MA103 - Spring Term 2013
The Supplementary Course Modules for MA103 have been created to provide students with the opportunity to review, and demonstrate mastery of, prerequisite material. Each Module covers a skill from secondary school mathematics, as listed below.
Students progress through a Module's series of on-line Assignments as independent self-study (using the MapleTA software).
Up to five bonus marks can be earned for course credit by successfully completing the supplementary modules; "successful completion" means that a minimum of 80% is obtained on the Module's Test for Credit. See below, for the break down as to how the bonus marks are allocated.
Before a Module's Test for Credit may be attempted, the student must have successfully completed (obtained a minimum score of 80%) on all of the Module's Assignments. The student will start at the Module's Assignment 1. Complete the assignment any number of times needed until at least an 80% score is obtained, and then progress to Assignment 2. Continue in this manner until all assignments have been completed to the 80% mastery level. The student is then eligible to attempt the Module's Test for Credit.
A Test for Credit is timed and must be completed in one sitting, but may be attempted any number of times (though having achieved 80% or better on the prerequisite work should result in being able to pass the Test on the first or second try). In order to earn the associated bonus mark, a passing score on the Test must be attained by a certain date, as outlined below:
| Module | Deadline, to obtain Bonus Mark: |
|---|---|
| A: Numeric Expressions | Mon. May 27th, 10pm |
| B: Algebraic Expressions | Mon. May 27th, 10pm |
| Both Module A and B must be completed to earn Bonus Mark #1 | |
| C: Rational Expressions | Mon. June 10th, 10pm |
| D: Solving Equations & Inequalities | Mon. June 10th, 10pm |
| Both Module C and D must be completed to earn Bonus Mark #2 | |
| E: Geometry | Tues. July 2nd, 10pm |
| F: Functions & Graphing | Tues. July 2nd, 10pm |
| Both Module E and F must be completed to earn Bonus Mark #3 | |
| G: Exponentials & Logarithms | Mon. July 15th, 10pm |
| H: Trigonometry and Trigonometric Functions | Mon. July 15th, 10pm |
| Both Module G and H must be completed to earn Bonus Mark #4 | |
If all 8 modules have been completed, then you have also earned Bonus Mark #5!
Please note that the modules are independent of one another. You do not have to have completed Module A & B before attempting Module C, etc.
Reference Notes (extra explanations for topics covered by each assignment!)
MapleTA site - click here to find out how to (the UserGuide): login, access the modules, and correct syntax for entering answers.
- click here to go to the MapleTA login screen (read the above "how to" guide first!)
** Please check the Browser Configuration requirements to use MapleTA - in particular, your computer must have a recent version of Java installed. For the latest version, available as a free download, click Java.
The supplementary modules for all introductory calculus courses are coordinated by the Mathematics Assistance Centre. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the module program, please contact Tina Balfour (Email: tbalfour@wlu.ca Extension: 2077).
