1. How is learning online different from learning in a traditional classroom setting?
2. When do I do my online math course?
3. Are there unit tests? How do I write them?
4. Is there attendance in the class?
5. Is there a textbook for the course?
6. Do I need a computer?
7. How do I get help?

How is learning online different from learning in a traditional classroom setting?

• In many ways learning math online is the same as learning in the traditional classroom setting. There is a formal lesson from which you create meaningful notes and examples on a particular learning objective. These notes are used to help complete daily assignments and to prepare for chapter tests and final exams. Your teacher may ask to see your notes occasionally during the semester.
• Extra help and examples are available if you did not fully understand a particular topic introduced in the formal lesson.
• Practice questions and quizzes allow you to quickly test your mastery of the concepts.
• Finally, an assignment will be completed to practice the lesson objectives.

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When do I do my online math course?

• Math is a subject that needs to be practiced on a daily basis. One concept is often the basis for a future concept so the lessons and chapters are designed to be completed in a particular order.
• You will need to fit math into your regular time table with all other subjects. The flexibility of an online math course allows you to select a time of day that best fits your schedule. The lessons are available 24 hours a day. Additionally, you do not necessarily need to be online at the same time as the instructor, although this might be a requirement from time to time.

Are there unit tests? How do I write them?

• You will write unit tests for each unit of study in the math course. Most of these tests will be a traditional written test, written at your home school on a scheduled date. Ground mail and/or fax machines will be used to send written exams to the instructor. If you are asked to fax your work, you may want to photocopy the work prior to faxing so that a dark original copy is sent through the fax machine.
  

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Is there attendance in the class?

• Although attendance is not taken in the same manner as a face to face class, the instructor will expect you to be online and completing your work on a daily basis. The instructor has the ability to monitor the dates and times that you are online as well as what documents you have accessed. If you are not working on the course on a regular basis the instructor may remove you from the course.

Is there a textbook for this course?

• Yes. Most assignments will be taken from the textbook. The textbook is also a good resource for extra help and examples to support each learning objective. Please use it for your written assignments, and for extra help and examples.

Do I need a computer?

• This is an "online" course. Although you do not need your own computer, you do need daily access to a computer that is capable of connecting to the internet. You will also need to be able to print documents as well as send and receive e-mail. Follow this link (hotmail) if you need to create a free e-mail account.

How do I get help on topics I don't understand?

• Math help will come in many different forms. The instructor is always one source of help. Email your teacher indicating the question you are having difficulty with. Be sure to be specific with the number and location of your question. You may also seek help from teachers, or friends at your home school, your parents and siblings, or you can post questions on the bulletin board in your online classroom .

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