MATH 115 QUIZ 1 QUESTIONS WELL ANSWERED LATEST UPDATE 2026

MATH 115 QUIZ 1 QUESTIONS WELL ANSWERED LATEST UPDATE 2026 As part of a nationwide movement, the Mathematics Department has changed its approach to teaching mathematics to one which is.. - Answers "leaner, livelier, and more relevant to real-life problems." this course will emphasize? (3) - Answers sizes understanding concepts and de-emphasizes rote memorization. g emphasis on mathematics in everyday life and many of the applications will come from the physical and social sciences. sis on cooperative learning what kind of calculators are used? - Answers graphing calculators you need to do the readings before the class because the instructor will? - Answers be facilitating group activities and discussion rather than just repeating the content of the text to you at the blackboard. what three kinds of homework will you have?? - Answers 1. reading 2. individual work 3. team/group work team homework is best solved in what kind of environment? - Answers cooperative environment the grade for the team homework is assigned to what? - Answers the group as a whole. you all get the same grade Course Goals: to get people interested in math by? - Answers applying it to real world situations Course Goals: Develop a wide base of math knowledge including: (4) - Answers basic skills, understanding of concepts, geometric visualization, problem-solving, predicting, and generalizing. Course Goals: Strengthen general academic skills such as: (5) - Answers critical thinking, writing, giving clear verbal explanations, understanding and using technology, working collaboratively. Course Goals: Develop the ability to form valid judgments based on ___ ___ - Answers quantitative information Course Goals: Persuade more students to continue in subsequent ___ and ____ courses. - Answers math science People remember: ~WHAT% of what they read ~WHAT% of what they hear ~WHAT% of what they see ~WHAT% of what they see and hear ~WHAT% of what they discuss with others ~WHAT% of what they teach someone else - Answers ~10% of what they read ~20% of what they hear ~30% of what they see ~50% of what they see and hear ~70% of what they discuss with others ~90% of what they teach someone else two important qualities emphasized in math 115 that companies look for are? - Answers Can operate effectively in a team environment Have good communication skills why is writing emphasized? - Answers to improve your understanding how does it do that? - Answers it forces you to write it more carefully which takes more time so you are more likely to think about it longer and get the answer right. also, explaining it helps solidify your knowledge what are the four roles in team homework? - Answers 1. scribe 2. reporter 3. clarifier 4. manager what is the scribe's job? - Answers The scribe is responsible for writing up the single final version of the homework to be handed in. what the scribes write is the?.. - Answers final draft that all students will be graded on. students who do not participate in group work receive what grade? - Answers a zero what should be included whenever possible? - Answers solutions should include symbolic, graphical and verbal explanations or interpretations. Diagrams and pictures should also be provided if possible. what does the clarifier do? (2) - Answers 1. the clarifier assists the group by paraphrasing the ideas presented by other group members. 2. The clarifier is responsible for making sure that everyone in the group understands the solutions to the problems and is prepared to present the problems to the class if the team is called on. what does the reporter do? - Answers The reporter writes a record of how the homework sessions went what does this report include? (3) - Answers how long the team met, what difficulties or successes the team may have had (with math or otherwise). they report what members were/were not there. if there is a disagreement on an answer, what does the reporter do? - Answers they record the alternative answer where does their report go? - Answers The report should be on a separate sheet of paper and the first page of the team's homework solutions. what does the manager do? (2) - Answers 1. responsible for arranging and running the meetings. 2. When the homework is returned, the manager sees that it is photocopied and distributed so that each team member's portfolio contains a copy of the corrected problems. what does the manager do if there are only three members of the group/one member cant be there? - Answers they must fill one of the other roles as well what are tips for successful team meetings? about scheduling - Answers Schedule enough meetings, and don't schedule them at the last minute. what are tips for successful team meetings? about timelyness - Answers Go to every meeting and be on time. (Woody Allen says, 80% of life is just showing up.) what are tips for successful team meetings? about preparation work - Answers Do the reading and work on each of the problems before the group meets. what are tips for successful team meetings? about cooperation - Answers Find a way to express varying opinions in a friendly way. Listen carefully. Don't interrupt and don't tune out. Avoid making others feel dumb. what are tips for successful team meetings? about involvement - Answers Make sure that everyone is equally involved. what are tips for successful team meetings? focus - Answers Stay on the topic. what are tips for successful team meetings?