Updates
This page contains reminders and announcements regarding latest postings to pages on this site, as well as changes in syllabus, class schedules, homework, class works, projects, and quizzes. Students, especially those who miss classes due to absences or coming late, are advised to check this page from to time.SUMMER 2011 UPDATES
2011-JUNE-21 [Tuesday]
15TH DAY – MIDTERM EVALUATION
Students took the the midterm examinations covering lessons from Chapters 1 to 5.
√ MIDTERM EXAM - Part 1 (Theory)
√ MIDTERM EXAM - Part 2 (Problem)
√ Announced activities and reminders for next meeting: Read/Study Chapter 6
2011-JUNE-20 [Monday]
14TH DAY OF INSTRUCTION
Week No. 4 of Summer. Here's what we did today:
√ Collected HW #7
√ Collected solutions to CW #9 (comprehensive problem)
√ QUIZ #5A (Theory)
√ QUIZ #5B (Problem)
√ Showed to, and discussed with, students results of HW #7
√ Distributed handouts (Review Pointers for Midterm Exam)
√ Announced activities and reminders for next meeting: MIDTERM EXAM (Theory and Problem)
2011-JUNE-17 [Friday]
13TH DAY OF INSTRUCTION
We wrapped up the third week with a comprehensive class work covering all the steps in the accounting cycle for a service business.
√ Comprehensive class work in Chapter 5
√ Distributed handouts for next meeting (HW #7 - Questions & problems in Chapter 5)
√ Announced activities and reminders for next meeting: HW #7 due; QUIZ #5A (Theory); QUIZ #5B (Problem); Review Pointers for Midterm Exam
NOTE: None of the students was able to complete all requirements of the comprehensive class work. The deadline for submission of solutions was extended to next meeting (Monday).
2011-JUNE-16 [Thursday]
12TH DAY OF INSTRUCTION
We finished the lectures in Chapter 5, and spent the remainder of the period doing accounting work.
√ Returned corrected and recorded papers (HW #5, QUIZ #4A, QUIZ #4B)
√ Collected HW #6 (Problem 5-3A)
√ Reviewed previous lessons and concluded lecture/discussion in Chapter 5
√ CW #8 (Problem 5-5B)
√ EXTRA WORK (for extra credit) - For those who finished CW #8 early (Challenge Problem)
√ Announced activities and reminders for next meeting: More class works in Chapter 5
2011-JUNE-16 [Thursday]
ASSESSMENT PAGE UPDATE
Posted new assessment data for period ending June 10, 2011.
2011-JUNE-15 [Wednesday]
11TH DAY OF INSTRUCTION
Here are the day's activities:
√ Collected HW #5
√ QUIZ #4A (Theory)
√ QUIZ #4B (Problem)
√ Returned corrected & recorded papers (CW #7 - Problem 4-5B)
√ Began lecture/discussion on new lesson (Chapter 5 - Closing entries and post-closing trial balance)
√ Announced activities and reminders for next meeting: HW #6 (Problem 5-3A); Class work in Chapter 5 (To be announced)
NOTE: Attendance = 100%
2011-JUNE-14 [Tuesday]
10TH DAY OF INSTRUCTION
Another day with 100% attendance. Here's what we did:
√ Distributed handouts (HW #5 - due tomorrow)
√ Returned corrected & recorded papers (CW #5 & #6)
√ Presented & discussed solution to CW #6 - Adjusting Entries
√ Reviewed previous lesson (adjusting entries) and continued lecture/discussion on CH4 - Worksheet preparation
√ Presented & explained Illustrative Problem (#4-2A)
√ Class work #7 (Problem 4-5A)
√ Announced activities and reminders for next meeting: HW #5 Due (Handout questions and problems in Chapter 4); QUIZ #4A (Theory); QUIZ #4B (Problem); Begin new lesson (Chapter 5)
2011-JUNE-13 [Monday]
NINTH DAY OF INSTRUCTION
First day of the 3rd week of Summer. What did we do?
√ Presented solution to, and checked, CW #4 (Problem 3-5A)
√ Returned corrected and recorded papers (HW#3, QUIZ #3A, QUIZ #3B, CW #3)
√ Distributed students' grades to date (Early Warning Deficiency Report)
√ Began lecture/discussion on CH04 (Adjusting entries)
√ Class work #6 (Problem 4-1B)
√ Announced activities and reminders for next meeting: Continue reading Chapter 4. Review adjusting entries, study preparation of work sheet
2011-JUNE-10 [Friday]
EIGHTH DAY OF INSTRUCTION
We've reached the end of the second week. Here's what we did on this day:
√ Reviewed previous lesson and discussed new topic (Correction of errors)
√ Class work #05 - Problem 3-4A
√ Presented and discussed solution to, and checked, CW #05
√ QUIZ #3A (Theory)
√ QUIZ #3B (Problem)
√ Announced activities and reminders for next meeting: Read Chapter 4
2011-JUNE-9 [Thursday]
SEVENTH DAY OF INSTRUCTION
No power during half of the class period. Nevertheless, here's what we did:
√ Presented and discussed solution to, and checked, CW #03 - Problem 3-3A
√ Distributed copies of handouts (HW #05), due tomorrow
√ CW #04 - Problem 3-5A (Recording transactions in the general journal, posting to the ledger, and preparing a trial balance of the ledger.)
√ Announceed activities and reminders for next meeting: Quiz #3A (Theory); Quiz #3B (Problem); (If time will permit) Begin lecture/dicussion – Chapter 4
2011-JUNE-8 [Wednesday]
SIXTH DAY OF INSTRUCTION
Topics and activities for the day:
√ Presented and discussed solution to QUIZ #2A (Theory)
√ Returned papers from previous day's activities: HW #02, QUIZ #2A, QUIZ #2B
√ Presented and discussed solution to, and checked, HW #03 - Problem 3-1A
√ Reviewed previous lessons
√ Continued lecture/discussion in CH 03 > Posting from the journal to the ledger, preparation of the trial balance
√ CW #03 > Problem 3-3A
√ Announced activities and reminders for next meeting: Read remainder of Chapter 3 (Correction of errors); HW #04 (Handout questions and problems in Chapter 3); Class work (to be announced)
2011-JUNE-7 [Tuesday]
FIFTH DAY OF INSTRUCTION
ALL 17 students were present (100% attendance). Topics and activities covered today:
√ Presented solution to, and checked, HW #02 : Handout assignment in CH02
√ QUIZ #2A - Theory
√ Returned corrected papers: CW #02
√ Presented and discussed solution to yesterday's CW #02 : Problem 2-4A
√ QUIZ #2B - Problem (Recording transactions in T accounts, preparing a trial balance)
√ Presented/Discussed solution to, and checked, Quiz #2B
√ Began lecture/discussion on new lesson > Chapter 3
√ Announced activities and reminders for next meeting: Read Chapter 3; HW #03 - Solve Problem 3-1A
2011-JUNE-6 [Monday]
SECOND WEEK OF SUMMER BEGINS
These are what we did (or what you missed in case you were absent) on the 4th day of instruction:
√ Returned papers (HW #01, Quiz #1A & #1B results, and CW #01
√ Distributed HW #02 - Handout questions in CH02 (due for submission tomorrow)
√ Presented initial assessment data - Week #01 performance indicators (see the Weekly Assessment Data in the Assessment page)
√ Reviewed & continued lecture/discussion > Chapter 2
√ Solved & discussed solution to Illustrative Problem - Exercise 2-5
√ CW #02 : Solved Problem 2-4A
√ Presented/discussed solution to, and checked, CW #02
√ Announced activities and reminders for next meeting: HW #02 : Handout assignment in CH02; QUIZ #2A (CH02 - Theory); QUIZ #2B (CH02 - Problem handout)
2011-JUNE-3 [Friday]
FOR THOSE WHO MISSED (OR WANT TO REVIEW WHAT WE DID DURING) TODAY'S CLASS
These are what we did (or what you missed) on the 3rd day of instruction:
√ Collected HW #01 - Handout problem in CH01
√ Presented and discussed solution to HW #01 (Handout questions in Chapter 1)
√ QUIZ IN CH01 Part 1 - Theory
√ Returned the corrected and graded CW #01 to students
√ Presented and discussed solution to CW #01 : Problem 1-5A
√ QUIZ IN CH01 Part 2 - Problem (Handout problem in Chapter 1)
√ Presented and discussed solution to, and checked, QUIZ IN CH01 - Problem
√ Began lecture/discussion on new lesson > Chapter 2
√ Announced activities and reminders for next meeting: Read Chapter 2, try to solve the exercises
REMINDER: For those who keep missing classes since Day #1, your 5th absence will result in automatic withdrawal (W) or a grade of 'F" depending on when you exceed your maximum allowed absences.
2011-JUNE-2 [Thursday]
FOR THOSE WHO MISSED TODAY'S CLASS
These are what you missed on the 2nd day of instruction:
√ Checked if students brought the following: textbook, workbook, pencil, blue or black pen, red pen, calculator, ruler
√ Reminded students that they were supposed to have read Chapter 1, pages 1-10
√ Solved & discussed solution Illustrative Problem > Problem 1-3A
√ Class work for today (Graded activity) > Problem 1-5A (Recording transactions in expanded equation form, preparing the income statement, statement of owner's equity, and balance sheet)
√ Announced activities and reminders for next meeting: Read remainder of Chapter 1, pages 11-24; HW #01 : Handout assignment in CH01; QUIZ IN CHAPTER 1; New lesson > Chapter 2
2011-JUNE-2 [Thursday]
PRETEST RESULTS
Results of the pretest taken by AC 131/1 students this summer are posted in this link, which can also be found in the Assessment page of this site.
In summary, results are as follows:
- Number of students who took the test: 12
- Average grade for the whole class: 43%
- Highest grade: 60%
- Lowest grade: 30%
2011-JUNE-1 [Wednesday]
FIRST DAY OF INSTRUCTION
For students who failed to attend today's class, here are what you missed:
√ Checked registration cards
√ Conducted pretest
√ Distributed course syllabus
√ Explained syllabus, discussed applicable policies
√ Made seat arrangement
√ Discussed Lesson > Introduction to Accounting (including video presentations)
√ Started lecture/diiscussion on Chapter 1
√ Solved & discussed solution to Illustrative Problem > Problem 1-1A
√ Reminded students to go to the bookstore and buy text and workbook and supplies needed for this course. Current price (old stock) $106 for text and $62 for workbook
√ Announced activities and reminders for next meeting : Read Chapter 1; Bring the following: textbook, workbook, pencil, blue or black pen, red pen, calculator, ruler
Before attending next class in this course (2nd day of instruction), you are advised to see Mr. Pulmano and get your copy of the syllabus and handouts which were distributed on the first day. Also don't forget to bring your registration card showing that you are officially registered in this class.
2011-MAY 31 [Tuesday]
STAP NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE
Mr. Ray Musada, President of Samahang Tagalog Atbp. sa Ponape (STAP) announced that the association is now accepting applications for scholarship assistance for the Fall and Spring semesters. Deadline for submission of applications and other requirements is June 30, 2011. See other information and download the application form at the Opportunities page of this site.
FALL 2010 UPDATES
2010-NOVEMBER-22 [Monday]
NEW ARTWORKS AND ASSESSMENT DATA FOR AR 101
Scanned copies of Second Drawing in Color and some assessment data for the course Introduction to Art (AR 101) were added to the ASSESSMENT and LINKS pages.
2010-NOVEMBER-2 [Tuesday]
NEW PHOTO
A new picture (Family Picnic) was posted in the Photos pages.
2010-NOVEMBER-2 [Tuesday]
TWO ANNOUNCEMENTS POSTED
Invitations to the (1) Forum Lectures and (2) Art Contest were posted in the Opportunities page.
2010-OCTOBER-26 [Tuesday]
CARTOON STRIP ADDED
A strip cartoon (created by this instructor and published in 1988) was posted in the Potpourri page.
2010-OCTOBER-26 [Tuesday]
ASSESSMENT NOTES FOR AR 101 ADDED
Assessment notes with links to artworks of students in AR 101 were added in the Assessment page.
2010-OCTOBER-26 [Tuesday]
ASSESSMENT DATA FOR AC 131 UPLOADED
Assessment page now contains data for Fall 2010 pretest-posttest results in Sections 1 and 2 of Accounting 1 (AC 131).
2010-OCTOBER-26 [Tuesday]
COURSES AND SCHEDULES UPDATED
The courses and schedules pages and their corresponding links to the Resources page had been updated to reflect current information.
2010-OCTOBER-22 [Friday]
'RESOURCES' PAGE UPDATED
Resources page now contains 2010 Fall information and downloadble files; 2010 Spring info moved to section designated as 'Archives'.
2010-OCTOBER-22 [Friday]
MORE INFO ABOUT ME
Additional information posted in the About page, re: my studies at the Far Eastern University.
2010-OCTOBER-22 [Friday]
PHOTO UPLOAD
Uploaded photo of some Business Division faculty, taken during the COM-FSM 2010 Spring graduation.
2010-OCTOBER-21 [Thursday]
AR 101 STUDENTS' WORKS POSTED ONLINE
Drawings were uploaded to this site and links added to showcase works of students in Introduction to Art (AR 101) this Fall Semester 2010.
SPRING 2010 UPDATES
CLICK LINK BELOW
Archive – Spring 2010 Updates
