1. Introduction to Beginning Algebra

2. Lab only: KLab only: A,B,C,D,K

3. Placement Exam on Blackboard Go to https://elearning.emporia.edu/https://elearning.emporia.edu/ 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

4. 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!!!!

5. Spring 2011 Beginning Algebra Sections Lab Sections in Brighton –Sections A/B: MWF 11:00 - 11:50 am –Section K: MW 6:30 - 7:50 pm Lecture Sections ( using same access code but different course ID ) –Section J: MWF 9:00 - 9:50 am at SH 249

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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!

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. Schedule Start HWSection ObjectiveHW ? HW dueStart Quiz ?DueStart Review ? Due 14-Jan1.1 Evaluate algebraic expressions1 - 5 18-Jan 21-Jan 1 23-Jan 7-Feb 1 8-Feb Translate English phrases into algebraic expressions6 - 102 2 Determine whether a number is a solution of an equation11 - 153 3 Translate English sentences into algebraic expressions16 - 204 4 19-Jan1.2 Convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions1 - 4 20-Jan 5 5 Write the prime factorization of a composite number5 - 86 6 Reduce or simplify fractions9 - 127 7 Mutiply fractions13 - 158 8 Divide fractions16 - 199 9 Add and subtract fractions20 - 2310 24-Jan 1.3 Express rational numbers as decimals1 - 4 25-Jan 28-Jan 1 30-Jan 11 Understand and use inequality symbols5 - 82 12 Find the absolute value of a real number9 - 113 13 1.4 Use commutative, associative, and distributive properties12 - 164 14 Combine like terms17 - 205 15 26-Jan 1.5 Add numbers without a number line1 - 4 27-Jan 6 16 Use addition rules to simplify algebraic expressions5 - 87 17 1.6 Subtract real numbers9 - 128 18 Use the subtraction definition to simplify algebraic expressions13 - 169 19 1.5/1.6 Translate English phrases into algebraic expressions17 - 2010 20 31-Jan1.7 Multiply real numbers1 - 4 1-Feb 4-Feb 1 6-Feb 21 Divide real numbers5 - 82 22 Simplify algebraic expresssions involving multiplication9 - 123 23 Determine whether a number is a solution of an equation13 - 164 24 Write a numerical expression for each phrase17 - 205 25 2-Feb1.8 Evaluate exponential expressions1 - 4 3-Feb 6 26 Simplify algebraic expresssions with exponents5 - 77 27 Use order of operations to simplify a numerical expression8 - 128 28 Use order of operations to evaluate an expression13 - 169 29 Use order of operations to simplify an expression17 - 2010 30 All assignments are due at 11:59 pm on the day indicatedExam 1 will be held during class time on Wednesday, February 9

14. If you are retaking this class…… You need to CHANGE your learning habits.

15. 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

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

17. Have a great semester!