The progress of the term is regulated by the syllabus which indicates how much material is to be covered, when tests and exams will be given, and the dates of holidays and vacation. You should make tentative plans about what you plan to cover during each class meeting and when you will schedule quizzes and review. Since the elementary courses proceed quickly, you may not have time to explain everything in the text or answer all of the students' questions. Stress the fundamentals and present the new material clearly so that the students leave the class prepared to do the homework. Students tend to catch on to the ideas as you progress, and you will often have a chance to revisit a topic later in the course. If you get behind or ahead of the syllabus, let the coordinator know and ask him/her for suggestions about slowing down or speeding up.

Handling papers

• Be careful with students' written work. Don't lose it. Correct papers promptly and hand them back promptly. Remember to record all grades in your grade book.
• Keep copies of all handouts, e.g. tests, quizzes, problem solutions, and lecture supplements. Students may lose theirs, or you may need to give a copy to the coordinator, or you may want to use materials in future semesters.

Record keeping

• Keep your grades in a secure place. Record all scores which will count towards students' grades. You do not need to keep a record of students' attendance unless you choose to, however, you may want to note any extended absences.
• If you want to keep your grade records in computer form, you will get an e-mail description of how to get your class lists.

Absences

If you have to be absent, tell the coordinator well in advance and work with him or her to find a replacement. If you are sick, contact the course coordinator as soon as possible and arrange for your class to be covered. In no instances should you be gone without the course coordinator knowing about it and knowing who is responsible for your class while you are gone.

Scheduling extra class sessions

• Extra class sessions (makeup classes or review, etc.) can be scheduled by filling out a room request in 2084 EH. It is often difficult to find a time which is convenient for all your students, but late afternoon times may work.
• Students may miss classes for a variety of reasons, but you should stress the importance of attendance. You can request documentation of a health-related excuse; however, you should use your own judgment about absences.

Office Hours

Be conscientious about keeping office hours. They provide time for you to give students extra help, answer questions which couldn't be answered during class time, and go over quizzes and tests individually. Encourage your students to make use of your office hours because the one-on-one help can make a considerable difference. You can often check on the effectiveness of your in-class explanations by talking with students during office hours.

Before classes begin

• Attend any preliminary staff meetings for your course.
• If you do not have a textbook, get one from Room 2084 EH.
• Get a calculator from Room 2084 EH. If you do not know how to use it, spend some time learning the basics.
• Get grade book from Room 2084 EH if you plan to use one.
• Photocopy enough copies of the course Syllabus and the Student Data Form to distribute to your students.
• Tentatively schedule office hours (3). They should be arranged at scattered times so as to be available to the largest number of your students. One of your off~ce hours will be held in the Math Lab (Room B860 EH). Your Math Lab time will be assigned during the second week of classes, after which you can finalize your office hour times.
• Decide about course mechanics; homework, quizzes, in-class grading, attendance, etc.
• Develop a handout for the students in your section with all the pertinent information.
• Locate your classroom and the Math Lab.

First Day of Class

• Pick up your class list from your mailbox before you go to class. Class lists will also be available electronically.
• Get to your class early so you can be there when the students come in, put any announcements on the board, and start on time. The University hour starts at 10 minutes after the hour and ends on the hour.
• Take attendance the first two days by calling roll or passing around a sign-up sheet. A student must attend one of those days to hold a place in class. You will get a form in your mailbox to list the names of any students who do not show up on either of the first two days. The office will drop their names from your class list and make the spaces available to other students.
• Class enrollment and section changes (drops/adds) are controlled by the Math Office in 2084 EH, DO NOT tell anyone that they can get into your section. DO NOT even tell them that it's "all right with you." Tell them that class size is handled in 2084 EH and send them there for an override permit if one is available.

First Few Days

• Students will continue to rearrange their class schedules, so you should take attendance until your class list stabilizes.
• Turn in the NO-SHOW form in 2084 EH.
• Major religious holidays (Jewish, Rosh Hashanah) coincide with the start of classes in some academic years. This may create attendance problems for some students and faulty. Be as considerate as possible if the situation arises.
• Finalize your office hour times with your class.
• Remind students to make no travel plans which conflict with uniform exams.

First Few Weeks

During the first three weeks of classes students can shift sections or even change courses. For instance, students may decide to shift from calculus to precalculus, or drop math altogether. Any such change after the drop/add deadline will appear on the student's transcript. The gateway test, your quizzes and corrected homework will give the students a way to evaluate his/her standing in the class during these first few weeks. Some students will ask for your advice about remaining in your class, and you might want to ask the course coordinator about specific cases. It is reasonable to be accommodating to someone who changes to your section late, but they are responsible for catching up with the class. Updated class lists are distributed 4 weeks into the term.