Basic Information
Which day do we not have class?
Thursday, November 28
Which assignments are worth 20% of your overall grade?
(1) Skill Quizzes and (2) Reading Skill and Vocabulary Tasks
What percentage of classes must a student attend in order to pass the class?
80% or more
How many weeks are in the quarter?
12
Does your instructor accept late assignments?
No. Only with prior arrangement with the instructor.
Where is your instructor's office?
AA5 213
Which assignments are worth 30% of your overall grade?
(1) Post-reading Tasks and (2) Topic Tests
What is one example of academic dishonesty mentioned in the syllabus?
plagiarism, cheating, copying work, turning in work from other courses, assisting others
What is the name of the holiday on 11/28?
Thanksgiving
If you miss a quiz, can you make it up?
No. Unless you have a documented case of an accident or illness.
When are your instructor's office hours?
by appointment
Reading notes will be part of which assignment category?
Reading Skill and Vocabulary Tasks
What does PASS stand for?
Penguin Alert for Student Success
How many major readings will we complete this quarter?
6
Your instructor finds that you are using your digital device for personal use. If this is the second time that your instructor has warned you in class, what is the consequence?
You will be asked to leave and return to the next class.
What textbook do you have to buy for this course?
There is no textbook. Everything will be on Canvas. Canvas will be used as your textbook.
In one assignment category, the lowest grade will be dropped. Which category is this?
Skill Quizzes
I need help with my reading assignment. Which service would be the best place to go?
Transitional Studies Tutoring Center
What will you do for the Final Exam?
Topic 2 Test
You come late to class. The time is 2:15. How will your instructor record your attendance?
As an absence. You have missed at least 50% of the class.
As a student, which software programs are free?
Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
A student earns a 72.5% in the class at the end of the quarter. Is this a passing grade?
Yes. The teacher will round up any grade with a .5% or higher. Thus, this student earned a 73% and passed the course.
If you are taking 18 credits, how many hours do you need to plan for doing homework each week?
36 hours
What day of the week do we have quizzes?
Tuesdays
If you are found to plagiarize or commit academic dishonesty, you instructor must report this incident to a specific person. Who is this person?
the Division Chair of Transitional Studies (Sara)