Hi My name is Shannon

Questions:

1.     What is your full name? Shannon Mottl

2.     Do you have a nickname that you prefer to go by? No I do not

3.     What is your height IN INCHES (not feet)? 65 inches

4.     What is your age in years? 29

5.     What time do you generally wake up on any given day? No later then 7am

6.     What is your favorite candy? Chocolate

7.     What is your favorite snack food? Root vegetable chips with hummus 

8.     Who is your favorite musical artist/band? Paramore

9.     Do you have any hobbies/things you like to do for fun? Hiking and trail running,

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-  What is your mathematical background? (Not limited to the list below…list other topics if needed)

Basic math        algebra1           algebra2           statistics        probability         trigonometry 

High school Precalculus             high school calculus      

college algebra  (taken at a college/university)     AP stats

AP calculus       college level calculus (taken at a college/university)

1 What is your comfort level with solving math word problems, math application problems, and conceptual math problems?  C

Very comfortable (V)     comfortable (C)     uncomfortable (U)            extremely uncomfortable (E)

   

    What is your comfort level with math computations and calculations/using formulas and following steps and procedures? C

Very comfortable (V)     comfortable (C)     uncomfortable (U)            extremely uncomfortable (E)

    What is your comfort level with any of the following algebraic and precalculus concepts?

Write one of the following next to each topic:

Very comfortable (V)     comfortable (C)     uncomfortable (U)            extremely uncomfortable (E)

Equations C

Factoring C

Adding/subtracting/multiplying/dividing fractions/rational expressions C

Simplifying expressions U

Simplifying rational expressions (fractions and fractional polynomials) U

Operations on roots and fractional exponent expressions C

Operations involving whole number exponent expressions V

Finding common denominators V

Inequalities U

Functions C

Absolute value V

Linear functions C

Systems of equations C

Domain and range C

Inverse functions U

Transformations (shifting, scaling, stretching, etc)E

Quadratic functions U

Completing the square C

Exponential functions C

Logarithmic functions E

Base e U

Graphing (trigonometric, quadratic, linear, exponential, and logarithmic functions)C

Trigonometric concepts U

     

    Have you taken American university’s math 151 (finite math) class? If yes, was your grade a “b” or better? NO, Took all other math at a different University

1 Have you taken American university’s math 160 (applied precalculus) class? NO, this is my first time

   Which social media formats are you familiar with?

Texting    facebook           pinterest           flickr     wordpress            blogspot            tumblr   twitter

google plus       Instagram

  Which social media formats do you use most frequently?

Texting facebook           pinterest           flickr     wordpress            blogspot            tumblr   twitter  

google plus       Instagram

What is your major? Business Administration with a focus in Finane

       Why are you taking this math class? I need Applied Calculus for my major

                      

      Will you take other math classes in the future at American University or will this be your only math class? If yes, which classes do you anticipate taking? Applied Calcululus

      What do you hope to learn in this class? The practical application of mathematical concepts

I     Is there anything else you would like me to know about you? I haven't had many math classes in the last decade.