1. Introduction to Intermediate Algebra

2. 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

3. 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!!!!

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

5. 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

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. 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.

9. 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

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-Jan Chp. 1 Review1 - 5 18-Jan 21-Jan 1 23-Jan 7-Feb 8-Feb Chp. 2 Review6 - 102 Chp. 3/4 Review11 - 153 Chp. 5 Review - Rules of Exponents16 - 204 1 Chp. 5 Review - Polynomials21 - 255 2 19-Jan6.1 Find the greatest common factor1 - 4 20-Jan 6 3 Factor out the greatest common factor (I)5 - 87 Factor out the greatest common factor (II)9 - 128 4 Find the greatest common binomial factor13 - 169 5 Factor by grouping17 - 2010 6 24-Jan 6.2 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 - 82 Factor trinomials using a greatest common factor9 - 123 8 6.3 Factor trinomials by any method (I)13 - 174 9 Factor trinomials by any method (II)18 - 225 26-Jan6.4 Factor the difference of two squares1 - 4 27-Jan 6 10 Factor binomials using a greatest common factor5 - 87 11 Factor perfect square trinomials9 - 128 12 Factor perfect square trinomials using a GCF13 - 169 13 Factor the sum or difference of two cubes17 - 2010 14 31-Jan6.5 Factor completely, if possible (I)1 - 4 1-Feb 4-Feb 1 6-Feb 15 Factor completely, if possible (II)5 - 82 16 Factor completely, if possible (III)9 - 123 Factor a polynomial in several variables (I)13 - 164 17 Factor a polynomial in several variables (II)17 - 205 2-Feb6.6 Use the zero-product principle1 - 4 3-Feb 6 18 Solve quadratic equations by factoring (I)5 - 87 19 Solve quadratic equations by factoring (II)9 - 128 20 Solve quadratic equations by factoring (III)13 - 169 Solve applications using quadratic equations17 - 2010 21 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!