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Greta Kocol

Mathematics

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Fall Quarter 2020

Hello! I'm Greta Kocol and this is my twenty-third year here at Skagit Valley College.  I've been enjoying mathematics, puzzles and games since I can remember.  When I first started college myself, I attended Everett Community College.  Eventually I ended up at Western Washington University where I earned a BA in Mathematics Education and a Master of Science in Mathematics.  I spent some time teaching junior high and high school math students before I began work at SVC.

I'm looking forward to helping you learn new skills and become a better critical thinker as we work together on some fun and challenging problems.  I hope this quarter goes smoothly for you.  Please keep in touch!

Fall Quarter Schedule - ONLINE
OFFICE HOUR: TBD
OFFICE HELP is available by appointment, please email me to set up a time to meet via Zoom or otherwise.

Precalculus I, Math 141
Intermediate Algebra I, Math 98
        

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Books for FALL 2020

Math 141-ONLINE:  A Pearson MyLabMath access code/kit is required for the class.  The Math 141 text is available online with the code, a paper copy of the book is optional.  Text for Math 141:  Precalculus Enhanced with Graphing Utilities, 7th edition, Michael Sullivan, Pearson. (Buyer Beware:  If you purchase an access code online the code number must not have been previously used or it will not work.  Purchasing from Pearson directly at MyLabMath registration is safe and is approximately $100)  If you don't have the money right now, you can always log into the course with a temporary 14-day access in order to get started immediately.
A TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is also required for the course with direct link cable (or TI-silver link cable for older TI-83's).  You can rent one for $20 per quarter.  Pay at the Cashier and bring your receipt to me or any other mathematics instructor.

Math 98 - ONLINE:   A Pearson MyLabMath access code/kit is required for the class.  The Math 98 text is available online with the MyLabMath registration, a paper copy of the book is optional.  Text:  Elementary & Intermediate Algebra: Functions and Authentic Applications, Jay Lehmann.  

(Buyer Beware:  If you purchase an access code online the code number must not have been previously used or it will not work.  Purchasing from Pearson directly at MyLabMath registration is safe and is approximately $100)  If you don't have the money right now, you can always log into the course with a temporary 14-day access in order to get started immediately.
A TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is also required for the course with direct link cable (or TI-silver link cable for older TI-83's).  You can rent one for $20 per quarter.  Pay at the Cashier and get your rental calculator there.

Other SVC Mathematics Resources:

Math Center - L221 Drop in Tutoring and a great place to work on homework
Online Tutoring
Skagit Valley College - Drop In Tutoring and Math Center Schedule
SVC Mathematics Courses Flowchart

A Problem to Keep You Busy:

Hour Glass Timers
You have two hour glass timers available, a four minute timer and a seven minute timer.  How can you use the two timers to time a nine minute interval?


Greta hiking at Chain Lakes last summer...

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Online Mathematics Resources:

Math Teacher with Math Anxiety!
Printable Graph Paper - Rectangular, Polar, logarithmic, semi-log, etc.
Peanut Software  - Free mathematics software: Plotting using winplot available at this website.
Unit Converter - Metric and US Customary Units
Pick a Number Mindreader   
MathNexus - A great resource for mathematics and math educators
The MacTutor History of Math Archive - Excellent repository with information about mathematicians and historical topics
Census Bureau Dynamic Population Clocks - Watch the poulation of the US and the World change before your eyes.

The Cartalk Puzzler - One of my favorite collections of problems from two funny guys.
The Grey Labyrinth - Some great puzzles!
Interactive Mathematics Miscellany - Lots of problems at different levels

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Mathematical Association of America
The American Mathematical Society