MATH 0314 Fall 2026 Welcome Video

Overview

Monica Brannan explains how students should begin the Fall 2026 College Algebra co-requisite course: log into the MATH 0314 Canvas shell first, complete its Start Here module, then set up ALEKS for weekly practice. MATH 0314 and MATH 1314 receive separate grades; the 0314 portion requires three hours per week in ALEKS, while 1314 uses a distinct grading scheme and schedule.

Key takeaways

Students should access the MATH 0314 Canvas shell first because it contains the ALEKS setup and weekly requirements for the co-requisite course.
MATH 0314 requires three hours in ALEKS per week and is graded separately from MATH 1314.
MATH 1314 grading is 30% homework, 5% core assessments, 45% unit exams, and 20% final exam; MATH 0314 has different percentages listed in the syllabus.
A personal calculator is optional because Brannan will provide a TI-30-series emulator throughout the course.
The ALEKS initial knowledge check is diagnostic: students should answer honestly, use “I don't know” when needed, and complete assignments regardless of the diagnostic score.
Students should complete the Start Here module, including its quiz and Respondus Monitor setup, before moving on to ALEKS.

Chapters

0:00 Begin in the MATH 0314 Canvas Shell and Complete Start Here

Log into the MATH 0314 Canvas shell before MATH 1314 so the co-requisite materials and weekly requirements are available.
Open the Start Here module using the orange button or the Modules link; Brannan asks students to finish it by Tuesday evening.
The module includes course outcomes, textbook access, orientation, course policies, and information about Brannan's online and in-person help.

3:00 Understand Separate MATH 0314 and MATH 1314 Grades and Course Tools

Students earn separate grades and three credit hours for each course: MATH 0314 co-requisite and MATH 1314 College Algebra.
MATH 0314 focuses on ALEKS and requires three hours of work there each week; its grading percentages differ from MATH 1314.
For MATH 1314, homework is 30%, core assessments 5%, unit exams 45%, and the final exam 20%; the 0314 percentages are listed separately in the syllabus.
Students should review the Respondus Monitor instructions, download the software, and take its short practice quiz; Brannan provides a calculator emulator, so buying a TI-30XS MultiView is optional.

5:30 Set Up ALEKS and Complete the Initial Knowledge Check

After finishing Start Here, select ALEKS from the 0314 course and create an account or try an existing login, including an account from D-Math.
Returning ALEKS users may be able to carry over prior learning data when they sign in.
Complete the initial knowledge check honestly; students can select “I don't know” rather than guess, and Brannan advises against using an AI chatbot.
Brannan's first-day checklist includes finishing the Start Here quiz and Respondus Monitor setup by 8:25, then beginning the ALEKS account setup and knowledge check.

Summary, takeaways, and chapters were generated by AI from the video's transcript and may contain errors. The video belongs to its creator, Monica Brannan.