Math 220 Section AD1/Math 199 Section AD1, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00am-12:50pm, 159 Altgeld Hall TA: Derek Jung E-mail: [email protected] Website: sites.google.com/site/derekjjung then click on ”Current Teaching” Office Hours: 6PM-7PM, Wednesdays, 241 Altgeld Hall Merit Office Hours: 2-3PM, Mondays, 159 Altgeld Hall Merit Discussion Session Grades Each student may earn up to 10 points for their performance in each Merit session. The points will be assigned on the basis of Attendance, Preparation and Participation. I will drop the 2 lowest discussion session grades at the end. Attendance Attendance is required and will be recorded according to the following policy: • 0 to 5 minutes late: 0 to 3 points assigned for attendance. (TA’s decision) • 5-15 minutes late: 0 points for attendance and 7 points maximum possible for that session. • More than 15 minutes late: 0 points for attendance and 5 points maximum possible for that session. • Unexcused absence or more than 30 minutes late: 0 points for session. These guidelines also apply in returning from break and for any student who leaves class early for an unexcused absence. Excused absences will be determined at my discretion and, apart from exceptional circumstances, must be communicated IN ADVANCE. Preparation (2 points) You will be expected to come to class having already studied your notes from lecture, having read the text materials assigned for those lectures, and having completed any homework assignments due that day (either assigned by the large lecture instructor or your Merit TA). By studying the material before each class, you will be ready to discuss the material in more depth and have specific questions to ask about material that may be giving you difficulty. This will help you immensely during your time in the Merit sessions. Thus, a 5-minute preparation quiz will be given at the beginning of each discussion in which there is not already a quiz scheduled. This quiz will test knowledge of the homework and/or past discussion. On days in which there is a regular 10 point quiz, you will receive 2 Preparation points if you earn at least a 4 on the quiz and 0 preparation points if you score less than 4. I will email you prior to each quiz (preparation and regular) which topics will be on the quiz. Participation (5 points) A large part of how the Merit program will benefit you comes from how you interact with the class. You are expected to contribute your ideas and insights as well as your questions. Please use this opportunity to its greatest advantage.

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Point Back Program You have the opportunity to earn back points if you attend an office hour (either Professor Murphy’s, mine, or another TA’s) for at least 10 minutes. After emailing me that you attended one, you will earn a point back on a discussion in which you lost points (unless you scored 9.5 for a discussion, then your score would be bumped up to a 10). This will be run on the honor policy, and signatures from TAs or the professor will not be required (see the Academic Integrity section later). You can earn back at most 2 points per week. Electronics and Break Policy Cell phones, music players, head-phones, computers, tablets, etc. serve as a distraction to both you and your group. With the exception of the electronic version of the textbook, electronics may not be used in class. This means they should be in silent-mode and in your bag or pocket. Using electronics will limit the daily maximum numbers of points you may earn: • First Occurrence: Maximum of 9 points possible for that session. • Second Occurrence: Maximum of 7 points possible for that session. • Third Occurrence: Maximum of 4 points possible for that session. • Additional Occurrence: 0 points for that session. Each section, we will take a break (at a time of my choice). During this break, you are free to use your electronics, but they must be put away when class restarts. Grading Scale The anticipated grading scale (percentage of total possible points) for this course is below. At my discretion, this scale may be adjusted, but only in your favor. A 92-100 AB+ 88-89 B C+ 78-79 C D+ 68-69 D F 0-60

90-91 82-87 B- 80-81 72-77 C- 70-71 62-67 D- 60-61

You must receive a B or higher in Math 199 (and a C or higher in Math 220) to continue in the Merit program. Help There are many resources available to you aimed at helping you understand the material better. You are encouraged to attend my office hours and also the ones held by Professor Murphy. My office hour on Wednesday is open to everyone in the course, and my merit office hour is only open to your section. The tutoring room will be offered Monday through Thursday from 5-8 PM in 447 Altgeld Hall. If you are unable to attend these hours, I would be more than happy to find a time to work with you. If you have any questions about the course, feel free to email me during the semester and I will typically reply within 24 hours. If you feel that you require additional one-on-one tutoring, the math department provides a list of private tutors for hire (usually for around $40 per hour).

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Academic Integrity From Professor Murphy’s course information: ”Cheating on quizzes, tests, or the final exam is strictly prohibited and will result in serious consequences. In particular, cheating may result in an ”F” for the course and be reported to both the student’s college and the Senate Committee on Student Discipline.” I also expect honesty with respect to attending office hours in the Point Back Program, or this opportunity will be removed. The Merit Philosophy Merit discussions provide a great opportunity for you to attain a high level of understanding of the course material and to learn to think critically about math in general. The Merit section is not a review session or tutoring session. We will incorporate aspects of lecture material into the questions that we consider, but this is not meant to be a repeat of lecture nor is it intended to take the place of time you should be studying outside of class. During this time (where you will be receiving Math 199 credit), you will learn to think critically about complex problems and work with others in small groups to solve them. You will learn new ways to tackle problems, feel more comfortable about sharing your ideas, make new friends, and realize what you do and don’t understand in a comfortable, supportive environment. You are encouraged to share your opinions in class, but please be aware and respectful that others may have different opinions. You don’t have to agree, but must learn to attack ideas, not people. The biggest benefit of Merit will be gained by students who come to class already familiar with the material and prepared to discuss it, hear new ideas from peers, and apply their understanding to novel situations. But the format is not a traditional one with an instructor giving information that you are to learn and reproduce. I will be a ”non-traditional” instructor for much of the time. I will often not answer questions directly, but will ask you to consider them further in your groups or to find the information on your own. We will all need to think in new ways about our roles in this class. While there is the possibility for frustration inherent in this, I’m confident that we can work together to make this a remarkably valuable experience. My Additional Philosophy A little about myself, I am a second-year graduate student in the Department of Mathematics. I graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles in the Class of 2014. While at UCLA, I took 4 education courses on peer mentoring and the study of teaching and learning methods. I was a TA for Math 220: Calculus I last fall, and I was a TA for Math 234: Business Calculus last spring. I cannot promise that each of you will earn an A in Calculus I. However, I will do my best to use my experience to construct the optimal environment in which you can succeed in this course. While I believe you all can earn an A in Math 199, my main priorities will be to: • help you reach your highest potential in Math 220 • help instill positive academic habits that can be used after the semester. I look forward to sharing this discussion with you! If you have any concerns, please contact me. Have a great semester!

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You will. . . Work in groups.

You won’t. . . Work alone. This includes dividing up the problems among yourselves and “checking answers” later. Prepare for discussion by reviewing your lec- Use discussion as a chance to catch up on lecture notes and working on the homework. ture material or homework. Get to know each other and work together Be rude, hurtful, racist, sexist, intolerant, or outside of discussion. generally uncivilized (to me or to your classmates). Actively contribute in group discussions. Seldom contribute because you are shy. Let me know if there’s a problem with lec- Stew in seething resentment towards Mr. tures, homework, or exams. Murphy. Let me know if there’s a problem with the Stew in seething resentment towards me. worksheets, discussions, or quizzes. Record your worksheet solutions on a separate Cram the solutions into the margin of your piece of paper. worksheet. Bring a book to class. Use cell phones or other electronics in class. I will. . . Help you sift through your logic if you feel stuck. Ask you questions about your solutions and reasoning (even if you are 100% correct).

I won’t. . . Answer direct questions or provide solutions for worksheets. Provide solutions or directly answer questions such as “Is this correct?” and “Does this look right?”. Write challenging worksheets that will im- Write worksheets intended to trick you. prove your understanding of the lecture material. Help you with homework and answer direct Talk about homework during discussion. questions during office hours and appointments. Arrange appointments if you cannot make it Be available all the time. (I am in graduate to my regular office hours. school!) I can. . . Talk with Mr. Murphy and make reasonable guesses about exam content while writing mock exams. Be your advocate if I agree that your quizzes or exams have been incorrectly or unreasonably graded. Determine your Math 199 grade.

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I can’t. . . Read Mr. Murphy’s mind or your mind.

Change your grade if Mr. Murphy doesn’t agree with me. Determine your Math 220 grade.