Jon Odell, Professor of Mathematics

Class Information

• General Information
  • Syllabus Agreement
  • Mathematics Calculator Programs
  • Mathematics Notebook Information
  • Instructions for Take Home Tests
  • Math Related Web Sites
• Syllabi
  • Math 098 - Spring 2012
  • Math 110 - Summer 2012
  • Math 116 - Summer 2012
  • Math 098 - Fall 2012
  • Math 110 - Fall 2012
  • Math 116 - Fall 2012

My Math Lab

• Getting Started with My Math Lab
• A New Way to Learn Mathematics - My Math Lab Presentation
  • Download the PowerPoint Version
• Study Hints for My Math Lab Presentation
  • Download the PowerPoint Version
• Steps to Register for My Math Lab
• How to Study Mathematics Using My Math Lab
• Guidelines for Using My Math Lab
• To Mathematics Students Using My Math Lab
• Viewing Lecture Videos in My Math Lab
• Math Notebook Evaluation for My Math Lab

Math 098 - Intermediate Algebra

• Course Syllabus - see above
• Math Notebook Evaluation
• Study Hints for My Math Lab Presentation
  • Download the PowerPoint Version
• PowerPoint Files
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 1.2
  • Chapter 1.3
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 7
  • Chapter 8
  • Chapter 9

Math 110 - Concepts of Mathematics

• Course Syllabus - see above
• Art Project
• History Project 1
• History Project 2
• Sets Overheads
• Truth Project
• Voting Overheads

Math 116 - College Algebra

• Course Syllabus - see above
• Assignments
• Midterm Study Guide
• PowerPoints/Lectures for Math 116
• College Algebra Lecture Notes courtesy of James Jones, Professor of Mathematics

Graphing Calculator Help Links for TI-83/TI-84

• Slideshow Presentation on the basics of using the TI-83 Graphing Calculator
  • Download the PowerPoint Version
• Slideshow Presentation on using the TI-83 Graphing Calculator
  • Download the PowerPoint Version
• Slideshow Presentation on the TI-83 Functions
  • Download the PowerPoint Version
• Texas Instruments Guidebook to the TI-84 Plus
• Finding Your Way Around the TI-83+/TI-84+ Graphing Calculator from MathBits.com
• Hotmath.com's TI-83/84 Plus Movie Tutorials
• TI-83/TI-84 Calculator Tutorial from Macon State College
• Rent Calculators page of links to tips and resources from other students
• Additional Graphing Calculator Help courtesy of James Jones, Professor of Mathematics

Miscellaneous

• Mathematical Tidbits courtesy of James Jones, Professor of Mathematics
• Miscellaneous Mathematical Helps courtesy of James Jones, Professor of Mathematics
• Skills Needed for Success in Calculus 1 courtesy of James Jones, Professor of Mathematics
• Note Taking Skills
• Study Skills
• Test Taking Skills
• Improving Math Study and Test Taking Skills courtesy of James Jones, Professor of Mathematics
• Illinois Mathematical Association of Community Colleges (IMACC)
• Illinois Mathematical Association of Community Colleges Articulation Guide - for mathematics courses offered at community colleges
• Illinois Articulation Initiative - Important information for any student transferring to a four-year institution
• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards

Useful Richland Links

• myRichland - student grades and information
• Course Schedule
• Current College Catalog
• Online Learning
• Programs of Study
• Hours of Operation
• Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Other Interesting Math & Education Websites

• Wolfram Alpha - Computational Knowledge Engine
• Khan Academy - Math Videos and Lessons
• Mathademics - A YouTube channel for Mathematics
• Numberphile - Videos about numbers and stuff
• TED-Ed - Lessons on Various Topics
• YouTube EDU - YouTube's Education Channel
• YouTube TED-Ed - TEDEd's YouTube site
• Open Education - a site for discussion on issues of interest in education - valuable for present and future teachers
• Core Standards - Common Core Standards will be used as benchmarks for standards in public schools and are endorsed by the state of Illinois.

Interesting Historical Sites courtesy of Janilyn Kocher, Associate Professor of History

• European and American History 
• Holocaust
• Native Americans
• WWI
• WWII
• WWII interactive map
• Women in American History

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