Lecture Notes: Course Success with Dr. Marissa May

Introduction

• Instructor: Dr. Marissa May
  • Personal Background:
    • Mother of five children
    • Experience through all math classes with children
    • Teaching math for 25 years (6th grade to college calculus)
    • Plays piano for 30 years for church

Tools for Success in the Course

Message Board

• Stores extra materials:
  • Videos, tips, alternate assignments
• Recommendation: Bookmark the message board for easy access

YouTube Channel

• Contains all course-related videos
• Action: Subscribe for notifications on new content

Desmos Graphing Calculator

• Recommended for lessons
• Benefit: Free tool
• Action: Bookmark it alongside the message board

Lesson Landing Page

• First screen of each lesson containing:
  • A short video (<10 minutes)
  • Tools and links necessary for the lesson
  • Next steps for lesson practice and assessment
• Reminder: Read the landing page daily before starting lessons

Daily Study Practices for Success

Practice Math Daily

• Math is a skill that requires daily practice
• Practice can be brief: 10 minutes or a few problems

Show Your Work

• Instructions:
  • Follow when specified, as points may be allocated
  • Do not show work when not required

Participate in Live Lessons

• Attend live or watch recordings
• Videos on landing pages are concise and under 10 minutes

Utilize Office Hours

• Available for questions and additional help
• Schedules for live lessons and office hours are in the student planner

Communication

• Dr. May can be contacted for help
• Tip: Texting gets a faster response

Conclusion

• Excitement for the term
• Emphasis on collaborative learning journey
• Encouragement to reach out with questions and participate actively