Math 098 Instructor File
Textbook: Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, 5th edition, by Elayn Martin-Gay
Online Homework: ECC’s custom MyMathLab course ISBN: 1269429159
We have attempted to provide guidelines for the number of class sessions for each topic. These
are only suggestions. Note: The hours below are 50 minute class hours. The time for each
chapter is inclusive of time you spend both teaching and assessment (pre-tests, quizzes,
chapter tests, etc)
Chapter 3: Functions
Cover Section 3.6 only. You may want to do this prior to Chapter 7.
2 hours
Chapter 6: Factoring
Factoring polynomials is listed as a learning outcome for MTH098. You
should cover all of Chapter 6 with a focus on the Integrated Review (pp.
409 – 412) and Section 6.6.
Chapter 7: Rational Expression
Cover all of Chapter 7
9 hours
Chapter 8: More of Functions
Cover 8.1, 8.2, 8.4 (8.3 is optional)
7 hours
Chapter 9: Inequalities and Absolute Value
Cover all of Chapter 9, except 9.4.
7 hours
11 hours
Chapter 10: Rational Exponents, Radicals, and Complex Numbers
11 hours
Cover all of Chapter 10. Be sure to cover the Distance and Midpoint
formulas.
Chapter 11: Quadratic Equations
11 hours
Revisit objectives from Section 6.6. Cover all of Chapter 11, except Section
11.4.
Chapter 12: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Cover Section 12.3 and 12.4. Sections 12.1 and 12.2 optional.
3 hours
Chapter 13: The Circle
Section 13.1 is optional
1 hour
Cumulative Final Exam
2 hours
64 hours
Less is More: You will likely have more time in class to explore the course material. While some
additional topics (i.e. exponentials and study skills) were included in the new MTH 096/098/099
sequence, the primary goal of the rewrite wasn’t to add more topics, but rather the goal was to
remove overlap. This allows for more time with each topic in class, thereby providing opportunities
for greater depth of learning, which will give the students a richer, more meaningful understanding
of algebra.
Completing the Square: This particular skill is one that students struggle with, but they are
expected to be familiar with in College Algebra. Emphasis should be placed on this topic.
Calculator Usage: Given the nature of the material in MTH 098 and that most transfer level
mathematics courses (here at ECC or otherwise) incorporate graphing calculator usage into the
curriculum, you might consider using and/or requiring this technology for your class. Some topics
into which you might incorporate graphing calculator usage include (1) verifying solutions of
systems, (2) analyzing characteristics of functions, (3) comparing graphs of functions, (4) analyzing
the visual impact of scaling and (5) collecting tabular data. If you are considering requiring it, be
mindful that this is an additional cost to the students. There will be some physical calculators in the
Math Lab and TI-Smartview is available on all Math Lab computers for student use in that room.
Note that Cell phones (as calculators) are banned on formal assessments for security reasons.
Publisher Resources:
A list of available digital instructor resources for the Martin-Gaye book is available here:
http://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/product/Beginning-Intermediate-Algebra-PlusMyMathLab-Access-Card-Package/9780321729361.page
*you will need to request a signon from Pearson to access the instructor resources
Review Module: See the following page for a review module of Mth096 content students are
expected to have mastered before beginning this course.
Last updated: June 2015, Terri Martin
Committee Members : Chalyce Deterding, Ken Beynon, and Gary Grohs
Mth098 Review Module
The following MTH096 topics have been chosen as a review for MTH098 students. Specifically, students
who place directly into MTH098 may struggle with some prerequisite material. However, all students
will benefit from review of the following topics.
Linear Inequalities in One Variable
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Section 2.8 Exercise Set – Pg. 154 – 155 #42, 47, 83, 87
Slope
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Section 3.4 Exercise Set – Pg. 212-216 #11, 15-18, 70, 91, 96, 99
Linear Equations in Two Variables
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Section 3.5 Exercise Set – Pg. 224-226 #25, 45, 69, 78, 88-92, 95
Systems of Linear Equations
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Chapter 4 Review – Pg. 302-303 #10, 13, 25, 28, 42, 52, 61
Chapter 4 Test – Pg. 303: #1-4
Exponents
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Section 5.1 Exercise Set – Pg. 317 #63, 77, 93, 107, 115, 139, 145
Section 5.5 Exercise Set – Pg. 350-351 #3, 47, 63
Long Division of Polynomials
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Section 5.6 Exercise Set – Pg. 358-359 #9, 15, 53, 57 (Have students check their answers to
reinforce polynomial addition and multiplication)
MyMathLab
There is also a MML review module available. The course ID is grohs46802. To copy the review
module into your own course within MyMathLab, follow these steps:
1. In the Assignment Manager, chose Create Assignment, and select Import/Copy Assignments
from another course and click Next.
2. Select Import assignments from other courses using this book and click Next.
3. Select Assignments from other instructors' courses at ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE and click
Next.
4. Select Coord: Math 098 Coordinator Course ECC Custom ID – Grohs and click Next.
5. Then check the box next to the single assignment listed, Review Unit For Math 098 Students
and select Import.
6. Click OK.
The assignment will now be listed in your course.
Please contact Ken Beynon, Chalyce Deterding, or Gary Grohs if you have any questions!