1. Concepts for the Algebra Section of the Math Placement Exam
Laws of Exponents
Systems of Equations Graphing Substitution Elimination
Polynomials Add Subtract Multiply
Factor! Factor! Factor! Greatest Common Factor trinomials when a = 1 trinomials when a > 1 Difference of squares
Solving quadratics: zero product property quadratic formula complete the square (would be nice )
Graph basic parabolas
Radicals simplifying Add/subtract/Multiply Rationalize the Denominator.
Word Problems!

2. Concepts for the Geometry Section of the Placement Exam
Quadrilaterals- Identify Properties of
2 column proofs
Areas of figures/polygons areas of quadrilaterals areas of polygons
Lateral area of solids
Surface area of solids
Similar triangles
Proportions within triangles
Basic trig Sine, Cosine, Tangent finding missing angels or sides of given triangles angles of elevation and depression

3. Advanced Algebra Concepts
Fractional exponents
Rational expressions
Sum/difference of cubes
Word problems
Function notation
f(x)= 3x +2 find f(2)
Find the Domain and Range from graph
Exponential growth/decay
Multiplying polynomials (3x3)