MATH 1013 Elementary Algebra
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                                                                                        Course Syllabus

Course Description

(Prerequisite: Placement by score on ACT, SAT, COMPASS, or ASSET.) A survey course in college mathematics. Basic topics in arithmetic and algebra are covered.

Rationale

Elementary Algebra introduces students unfamiliar or insufficient to mathematics of algebra. It is the predecessor for Intermediate Algebra. This course is the only recommended math course for most technical certificates.

General Course Goals

1. The student will be able to perform operations with real numbers.
2. The student will be able to understand the relationship between fractions, 
decimals, and percents.
3. The student will be able to use order of operation and properties of real
number to simplify algebraic expressions.
4. The student will be able to solve linear equations and inequalities.
5. The student will be able to perform operations on polynomials.
6. The student will be able to use rule of exponents.
7. The students will be able to graph equations and inequalities.
8. The students will be able to write equations of lines and understand function
notation.

Required Text and Material

Textbook: Aufmann, Barker, Lockwood. Beginning Algebra with Applications. Houghton Mifflin Company. (ISBN: 0-618-306056) 
Calculator: Scientific
                                                                                  Class Assignments


3.1 Introduction to Equations
3.2 General Equations
3.3 Inequalities
Review
Test 1

5.1 Rectangular Coordinate System
5.2 Graphs of Straight Lines
5.3 Slopes of Lines
5.4 Equations of Straight Lines
5.5 Functions
5.6 Graphs of Linear Inequalities
Review
Test 2

7.1 Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
7.2 Multiplication of Monomials
7.3 Multiplication of Polynomials
7.4 Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation
7.5 Division of Polynomials
Review
Test 3


8.1 Common Factors
8.2 Factoring Polynomials of the Form X2+BX+C
8.3 Factoring Polynomials of the Form AX2+BX+C
8.4 Special Factoring
8.5 Solving Equations by Factoring
Review

Test 4

Final Exam Comprehensive

                                                                                   Learning Objectives

Chapter 3: Solve Equations and Inequalities
Goal: The student will be able to solve linear equations and inequalities. 
Objectives: The student will be able to 
1. Determine whether a number is a solution to an equation.
2. Solve Equations of form x + a = b and ax = b.
3. Solve applications with uniform motion and percents.
4. Solve equations of form ax + b = c and ax + b = cx + d.
5. Solve equations containing parentheses.
6. Solve inequalities using addition property.
7. Solve inequalities using multiplication property.
8. Solve general Inequalities.

Chapter 5: Linear Equations and Inequalities
Goals: The student will be able to graph linear equations and inequalities. The student will be able to write equations of lines. The student will understand the notation of functions. 
Objectives: The student will be able to 
1. Graph an ordered pair of numbers and determine the coordinates of a point. 
2. Determine whether an ordered pair satisfies a given equation and find the
missing coordinate of an ordered pair so that the result satisfies a given equation. 
3. Graph linear equations using the intercepts. 
4. Graph vertical and horizontal lines. 
5. Find the slope of a line given two points of given the equation of the line. 
6. Determine whether two lines are parallel, perpendicular, or neither. 
7. Find the graph an equation of a line given its slope and a point on given the line,
given its slope and y-intercept, or given two points on the line. 
8.  Graph linear inequalities in two variables. 
9. Find the domain and range of a relation. 
10. Determine whether a given relation is a function. 
11. Use function notation. 

Chapter 7: Polynomials
Goal: The student will be able to perform operations on polynomials. The student will be able to use rule of exponents.
Objectives: The student will be able to
1. Classify polynomials and find the degree.
2. Write a polynomial in descending order.
3. Evaluate polynomials.
4. Add and Subtract polynomials.
5. Find the areas by adding polynomials.
6. Multiply polynomials using the FOIL method or distributive property.
7. Simplify binomials of the form (x + a), and x + ax a
8. Multiply a binomial by a trinomial.
9. Multiply any two polynomials
10. Multiply expressions using the product rule for exponents
11. Divide expressions using the quotient rule for exponents.
12. Use the power rule to simplify expressions.
13. Multiply and divide expressions involving negative exponents.
14. Write numbers in scientific notation and from scientific notation to standard 
form.
15. Multiply and divide numbers in scientific notation.

Chapter 8 Factoring 
Goals: The student will be able to factor using several techniques. The student will be able to use factoring techniques to solve quadratic equations. 
Objectives: The student will be able to factor
1. Out a common factor. 
2. A four-term expression by grouping.
3. Trinomials of the form:   x^2 + bx + c.
4. Trinomials of the form:   ax^2 + bx + c.
5. A perfect square trinomial.
6. The difference of two squares.
7. The sum or difference of two cubes.
8. To solve quadratic equations and applications.

                                                                                                                 

ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA    

TEXTBOOK ASSIGNMENTS  (Mrs. Scott)  

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Section            Page(s)            Problems

3.1                    102 – 105         8, 14, 20, 34, 46, 54, 58, 62, 64, 72, 86, 90, 94, 106, 110,

                                                114, 118, 124, 126, 130, 150, 152, 154, 160

3.2                    119 – 121          4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 28, 48, 52, 56, 60, 70, 72, 84, 86, 110,

                                                122, 134, 144, 146, 148, 152, 154, 160

3.3                    132 – 134          2, 4, 10, 14, 22, 24, 34, 40, 50, 54, 58, 60, 62, 70, 75, 

                                                88, 100, 103, 116, 120, 124, 126

Test 1

 

 5.1                    232 – 234       2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 20

5.2                    246 – 247       2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 30, 36, 38, 56, 60, 64, 

                                             74, 76, 80, 88, 90, 92, 94, 98, 100

5.3                    258 – 259       4, 8, 14, 16, 22, 26, 28, 30, 38, 42, 46, 50

5.4                    264 – 266       2, 4, 6, 10, 14, 22, 26, 28, 30, 41, 42

5.5                    273 – 275       2, 6, 10, 12, 18, 22, 28, 30, 36, 40, 44

5.6                    281 – 282       4 – 18 even

Test 2

 

7.1                    345 – 346          2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 52, 54

7.2                    349 – 351          8, 12, 18, 30, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 59, 62, 68, 71, 74,

                                                 76, 78, 80

7.3                    356 – 358          2, 8, 14, 20, 26, 32, 38, 46, 54, 60, 72, 84, 90, 92, 94, 

                                                96, 108, 110, 114

7.4                    366 – 368          2, 4, 6, 14, 18, 30, 34, 38, 46, 50, 56, 60, 62, 68, 72, 78,

                                                86, 88, 90, 92, 94, 96, 110, 112, 114, 116

7.5                    372 – 373          2, 6, 12, 14, 18, 20, 24, 26, 30, 36, 42, 52

Test 3

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8.1                           390 – 391                22, 38, 58, 70, 76, 88, 94, 98, 100, 108, 112, 116

8.2                           396 – 397                2, 6, 8, 12, 24, 40, 44, 60, 72, 78, 90, 102, 108, 112

8.3                           404 – 405                2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 44, 50, 56, 62, 68, 72, 80, 100, 122

8.4                           411 – 412                12, 24, 36, 40, 46, 54, 62, 80, 86, 92, 110, 148, 150, 152, 154

8.5                           417 – 420                4, 8, 14, 17, 26, 32, 34, 38, 44, 56, 62, 64, 70, 90, 92, 96

 Test 4

Elementary Algebra Plato Assignments

 PLATO CBI: PLATO Computer Based Instruction will incorporate use of computer tutorials, textbook assignments, and teacher support. This course is designed to be individualized. Students progress at their own rate, mastering each skill level before advancing to the next.  Plato is required of this course.  Bonuses will be added to test; they are not required.

                                                                                                                                                                       

Chapter 3                                                  Number of Mastery Test

Linear Equations:  1 Variable                                                 2

Solving Equations                                                                2

Inequalities I                                                                           1

Inequalities II                                                                         2

Chapter 5

Coordinate Plane                                                                     2

Points in a Plane                                                                      2

Slope Intercept Form                                                               3

Slope and Y-Intercept                                                              3

Review Graphs                                                                        1

Chapter 7  

Monomial Sum and Difference                                                 4

Polynomial Sum and Difference                                                3

Monomials                                                                                 4

Monomial Product and Quotient                                               2

Polynomial Product                                                                   3

Exponents – Pre – Algebra                                                         4

Polynomial Quotient                                                                   2

 

Chapter 8

Common Factors                                                                         2

Factoring                                                                                      3

Factoring II                                                                                   2

Factoring Trinomials I                                                                  1

Factoring Trinomials II                                                                 1

Factoring Special Cases                                                                 2

Perfect Square Trinomial                                                               1

Sum & Difference Perfect Cubes                                                   1

 Elementary Algebra Bonus Points

Evaluating                                                                                                  2

Linear Equations: 2 Variables                                                                    2

Linear Inequalities: 1 Variable                                                                    3

Lines and Slopes                                                                                        2

Parallel and Perpendicular Lines –Intermediate Algebra                           3                                                                                        

Binomials                                                                                                   4

Quotient and Power                                                                                   3

Graphing                                                                                                    2

Graphs of Functions                                                                                  2

Points, Lines, and Planes                                                                           2

Using Math Sentences, Part 1                                                                   2

Using Math Sentences, Part 2                                                                   1

Word Problems                                                                                          1

Word Problems I                                                                                        1

Word Problems II                                                                                       1          

92 Possible Bonus Points           

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