzes total and your lowest four quiz scores get eliminated.

Final Examination:

A mandatory comprehensive final exam is required in all Clark College mathematics classes. In this class it is conducted online in your digital learning platform in a format similar to the quizzes. The final exam is timed (2 hours), expected to be completed in one sitting, and can only be taken once. It will be accessible for 60-hours and cannot be taken outside that window of accessibility. You will automatically fail the course if you neglect to take the final exam. See Class Calendar for dates and deadlines. The Final Exam Info Sheet for 103 MML Exam or Final Exam Info Sheet for 151 WA Exam contain logistical details and tips-for-success.

If you stop attending class prior to the final exam, or if it is impossible for you to earn higher than an F in the class even if you score 100% on the final exam, then you will not be given access to the final exam.

If you have a dire emergency that prohibits you from taking the final as scheduled, contact me promptly. Refer to the "Emergencies" clause in the Final Exam Information Sheet (linked above) for details.

If you have technical difficulties or inadvertently get locked out from the final exam, you must email me immediately per the rules at FAQs - locked test and be prepared to finish it up right away. Use email, don't CANVAS message me. The exam will auto-submit "as is" if it is open too long.

Outcomes Assessment:

Clark's mathematics courses support the division's Program Level Quantitative Outcomes which for the AA-Transfer Degree are:

1. Analyze and interpret quantitative information presented verbally, graphically, numerically, and/or symbolically.
2. Demonstrate an effective strategy to solve a quantitative problem.

1. Basic proficiency using a mathematics notation editor to include properly formated mathematical expressions in discussion posts, online homework, and online tests.
2. Ability to embed a graph in a discussion post either by (1) using a built-in grapher (such as in WAMAP) or (2) inserting a screenshot of a graph produced in an electronic grapher (e.g. DESMOS).
3. To assist classmates who use screen reader technology, consistently include an appropriate "Alternate Text" description on every image you post.

Upon successful completion of the course you should also be proficient in the Mathematics Department's Course Level Outcomes listed in your specific Class Syllabus. I break these down further to Topic Level Objectives listed in my Lesson Notes for each course. Each of these outcomes and objectives will be evaluated through your progress in a mix of discussions, assignments, tests, and a comprehensive final examination. [ 2022-10-04 3:50pm]

Points Possible Chart:

The total points possible are listed below by course. All assignments and assessments conducted via your course's platform except the “Canvas Assignments".

Grade Scale and Grading Policies:

Your course grade will be determined by the percentage of the total possible points that you accumulate throughout the class. There is no grade "weighting" nor "curving", just earn as many points as you can. Course grades are calculated by dividing your total points accumulated by the total points possible, rounding decimals down to the nearest whole percent, and letter grades assigned according to the following scale:

NOTES:

1. There is no extra credit available per FAQs - no extra credit.
2. If this course is a prerequisite to another mathematics course you want/need to take, you need at least a "'C" to continue onto that course and any grade lower than "C" will require you to repeat this course first.
3. Pass/Fail is not a grade option for this course.
4. Grades are kept confidential between student (even minors) and professor only. For legal reasons to protect your privacy under FERPA, Washington State will not allow grades or progress in class to be discussed by phone.
5. I take my responsibility in assigning grades seriously. Your course grade is determined by the points you accumulate. Grade inflation would not benefit the reputation of the College nor your degree from this institution.

Canvas Account Name Policy:

Regarding your name in Canvas, there are actually two. Your "Full Name" must be the same first and last name that you are registered with at the college, each with capital first letter (e.g. Sally Keely, not sally keely nor Sally K.). This protects proper alphabetization in the course gradebook.

Your "Display Name" must have your full first and last name; however, you may replace your first name with or add a preferred first name or nickname, e.g. Richard "Dick" Nixon or Charlie Brown instead of Charles Brown. Each must have a capital first letter and be academically professional.

Instructions on how to change your Canvas display name are provided here: How do I update my Canvas "display name"?

Classroom Profile Policy:

You are encouraged to add a profile to your account in CANVAS. Keep your profile bio and profile photo academically appropriate. If any profile information or photo is deemed inappropriate by the professor for any reason you may be blocked from the online classroom and associated websites until it is fixed and you may not make-up any consequentially lost points.

Communication Requirement:

Just as I promise to reply promptly to your emails, messages, and questions, you are expected to reply to my emails and Canvas messages to you within a reasonable amount of time -- preferably within 24 hours, definitely within 60 hours. Failure to reply may lead to me to have to contact the college with a request for student support services to contact you. That's a lot of extra work for me and staff, so instead please keep in communication with me as required (by law).

Discussion Board Posting Guidelines:

When posting to a class discussion board you must write in the English language, avoid profanity, and use appropriate etiquette per FAQs - DB etiquette.

Clear written communication in an online mathematics course depends on properly formatted math expressions. Math expressions can be typed online in a number of ways including plain text, ASCII, HTML, or using a built-in equation editor tool. For tips see FAQs - How do I type mathematics notation online?. Posting images of handwritten solutions is not permitted as they are not conducive to sharing with classmates who have a visual impairment.

When posting an image (such as a screenshot of a graph), it must be inserted in the body of the message, not as a separate attached file, and it MUST include descriptive Alternate Text to assist classmates who use screen reader technology. FAQs - How do I add "alt text" when posting an image in Canvas?

Do Your Own Work Policy:

You are expected to do your own work. If I feel (or it is reported to me) that the work you submitted was not done by you or was not from your own understanding, then you will earn zero credit at my discretion. 

If there is any unusual discrepancy between your ongoing daily work/scores and your test work/scores (e.g., not contributing to the discussions yet acing the tests), at my discretion I may: (1) replace one (or more) quiz or exam with a comparable but different version without notice, or (2) require you to take (without notes/text but with government-issued photo ID) either a proctored written assessment or an oral examination or a combination thereof. I will use this information and my professional evaluation to determine your level of competency of the course objectives and understanding of the course content and assign a course letter grade accordingly.

References Allowed on Tests:

When taking a test (weekly quiz or final exam), you may refer to your notes, the e-text, any other printed resources, and use a grapher/calculator, but you absolutely may NOT discuss quiz questions or answers with any human, robot, or AI software until after the due time! See Code of Student Conduct for ramifications of cheating and disciplinary action that can be taken.

Technical Difficulties Policy:

If you are having trouble accessing any of the class materials, get help immediately as every day you delay may cost you points. For technical assistance email or "message" the professor. Technical difficulties do sometimes occur, so this class has some flexibility (e.g. being able to take quiz twice, low quiz score(s) eliminated) built-in to help. That being said ...

Late Work Policy:

All deadlines are strict. No late work will be accepted and no missed work can be "made-up" even in the event of technical difficulties. I stand by this "no late work" policy to be consistent and fair to all. Technology and the internet do fail sometimes, so don't procrastinate and do have a back-up plan for computer and internet access.

Absence for Reasons of Faith:

This syllabus provides a range of days during which an assignment or assessment can be submitted in part to provide you the flexibility to attend personal celebrations or commitments. So while unlikely to need further accommodation, this class does abide by Clark College's Absence for Reasons of Faith or Conscience policy.

Tutoring and Assistance:

Your #1 source of help is each other! Posting questions to the "Q&A Discussion Board" in Canvas is a great way to get questions about the material answered (asynchronously) by me and by your fellow classmates. Please check it regularly and post help/support to those asking questions if you can. Many students find it helpful to form ongoing study groups. Groups can meet online (e.g. Discord, Zoom) or in person (e.g. Clark Cannell Library study room, off-campus coffee shop).

Free drop-in tutoring is available:
(1) in the Clark Virtual Tutoring Center held online in Zoom (Math Virtual Tutoring Schedule),
(2) in Hawkins Hall 102 (On-Campus Math Tutoring Schedule), and
(3) online 24/7 at eTutoringOnline.org.

If you ever need help with anything in this class please contact me. I truly am here to help you be successful!

Student Support Services:

Clark Student Support Services provides a complete list of academic, social, financial, and health resources, including food and housing assistance and mental health support services.

Join Canvas community Clark College Resources & Opportunities to access a good collection of student resources. Supplemental Syllabi Information lists college-wide student support info including emergency management. You may also want to sign-up for emergency RAVE alert.

ADA Accommodations:

Clark College supports reasonable accommodations for students who have a documented disability. Disability Support Services (DSS) coordinates accommodations for students with disabilities and/or health conditions (could include a temporary injury or pregnancy). Any student who may need accommodations in order to fully participate in this class is encouraged to contact Disability Support Services as soon as possible.

For software specific accessibility information (listed alphabetically) see:

• Canvas
• Knewton Alta / Wiley
• MyMathLab / Pearson
• OpenStax
• WAMAP
• WebAssign / Cengage

Non-discrimination and Harassment Policy:

Discriminatory or harassing speech or behavior will not be tolerated. The online classroom strictly abides by Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Non-discrimination and Harassment Policy. Any student violating either of these policies will be referred to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action. You are expected to keep your academic communications polite and professional and to treat your classmates, your professor, and all college employees with respect and civility.

Code of Student Conduct (including Academic Honesty and Plagiarism Policy):

As a member of the Clark College student body, you are expected to conduct yourself honestly and with integrity. Clark College's statement on Academic Dishonesty provides definition, avoidance strategies, consequences, and resources.

You must comply with the Clark College Code of Student Conduct. If you cheat, or aid someone else in cheating, you violate a trust, do yourself and the College a disservice, and undermine the credibility of the degrees Clark College confers. Anyone interfering with the educational process is subject to removal from the class and referral to the Dean of Students for disciplinary or other action. 

In this class you WILL NOT:

1. Cheat in any manner. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, plagiarize, copy/swap/share answers on tests, or illicitly give or receive help on tests.
2. Discuss or post about quizzes or exams in any capacity with anyone until after the deadline.
3. Submit test, homework, or worksheet problems into any AI software (e.g. PhotoMath, MathWay), search engines (e.g. Google), or homework helper/cheat apps (e.g. Course Hero, Chegg). [ Added a site. 2022-10-18 10:30am]
4. Violate copyrights including the Professor's copy written materials. Submitting any of the course materials to homework helper/cheat apps (e.g. Course Hero, Chegg) may result in my suing you for stealing my intellectual property rights.
5. Use professor or classmate email addresses / profile information for any non-class related use.

In this class you WILL:

1. Take all quizzes and exams by yourself without assistance from any other human, robot, AI software, or search engine.
2. Take advantage of the resources and technology that is allowed (e.g. Wolfram Alpha).
3. Contact me at once with details, anonymously if you prefer, if a classmate asks you to cheat or help them cheat, or if you are in any way aware of someone cheating. Failure to do so is considered cheating in itself.
4. Keep all your class login information confidential.

Failure to abide by these rules or any suspicion of cheating will result in the following actions:

1. You will earn zero credit on the work (test, assignment, etc.) where the cheating occurred. This grade cannot be dropped. The second incidence of cheating will result in an "F" in the class and possibly permanent removal from the classroom.
2. A report of the incident may be sent to the Dean of Students who may file the report in your permanent record or take further disciplinary action such as suspension or expulsion from the college.

Contractual Obligation:

I consider this mathematics online syllabus to be a contract between you and me. I agree to abide by all the policies and procedures contained herein, and by staying in the class, so too do you. If there is anything in this document with which you cannot or will not abide, you should discuss it with me at once. This syllabus is the ruling document in the event of a conflict with college policies.