Math 3A Fall 2025 In-Person Schedule

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This is a tentative schedule. Changes may be made to the schedule at any point. Changes will be announced in-class.

Remember that all assignments are to be completed and or submitted on Canvas.

Week 0: Before August 17

• Read the Week 0 Orientation Module on Canvas so that you are aware of how the course runs and the expectations.

Week 1: August 17 to August 23

Before Monday’s Class:

• Read the Week 0 Orientation Module on Canvas so that you are aware of how the course runs and the expectations.

• Understand the class policies and class structure.

During Monday’s Class:

• Introductions
• Q&A about the course
• Discuss Decomposition Review 1

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Decomposition Review 2

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Decomposition Review 2

Due August 23 at 11:59 pm

• Complete the Week 0: Orientation Module in Canvas. You will be dropped from the course if the Orientation Module is incomplete.
• Week 1 Discussion Board post
• Decomposition Review 1 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Decomposition Review 2 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas

Week 2: August 24 - August 30

Before Monday’s Class:

• Read and understand Transformation Review 1

During Monday’s Class:

• Discuss Transformation Review 1

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Transformation Review 2

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Transformation Review 2

Due August 30 at 11:59 pm

• Week 2 Discussion Board post
• Transformation Review 1 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Transformation Review 2 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Decomposition Review Online Assignment
• Demonstration 1

Week 3: August 31 - September 6

Before Monday’s Class:

• Nothing

During Monday’s Class:

• No Class (Labor Day)

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Rigidity Review

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Rigidity Review

Due September 6 at 11:59 pm

• Week 3 Discussion Board post
• Rigidity Review Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Transformation Review Online Assignment

Week 4: September 7 - September 13

Before Monday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 5.1

During Monday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 5.1 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 5.1

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 5.1 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due September 13 at 11:59 pm

• Week 4 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 5.1 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Rigidity Review Online Assignment
• Demonstration 2

Week 5: September 14 - September 20

Before Monday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 5.2

During Monday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 5.2 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 5.2

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 5.2 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due September 20 at 11:59 pm

• Week 5 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 5.2 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 5.1 Online Assignment
• Demonstration 3

Week 6: September 21 - September 27

Before Monday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 5.3

During Monday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 5.3 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 5.3

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 5.3 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due September 27 at 11:59 pm

• Week 6 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 5.3 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 5.2 Online Assignment
• Demonstration 4

Week 7: September 28 - October 4

Before Monday’s Class:

• Study for Exam I

During Monday’s Class:

• Practice

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Study for Exam I

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Exam I

Due October 4 at 11:59 pm

• Week 7 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 5.3 Online Assignment

Week 8: October 5 - October 11

Before Monday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 5.5

During Monday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 5.5 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 5.5

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 5.5 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due October 11 at 11:59 pm

• Week 8 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 5.5 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Demonstration 5

Week 9: October 12 - October 18

Before Monday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 5.6

During Monday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 5.6 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 5.6
• Read and understand Chapter 5.7

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 5.6 Linguistic Mapping Exercises
• Discuss Chapter 5.7 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due October 18 at 11:59 pm

• Week 9 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 5.6 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 5.7 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 5.5 Online Assignment

Week 10: October 19 - October 25

Before Monday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 5.8

During Monday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 5.8 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 5.8

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 5.8 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due October 25 at 11:59 pm

• Week 10 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 5.8 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 5.6 Online Assignment
• Chapter 5.7 Online Assignment
• Demonstration 6

Week 11: October 26 - November 1

Before Monday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 5.9

During Monday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 5.9 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 5.9

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 5.9 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due November 1 at 11:59 pm

• Week 11 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 5.9 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 5.8 Online Assignment

Week 12: November 2 - November 8

Before Monday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 6.1

During Monday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 6.1 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 6.1

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 6.1 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due November 8 at 11:59 pm

• Week 12 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 6.1 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 5.9 Online Assignment
• Chapter 6.1 Online Assignment
• Demonstration 7

Week 13: November 9 - November 15

Before Monday’s Class:

• None

During Monday’s Class:

• No Class

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Study for Exam II

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Exam II

Due November 15 at 11:59 pm

• Week 13 Discussion Board post

Week 14: November 16 - November 22

Before Monday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 6.2

During Monday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 6.2 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 6.2

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 6.2 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due November 22 at 11:59 pm

• Week 14 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 6.2 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Demonstration 8

Week 15: November 23 - November 29

Before Monday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 6.3

During Monday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 6.3 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 6.3

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 6.3 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due November 29 at 11:59 pm

• Week 15 Discussion Board post

Week 16: November 30 - December 6

Before Monday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 6.3
• Read and understand Chapter 6.4

During Monday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 6.3 Linguistic Mapping Exercises
• Discuss Chapter 6.4 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 6.4

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 6.4 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due December 6 at 11:59 pm

• Week 16 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 6.3 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 6.2 Online Assignment
• Chapter 6.3 Online Assignment
• Demonstration 9

Week 17: December 7 - December 13

Before Monday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 6.4

During Monday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 6.4 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 6.4

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 6.4 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due December 13 at 11:59 pm

• Week 17 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 6.4 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 6.4 Online Assignment
• Demonstration 10

Week 18: December 14 - December 17

Before Monday’s Class:

• Study for Math 3A Final

During Monday’s Class:

• Review

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Study for Math 3A Final

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Math 3A Final is on 12/17/25 from 10:30 am to 12:45 pm.

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