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For the 3rd class announcement, we talked about
setting goals to complete modules.
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It’s time to pull out that information and re-
evaluate your progress.
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The Pre-Core Mathematics Program has a total
of 10 Modules. Everyone needs to earn credit
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through Module 8 or Module 10 depending on
your next math course. Do you remember what
your module goal was for this semester? I hope
so. If not, go back through your notebook
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and find the handout you were given to help set
goals.
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“Setting Goals for Module Completion” or “Blank
Progress Report” handout
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Did you meet the goals you set for yourself? If
not, why not?
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If you are on track, then WONDERFUL and show
me a smile! Keep up the good work and you
can stop watching this video.
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So, you aren’t on track with the plan you set for
yourself at the beginning of the semester.
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What should you do?
Decide if your plan was reasonable for you? I
know a few students who
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wanted to get all 10 modules done in one
semester….but that is a tall order to fill.
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And if you did not spend more than 6 hours of
quality math each week and test on one module
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each week to this point, then it is an
unreasonable expectation now. It’s time to
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re-evaluate your module plan. I think six modules
is more reasonable. We are five weeks
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into the semester….that leaves only 10 weeks to
go. Ask yourself….What did you get done
in the first 5 weeks? What can you get in the
next 10 weeks? Keep in mind, the math isn’t
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going to get easier as you move forward in the
modules. Each module will take more time than
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the last one for most students.
Now, if you think your plan was (and still is)
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reasonable for you, then why haven’t you been
making the progress that you expected?
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Maybe the time you’ve been working on math
isn’t as productive as it should be.
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When you are doing your math, is that all you are
doing? Or are you
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multi-tasking?…multi-tasking where learning
math is one of the tasks doesn’t work so well
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to make progress in your math knowledge. Do
you need tutoring? Maybe having a tutor
explain a topic to you will help you understand
better and quicker than the ALEKS
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explanations. Maybe you just need more time on
the math? The six hours is a minimum
requirement.
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Remember, you must be responsible for your
learning. We have guidelines and policies
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in the Pre-Core Math program to assist you in
being successful. But when it comes down to it,
it’s up to you.
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Now, let’s get to it and do the math!