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Algebraic Literacy MAT055
Spr16 CRN: 40034 G46
Instructor: Ray Brown

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Homework Assignments - The instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus as needed. Missing class is not an excuse for failure to know about syllabus changes.
Course Syllabus  

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12. Polynomials and Exponents
01/19 Tue Orientation Homework
   

12. Polynomials and Exponents
01/20 Wed Ch 12 pre-test
12.1 Rules for Exponents
12.2 Add and Subtract Polynomials
12.3 Multiplication of Polynomials
01/21 Thu 12.4 Special Products
12.5 Integer Exponents and the Quotient Rule
Quiz 12.1 to 12.5
01/25 Mon 12.6 Division of Polynomials
25 Jan - Last Day to Add a Class
01/26 Tue Chapter 12 Review
Practice A  
Practice Test A Ans  
01/27 Wed

Test Ch 12

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9. Linear Equations and Inequalities
11. Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables(Graph Paper)
01/28 Thu Ch 9/11 Pre-test
9.1 Review of Linear Equations
02/01 Mon 9.2 Further Problem Solving w/wp
    Snow Day
02/03 Wed 9.3 Linear Inequalities
Quiz 9.1 to 9.3
02/04 Thu 11.1 Solve Sys of Eqs Graph & Numeric
3 Feb - Last Day to Drop a Class
    5 Feb PD Day no classes
02/08 Mon 11.2a Solve Sys of Eqs by Sub
02/09 Tue 11.3a Solve Sys of Eqs by Eliminate
Quiz 11.1 to 11.3a
02/10 Wed 11.2b/11.3b Word Problems
02/11 Thu 11.4 Systems of Linear Inequalities
Chapter 9 Review
02/15 Mon Chapter 11 Review
Practice A  
Practice Test A Ans  
02/16 Tue

Test ch 9/11

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 Chapter 13 Factoring Polynomials and Solving Equations
02/17 Wed Pre-Test Ch 13
13.3a Factoring Trinomials II (ax2 + bx + c)
13.3b Factoring Trinomials II (ax2 + bx + c)
02/18 Thu 13.4 Spec Types of Factoring
13.5 Summary of Factoring
Quiz 13.3, 13.4, 13.5
02/22 Mon 13.6 Solve Equations by Factoring I
13.7 Solve Equations by Factoring II
02/23 Tue Chapter Review
Practice A  
Practice Test A Ans  
02/24 Wed

Test ch13 (Mid-Term Grade through Ch13)

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 Chapter 14 Rational Expressions
    Midterm Week 7-11 March (Midterm grade through ch13 material)
02/25 Thu Pre-Test Ch 14
14.1 Intro to Rational Expressions
02/29 Mon 14.2 Multiply & Div. of Rational Exps
14.3 Add and Subtract with Like Denom
Quiz 14.1, 14.2, 14.3
03/01 Tue 14.4a Add and Subtract w/ Unlike Denom
03/02 Wed 14.4b Add and Subtract w/ Unlike Denom
14.4c Add and Subtract w/ Unlike Denom
03/03 Thu 14.5 Complex Fractions
03/07 Mon 14.6a Rational Eqs and Formulas
03/08 Tue 14.6b Rat Eqs and Form
03/09 Wed Chapter Review
Practice A  
Practice Test A Ans  
03/10 Thu Test Ch 14

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Chapter 17 Radical Expressions and Functions (Graph Paper)
Spring Break 14-18 March
03/21 Mon Pre-Test Ch 17
17.1 Radical Express and Functs
03/22 Tue 17.2 Rational Exponents
03/23 Wed Snow Day
03/24 Thu 17.3 Simplify Rad Exps
Quiz 17.1, 17.2, 17.3
03/28 Mon 17.4a Ops on Rad Exps
03/29 Tue 17.4b Ops on Rad Exps
03/30 Wed 17.6 Eqs w/ Rad Exps
03/31 Thu 17.7 Complex Numbers
04/04 Mon Chapter Review
04/04 Mon Practice test
Practice A  
Practice Test A Ans  

04/05

Tue

Test Ch 17

Final Study Guide (Paper Version Optional)

Final Study Guide Answers

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Chapter 18 Quadratic Functions and Equations (Graph Paper)
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04/06 Wed Pre-Test Ch18
18.1a Quad Functs & Graphs
04/07 Thu 18.1b Quad Functs & Graphs
04/11 Mon 18.3a Quadratic Equations
04/12 Tue 18.3b Quadratic Equations
04/13 Wed 18.3c Quadratic Equations
Quiz 18.1, 18.3
04/14 Thu ch18.3 wks - Due Monday
04/18 Mon 18.4a The Quadratic Formula
15 April Last Day to Withdraw
04/19 Tue 18.4b The Quadratic Formula
04/20 Wed 18.6 Equations in Quadratic Form
04/21 Thu Chp rev
04/25 Mon Practice Test
Practice A  
Practice Test A Ans  
04/26 Tue Ch 18 Test

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 Chapter 15 Introduction to Functions
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04/27 Wed Pre-Test Ch 15
    15.3a Compound Inequalities
04/28 Thu 15.3b Compound Inequalities
05/02 Mon 15.5a Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
05/03 Tue 15.5b Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
    Quiz: 15.3, 15.5
Practice A  
Practice Test A Ans  
   

No Chapter 15 test - Chapter 15 material included in the course final

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 Final
05/04 Wed ch15 Review/ Final Review
05/05 Thu Final Review
05/09 Mon Comprehensive Final Exam Due, 1 page notes 8.5x11 both sides allowed.
05/10 Tue See Finals Schedule
05/11 Wed See Finals Schedule
05/12 Thu See Finals Schedule