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About this Website

I am an instructor of mathematics at Triton College in River Grove, Illinois. This Website is developed to enhance communication with my students in Math 116 (Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I), Math 117 ( Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II), Mat 110 (College Algebra) and Mat 111 (College Algebra/Trig). In the boxes below, I have listed many resources that can help you, the student succeed in my courses.

I have included links to my syllabi, math (tutoring) zone and the Triton Mathematics Department website.

Letter to the online student

Welcome to my website! In order to succeed in my Mat 110, Mat 116 and Mat 117 online courses, you will need to read carefully, be disciplined and take advantage of the resources available to you. Read everything you have received in the letter I sent home(most of which is also posted on the MyMathLab website) Read once, twice, even three times, especially when you are reading your textbook.

I have provided you with dates for completion of homework, projects and exams.You must adhere to those deadlines.There are a myriad of resources available through MyMathLab (link at left), use them. Good luck this semester!

Letter to students in my "live" classes:

There are many resources available to you- my office hours, e-mail or telephone,Triton's Math Tutoring Zone, MyMathLab, the AT center for computer use, the Educational Technology Resource Center and this website. I have described these resources below and there are links to them on this page Also ckeck out "Our Advice to You" at the Triton Mathematics Department site (link at the left)

Resources for Spring, 2010

MathTutoring Zone The Math Tutoring Zone is part of Triton's Academic Success Center, which is located in A100. When you go to the Math Zone for the first time, you will sign in. Each time you go, you will sign in and out. The math zone has computers to practice problems and tutors who will answer questions or sit down with you and help with homework. The tutors can also help you with MyMathlab or the graphing calculator.

The Educational Technology Resource Center (ETRC) The Educational Technology Resource Center, located in A 100is the place you go to pick up materials, turn in projects (if applicable) and take the midterm (if applicable) and final exam. In order to take a test, you must make an appointment and show a schedule and a Triton ID. The hours of the ETRC are listed at their webpage (click on ETRC)

Contacting Me You may contact me by calling me, e-mailing me (home or work) or by stopping by during my office hours. I will also be happy to meet with you by appointment at a time outside my office hours, just call me to set it up. You can access all of my contact information by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.

Videos, powerpoint There are videos and powerpoint lectures for all of my classes. Check them out at MyMathLab.

Triton College Mathematics Department

Cynthia A. Harris

Course Compass MyMathLab

Resources

Letter to the online student

Letter to students in my "live" classes: