So far my classes at Ivy Tech Community College have went well. There have been a few glitches, which I will explain further, but overall it has been a good experience for a change. This has been the typical time frame where I “fly the coop.”
My math course, MATH-050 (Basic Algebra) is quite boring. My skills lie between this course and the course between it (MATH-111 [Intermediate Algebra]). My instructor is also the head of the department that deals with disability issues and I think it spills over into her teaching style. While I do not have any learning disabilities I can see how this style can help those who need it. The rest of us feel like we’re in grade school. One thing that I have issues with is some of the coursework. She has assigned us to “write 5 things from” a book, “Managing the Mean Math Blues” and two videos. All of these focus on one main thing, study skills. It seems a little off for a math course to assign reading material not directly related to the course itself.
My Visual Basic Course, CINS-113 (Logic, Design and Programming) has been going great! I enjoy the instructor and the coursework. My only concern is that the instructor does not write the tests, the head of the department does. The tests are based solely on the book and not what we speak about in class. While I am reading the book, it is impossible to remember all the terms and items needed.
I’m hoping to not work this summer and load up on courses so that I can hopefully finish this degree a little sooner.
I am looking for a Math 050 book/bundle for the 2009 fall semester. Do you have these books to sell?