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Show I UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. March 27. 2001- - Page 15 1 Helpful Hints for the Mathematically Impaired USU professor says don't let algebra stand between you and your future By PcUUsHayes, Assistant Professor, Utah State University Uintah Basin branch campus Have you been considering taking a Jew university courses, finishingup a degree you started years ago, or a new career? Have you hesitated because you are afraid you cantcom-plet- e the algebra requirements? Well, thats enough ofthat kind of thinking! Algbbra absolutely does not need to bring fear to the hearts ofproepec-tjv-e students. Whilelwillbethefirst to admit that not everyone feels the same ww aboutAlgebrauIdodjust love it), lam convinced that everyone can be successful in Algebra. well in high algebra, should you give up on earning a college gree: Absolutely notl So many things change from the time students are In high school until the time they are in university courses. As time passes and perspectives change students discover desire and incentive and perhaps even skills they may have never have experienced and they can be success (hi students, even m an algebra class. Utah State University has many ' as they enter the university environment. USU is prepared for traditional studenta as well as non traditional students. These students e include whose who are working and tskingafewdsssesat night, thosewliohavebeenoutofhigh school for a long period of time, those who have children at home and need to arrange thjtirKhfldulea around their families, and many others. The first service USU offers students is placement testing. A placement test can be taken and the results used to determine your present math abilities. It is possible that students may actually remember more algebra than they expected, and if not they might be directed to r class, Math 0900 Be-- be successful in ftiture courses. Other students may have had some high school algebra and either feel uncertain about how much they remember, or perhaps it has been a number ofyears since high school and they just need some review before movingon. Ineither case, they will be referred to abaaic high school algebra review, Math 1010 Intermediate Algebra. This course moves much .fester than 0900 and covers more material. This is an excellent course for preparing students for the next course. Math 1060 College Algebra, which is a fairly rigorous algebra course. Math 1050 assumes previous algebra knowledge and the hope of the Math Department is that those prerequisite skills will have been mastered in previous courses. Afairly new studentservice available locally is the Algebra Lab. Algebra labs have long been available on fiill-tim- to have this service available to students here also. The Algebra Lab offers free tutoring services. A total of four hours of tutoring is available each week in both Vernal and Roosevelt to USU students registered in Math 0900, 1010 or 10G0. This service has been welcomed and embraced by many students. When students attend tutoring sessions, thqy can receive extra help with homework assign manta, sue questions that may comeupbetween classes, and work in small groups with students of similar abilities. Algebra lab schedules change each semester, butare always flexible and can respond to the needs ofstudents as well as the availability of the tutors. As each new semester begins, notices are posted as to the days and ' times of Lab sessions. There is no reason to think that Algebra needs to stand between you andyour ftiture. Facultyand counselors are available to advise students at any time and help them arrange placements test asaway Of assessing where they need to begin. Whatever that level is, the important part is, start now. See you in Algebra class! Pattis Hayes has been an instructor at theUintah Basin Branch Campus for Utah State University since 1988. She teaches Beginning Alge-bra, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, Trigonometry andlntroduo-tieto Logic and Geometry. She teaches classes locally in the Basin and throughout the state through the Utah Education Satellite System and EdNet system. Mrs. Hayes received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education from USU in 1986 and a Master of Education also from USU in 1996. Mrs. Hayes was recently honored by the Distance Education Department ofUSUaInrscog-nitio- n of Outstanding Service to Ex- cost-of-livi- ng i ftiture education growth mitigation. The mqjor change in education g binding involved the of various line-itespecial ftinding programs. The legislature decided that they didnt like being a super school board and felt that locally elected school boards should make block-grantin- m ties. This change was met with stiff opposition from a man in the education community who wants the legislature to protect specific Amdingpoola from local school board discretion. ' ? . h V Pattie Hayes, Assistant Professor, Utah State University Uintah Basin branch campus REGION RECOGNITION Roosevelt Middle School 6 graders Jason Busenbark, (right) and Chet Wills claimed Honorable Mention at region competition in the PTA Reflections. Busenbark received the award for his photography. Wills was recognized for his entry in the filmvideo category of the contest. m tension Students. Education funding reaches all time high for Utah The 200 1 legislative session waa a banner year for a public education binding, while Btillallowingfor a (26 million fa cut. In the end, lawmakers increased state binding for public education by 11.4. When this is combined with the statewide property tax for public education, the funding package taled $2.4 billion for an increase of 9.4 over the current year. The legislature not only provided a equivalent increase of 6 but also rnnded $67 million in new funding for textbooks and supplier, lee-- er?w. r. v HAND EYE COORDINATION- - East Elementary 3rd graders in Ronna Woods class showed the rest of the school how to use the Poi Balls. The class learned how to use the balls from the schools artist in residence, Sal Jansson. The artist in residence is tradition for 3rd graders at East Elementary. This year they learned about dance, music, arts, crafts, stories and legends of five major Polynesian Islands. stepparent, adoptive parent, foster parent, legal giuudian, or an individual whose home the chf Id is placed by a for the purpose of legal adoption. To qualify for the credit the following criteria must be met: Tax credit available for parents School districts should also be afFunding is continued for implestay-at-hoforded additional revenue with the mentation of Utahs statewide testSB Sen. 70 Howard ensure will of which that passage by ing program results from the various Stephenson. School representatives student tests will be reported on the RDA board will now be reUtah parents and certain other in a consistent and fair manner. quired to disclose their votes to the ears givers who provide With SB 36 by Sen. Michael public and to other school board be eligible care for infants members. This measure should act as for a new tax credit may Waddoup, the legislature increased on their 2000 a positive check against giving away Utah income tax returns. binding from (28 to (48 million for school property tax dollars to redeconstruction needs in high growth The (100 tax credit Is available and low property tax base areasFour-tee- n velopment agencies without goodjus-tificatioe care of each qualifyfor the school districts will qualify for infant by an parent. An ing The Legislature authorized a one the equalised ftinding baaed on their be a: may parent time expenditure of (23.9 million to low property values in relation to biological mother or father, allow sehooldistricUtopiiirhwwsew N theirstudciH population growth, i HXU& by .Rep. Kevin GSrn lu-- . textbooks With H8 40 by Rap. Marty' creaaeS state nwtchingftindsto chdoT StphttSKTESblirdfeorailralDdra districtsby(76millionoversixyears. stringent reporting measures onhow state hinds dedicated to textbooks School districts will qualify for the are being utiliasd. available money based on whether Another one time expenditure of and to what degree they impose the board and votedleeways for property (5 million wasapproved for distribution to public school teachers for class-roo. Schools were also granted a sales supplies and materials. HB 42 tax exemption for charges on school-relate- d by Rep. Ron Bigelow allows elemen- teachers to receive up to (225 events or activities. HB 78 by and wiMHlaemf high fhiwJtiMirh. Rep, Brad Johnson reduces the state tax by (376,000 and allows schools to era to receive up to (175 each to be keep the sales tax revenue they would used tor school supplies, materials otherwise have had to remit to state and field trips. and local governments. state-mandat- ed me bill-tim- n. e, at-ho- 1- .Thechildmusthavebera at-ho- fiill-tim- full-tim- at-ho- -at- m -home at-ho- residence. 3. The child must be claimed as a dependent by the parents. 4. The parent jmpyjiqyt ha. at-ho- . at-ho- different career educational of Jtah, including Carbon and Emery counties? The college ofEastem Utah will host the 2001 Job and Career fair "Ticket to your Future on Thursday March 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair will be held in the CEU Student Crater. It is free and open to the public. Many employers, agencies, business, companies and organizations will be talking about job opportunities and looking tor potential employees. Representatives from different universities will be there to answer questions and take applications. Many CEU departments will be there to educate the public on what they have to offer as well. Some of the scheduled participants include: Walmart, Aramark, Second Nature Wilderness Pro Utah Pipe Trades Education, IFA-Roosev- d Hearing-impaire- at (801) 297-202- 0. at the following: True Value-Vern- al Swases-Altamo- nt Bluebell Store-Bluebe- ll ne Offering a full line of quality soil products PREMIUM COMPOST- - Child Cars Resource, Grand, Zion, Our compost is a unique blend of dairy manure, straw, alfalfa, wood chips, and sawdust. This natural top soil builder is fully composted and is suitable for amending all types of soil. Should be mixed with soil at a mixture rate of 30 compost to 70 soil. sity. Dont miss this importunity to gather information and getyour name out there. Job seeker are encouraged to dress professionally and bring resumes. If you are interested in participating in the career fair or have any questions, please call Kathy or Shanny Murray at (436) 6 Wilson at (436) by the Tljis event is College ofEastemUtah, Carbon High 13-62- 84 613-662- 3. School, Utah State University ESxtenaion, Carbon County Cham- ber of Commerce, Utahs Job Connection, Southern Utah Association ofLocal Governments, and Utah State office of Rehabilitation. r 62-4335) ne and Bryce Recreations, Weber State University and Utah State Univer- T ( toll-fre- e 0, High Desert Garden-DuchesUte Plaza-- Ft. Duchesne REGION AWARD Union High senior Ksssie Chapman received 'Honorable Mention at the PTA n Reflections competition in the senior grade division Dance (choreography) category. 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