Coach Combs Room 1150 Feel free to sit where there is a handout
and begin filling it out
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All About Coach Combs Class Roster/Names Pass Out Syllabus
Introduction
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Idea of Finite Math This course is designed to prepare students
for both college and the workplace. Students choosing this course
would be less likely to enroll in a STEM Calculus course upon
entering college. However, this course will provide a foundation
for students entering a business application Calculus course or
other general education mathematics course. Syllabus
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Idea of Finite Math Rules Grades Makeup Work Website Expected
Syllabus Other Odds and Ends Syllabus
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Mobi Pad Pens Document Camera Clickers Technology
Introduction
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What are your thoughts about Math? A) I LOVE Math B) I LIKE
Math C) I dont Like or Dislike Math D) I DISLIKE Math E) I HATE
Math Clicker Test Question
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Number the lines on the index card from #1 7 1.Name you wish to
go by (With Last Name) 2.Year in School (Freshman, Sophomore,
Junior, Senior) 3.Favorite Class Last Semester and Brief Why it was
your Favorite 4.On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you enjoy math?
Why? 5.What kinds of jobs do you think would use math? Are you
interested in doing any of these jobs? Why or why not? 6.If you
could pick any college to go to and you are guaranteed to get in
for free, where would you choose to go? Why? 7.Give a Goal for this
first semester Index Card Introduction
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Lets Make a Deal 123
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123
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You Win!Win 123
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You Lose!Lose 123
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123
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You Lose!Lose 123
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You Win!Win 123
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123
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You Lose!Lose 123
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You Win!Win 123
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History of Problem This is called the Monty Hall Problem from
when he used to host the game show Lets Make a Deal The show still
airs today, but now is hosted by Wayne Brady!
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Probabilities say that it is better to switch. When you switch,
you have a 2/3 probability of winning. If you stay, then you still
have a 1/3 probability chance of winning. Lets take a look at 2 pop
culture references to the Monty Hall Problem Does it Matter to Stay
or Switch?
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Make sure to get the $8 Class Fee to me starting tomorrow!!
Bring in Extra Credit items Take Extra Credit Quiz on class website
by August 22 Be ready to get rolling tomorrow!! Conclusion