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Enhances scholarship,
leadership skills, social
responsibility, and promotes
life-long learning.
Provides high-quality, easily
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Enables adults to earn
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student expectations
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Academic Honesty Policy
APA formatting and style
netiquette
course overview
required textbooks
grading scale
IDEA objectives
IDEA description
learning outcomes
course schedule
Moser College Mission
Statement: Moser College
embodies the values of respect,
excellence, collaboration, and
professionalism. We are
committed to delivering
innovative and dynamic
programs designed for adult
students who are dedicated to
enhancing their professional,
local, and global communities.
Moser College Vision
Statement: To be one of the
premier university colleges in
the nation.
Love of Christ and Neighbor  Prayer  Stability  Conversatio  Obedience
Discipline  Humility  Stewardship  Hospitality  Community
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About Your Program at Benedictine University – Moser College
About This Document
This is a hypermedia document – it has been built to mimic navigation on the
web. This document can also be viewed as a presentation or it can be printed
like a traditional document. We use this sort of document because it allows for
navigation links (hyperlinks) to text, graphics, audio/video, and the web. This
type of document also allows you to navigate in a nontraditional, nonlinear way
– by following the page links you are not bound to read or flip through the
document in any sort of order. This is yet another example of Moser College’s
commitment to advancements in technology and blended learning.
About Moser College
The Moser College of Adult & Professional Studies delivers its curricular
programs in a specifically designed structure deliberately oriented for working,
adult learners. The Moser College is committed to providing a learning
environment which extends beyond the classroom and is designed specifically
to meet the needs of its students and their employers by bringing a quality
educational experience without requiring the student to relocate or travel
extensively beyond their home area. Benedictine University's Moser College of
Adult & Professional Studies is fully accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools*.
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About Blended Learning
Blended learning is the integration of different learning environments: mainly the
online format with the face-to-face format, but may also include mobile learning.
Blended learning, also referred to as hybrid learning, relies on both the advantages
of digital/technology innovation and the methods of face-to-face instruction. At
Moser College, we use blended learning by combining asynchronous online
classroom sessions with a face-to-face classroom environment. We alternate
between the online session and the face-to-face session in 5-week courses, with
the A session being face-to-face and the B session being online.
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The Ten Hallmarks of a Benedictine Education
A Benedictine Education
Based on the Rules of Saint Benedict, a Benedictine
Education is based on the Benedictine Wisdom
Tradition that sets as its goals the transformation of the
Human mind AND Heart and has at its foundation “The
Ten Hallmarks of a Benedictine Education”.
The Ten Hallmarks
Each academic year Moser College will be celebrating
two of the Hallmarks. This academic year 2011-2012,
the Hallmarks Stability and Stewardship have been
chosen. The ten hallmarks are:
1. Love of Christ and Neighbor
2. Prayer: a Life marked by liturgy, lection and
Mindfulness
3. Stability: commitment to the daily life of this place,
its heritage and tradition
4. Conversatio: the way of formation and
transformation
5. Obedience: a commitment to listening and
consequent action
6. Discipline: a way toward learning and freedom
7. Humility: knowledge of self in relation to God,
others and creation
8. Stewardship: responsible use of creation, culture
and the arts
9. Hospitality: openness to others
10. Community: call to serve the common good
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Student Expectations
Expectations of Students
In order to get the maximum use of the time available, it is expected that you
will:
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Read the material to be covered in the class and complete required
assignments prior to attending the class/session;
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Arrive/login to class/session prepared to participate actively;
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Be prepared to actively participate in the collaborative activities of each
class/session; and
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Always feel free to seek additional help from the instructor when the need
arises.
Attendance Policy
Students may not miss more than 25% of the live classroom sessions. Doing so
will result in an F for the course.
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Submission of Work
All assignments are to be submitted into Desire 2 Learn (D2L) unless otherwise noted by instructor.
Assignments must be submitted by due date. Any assigned work submitted late for any unexcused
reason will receive a lowered grade. Please refer to your instructor’s late work policy located in D2L.
In the event that you miss an examination for due cause, arrangements must be made with the
instructor for a make-up examination. Important criteria concerning the submission of work:
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Make-up examinations may differ from the original class examination.
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Per University policy, assignments cannot be accepted by an instructor after the last day of the course.
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Only discussions threads posted by 11:59 pm CST on the due date will count for grading purposes.
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Financial Aid Information
Applying for Financial Aid
A college education is one of the largest financial investments a family will make. We believe that an education
from Benedictine University will provide valuable returns throughout a student's lifetime. The Office of Financial
Aid is dedicated to helping students and their families make a Benedictine University education affordable. We
view the process of financing an education as a partnership. Although the student and his/her family have primary
responsibility for meeting college costs, Benedictine University, as well as the federal and state governments have
a variety of financial aid programs available to students who need financial assistance.
Types of Financial Aid
Benedictine University's Office of Financial Aid administers a variety of federal, state
and institutional programs of student financial assistance. All financial aid recipients
must maintain satisfactory academic progress in accordance with the published,
"Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Financial Aid Recipients.“
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After completing the financial aid application process, the student will receive a
financial aid award notification letter. The award letter will include the
program(s) that the student is eligible to receive and the award amount(s).
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Grants/Scholarships - Grants and scholarships are considered to be gift
assistance. This means the awards do not have to be repaid.
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Loans - Loans are considered to be a form of self-help assistance. Loan programs
provide funds for educational purposes and are paid back with interest.
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Employment - Part-time jobs on campus are available to students through the
University and Federal Work-Study program. Students working on campus
receive a bi-weekly paycheck.
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Applying for Financial Aid – All students applying for financial aid are asked to
complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
The FAFSA is required for all federal, state (Illinois residents) and Benedictine University need-based assistance.
It should be completed as soon as possible after January 1st. Applying online with FAFSA on the Web at
www.fafsa.gov is faster and easier than using a paper FAFSA. Have your completed U.S. Federal Income Tax
returns readily available when completing the FAFSA. Include Benedictine University's school code:
001767 so the results of your FAFSA application will automatically be sent to our financial aid office. Sign you
FAFSA with a Federal Student Aid PIN. Apply for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov. If you are providing parent
information, one parent must also sign you FAFSA.
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About Netiquette
What is Netiquette?
"Netiquette" stands for "Internet Etiquette", and refers to the set of practices which help to make the online
experiences pleasant for all involved. As you might expect, netiquette, like other forms of etiquette, is about
courtesy, manners, codes of behavior, protocols and respect. Netiquette primarily focuses on how we interact with
one another online, by being aware of: our use of language, others’ cultural background, conventional norms, and
other behaviors. Below you will find guidelines concerning the basics of online interaction. If it isn’t something you
would say or do in the face-to-face classroom, it is probably inappropriate in the online class as well.
Netiquette Basics
1. Follow the Golden Rule (“One should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself”)
2. Be ethical, fair, tolerant and mindful of others – avoid stereotyping, judgment and prejudice
3. Know the boundaries of particular cyberspaces – what is acceptable in a text or chatroom with friends may
not be appropriate in a classroom or in an online conversation with an instructor
4. Respect the time of others by: 1) using descriptive subject lines, 2) resizing images for the web, 3) providing
links instead of copying and pasting content, 5) using white space by inserting blank lines between paragraphs
and headers and 6) limiting your use of attachments
5. Copy the minimum number of people – it is tempting to send “email” or “message blasts” because it is easier
for the poster, but it is not easier for the reader
Inappropriate Online Usage
1. Avoid “flaming” – flaming is sending offensive, insulting or criticizing messages. This happens more often
online then in face-to-face interaction, because there is an illusion of anonymity.
2. Flaming is neither productive nor appropriate for the learning environment
3. Always avoid flaming when it comes to content and opinions, but also avoid it when it comes to grammar,
punctuation and spelling corrections
4. Avoid using CAPS if possible and never type messages in ALL CAPS – this is considered yelling and is often
seen as a form of aggression
5. Use emoticons ( :) , :( , :-) ) sparingly and avoid the use of JK, BRB, LOL and other text language
Confidentiality and Privacy
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Email, messaging and posting are forms of written record and are just as permanent as a letter or document
Do not publicize your own or others’ personal information (such as email, phone numbers, last names etc.)
Respect copyright and cite any and all sources
Do not expect that your communications are private, instead assume all communications are public
For more information please review Netiquette by Virginia Shea
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Resources for Success
Benedictine’s Library Resources
Benedictine University Libraries strive to provide the resources for all of your academic and research
needs. Providing access to over 120 databases, 200,000 books and eBooks, and helpful librarians 7
days a week, we are here to assist you in person and online.
The primary mission of the Benedictine University Library is to provide library resources and services
that support the Benedictine University community and meet its academic and research needs. To
support our mission, the Library has made provisions for all students to gain access to important
academic resources through the Benedictine Library Website. As you begin your academic journey
please take note of these key concepts that will affect that access:
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Entry into academic databases and most Library resources must be made through the Benedictine
Library Website at www.ben.edu/library
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Within one week of your official enrollment your patron information will be automatically entered
into the library system, where once entered, you will be able to check out books and access
databases
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When off-campus you will be prompted by authentication software (a proxy server) to provide
your Library ID number and last name to access article databases and request books. This software
proxy server confirms that you are a current Benedictine University student and thus allowed
access
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Your Library ID number is a combination of the Benedictine Library prefix 2281100 and your
seven-digit student ID number (also called your “b” number). Thus 2281100XXXXXXX is
the Library ID number with X’s being the seven digit student number. This number is prominently
located just below the barcode on your Benedictine ID card
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For further information on any aspect of Library resources and access please call or write the
Benedictine Library Reference Desk at 630-829-6057 or libref@ben.edu. Please take note of
Library hours and staff directory located on the Library Website under About the Library and feel
free to contact us about any concern or need you might have
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University Academic Honesty Policy
The search for truth and the dissemination of knowledge are the central missions of a university.
Benedictine University pursues these missions in an environment guided by our Roman Catholic
tradition and our Benedictine Heritage. Integrity and honesty are therefore expected of all University
students. Actions such as cheating, plagiarism, collusion, fabrication, forgery, falsification,
destruction, multiple submission, solicitation, and misrepresentation are violations of these
expectations and constitute unacceptable behavior in the University community.
To access the complete Academic Honesty Policy, which includes student responsibility, responsibility
and authority of faculty, violations, reporting and communicating, responsibilities of the provost,
appeals, composition of the academic appeals board, procedures of the academic appeals board, and
records, please select the following link: www.ben.edu/ahp
APA Formatting and Style
All course assignments must use APA citation and formatting. This is a
mandatory requirement for all assignments, including discussions, if a
publication or other work is being referenced. For more information on
APA, please see the APA Style section at the website of the American
Psychological Association, linked here: www.apa.org/
APA resources for students: www.apa.org/about/students.aspx
Services for Students with Disabilities
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities by standing provision of reasonable
accommodations to make programs and activities accessible to qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability, you may be eligible for
reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, please
contact the Student Success Center, Krasa Center - 012A, 630-829-6340. All students are expected to
fulfill essential course requirements. The University will not waive any essential skill or requirement
of a course or degree program.
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Individual Development and Educational Assessment
IDEA Objectives
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Acquiring skills in working with others as a member of a team.
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Developing creative capacities (writing, inventing, designing,
performing in art, music, drama, etc.)
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Gaining a broader understanding and appreciation of intellectual/
cultural activity (music, science, literature, etc.)
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Developing skill in expressing oneself orally or in writing.
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Learning how to find and use resources for answering questions or
solving problems.
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Developing a clearer understanding of, and commitment to, personal
values.
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Learning to analyze and critically evaluate ideas, arguments, and
points of view.
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Acquiring an interest in learning more by asking questions and
seeking answers.
IDEA Description
The IDEA student survey focuses on the instructor’s learning objectives for the course and on the
progress each student made toward achieving those objectives. By answering thoughtfully and
honestly, your ratings and comments will be much more helpful – to the instructor, the department
chair, and the dean of the college. As students, you should also know that student ratings and
comments have been used to help evaluate courses and to improve the educational experience at
Benedictine University. The appropriate standard of conduct with respect to student surveys is
thoughtful comments and constructive criticism – respectfully communicated.
A Focus on Learning
“The IDEA Student Ratings system looks at instruction in terms of its endgame. Rather than
emphasizing teaching style or personality, the IDEA system focuses on student learning and the
methods used to facilitate it.” – from the IDEA website: www.theideacenter.org/node/5
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Faculty Weekend Course Overview
Course Description
Intermediate Algebra provides the necessary algebraic tools required to link mathematics with real life
applications. This is a skills course whose content is centered on the structure and properties of the real
number system. Topics covered include linear equation, graphs, functions, polynomials, polynomial
functions, rational expressions, rational equations, and radical expressions.
Course Materials
Required Textbook and Materials
Blitzer, Robert (2013). Intermediate Algebra for College Students Plus NEW MyMathLab with
Pearson eText -- Access Card Package. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson-Prentice Hall. ISBN:
9780321729293
TI-83 Plus or Ti-84 Plus graphing calculator is required.
Technological Computer Requirements
Students in the Blended program will need: High-speed Internet access; a sound card and speakers;
Windows XP (minimum)/Windows 7 (recommended) or Mac OS X 10.5 or higher; and Firefox 3.6 or
higher. It is also highly recommended that students have access to a microphone or webcam for
optional audio/videoconferencing.
Discussion Forum Guidelines
The Course Grading Scale
A
=
4.00
90 - 100%
EXCELLENT
B
=
3.00
80 – 89%
GOOD
C
=
2.00
70 – 79%
SATISFACTORY
D
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1.00
60 – 69%
PASS
F
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0.00
BELOW 60%
FAIL
I
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INC
INCOMPLETE
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make a post to each discussion question for that
week by day 4 of each week and respond to at least
two other postings by the end of the week. Individual
Posts are worth up to 5 points and the total
Response Posts are worth up to 5 points total. Each
discussion will total up to 10 points.
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Faculty Weekend Course Outcomes Based in Bloom’s Taxonomy
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1A
1B
Bloom’s
Level
Learning Objective
Benedictine Hallmark
and/or IDEA Objective
Assignment
Pts
2Understanding
Utilize multi-media to
enhance mathematical
knowledge
IDEA 1 – Gaining factual knowledge
MyMathLab practice
assignment #1
10 pts
4 - Analyzing
Analyze problems as a team
an appreciate the benefits
of working as a team
IDEA 5 – Acquiring skills in working
with others as a member of a team
PBL assignment #1 (Steps 1-8)
10 pts
3 - Applying
Actively engage in classroom
activities to promote selflearning
IDEA 3 – Learning to apply course
material
MyMathLab practice
assignment #2
15 pts
6 - Creating
Design mathematical
solutions to real world
problems
IDEA 9 – Learning how to find and
use resources
PBL assignment #2 (Steps 1-8)
10 pts
3 - Applying
Actively engage in classroom
activities to promote selflearning
IDEA 3 – Learning to apply course
material
MyMathLab practice
Assignment #3
15 pts
6 - Creating
Design mathematical
solutions to real world
problems
IDEA 9 – Learning how to find and
use resources
PBL assignment #3 (Steps 1-8)
10 pts
3 - Applying
Actively engage in classroom
activities to promote selflearning
IDEA 3 – Learning to apply course
material
MyMathLab practice
Assignment #4
15 pts
6 - Creating
Design mathematical
solutions to real world
problems
IDEA 9 – Learning how to find and
use resources
PBL assignment #4 (Steps 1-8)
10 pts
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Wk
2A
2B
Bloom’s
Level
Learning Objective
Benedictine Hallmark
and/or IDEA Objective
Assignment
Pts
2–
Understanding
Perform operations with real
numbers
IDEA 1 – Gaining factual knowledge
Hallmark: Discipline
Quiz #1 on sections 1.1 and 1.2
15 pts
5 - Evaluating
Construct valid arguments in
critical thinking exercises
IDEA 4 – Developing points of view
needed by professionals
Discussion question #1 post and
two responses
10 pts
6 - Creating
Translate English phrases
into algebraic expressions
IDEA 1 – Gaining factual knowledge
MyMathLab homework #1
10 pts
5 - Evaluating
Construct valid arguments in
critical thinking exercises
IDEA 4 – Developing points of view
needed by professionals
Discussion question #2 post and
two responses
10 pts
3 - Applying
Use the rectangular
coordinate system to
visualize relationships
between variables
IDEA 1 – Gaining factual knowledge
MyMathLab homework #2
10 pts
3 - Applying
Solve linear equations
IDEA 1 – Gaining factual knowledge
Quiz #2 on sections 1.3 thru 1.5
15 pts
5 - Evaluating
Construct valid arguments in
critical thinking exercises
IDEA 4 – Developing points of view
needed by professionals
Discussion question #3 post and
two responses
10 pts
5 - Evaluating
Evaluate a function
IDEA 3 – Learning to apply course
material
MyMathLab homework #3
10 pts
3 - Applying
Use the algebra of functions
to combine functions and
determine domains
IDEA 1 – Gaining factual knowledge
Quiz #3 on sections 2.1 and 2.3
15 pts
5 - Evaluating
Construct valid arguments in
critical thinking exercises
IDEA 4 – Developing points of view
needed by professionals
Discussion question #4 post and
two responses
10 pts
5 - Evaluating
Interpret slope as rate of
change
IDEA 1 – Gaining factual knowledge
MyMathLab homework #4
10 pts
4 - Analyzing
Model data with linear
functions and make
predictions
IDEA 3 – Learning to apply course
material
Quiz #4 on sections 2.4 thru 2.5
15 pts
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Bloom’s
Level
Learning Objective
Benedictine Hallmark
and/or IDEA Objective
Assignment
Pts
3A
3 - Applying
Actively engage in classroom
activities to promote selflearning
IDEA 3 – Learning to apply course
material
MyMathLab practice
Assignment #5
15 pts
6 - Creating
Design mathematical
solutions to real world
problems
IDEA 9 – Learning how to find and
use resources
PBL assignment #5 (Steps 1-8)
10 pts
3 - Applying
Actively engage in classroom
activities to promote selflearning
IDEA 3 – Learning to apply course
material
MyMathLab practice
Assignment #6
15 pts
6 - Creating
Design mathematical
solutions to real world
problems
IDEA 9 – Learning how to find and
use resources
PBL assignment #6 (Steps 1-8)
10 pts
3 - Applying
Actively engage in classroom
activities to promote selflearning
IDEA 3 – Learning to apply course
material
MyMathLab practice
Assignment #7
15 pts
6 - Creating
Design mathematical
solutions to real world
problems
IDEA 9 – Learning how to find and
use resources
PBL assignment #7 (Steps 1-8)
10 pts
3B
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Bloom’s
Level
Learning Objective
Benedictine Hallmark
and/or IDEA Objective
Assignment
Pts
4A
5 - Evaluating
Construct valid arguments in
critical thinking exercises
IDEA 4 – Developing points of view
needed by professionals
Discussion question #5 post and
two responses
10 pts
4 - Analyzing
Evaluate polynomial
functions
IDEA 1 – Gaining factual knowledge
MyMathLab homework #5
10 pts
3 - Applying
Factor trinomials by
grouping
IDEA 1 – Gaining factual knowledge
Quiz #5 on sections 5.1 thru 5.4
15 pts
5 - Evaluating
Construct valid arguments in
critical thinking exercises
IDEA 4 – Developing points of view
needed by professionals
Discussion question #6 post and
two responses
10 pts
3 - Applying
Use grouping to obtain the
difference of two squares
IDEA 1 – Gaining factual knowledge
MyMathLab homework #6
10 pts
3 - Applying
Solve problems using
polynomial equations
IDEA 1 – Gaining factual knowledge
Quiz #6 on sections 5.5 thru 5.7
15 pts
5 - Evaluating
Construct valid arguments in
critical thinking exercises
IDEA 4 – Developing points of view
needed by professionals
Discussion question #7 post and
two responses
10 pts
4 - Analyzing
Interpret information given
by the graph of a rational
function
IDEA 3 – Learning to apply course
material
MyMathLab homework #7
10 pts
4B
Total Points for the Course
In-class Practice
Assignments
15 points each x 6
10 points each x 1
=100 points
25% of the total points
Discussion Questions in D2L
10 points each x 7
= 70 points
17.5% of the total points
MyMathLab Homework
10 points each x 7
= 70 points
17.5% of the total points
In-class Quizzes (provided
by the instructor)
15 points each x 6
= 90 points
22.5% of the total points
In-class Group PBL
Assignments
10 points each x 7
= 70 points
17.5% of the total points
Total Points for the Course
= 400 points
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Intermediate Algebra | MATH 095
Faculty Weekend Course Schedule
Session
Loc.
Class Title
Assignments
01 A
F2F
Algebraic expressions
Operations with real numbers
Simplifying algebraic expressions
Graphing equations
Solving linear equations
Problem solving and using formulas
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01 B
F2F
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Introduction to functions
Graphs of functions
The algebra of functions
Linear functions and slope
The point-slope form of a line
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No pre-assignment for session
1A. Instructor will review Chapter 1
in class.
How to use MyMathLab
Practice problems
Review of Problem Based Learning
(PBL) approach
Team formation
Group PBL activity on word problems
Group PBL activity on graphing
Practice problems
Group PBL activity on functions
Group PBL activity on using linear
functions to model data
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Faculty Weekend Course Schedule
Session
Loc.
Class Title
Assignments
02 A
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Algebraic expressions
Operations with real numbers
Simplifying algebraic expressions
Graphing equations
Solving linear equations
Problem solving and using formulas
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02 B
online
Introduction to functions
Graphs of functions
The algebra of functions
Linear functions and slope
The point-slope form of a line
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Read Chapter 1
Discussion topic on algebraic
expressions and real number
Complete Homework Assignment #1
in MyMathLab
Complete quiz on sections 1.1 and 1.2
Discussion topic on graphing and
solving linear equations
Complete Homework Assignment #2
in MyMathLab
Complete quiz on sections 1.3 and 1.5
Read Chapter 2
Discussion topic on finding the value
of a function
Complete Homework Assignment #3
in MyMathLab
Complete quiz on sections 2.1, 2.2
and 2.3
Discussion topic on modeling the
slope of a line
Complete Homework Assignment #4
in MyMathLab
Complete quiz on sections 2.4 and 2.5
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Faculty Weekend Course Schedule
Session
Loc.
Class Title
Assignments
03 A
F2F
Introduction to polynomials
Polynomial functions
Multiplication of polynomials
Factoring trinomials
Factoring special forms
A general factoring strategy
Polynomial equations and their
applications
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Practice problems
Group PBL activity on using
trinomial functions to describe
physical activities
Group PBL activity on designing
factoring problems
03 B
F2F
Multiplying and dividing rational
expressions and functions
Adding and subtracting rational
expressions
Division of polynomials
Radical expressions and functions
Rational exponents
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Practice problems
Group PBL activity on cost-benefit
analysis
04 A
online
Introduction to polynomials
Polynomial functions
Multiplication of polynomials
Factoring trinomials
Factoring special forms
A general factoring strategy
Polynomial equations and their
applications
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Read Chapter 5
Discussion topic on factoring
trinomials
Complete Homework Assignment #5
in MyMathLab
Complete quiz on sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
and 5.4
Discussion topic on polynomial
equations and their applications
Complete Homework Assignment #6
in MyMathLab
Complete quiz on sections 5.5, 5.6
and 5.7.
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04 B
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Multiplying and dividing rational
expressions and functions
Adding and subtracting rational
expressions
Division of polynomials
Radical expressions and functions
Rational exponents
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Read Chapters 6 and 7
Discussion topic on radical
expressions and functions
Complete Homework Assignment #7
in MyMathLab
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Intermediate Algebra | MATH 095
Faculty Weekend Session 1A
Learning Objectives
By the end of the week the learner should be able to:
1. Translate English Phrases into algebraic expressions
2. Evaluate algebraic expressions
3. Use mathematical models
4. Recognize the sets that make up the real number system
5. Use order of operations and properties of algebra to simplify algebraic expressions
6. Utilize the Ti-83 Plus or Ti-84 Plus graphing calculator to plot points in the rectangular coordinate system
7. Formulate graphs in the rectangular coordinate system
8. Interpret visuals relationships between variables in the rectangular coordinate system
9. Solve linear equations
10. Recognize identities, conditional and inconsistent equations
11. Solve algebraic word problems using linear applications
Activities, Assignments and Assessments
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES
MULTIMEDIA
Reading
No pre-class reading. Instructor will review Chapter 1, in
class.
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In Class Activities
• Review the course syllabus and syllabus companion.
Ensure students understand deliverables and due dates.
• Show students how to sign in to MyMathLab and
complete assignments.
• Review the chapter examples for Sections 1.1 through
1.5. Have an open discussion on key concepts and terms.
Use the “Concept and Vocabulary Check” at the end of
each section to facilitate the discussion.
Show the students how to use the Multimedia Library in
MyMathLab. Students should find the “Chapter Text Prep
Videos” particularly useful to prepare for quizzes.
Show the students how to find the textbook videos on
YouTube. Go to youtube.com and search for “blitzer
intermediate algebra”, then click on the channel icon for
“Intermediate Algebra for College Students, 6e”. The
videos are organized by chapter and topic within chapter.
Students will find these particularly useful as a review
before they attempt the homework problems.
In Class Assignment
Have the students individually work on selected problems
from Sections 1.1 through 1.5. Select problems that are
similar to the assigned homework problems. If each student
has access to a computer in the classroom, you can set
these up in advance as non-graded assignments in
MyMathLab, otherwise have the students write out their
answers on paper. Give the students an appropriate amount
of time to work on their own, then walk through the solution
to each problem on the whiteboard.
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Intermediate Algebra | MATH 095
Faculty Weekend Session 1A (continued)
Activities, Assignments and Assessments (continued)
GROUP ACTIVITIES
Team Formation
Give the students some time to organize into teams of 3 to 4
students. Encourage them to form new groups with fresh and
varied skill sets to offset and assist others that need help.
Problem Based Learning (PBL) Approach
Introduce the concept of PBL and illustrate its strengths.
For additional help on this topic please see the hyperlink in
D2L that goes into great detail on the PBL concept.
PBL Activity: Word Problems
One of the best ways to learn how to solve a word problem in
algebra is to design word problems of your own. Have the
students work in their teams, following the PBL steps to solve
the Group Project Chapter 1 on page 91 of the textbook.
PBL Activity: Graphing
Graphs can help people visualize trends, both good and bad,
and help people make predictions for the future. Have the
students work in their teams, following the PBL steps to solve
the Week 2 Group Problem located in the content section of
D2L.
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Session 1A
Intermediate Algebra | MATH 095
Faculty Weekend Session 1B
Learning Objectives
By the end of the week the learner should be able to:
1. Find the domain and range of a relation
2. Determine whether a relation is a function
3. Evaluate a function
4. Utilize the Ti-83 Plus or Ti-84 Plus graphing calculator to graph functions by point-plotting
5. Use the vertical line test to identify functions
6. Interpret information about a function from its graph
7. Use algebra of functions to combine functions and determine domains
8. Using a variety of methods (intercepts, table of values, slope-intercept form, and point-slope form) graph linear functions
9. Interpret the slope as a line as the rate of change
10. Graph horizontal and vertical lines
11. Interpret slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines
12. Model data with linear functions and make predictions about future data
Activities, Assignments and Assessments
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES
GROUP ACTIVITIES
In Class Activities
Review the chapter examples for Sections 2.1 through 2.5.
Have an open discussion on key concepts and terms. Use the
“Concept and Vocabulary Check” at the end of each section
to facilitate the discussion.
Problem Based Learning (PBL) Approach
You should have the students become more responsible for
following the PBL steps on their own. Do a quick refresher
presentation on the steps and have the students start working
on the problem. After an appropriate amount of time, do an
informal “check in” with each team to make sure they have
successfully progressed to Step 3 (write out the problem
statement in their own words).
In Class Assignment
Have the students individually work on selected problems
from Sections 2.1 through 2.5. Select problems that are
similar to the assigned homework problems. If each student
has access to a computer in the classroom, you can set these
up in advance as non-graded assignments in MyMathLab,
otherwise have the students write out their answers on paper.
Give the students an appropriate amount of time to work on
their own, then walk through the solution to each problem on
the whiteboard.
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PBL Activity: Functions
Functions can be used to describe real-life data. Have the
students work in their teams, following the PBL steps to solve
the Application Exercises 63, 64 and 65 at the end of Section
2.3.
PBL Activity: Functions
Linear functions can be used to model a variety of data. Have
the students work in their teams, following the PBL steps to
complete the Chapter 2 Group Project on page 166.
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Session 1A
Intermediate Algebra | MATH 095
Faculty Weekend Session 2A
Learning Objectives
By the end of the week the learner should be able to:
1. Translate English Phrases into algebraic expressions
2. Evaluate algebraic expressions
3. Use mathematical models
4. Recognize the sets that make up the real number system
5. Use order of operations and properties of algebra to simplify algebraic expressions
6. Utilize the Ti-83 Plus or Ti-84 Plus graphing calculator to plot points in the rectangular coordinate system
7. Formulate graphs in the rectangular coordinate system
8. Interpret visuals relationships between variables in the rectangular coordinate system
9. Solve linear equations
10. Recognize identities, conditional and inconsistent equations
11. Solve algebraic word problems using linear applications
Activities, Assignments and Assessments
DELIVERABLES
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES
Reading Assignment
Written Assignment (due by the end of Session 2A)
Read Chapter 1.
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Discussion Questions
In D2L follow the link under discussions addressing algebraic
expressions and real numbers, and graphing and solving
linear equations Facilitate the conversation on real-world
applications. Ensure students are following netiquette and
are not using the forum as a text message forum. Ideas and
responses should be well articulated.
•
The initial post must be made mid week, and the response
posts must be made by the end Session 2A.
•
Quizzes (due by the end of Session 2A)
•
Multimedia (suggested materials)
Suggest that students use the following YouTube videos
(discussed in the first class) as a review to help them with the
homework problems:
• Ch01 Ex01 through Ch01 Ex41
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Complete Homework Assignment 1 in MyMathLab. This
assignment includes problems from Chapter 1, Sections
1.1 and 1.2.
Complete Homework Assignment 2 in MyMathLab. This
assignment includes problems from Chapter 1, Sections
1.3, 1.4 and 1.5.
Complete Quiz 1 (provided by the instructor). This quiz
includes problems from Chapter 1, Sections 1.1 and 1.2.
Complete Quiz 2 (provided by the instructor). This quiz
includes problems from Chapter 1, Sections 1.3, 1.4 and
1.5
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Session 1B
Intermediate Algebra | MATH 095
Faculty Weekend Session 2B
Learning Objectives
By the end of the week the learner should be able to:
1. Find the domain and range of a relation
2. Determine whether a relation is a function
3. Evaluate a function
4. Utilize the Ti-83 Plus or Ti-84 Plus graphing calculator to graph functions by point-plotting
5. Use the vertical line test to identify functions
6. Interpret information about a function from its graph
7. Use algebra of functions to combine functions and determine domains
8. Using a variety of methods (intercepts, table of values, slope-intercept form, and point-slope form) graph linear functions
9. Interpret the slope as a line as the rate of change
10. Graph horizontal and vertical lines
11. Interpret slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines
12. Model data with linear functions and make predictions about future data
Activities, Assignments and Assessments
DELIVERABLES
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES
Reading Assignment
Written Assignment (due by the end of Session 2B)
Read Chapter 2.
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Discussion Questions
In D2L follow the link under discussions addressing finding
the value of a function and modeling the slope of a line.
Facilitate the conversation on real-world applications. Ensure
students are following netiquette and are not using the forum
as a text message forum. Ideas and responses should be
well articulated.
•
The initial post must be made mid week, and the response
posts must be made by the end Session 2B.
•
Multimedia (suggested materials)
Suggest that students use the following YouTube videos
(discussed in the first class) as a review to help them with the
homework problems:
• Ch02 Ex01 through Ch01 Ex28
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Complete Homework Assignment 3 in MyMathLab. This
assignment includes problems from Chapter 2, Sections
2.1, 2.2 and 2.3
Complete Homework Assignment 4 in MyMathLab. This
assignment includes problems from Chapter 2, Sections
2.4 and 2.5
Quizzes (due by the end of Session 2B)
Complete Quiz 3 (provided by the instructor). This quiz
includes problems from Chapter 2, Sections 2.1, 2.2 and
2.3.
Complete Quiz 4 (provided by the instructor). This quiz
includes problems from Chapter 2, Sections 2.4 and 2.5
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Session 1B
Intermediate Algebra | MATH 095
Faculty Weekend Session 3A
Learning Objectives
By the end of the week the learner should be able to:
1. Utilize the vocabulary of polynomials
2. Evaluate polynomial functions
3. Perform algebraic operations of polynomials (addition, subtraction)
4. Use FOIL in polynomial multiplication
5. Factor polynomials
6. Factor trinomials
7. Utilize various techniques to factor special forms of polynomials
8. Solve quadratic equations by factoring
9. Solve higher-degree polynomials by factoring
10. Model equations of polynomial functions
Activities, Assignments and Assessments
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES
GROUP ACTIVITIES
In Class Activities
Review the chapter examples for Sections 5.1 through 5.7.
Have an open discussion on key concepts and terms. Use the
“Concept and Vocabulary Check” at the end of each section
to facilitate the discussion.
Problem Based Learning (PBL) Approach
You should have the students become more responsible for
following the PBL steps on their own. Do a quick refresher
presentation on the steps and have the students start working
on the problem. After an appropriate amount of time, do an
informal “check in” with each team to make sure they have
successfully progressed to Step 6 (list what we need to
know).
In Class Assignment
Have the students individually work on selected problems
from Sections 5.1 through 5.7. Select problems that are
similar to the assigned homework problems. If each student
has access to a computer in the classroom, you can set these
up in advance as non-graded assignments in MyMathLab,
otherwise have the students write out their answers on paper.
Give the students an appropriate amount of time to work on
their own, then walk through the solution to each problem on
the whiteboard.
PBL Activity: Factoring Trinomials
Trinomial functions can be used to describe a variety of
physical activities. Have the students work in their teams,
following the PBL steps to complete the Application Exercises
105, 106, 107 and 108 at the end of Section 5.4
PBL Activity: Factoring Strategies
A good way to increase your knowledge of factoring
strategies is to design your own factoring problems. Have the
students work in their teams, following the PBL steps to
complete the Chapter 5 Group Project on page 394.
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Session 1A
Intermediate Algebra | MATH 095
Faculty Weekend Session 3B
Learning Objectives
By the end of the week the learner should be able to:
1. Investigate rational functions
2. Evaluate rational functions
3. Perform algebraic operations on rational functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
4. Model equations using rational functions
5. As a team, interpret the meaning of various rational expressions
Activities, Assignments and Assessments
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES
GROUP ACTIVITIES
In Class Activities
Review the chapter examples for Sections 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 7.1
and 7.2. Have an open discussion on key concepts and
terms. Use the “Concept and Vocabulary Check” at the end of
each section to facilitate the discussion.
Problem Based Learning (PBL) Approach
By now the students should have mastered the approach.
You should be completely “hands off” and let the students
follow the steps on their own to solve the problem.
In Class Assignment
Have the students individually work on selected problems
from Sections 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 7.1 and 7.2. Select problems that
are similar to the assigned homework problems. If each
student has access to a computer in the classroom, you can
set these up in advance as non-graded assignments in
MyMathLab, otherwise have the students write out their
answers on paper. Give the students an appropriate amount
of time to work on their own, then walk through the solution to
each problem on the whiteboard.
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PBL Activity: Cost-Benefit Analysis
A cost-benefit analysis compares the estimated costs of a
project with the benefits that will be achieved. Have the
students work in their teams, following the PBL steps to
complete the Chapter 6 Group Project on page 491.
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Session 1A
Intermediate Algebra | MATH 095
Faculty Weekend Session 4A
Learning Objectives
By the end of the week the learner should be able to:
1. Utilize the vocabulary of polynomials
2. Evaluate polynomial functions
3. Perform algebraic operations of polynomials (addition, subtraction)
4. Use FOIL in polynomial multiplication
5. Factor polynomials
6. Factor trinomials
7. Utilize various techniques to factor special forms of polynomials
8. Solve quadratic equations by factoring
9. Solve higher-degree polynomials by factoring
10. Model equations of polynomial functions
Activities, Assignments and Assessments
DELIVERABLES
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES
Reading Assignment
Written Assignment (due by the end of Session 4A)
Read Chapter 5.
•
Discussion Questions
In D2L follow the link under discussions addressing factoring
trinomials and polynomial equations and their applications.
Facilitate the conversation on real-world applications. Ensure
students are following netiquette and are not using the forum
as a text message forum. Ideas and responses should be
well articulated.
•
The initial post must be made mid week, and the response
posts must be made by the end Session 4A.
•
Multimedia (suggested materials)
Suggest that students use the following YouTube videos
(discussed in the first class) as a review to help them with the
homework problems:
• Ch05 Ex01 through Ch05 Ex39
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Complete Homework Assignment 5 in MyMathLab. This
assignment includes problems from Chapter 5, Sections
5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4.
Complete Homework Assignment 6 in MyMathLab. This
assignment includes problems from Chapter 5, Sections
5.5, 5.6 and 5.7
Quizzes (due by the end of Session 4A)
Complete Quiz 5 (provided by the instructor). This quiz
includes problems from Chapter 5, Sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
and 5.4.
Complete Quiz 6 (provided by the instructor). This quiz
includes problems from Chapter 5, Sections 5.5, 5.6 and
5.7.
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Session 1B
Intermediate Algebra | MATH 095
Faculty Weekend Session 4B
Learning Objectives
By the end of the week the learner should be able to:
1. Investigate rational functions
2. Evaluate rational functions
3. Perform algebraic operations on rational functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
4. Model equations using rational functions
5. As a team, interpret the meaning of various rational expressions
Activities, Assignments and Assessments
DELIVERABLES
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES
Reading Assignment
Written Assignment (due by the end of Session 4B)
Read Chapters 6 and 7.
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Discussion Questions
In D2L follow the link under discussions addressing radical
expressions and functions. Facilitate the conversation on
real-world applications. Ensure students are following
netiquette and are not using the forum as a text message
forum. Ideas and responses should be well articulated.
The initial post must be made mid week, and the response
posts must be made by the end Session 4B.
Complete Homework Assignment 7 in MyMathLab. This
assignment includes problems from Chapter 6, Sections
6.1, 6.2 and 6.4 and Chapter 7, Sections 7.1 and 7.2.
Quizzes (due by the end of Session 4B)
•
Complete Quiz 7 (provided by the instructor). This quiz
includes problems from Chapter 6, Sections 6.1, 6.2 and
6.4 and Chapter 7, Sections 7.1 and 7.2.
Multimedia (suggested materials)
Suggest that students use the following YouTube videos
(discussed in the first class) as a review to help them with the
homework problems:
• Ch06 Ex01 through Ch05 Ex39
• Ch07 Ex01 through Ch07 Ex05
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