Introduction to Intermediate Algebra

Placement Exam on Blackboard

• Go to https://elearning.emporia.edu/

• Find math_placement201110: Math Placement (Spring 2011) from My ESU Course List

• Take the exam if you want to try to promote to the next level of algebra

• Optional for students in Beginning or Optional for students in Beginning or Intermediate AlgebraIntermediate Algebra

Warning!

• It is your responsibility to make sure you are in the proper class.

• If you enroll into a wrong course, you will have to buy a new access code before switching to another course! So if you are not ready to take intermediate algebra, do not take it. See your advisor ASAP!!!!

Lab only: K Lab only: A,B,C,D,K

Spring 2011 Intermediate Algebra Sections

• Lab Sections in Brighton– Sections A/B: MWF 9:00 - 9:50 am– Sections C/D: MWF 1:00 - 1:50 pm– Section K: MW 6:30 - 7:50 pm

• Lecture Sections (using same access code but different course ID)– Section J: MWF 12:00 - 12:50 pm at SH 142

– Section L: MWF 12:00 - 12:50 pm at SH 249

• I-section: (should be taken with MA110I) MTWRF, 8:00-8:50 AM

What you can expect from this class

• Your instructors CARE about your SUCCESS.

• Your instructors are willing to help and answer your questions.

• We will NOT lecture. There are many ways to learn the material. We will show you how to navigate in CourseCompass to help you find your learning style.

What we are expecting from you

• Have a positive attitude

• Set your goals at the beginning

• Work hard

• Ask questions

• Use your instructors’ office hours

• Be honest on your academic work

Makeup Policy• If you have an approved reason to miss an

exam, contact your instructor ASAP. You may only make-up the exam if you can take it in advance of the regularly scheduled exam. Otherwise, your final exam score will be used in its place. Emergencies will be handled as per the syllabus.

• Since all assignments can be completed in advance. Quizzes will not be accepted after the due date. However, the two lowest quiz scores will be dropped at the end of the semester.

Reasons for Makeup

1. University sponsored event

2. Medical Reason documented by your physician

3. Jury Duty or Court Appearance documented by the Court

4. Funeral documented by funeral program

Attendance

• Good Attendance is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!

• Here are real-life examples:– Student X: 88.4% + 1.5% (90% attendance) = A

– Student Y: 58.9% (30% attendance) = failing!

Homework

• Homework attempts are unlimited.

• You must score at least 85% on each homework before you can attempt the corresponding quiz.

• Redo homework questions to try to get 100%

• Ask questions if you don’t understand before starting the associated quiz.

Quizzes

• Quizzes will be once a week.

• You can take each quiz up to five times before it is due.

• Your best score is recorded.

• Late quizzes are not accepted.

• You must have 85% on the associated homework to start a quiz.

ScheduleStart HW Section

Objective HW ?HW due Start

Quiz ? Due StartReview ?

Due

14-Jan  

Chp. 1 Review 1 - 5

18-Jan

21-Jan

1

23-Jan

7-Feb

 

8-Feb

Chp. 2 Review 6 - 10 2  

Chp. 3/4 Review 11 - 15 3  Chp. 5 Review - Rules of Exponents 16 - 20 4 1

Chp. 5 Review - Polynomials 21 - 25 5 2

19-Jan 6.1

Find the greatest common factor 1 - 4

20-Jan

63

Factor out the greatest common factor (I) 5 - 8 7Factor out the greatest common factor (II) 9 - 12 8 4Find the greatest common binomial factor 13 - 16 9 5

Factor by grouping 17 - 20 10 6

 

24-Jan6.2

Factor trinomials whose leading coefficient is 1 (I) 1 - 4

25-Jan

28-Jan

1

30-Jan

7

Factor trinomials whose leading coefficient is 1 (II) 5 - 8 2

Factor trinomials using a greatest common factor 9 - 12 38

6.3Factor trinomials by any method (I) 13 - 17 4

9Factor trinomials by any method (II) 18 - 22 5

26-Jan 6.4

Factor the difference of two squares 1 - 4

27-Jan

6 10

Factor binomials using a greatest common factor 5 - 8 711

Factor perfect square trinomials 9 - 12 8 12

Factor perfect square trinomials using a GCF 13 - 16 9 13

Factor the sum or difference of two cubes 17 - 20 10 14

 

31-Jan 6.5

Factor completely, if possible (I) 1 - 4

1-Feb

4-Feb

1

6-Feb

15

Factor completely, if possible (II) 5 - 8 216

Factor completely, if possible (III) 9 - 12 3Factor a polynomial in several variables (I) 13 - 16 4

17Factor a polynomial in several variables (II) 17 - 20 5

2-Feb 6.6

Use the zero-product principle 1 - 4

3-Feb

6 18

Solve quadratic equations by factoring (I) 5 - 8 7 19

Solve quadratic equations by factoring (II) 9 - 12 820

Solve quadratic equations by factoring (III) 13 - 16 9

Solve applications using quadratic equations 17 - 20 10 21

All assignments are due at 11:59 pm on the day indicated Exam 1 will be held during class time on Wednesday, February 9

If you are retaking this class……

You need to CHANGE your learning habits.

How Can I Succeed?

• Come to class regularly• Turn off your cellphone and MP3 player• Buy a notebook and take notes• Do all your homework and try to get 100%• Do all your quizzes at least 3 times• Spend a significant amount of time preparing

for exams• Do each exam review quiz at least 3 times• Go to the exam review sessions

CourseCompass• http://www.coursecompass.com/

Have a great semester!