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
  • Math 098 - Spring 2013
  • Math 110 - Spring 2013
  • Math 116 - Spring 2013

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
• Purplemath.com - Information on Algebra Videos

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
• Paul's Online Math NotesInformation on College Algebra - trig, calculus - cheat sheets

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.
• Coolmath.com
• OnLineMathLearning.com

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
• American President videos
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBv7Se4Zvvg
• US Presidents
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69KWGYGVirE
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOPdJ6lS5Os
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op5kIo9zTGk
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t7lSkflMFQ
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li4l6NsuRE4
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ap7ZTL-0vw
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-rr94rqmeQ
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m8eTM7bVks
• Teddy Roosevelt Video
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5DPoUTyBAg

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