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Math Faculty Profiles
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Note:  All math classes have comprehensive final exams.

Instructor Classroom
Format
Tests Homework Other
Akin, C.L. lecture & discussion chapter tests: 52%, final: 18% collected before each test: 10% 4 take home quizzes: 20%
Anderson, Pamela lecture, student class notes, some group work, questions welcome 4-6 tests plus final, no makeups or retakes: 65-70% online: 20%; class notes: 10% reviews avail.; final replaces lowest exam
Asner, Vicki lecture & discussion 5-7, 100 pts. each 5-7 sets, 15 pts. each 5-7 test analyses, 10 pts. each
Balman, Brian lecture, discussions, & group work 4-6 unit exams collected daily class notes & practice tests avail.
Barlow, Rhonda             answer/question, lecture 4-6 exams   

MyMathLab will be used, homework plays a major role

no makeups allowed, may replace one missed or lowest score with final exam score
Beatty, Rochelle             lectures and active learning 5 unit exams and final daily homework and weekly quizzes will be given and included in your average    
Benes, Shannon     lecture and question/answer sessions 3-5 tests given, final exam homework collected on test days grades are based on tests, homework, quizzes and in class activities
Byrne, Marla answer homework questions, lecture, class notes, practice time 4-5 in class tests collected after each section extra credit available, computer work in 120
Caldwell, Bob lecture & discussion 4-5 tests: 70-75% assigned problems collected on test day: 15% scientific or graphing calculator
Carpenter, Nancy traditional lecture, discussion, relaxed atmosphere 50-60%, reviews, quizzes are rare 15-25%, cumulative assignments collected each unit NO graphing calculators when testing on graphing
Crabtree, Julane (classroom) lecture & discussion, frequent group work, student directed activities, labs 5-7 exams, final, no makeups unit homework collected, daily homework quizzes projects, writing assignments, labs, attendance required
Crabtree, Julane (online) online 5-7 exams, final, no makeups   computer quizzes on each section
Crabtree, Julane (interactive) computer assisted instruction 5-7 exams, final, no makeups section homework collected, daily homework quizzes computer quizzes on each section, attendance required
Cruce, Marshall     students take an active part in classroom discussions 3 to 5 exams plus the final assigned every class period occasional opportunities to earn extra credit points
Cudd, Lisa     lectures, questions and examples tests are given every 3-4 weeks assigned each class period
Davis, Pam lecture & discussion 5-6 tests: 100% used for classroom discussion  
Deas, Mary (classroom) lecture, discussion, in-class work 6-7, no makeups after exam assigned daily, discussed but not collected exam reviews, class notes
Deas, Mary (self-paced) independent study, no meetings, assistance available 6-7, retakes on unit exams assigned, not collected web notes for some courses
Dotson, Geraldine interactive and collaborative environment four monthly tests assigned, and quizzed biweekly  
Dugan, Joni lecture, board practice, quizzes usually 5 tests: 60% required, homework quizzes: 20% sometimes takehome or partner quizzes
Dunaway, John lecture, group discussion or activity, technology when appropriate 4-8 exams and the final exam 10% of final grade, late work not accepted no makeups are allowed, may be allowed to take test early
Dunham, Justin question/answer, lecture unit exams homework collected before each exam and is worth about 20% of the grade       final exam may be used to replace up to 2 unit exams
Edmonds, Beth lecture, student participation, opportunities for collaborative work 4-6 tests, comprehensive final exam homework collected daily for all classes below calculus, late work not accepted  grades are based on homework, tests, projects. attendance is important.
Edmonds, Brenda lecture, group work, discussion, other activities 4-6, reviews collected in lower-level classes, checkups in others class notes in lower level, projects, in-class points
Edwards, Sally lecture, discussion, projects 4-6 tests: 65-85% homework quizzes: 15-35% class notes, add'l testing time allowed
Epstein, Jacob lecture assessment on in class exams assigned daily
Filipowicz, Marcia question/answer, lecture 5 unit exams, plus the final 10 problem sets are distributed throughout the semester for credit partial credit is possible on unit exams as long as work is included
Fischer, Elise lecture, daily in-class worksheets 4-5 exams: 70-90% discussed daily, not collected no makeups on worksheets
Flynn, Patrick lecture, active student participation 5 tests, final exam homework checked for accuracy every class period grades based on tests, homework and quizzes
Fortino, Leann lecture, lots of examples and practice 4-5 exams, no makeups given and collected each class period final replaces lowest exam
Frost, Jeff lecture, discussion, group work, classroom participation required 4-5, no makeups collected daily or on test day some writing assignments
Gibbs, Aaron Lecture format with active student participation 4 to 6 tests plus the final exam. Grades are based on tests and other work Homework is assigned and collected regularly and graded on both completion and accuracy Regular attendance is extremely important
Goodman, Caroline Lecture with student participation. White board, projects, and calculator usage are all used. Exams, quizzes, worksheets, homework and bonus problems are all used for grades Homework will be collected occasionally on announced days. Students are strongly encouraged to maintain attendance. Some quizzes are unannounced  and cannot be made
Greenwood, Brad

lecture, discussion

5 exams, final exam

assigned each class

Weekly quizzes are given on homework problems

Grondahl, Rob predominantly lecture 4-5 not collected group project & presentation
Hamacher, Marilyn lecture, discussion, start on homework 4-5, final will replace 1 lower or missed test daily, 3 pts. for doing a section, half credit if late bonus pts. for good attendance, top 5 of 7 quizzes count
Hamler, Pam lecture, discussion, some group work 4-5 tests: 60-70%, final: 15-20% homework sets collected regularly: 10% quizzes: 5-10%, class notes
Helgeson, Donna lecture & discussion 5-6 tests homework quizzes, graded reviews before exams class notes in some courses
Herdt, Bob question/answer, lecture,

4 unit exams, final exam

assigned each class, cumulative score equal to one unit exam no tests given on makeup basis, final exam will replace 1 missed exam
Herken, Pam lecture & discussion 5-6 plus final: 80% collected before test: approx. 20% some projects assigned, available by appt.
Hoherz, Amy Jo lecture, discussion, some group work 3-4 tests: 60%, corrections for +5% collected each class, homework quizzes: 20% TI-83 used for demos
Hoopes, Donna (classroom) lecture & discussion, lots of examples 4-5 plus final 4-5 "hand-in" assignments collected only scientific calculators allowed sometimes
Hoopes, Donna (self-paced) independent study, no meetings, assistance available 5-7 tests, retakes available assigned, not collected web notes for some courses
Hughes, Dale lecture & discussion 4-6 tests: 100%   no emphasis on technology
Hurst, Barbara lecture & discussion, some group exercises 5-7: 70% collected before each test some computer work
Imm, Christopher lecture & discussion, some group work 2-6 tests: 50-75% homework quizzes in some classes expect to read text, present topics with rigor & detail
Irfan, Saeeda lecture & class discussion usually 4-6 collect & grade: 10-30% quizzes also given
Jacobs, Lauren lecture 4-6 exams plus the final assignments given every class period no makeup exams given, no late assignments accepted
Jensen, Jean question & answer, periodic group work, class discussion 5 tests, lowest dropped 10 homework quizzes from daily assignments final replaces missed tests
Johnson, Jennifer lecture, discussion, and practice 4-6 plus final collected in sets before each test periodic quizzes and a project
Kempker, Kelley lecture, discussion 5-4 unit exams, final exam assigned each class period no makeup tests or assignments allowed
Kennett, Jennifer lecture & discussion 4-5 tests: 60-75% 8-12 checked in class, homework quizzes attendance is monitored
Krichiver, Donna answer questions, model problems, student practice & help 4-5 tests, sometimes part take-home assigned daily homework quizzes after discussion, w/o notes
Lefert, Kathi lecture, discussion, active participation 4-6 tests plus the final exam practice problems assigned daily grades are based on tests and other work done in and out of class
Lemer, Amy lecture, question/answer 4-6 exams, plus final exam MyMathLab may be used, assignments are given daily
Lewis, Jeff (classroom) modified "Moore Method" with "Problem-Based Learning" (PBL) 3-7, format varies: in-class, take-home, oral assigned but not collected, may be used in class expect reading, 'riting, & responsibility
Lewis, Jeff (online) independent with email, chat room, & WebCT 7 of 8 online tests count assigned, recommended, but not collected need 70%+ on final, less if Testing Center used
Mages, Michelle lecture and discussion 5 unit tests, 65% of grade plus final exam, 20% assigned and graded using MyMathLab, 15% of grade no makeup tests given, may give permission to take test early
Marsh, Penny lecture and class notes 4-5 counting final: 80-83% homework quizzes: 17-20% quizzes cannot be made up
Martin, Mike (classroom) lecture & discussion 5-7 tests: 70-90% 4-6 collected: 5-10% computer projects, web tools available
Martin, Mike (online) set schedule, independent work with notes & pointers 6-8, proctored midterm & final assigned but not collected web delivery with varied online tools
Mathur, Madhur lecture, active participation, discussion 4 tests 5-6 quizzes, plus final exam assigned daily
McChesney, Theresa lecture, many examples, homework reviewed 4-6 tests, makeups before next class assigned, extra credit available graded worksheets
Menning, Melissa lecture and guided in-class practice 4-5 exams, plus the final students earn points for homework, daily quizzes late work not accepted, lowest score in each category may be dropped or replaced
Mosier, Nancy lecture, active participation, discussion 4-6 tests, plus final exam assigned and submitted online on weekly basis
Neptune, Carolyn lecture, discussion, classroom activities, questions welcome 4-5 plus final: 80-85%, prep materials variety, collected regularly, 15-20% class notes, optional group work
O'Brien, Linda lecture, discussion, in-class practice 5-6, final replaces missed tests assigned daily, not collected graded practice sets, class notes in some courses
Oetting, R.H. lecture & discussion 5-7 major tests: 70-90% homework quizzes lowest major test score is dropped
O'Neil, Cathleen Q&A, development of new concepts 4-5 tests assigned daily, non-text problems collected at test 4-5 projects, some group activities
Palcic, Ron lecture & discussion 4-6 tests: 60-80% quiz types: homework, takehome, in class use technology, graphing calculator, Excel, ...
Pettyjohn, Susan lecture, in-class worksheets, some group work 5-6, part of final used for 1 makeup daily text work not collected, 5-6 packets collected on exam day class notes & worksheets in most courses
Phillips, Vera lecture & discussion 5-7 tests: 80-90% collected night of test: 10-20%  
Putnam, Traci lecture, discussion, some group work 4-5 unit exams collected prior to unit exams, credit earned for completion class notes available
Rack, Mary explanations, in-class work, discussion.  Lively! 4-6, credit for follow-up: 60-70% some worksheets, but not daily work, collected for credit teach 111, 173, 241, 242; final can replace 1 test
Rawlings, Ed lecture, discussion, group activities unit tests, 60% of grade, final exam, 20% homework packets will be collected for each unit no makeup exams, may be able to take test early
Reinhard, Vivian (traditional)   about 5: 75% 20% of grade attendance & in-class work count 5%
Reinhard, Vivian (interactive)   each unit has a test & 2 quizzes   attendance 5%
Robbins, Dennis (traditional) lecture, problem solving, discussion 5 tests: 60% 7-10, graded graded test analyses
Robbins, Dennis (interactive) use computer & work text, lecture less than 10% 5 tests: 60% assigned by computer daily check, test analyses, section quizzes
Robinson, Bill lecture, discussion, group activities, projects 4-6 exams: 50%, final: 20-25% collected daily reading expected, use graphing calculator
Rodkey, Brian question/answer, lecture 3-5 unit exams, plus final exam daily homework is collected occasional quizzes may be given
Ruch, Cheryl lecture, examples, discussion 4 unit exams: 60%, plus final: 15%  4 homework quizzes (open book): 25% on campus Sat. a.m. (F/Spr) & summer T/Th p.m.
Sandner, Myra lecture, discussion 4 unit exams, final exam practice exercises given daily homework quizzes taken directly from assignments
Schwartz, Barbara lecture & discussion 4-5 tests: 65-75% collected on test dates computer work in Math 120
Smith, Amber lecture, discussion, individual and group activities 4-5 major exams, final exam assigned daily no make exams, may be able to take test early
Sutherlin, Cathy lecture, discussions, frequent group work 4-7 tests: 60-70% collected before each test: 10-15% computer work in Math 120
Tebbenkamp, Sandy lecture with hands-on practice, class notes 4-8 plus final daily with daily homework quizzes weekly take-home assignments in most courses
Thompson, Cathy question/answer, lecture chapter exams, final exam assigned daily no make exams, lowest exam may be replaced by final exam grade
Thompson, Jill lecture with student participation 5-7, retakes available for low scores assigned daily and collected attendance is graded
Tomlin, Criss lecture, practice, discussion, group 4-5 plus final, no makeups unit homework collected at test time available after class, final may replace lower exam scores
Van Der Stelt, Sheryl question/answer, lecture (5) 100 point exams, final exam assigned daily exams, final, homework and review assignments determine final grade
VanLeeuwen, Felix lecture with ample time to discuss homework & examples 4 plus final assigned, similar to exam problems office hours, MRC, videos avail.
Veer, Phil question/answer, lecture, discussion test every 1-2 chapters homework graded on completion basis quizzes are given weekly
Walsh, Jim lecture & discussion 4-7 in class, w/ prior take-home for each assigned but not collected, discussed in class  
Wang, Shun Hwa (Nancy) question/answer, lecture 4-6 tests, final exam assigned daily
Way, Karon lecture, whole & small group & individual activities 4-6 tests: 70-80% frequent homework checks: 10-15% in class activities: 10-15%, calculators used
White, Denise question/answer, lecture, active participation 4-6 tests, final exam collected weekly, graded for completion & correctness homework quizzes are given on weeks there is no unit test
Williamson, Bob lecture, discussion 4-5 unit tests, final exam assigned daily quizzes given on homework
Wilson, Steve
(classroom)
lecture & discussion 5-7 tests: 60-90% 5-15 collected: 10-40% (online in Math 120) emphasis on concepts
Wilson, Steve
(online)
web site plus textbook, deadlines, much work independent online tests, proctored final: 60-70% online homework, spreadsheets, posts: 30-40% need 70%+ on final, less if Testing Center used
Worthy, Margaret class notes with examples for class discussion 4 tests plus final, 100 pts. each class participation, homework & attendance, 100 pts. final may replace 1 test score