Math 3A Spring 2025 In-Person Schedule

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.

In general, most assignments are due Saturday.

Week 0: Before January 13

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

Week 1: January 13 to January 18

Before Monday’s Class:

• Understand the class policies and class structure.
• Read and understand Chapter 1.1
• Read and understand Chapter 1.2
• Read and understand Chapter 1.3

During Monday’s Class:

• Introductions
• Q&A about the course
• Discuss Chapter 1.1 Linguistic Mapping Exercises
• Discuss Chapter 1.2 Linguistic Mapping Exercises
• Discuss Chapter 1.3 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 1.4
• Read and understand Chapter 1.5

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 1.4 Linguistic Mapping Exercises
• Discuss Chapter 1.5 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due January 18 at 11:59 pm:

• Complete the Week 0: Orientation Module in Canvas. If all the assignments in the module are not completed, you will be dropped from the course.
• Week 1 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 1.1 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 1.2 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 1.3 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 1.4 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 1.5 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas

Week 2: January 19 - January 25

Before Monday’s Class:

• Nothing

During Monday’s Class:

• No Class

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 1.6

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 1.6 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due January 25 at 11:59 pm:

• Week 2 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 1.6 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 1.1 Online Assignment
• Chapter 1.2 Online Assignment
• Chapter 1.3 Online Assignment
• Chapter 1.4 Online Assignment
• Chapter 1.5 Online Assignment

Week 3: January 26 - February 1

Before Monday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 2.1
• Read and understand Chapter 2.2
• Read and understand Chapter 2.3

During Monday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 2.1 Linguistic Mapping Exercises
• Discuss Chapter 2.2 Linguistic Mapping Exercises
• Discuss Chapter 2.3 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 2.4
• Read and understand Chapter 2.5

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 2.4 Linguistic Mapping Exercises
• Discuss Chapter 2.5 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due February 1 at 11:59 pm:

• Week 3 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 2.1 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 2.2 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 2.3 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 2.4 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 2.5 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 1.6 Online Assignment

Week 4: February 2 - February 8

Before Monday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 2.6
• Read and understand Chapter 2.7

During Monday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 2.6 Linguistic Mapping Exercises
• Discuss Chapter 2.7 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 2.7
• Read and understand Chapter 2.8

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 2.7 Linguistic Mapping Exercises
• Discuss Chapter 2.8 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due February 8 at 11:59 pm:

• Week 4 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 2.6 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 2.7 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 2.8 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 2.1 Online Assignment
• Chapter 2.2 Online Assignment
• Chapter 2.3 Online Assignment
• Chapter 2.4 Online Assignment
• Chapter 2.5 Online Assignment
• Demonstration 1

Week 5: February 9 - February 15

Before Monday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 3.1

During Monday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 3.1 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 3.2
• Read and understand Chapter 3.3

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 3.2 Linguistic Mapping Exercises
• Discuss Chapter 3.3 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due February 15 at 11:59 pm:

• Week 5 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 3.1 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 3.2 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 3.3 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 2.6 Online Assignment
• Chapter 2.7 Online Assignment
• Chapter 2.8 Online Assignment

Week 6: February 16 - February 22

Before Monday’s Class:

• Nothing

During Monday’s Class:

• No Class

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 3.4
• Read and understand Chapter 4.1

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 3.4 Linguistic Mapping Exercises
• Discuss Chapter 4.1 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due February 22 at 11:59 pm:

• Week 6 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 3.4 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 4.1 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 3.1 Online Assignment
• Chapter 3.2 Online Assignment
• Chapter 3.3 Online Assignment

Week 7: February 23 - March 1

Before Monday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 4.2

During Monday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 4.2 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 4.3
• Read and understand Chapter 4.4

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 4.3 Linguistic Mapping Exercises
• Discuss Chapter 4.4 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due March 1 at 11:59 pm:

• Week 7 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 4.2 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 4.3 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 4.4 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 3.4 Online Assignment
• Chapter 4.1 Online Assignment

Week 8: March 2 - March 8

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 March 8 at 11:59 pm:

• Week 8 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 4.2 Online Assignment
• Chapter 4.3 Online Assignment
• Chapter 4.4 Online Assignment

Week 9: March 9 - March 15

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 5.2

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 5.2 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due March 15 at 11:59 pm:

• Week 9 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 5.1 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 5.2 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Demonstration 3

Spring Break: March 16 - March 22

Spring break; nothing due.

Week 10: March 23 - March 29

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 5.4

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 5.4 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due March 29 at 11:59 pm:

• Week 10 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 5.3 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 5.4 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 5.1 Online Assignment
• Chapter 5.2 Online Assignment
• Demonstration 2

Week 11: March 30 - April 5

Before Monday’s Class:

• Nothing

During Monday’s Class:

• No Class

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Read and understand Chapter 5.5

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 5.5 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due April 5 at 11:59 pm:

• Week 11 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 5.5 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 5.3 Online Assignment
• Chapter 5.4 Online Assignment

Week 12: April 6 - April 12

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 5.7

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 5.7 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due April 12 at 11:59 pm:

• Week 12 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 5.6 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 5.7 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 5.5 Online Assignment
• Demonstration 4

Week 13: April 13 - April 19

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 5.9

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 5.9 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due April 19 at 11:59 pm:

• Week 13 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 5.8 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 5.9 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 5.6 Online Assignment
• Chapter 5.7 Online Assignment

Week 14: April 20 - April 26

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 6.2

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Discuss Chapter 6.2 Linguistic Mapping Exercises

Due April 26 at 11:59 pm:

• Week 14 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 6.1 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 6.2 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 5.8 Online Assignment
• Chapter 5.9 Online Assignment
• Exam II
• Demonstration 5

Week 15: April 27 - May 3

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 May 3 at 11:59 pm:

• Week 15 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 6.3 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 6.1 Online Assignment
• Chapter 6.2 Online Assignment

Week 16: May 4 - May 10

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 May 10 at 11:59 pm:

• Week 16 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 6.4 Knowledge Checks Survey on Canvas
• Chapter 6.3 Online Assignment
• Exam II Survey
• Demonstration 6

Week 17: May 11 - May 17

Before Monday’s Class:

• Review

During Monday’s Class:

• Review

Before Wednesday’s Class:

• Review

During Wednesday’s Class:

• Review

Due May 17 at 11:59 pm:

• Week 17 Discussion Board post
• Chapter 6.4 Online Assignment

Finals Week: May 15 - May 21

• Math 3A Final is on 5/19/25 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

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