Frederick Community College
MA 091
ELEMENTARY ALBEGRA
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Course Description: Develops elementary algebra skills. Topics include linear equations, exponents, polynomials, graphing linear equations, systems of equations, radicals and problem solving. .
Credits: 0
Prerequisites: MA 090 or appropriate test score
Core Learning Outcomes: You will be able to
1. solve linear equations
2. graph linear equations
3. write equations of lines
4. apply the laws of exponents
5. add, subtract and multiply polynomials
6. solve systems of two equations
7. simplify, add, subtract, multiply, divide radical expressions
8. solve simple radical equations
9. apply algebraic methods to problem solving
Course Texts and Resources: Developmental Mathematics : 6th edition Bittinger and Beecher
A. Read each section of text and work the margin exercises when directed to do so. Work the assigned problems in each exercise set. If you are having trouble, see your instructor. DO NOT GO ON TO THE NEXT SECTION IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND THE SECTION YOU ARE WORKING ON.
B. Answers to margin exercises are in the back of the text.
C. Answers to all odd numbered exercises and all problems in the chapter review and test are in the back of the book. Answers to even numbered exercises are available in the Math Lab.
D. Solutions to the problems are in the Student's Solution Manual, (available in the bookstore or the Math Lab) and the Instructor Solution Manual (available in the Math Lab).
E. Video tapes may be viewed in the math lab or checked out.
F. Extra practice sheets are available for purchase in the book store or may be accessed online at http://frederick.blackboard.com login: mathlab password: algebra
G. Online tutoring and practice site, videos are available at www.mymathlab.com . You must use the pass code packaged with your textbook.
H. Drop-in tutoring is available. The schedule is posted in the math lab.
Instructional Methods: This course is a self‑pacing, individualized instruction course with a minimum mastery level of 80% of the material.
Evaluation:
Completion of chapters 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 which includes 8 tests and a final exam with a cumulative average of 80%. See separate sheet MA 091 Topical Outline for material covered on each test.
You may be required to do other chapters and take those chapter tests based on a diagnostic pretest given the first day of class.
You may be exempted from specific chapter sections and tests based on a diagnostic pretest given the first day of class.
Testing:
After finishing the assigned problems and review work for a chapter, you are ready to take a test in the lab.
A. Tests may be taken at any time the lab is open. However, sufficient time should be allowed for completion, since the test will be graded on the work completed.
B. A cumulative average of 80% is required to pass this course. You may retest on a chapter if you are not satisfied with your grade. You have one retake per chapter. Depending on the number of chapters you are required to do, this could be up to 9 retakes. You may use your retakes any way you choose, but once they are used, you may not retake any other tests. Use them wisely. The highest grade for each chapter will be used to calculate your class average.
C. Answers to test questions are to be written on a separate sheet of paper. All written work done to obtain an answer must be turned in with your test. Number each problem on the work sheet.
D. Write your name, instructors name and class day/time and Chapter number and test form on all papers.
Final Grades:
You must have a cumulative average of 80% to pass this course.
Final grades will be assigned as follows: A, B, Z, or F
A. To receive a grade of A or B, complete all of the chapter tests and final exam. A: 90‑100, B: 80‑89
B. If you complete all required tests and your cumulative average is less than 80%, you may use all retests remaining to try to raise your average by retaking any chapter test(s). If the semester is over, you will get a Z grade and will need to enroll in the completion workshop or register for the next semester to retake tests that are less than 80%. In the following semester, you will again have 2 opportunities to test on each chapter.
C. A grade of Z will be given at the instructor's discretion to students who have not completed the course but who have met the following conditions:
1. Student has completed at least 4 tests.
2. Student has missed no more than 5 hours of class.
3. Student has put forth extra effort to complete the work (used class time and math lab resources effectively, asked for extra help, etc.).
E. The grade of F is assigned when fewer than four tests are completed or when a student does not satisfy the requirements for a Z grade.
F. A student who withdraws, fails, or receives a Z grade may enroll for the course the following semester and start where/he she left off, complete the remaining tests and then receive the grade earned. The student will have 2 opportunities to test on each chapter. If the course is not completed within the following 2 semesters, the student must start over again at the beginning of the course.
NOTE: Your grade in this course does not count in your GPA. However, this course is subject to satisfactory academic progress standards. Students who are identified as not having made satisfactory academic progress will be placed on academic probation.
Progress Report: You should be keeping a record of your tests scores on the attached form so that you have a record of your progress in the course. If you follow the topical outline, you should have 3 test grades before the 6th week of class.
Attendance Policy: The College attendance policy states: "Students are expected to attend all class sessions except in cases of emergency, religious holidays or participation in official College functions. In these cases, notification or verification, if requested, well be given to the instructor by the student."
You are expected to attend every class so that you can receive help from your instructor and stay on schedule. Missing more than 5 hours of class will affect your grade if you do not finish the course.
RECORD OF TESTS AND
GRADES
Retests used 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (cross off as retests are taken)
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Fall
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MA091 Elementary Algebra
Topical
Outline
This also shows the sections associated with each formal test!
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CLASS TOPIC |
HW ASSIGNMENT
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Introduction to Course Diagnostic Test 8.1: Solving
Equations: The Addition Principle 8.2: Solving Equations: The Multiplication Principle READ AND DO THE
MARGIN EXERCISES p. 561 564, p. 567 570 |
8.1, p. 565 566 (1, 3, 7, 9, 15, 19, 23, 25, 27, 31, 33, 39, 47, 49) 8.2, p. 571 572 (1, 5, 7, 13, 17, 19, 21, 25, 31, 35, 37, 39) |
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8.3: Using the
Principles Together READ AND DO THE
MARGIN EXERCISES p. 573 580 |
8.3, p. 581 584 (1, 5, 9, 11, 17, 23, 25, 27, 31, 35, 41, 45, 49, 53, 59, 67, 77, 83, 87, 89, 91) |
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Chapter 8- 1Review
p. 637 638 (1 22) Chapter 8-1 Test p. 640 (1 13) Worksheet 9.1: Graphs and
Applications READ AND DO THE
MARGIN EXERCISES p. 645 649 |
TEST CH 8 - 1 (8.1 8.3) You will need Graph
Paper! 9.1, p. 650 653 (5, 7, 9, 19, 21 43 Odd) |
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9.2: Graphing
Linear Equations READ AND DO THE
MARGIN EXERCISES p. 654 663 |
You will need Graph
Paper! 9.2, p. 665 669 (3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 21, 25, 31, 35, 37, 39) |
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9.3: More with
Graphing and Intercepts READ AND DO THE
MARGIN EXERCISES p. 671 675 |
You will need Graph
Paper! 9.3, p. 676 681 (1, 3, 5, 11, 13, 17, 21, 29, 35, 39, 41, 43, 47, 49, 55, 57, 59) |
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9.4: Slope and
Slope Applications READ AND DO THE
MARGIN EXERCISES p. 682 688 |
You will need Graph
Paper! 9.4, p. 689 694 (1, 5, 7, 11, 13, 19, 23, 27, 29, 31, 33, 39, 47, 49, 51) |
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Chapter 9 Review: p.
695 698 (1 42) Chapter 9 Test: p. 700 703 (1 32) Worksheet |
TEST CH 9 (9.1 9.4) |
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10. 1: Integers as
Exponents READ AND DO THE
MARGIN EXERCISES p. 707 712 |
10.1, p. 713 715 (1, 7, 13, 17, 23, 29, 35, 39, 41, 43, 45, 49, 53, 55, 59, 63, 69, 73, 75, 77, 79, 89, 95, 97, 99, 101, 103) |
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10.2: Exponents and
Scientific Notation READ AND DO THE
MARGIN EXERCISES p. 717 724 |
10.2, p. 725 728 (1, 3, 5, 7, 13, 23, 31, 35, 39, 47, 49, 55, 61, 63, 65, 71, 75, 77, 79, 89, 91) |
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Chapter 10 - 1
Review, p.785 786 (1 17) Chapter 10 - 1 Test, p.788 789 (1 21) Worksheet |
TEST CH 10 - 1 (10.1 10.2) |
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10.3: Introduction
to Polynomials 10.4: Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials READ AND DO THE
MARGIN EXERCISES p. 730 737 p. 744 747 |
10.3, p. 738 742 (5, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 29, 33, 41, 45, 47, 51, 53, 61, 65, 69, 75, 77, 79, 83, 93, 97) 10.4, p. 748 750 (3, 7, 11, 17, 23, 27, 31, 33, 35, 41, 43, 47) |
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10.5:
Multiplication of Polynomials 10.6: Special
Products 10.7: Operations in
Several Variables (omit 10.8) READ AND DO THE
MARGIN EXERCISES p. 752 755 p. 759 764 p. 769 772 |
10.5, p. 756 - 757 (3, 9, 13, 19, 23, 27, 33, 35, 51, 53, 61, 69) 10.6, 765 767 (1, 7, 11, 19, 27, 37, 43, 51, 61, 63, 67, 79, 85, 93, 95) 10.7, p. 773 776 (3, 7, 9, 11, 17, 23, 27, 29, 35, 39, 43, 49, 59, 73) |
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Chapter 10 - 2
Review, p. 786 787 (18 48) Chapter 10 - 2 Test, p. 788 789 (22 43) Worksheet |
TEST CH 10 - 2 (10.4 10.7) omit 10.8
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(Omit Chapters 11
and 12) 13.1: The Slope
Intercept Equation 13.2: Graphing
Using Slope and the y-Intercept READ AND DO THE
MARGIN EXERCISES p. 947 951 p. 954 956 |
13.1, p. 952 953 (1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31, 33) You will need Graph
Paper! 13.2, p. 957 959 (1, 5, 11, 13, 21, 25) |
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13.3: Parallel and
Perpendicular Lines (Omit 13.4) READ AND DO THE
MARGIN EXERCISES p. 961 963 |
13.3, p. 964 (1 23 odd) |
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13.5: Direct and
Inverse Variation READ AND DO THE
MARGIN EXERCISES p. 973 978 |
13.5, p. 979 983 (1, 5, 9, 11, 13, 17, 21, 23, 29, 31, 33, 35, 39) |
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Chapter 13 Review,
p. 985 987 (1 19, 26 33) Chapter 13 Test, p. 988 (1 14, 19 24) Worksheet |
TEST CH 13(13.1 13.3, 13.5) omit 13.4 |
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14.1: Systems of Equations in Two Variables READ AND DO THE
MARGIN EXERCISES p. 993 997 |
You will need Graph
Paper! 14.1, p. 998 999 (3, 7, 11, 13, 17, 23, 25) |
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14.2: Substitution
Method READ AND DO THE
MARGIN EXERCISES p. 1000 10003 |
14.2, p. 1004 1006 (3, 7, 9, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 29, 31, 33) |
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14.3: Elimination
Method (Omit 14.4 and
14.5) READ AND DO THE
MARGIN EXERCISES p. 1007 1013 |
14.3, p. 1014, 1016 (1, 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 25, 29) |
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Chapter 14 Review,
p. 1037 1038 (1 24) Chapter 14 Test, p. 1040 (1 10) Worksheet |
TEST CH 14 (14.1 14.3) omit 14.4, 14.5 |
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15.1: Introduction
to Radicals 15.2: Multiplying and Simplifying Radical Expressions READ AND DO THE
MARGIN EXERCISES p. 1045 1049 (omit # 31, # 35) p.
1053 1056 (omit # 7, # 11) |
15.1, p. 1050 1052 (3, 7, 13, 17, 19, 23, 27, 37, 43, 45, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57) 15.2, p. 1057 1059 (1, 3, 7, 13, 17, 19, 23, 25, 35, 37, 39, 41, 45, 47, 49, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 65, 67, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85) |
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15.3: Quotients Involving Radical Expressions READ AND DO THE
MARGIN EXERCISES p. 1061 1064 |
15.3, p. 1065 1067 (1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 23, 27, 29, 31, 35, 37, 41, 43, 45, 47, 55, 59, 69, 71, 73, 75) |
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Chapter 15 - 1
Review, p. 1093 1094 (1 41) Chapter 15 - 1 Test, p. 1096 1097 (1
24) Worksheet
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TEST CH 15 - 1 (15.1 15.3) |
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15.4: Addition, Subtraction, and More Multiplication READ AND DO THE
MARGIN EXERCISES p. 1069 1072 (omit # 5, 13 18) |
15.4, p. 1073 1075 (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 19, 21, 25, 31, 35, 37, 39,
41, 43, 45, 49) |
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15.5: Radical
Equations READ AND DO THE
MARGIN EXERCISES p. 1077 1082 (omit # 4 6) |
15.5, p. 1083 1085 (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 43, 47) |
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15.6: Applications
with Right Triangles READ AND DO THE MARGIN
EXERCISES p. 1087 1089 |
15.6, p. 1090 1092 (1 27 odd) |
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Chapter 15 - 2
Review, p.1094 - 1095 (43 49, 52 55) Chapter 15 - 2 Test, p. 1096 1097 (25 28, 30, 31, 35) Worksheet |
TEST CH 15 - 2 (15.4 15.6) |
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STUDY FOR FINALWorksheet |
FINAL |
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RETAKE FINAL IF NECESSARY |
HAVE A GREAT BREAK! |