Introduction to Intermediate Algebra

Placement Exam on Blackboard Go to Find math_placement201110: Math Placement (Spring 2011) from My ESU Course Listmath_placement201110: Math Placement (Spring 2011) Take the exam if you want to try to promote to the next level of algebra Optional for students in Beginning or Intermediate AlgebraOptional for students in Beginning or Intermediate 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: KLab 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: :50 pm at SH 142 –Section L: MWF 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.

Schedule Start HWSection ObjectiveHW ? HW dueStart Quiz ?DueStart Review ? Due 14-Jan Chp. 1 Review Jan 21-Jan 1 23-Jan 7-Feb 8-Feb Chp. 2 Review Chp. 3/4 Review Chp. 5 Review - Rules of Exponents Chp. 5 Review - Polynomials Jan6.1 Find the greatest common factor Jan 6 3 Factor out the greatest common factor (I) Factor out the greatest common factor (II) Find the greatest common binomial factor Factor by grouping Jan 6.2 Factor trinomials whose leading coefficient is 1 (I) Jan 28-Jan 1 30-Jan 7 Factor trinomials whose leading coefficient is 1 (II) Factor trinomials using a greatest common factor Factor trinomials by any method (I) Factor trinomials by any method (II) Jan6.4 Factor the difference of two squares Jan 6 10 Factor binomials using a greatest common factor Factor perfect square trinomials Factor perfect square trinomials using a GCF Factor the sum or difference of two cubes Jan6.5 Factor completely, if possible (I) Feb 4-Feb 1 6-Feb 15 Factor completely, if possible (II) Factor completely, if possible (III) Factor a polynomial in several variables (I) Factor a polynomial in several variables (II) Feb6.6 Use the zero-product principle Feb 6 18 Solve quadratic equations by factoring (I) Solve quadratic equations by factoring (II) Solve quadratic equations by factoring (III) Solve applications using quadratic equations All assignments are due at 11:59 pm on the day indicatedExam 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

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Have a great semester!