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Algebra Final Review Videos

Algebra Final Review Videos

I have two sets of final exam review videos on YouTube. The first playlist, for Elementary Algebra, can be found here:  http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCE703DB5743508D7 The second playlist, for Intermediate Algebra, can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL15AA6E8E21593D3D Please feel free to share with students and instructors who can use these. George

Reviewing for a Final Exam – How Long?

Reviewing for a Final Exam – How Long?

I think it is important to review with developmental math students in preparation for the final exam. I try to shoot for one week to devote for this review, and this semester I managed to get one week plus a day. I find that if I only have a day or two I just work problems at the board in rapid fire fashion while students watch. This week I am bringing in a batch of 10 problems each day, asking…

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MyMathLab Corner – Instructor Exchange

MyMathLab Corner – Instructor Exchange

This week I am starting a new feature on the Instructor Exchange, tentatively titled George Woodbury’s MyMathLab Corner. The plan is to post an article on the effective use of MyMathLab each month. In the first article I will outline what I view as the key benefits of using online homework, as well as potential pitfalls. In upcoming articles I will discuss how I handle these problems. I will post here once the article goes live. – George