Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Questions
(1.) I cannot/may not physically be present for the test.
Can I take the tests/quizzes online or in a proctored environment?
Must I take it in-person in the classroom?
(2.) I cannot/may not physically be present for the final exam.
Can I take the final exam online or in a proctored environment?
Must I take it in-person in the classroom?
(3.) I cannot access:
the Canvas course and/or
the Pearson MyLab Math and/or
the eText/Multimedia resources in MyLab Math
(4.) Are the MyLab Math (MLM) assignments timed?
(5.) How do I save the questions or sections I complete in MLM?
(6.) Mr. C, I took your class the previous semester but did not pass. I attempted some MLM assignments.
Directly after last semster (this semester), I wish to take it again with you.
Do I have to complete the remaining MLM assignments or should I start all over again?
(7.) When do you update grades for the assessments?
(8.) I have found a container for my measurements and units project. Should I email it to you?
(9.) The container I chose for my project has been approved. Where should I submit the project draft?
(10.) I want to know whether I am passing your class or not. Should I have to wait till you update the grades? I would like to know my grades now.
(11.) Is there any extra work I can do to raise my grade? I really want to pass this class.
(12.) Every work assigned in MLM has a due date of 12/16/2023. But you have Initial Due dates and Final Due dates. May you explain?
Also, may you explain the Initial and Final due dates for the Project Drafts and the Project?
(13.) Is there any penalty for late work?
(14.) Are there any bonus points or extra credit opportunities for this course?
(15.) Do you curve the final grades if many of your students are not passing?
(16.) I do not have the textbook yet. I am waiting to get some funds and/or for my financial aid to pay for it.
(17.) I am using the temporary access for 2 weeks. It is almost going to be over. Yet, I do not have the funds to purchaase the access code and/or my financial aid is yet to pay for it.
(18.) What can I do at this point to have a passing grade (make at least a C) in the class?
(19.) What should I make in any of the assessments to pass the course (make at least a C)?
(20.) May I use my nickname or the other names I use for any of the course work?
(21.) What if I cannot find any container for the Measurements and Units project?
(22.) I did the calculations to know my current grade, then I wanted to verify it with the Grade calculator. The results are not the same.
(23.) My grade when I used the Grade Calculator is different from my grade in the MLM gradebook and/or My grade when I used the Grade Calculator is different from my grade in the Canvas gradebook.
(24.) I am not available during any of the days and times listed for the Office Hours. What should I do?
(25.) Mr. C, I took your class last semester. I attempted or completed the Measurements and Units project for that section but I did not pass the class.
Directly after last semster (this semester), I am taking it again. Do I need to repeat the Measurements and Units project?
(26.) I would like to know if we will just be reading our e-textbook and using MLM resources for all our assignments.
(27.) Who should I contact for all Canvas issues?
(28.) Do you assign Incompletes?
(29.) Mr. C, you recommended in the course syllabus that we do at least 20 questions per day.
I think I can do more than 20 questions each day.
Am I allowed to work ahead?
(30.) What is the intended purpose of an initial due date and a final due date for the MLM assignments and the Project?
(31.) When I type in the Canvas editor, my computer acts up sometimes.
For example, I may want to add a space or two spaces in-between two sentences or lines.
What should I do?
(32.) For the Project Drafts: Why do you require us to review the previous posts of our colleagues before we post/submit our own?
(33.) For the Project Drafts: Why do you require us to review your comments to the previous posts of our colleagues before we post/submit our own?
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