Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

For this LIVE remote math class (live instruction on the computer) the majority of classwork is done in Zoom Live Classes.  Assignments are based on what is covered during the class time. There will be a midterm and a final.  As well, we will use GED.com and Flash to explore the use of word problems for the types of test questions that may be encountered for online testing modalities. Skill building in test taking is an essential part of a student's college classes.  ALEKS placement testing for college courses, CASAS state testing, and GED testing all incorporate this format. 

What this class is not:  A cohort (students are welcome to join any quarter)  OR Online (online classes do not have live instruction)

All work such as assignments, announcements, etc. is accessed via Google Docs, D2L, Zoom videos.  All live remote classes are recorded. 

Live Classes:

Tuesdays and Thursdays are live classes via Zoom and accessed from D2L and emailed links.  These are for those who would like to participate in a live remote class setting. All classes will be recorded and available to the student through D2L.   The times for remote class will be 6:00pm - 8:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  The instructor will be available 1/2 hour before class (5:30pm - 6:00pm) and after class (8:30pm-9:00pm) for student questions, homework help, etc.

Meeting with Students:

There will be 1-to-1 tutoring/homework help sessions available each week by appointment only.  These are not required but available weekly.

Week 4 on Thursday, 25 April 2024,  there will be a 1-to-1 conference call between the student and instructor, times to be announced.  

Access to the class content will be available through your D2L on the Friday (29 March 2024) before our first class meeting on Tuesday, 2 April 2024.  Announcement emails will be sent throughout the week before class begins.

See the syllabus for more detailed information about this class.  

Schindler Syllabus CRN: 24764 6p Math 2 Syllabus (SpQ24) (this link can only be accessed using your PCC email account)

Technology needs will also be discussed Day 1 of classes but please be prepared before the class begins.

You will need access to:

TI30xs Multiview calculator (this is a specific calculator, please see the last page of the syllabus for a picture)

1 or more listed items: Laptop, Tablet, Chromebook or some such device to watch videos, participate in LIVE remote classes, and to meet with instructor.

Microphone for conference calls and LIVE remote classes (a camera is not required for either) 

Internet connection

Chrome Browser for Google Doc access.  Please load this browser as it is used for accessing the PCC website to log into class and for doing homework.

A smart phone, tablet, or some device that you can take a picture of your home work (should you decide to submit homework in this format) and email to your PCC email account.