Required Materials

• MyOpenMath
• Gradescope
• MATH 190 Student Workbook

Grading Policy

Your course grade will be computed as a weighted average using the following percentages:

• The lowest exam score will be dropped.
• The four lowest quiz scores will be dropped.
• The two lowest written homework scores will be dropped.

There is no extra credit in this course, so your success depends on steady effort in all parts of the course. Consistently engaging with the material, homework, quizzes, and exams will give you the best chance to pass and do well.

Exams

There are NO retakes or make-up exams. If you miss an exam, then that exam will count as zero and it will be dropped as the lowest exam score is dropped.

Final Exam

The final exam is cumulative and will be given on 07/29/2026.

Quizzes

Quizzes will be administered daily during class. The first quiz is scheduled for June 3, 2026. The quiz questions will be direct and straightforward. Each quiz will consist of 1-4 questions and will have a 10-minute time limit. These quizzes will count as 9% of your final grade. To prepare for the quizzes, you should study the class lecture slides.

Class Lecture Slides

Quizzes, homework, and exams will be based on the class lecture slides. You are expected to read the slides before and after class, as they contain all the information you are responsible for learning.

You can find blank lecture slides in MyOpenMath under the Course Information Block.

You can find completed lecture slides in MyOpenMath under the Course Information Block.

You may also find my Lecture notes useful. They can be found above on my web page in the Math Department website under my page.

Homework

There are two types of homework for MATH 190:

• MyOpenMath Homework (online)
• Workbook Assignments (weekly; submit via MyOpenMath)

Written Homework (via Gradescope)

Weekly written assignments will be posted on MyOpenMath and submitted their as well. They are equally weighted and require full justification and explanations of your steps.

Drops: The two lowest workbook assignment scores are dropped.

Feedback and Regrades

• MyOpenMath provides immediate feedback.
• Gradescope gives feedback on quizzes, and exams.

You may request a regrade within 3 CCNY business days of return. After that, scores are final.

Weekly Tutoring Engagement Requirement

You are required to attend tutoring every week for 2 hours (9 weekly sessions in total), beginning June 2nd. This requirement is designed to support your success in the course by helping you actively practice course material, strengthen your math skills, and prepare for quizzes and exams.

Tutoring should be used productively. During each session, you should work on current course topics, review homework problems, correct quiz or exam mistakes, prepare for upcoming assessments, or ask specific questions about material you are struggling with. Attendance alone does not guarantee full credit.

Tutoring Ticket Requirement

To receive full credit for each weekly tutoring requirement, you must complete a Tutoring Ticket. The purpose of the tutoring ticket is to make sure tutoring is being used as an active study session, not only as an attendance requirement.

The tutoring ticket must be completed after the tutoring session and should briefly explain:

• the topic or skill you worked on;
• the specific homework, quiz, exam, review, or class problem discussed;
• one mistake, misunderstanding, or difficulty that you identified;
• one thing that you understand better after the session; and
• what you plan to practice next.

Attendance alone does not guarantee full credit. You must use the tutoring session productively and submit a completed tutoring ticket to receive full credit for the week. If you attend tutoring but you do no complete the tutoring ticket you will receive only partial credit.

If you score below 70% on an exam, you will be required to use your next tutoring session to review that exam, correct mistakes, and strengthen the skills needed for future assessments. As with all learning, the effort you invest will directly impact what you gain from this requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How does the tutoring ticket work? Students in MATH-190 and MATH-195 are required to submit a ticket on a google form indicating the topic they covered, what did they learn, and what they will practice. The ticket will be stored on a spreadsheet to be reviewed. Students must submit this ticket by the Thursday of each week.

2. How do I find the ticket? On the Artino Math Center’s website (https://www.artinomath.com), there is a tutoring page where you can find the ticket and complete it in its entirety.

3. How often do I submit the ticket? MATH-190 and MATH-195 students are required to submit a ticket at least once a week to set goals for themselves and track growth throughout the semester.

4. Can I submit a physical tutoring ticket? No, you must submit the ticket that is provided on the Artino Math Center’s website.

5. How can I receive direct help with the tutoring tickets? Students can come by the Artino Math Center between the times of 10:30am – 5:30pm and request assistance from Elias Millan.

Tutoring Options

• Artino Mathematics Tutoring Center (AMTC), NAC 1/511: one-on-one appointments, topic workshops, or study hall. More info: www.artinomath.com.
• Marshak Physics/Math Tutoring Center, MR106: walk-in tutoring. This is where I hold my office hours.
• PAL Center, NAC 4/224: For SEEK students only.

Important: Always sign in when attending. Sign-in records verify your weekly requirement.

Class Attendance

As per the official College Attendance Policy, you are expected to attend all classes. If a student incurs more than five absences, they will receive a F grade for the course.

The cut off for tardiness each class is when I take attendance. I will allow some ample time after class starts to hand out attendance, since Subway trains can be unpredictable at times. If you arrive any later, you will be marked late and if marked twice late, you will be marked fully absent for both late days combined. This is a more compressed course, so you will be missing more content. I strongly encourage you to make an effort to arrive early and avoid this cut off.

Academic Integrity During Exams

Students must abide by the CUNY Academic Integrity Policy and uphold the highest standards of honesty, fairness, and responsibility. Cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, academic misconduct, or assisting with any academic integrity violation will not be tolerated.

During exams, all electronic devices must be turned off and placed completely out of sight. Any violation of this policy will result in a grade of zero on the exam. If a potential academic integrity violation occurs, the instructor will follow the rules and procedures outlined in the CUNY Academic Integrity Policy. It is your responsibility to be familiar with the College's policy on Academic Integrity, which can be found in the CCNY Academic Integrity Policy.

Students with Disabilities

If you have a documented disability (or disabilities) that require(s) special accommodation (s), please contact the AccessAbility Center, NAC 1/218, via email disabilityservices@ccny.cuny.edu. Use of services is voluntary and strictly confidential and free of charge. Once you have provided documentation to the AccessAbility Center, it will be reviewed to determine appropriateness of accommodations and you will receive a completed "Academic Accommodations" memo to present to me. It is your responsibility to initiate contact with the AccessAbility Center staff and follow the established procedures for having me informed of accommodation requests. For more information please visit their website.

Guidelines:

1. Always include the full problem statement and all your work so far.
2. Be specific about where you're unsure or need clarification.
3. You are responsible for understanding the feedback and making your own corrections.
4. Do not use AI tools on quizzes or exams.

Study Techniques and Strategies

• Use Study Cycles
• Break your study time into focused sessions with short breaks.
• Helps you stay engaged and remember material longer.