Date registered: January 13, 2015
Sep 17
Some students are interested in attending the Kappa Delta Pi International Honors Society in Education Conference in Horrabin Hall on Friday, Sept. 21. Our class (and Exam I) conflicts with some of the conference sessions. If you would like to take Exam I early, I can set up a time for you to take it …
Aug 30
In the Math Resource Office (MRO – Morgan 209) you can get tutoring and help with Math 260. Hours will be posted in the second week of classes at http://www.wiu.edu/cas/mathematics_and_philosophy/academic/help_center.php
Aug 13
Welcome to Math 260! This website is 1 of 3 websites we use for Math 260. This page has links and SBA Objectives and the SBA Schedule of SBA Quizzes and course announcements. WesternOnline (WO) http://wo.wiu.edu/ – used for the Mastery Quizzes (later in the course) MyMathLab (MML) – used for online homework practice and …
Jul 13
In July 2017 the Illinois State Legislature raised the income tax rate from 3.75% to 4.95%. This change can be described two ways. “The tax rate increased by 1.2 percentage points.” or “The tax rate increased 32%.” Percent change = change/original = 1.2/3.75 = .32 = 32% Percent change is the primary way that we …
Jan 23
Pipe Cleaner Number Lines are under PFD Hands On Fraction Activities
Jan 20
As discussed on 1/18/17, you may earn 5 pts of extra credit (to be added to the total of your exam scores). On Monday, 1/23/17, after class those interested will meet in MRO (MG 209) to make some ‘fuzzy stick’ number lines. Dr. O will bring all the supplies. Just show up. If you make …
Nov 14
You may use a calculator on the Problem Solving Quiz. (Please help pass the word.) (The Problem Solving Quiz is Nov. 14 & 16, as per the syllabus.)
Oct 03
Dr. Olsen will be at ICTM on Friday, October 7. We will not have class on Oct. 7. Written HW will be handed in on Monday.