Introduction to
Intermediate Algebra
Placement Exam on Blackboard
• Go to https://elearning.emporia.edu/
• Find math_placement201110: Math
Placement (Spring 2011) from My ESU
Course List
• Take the exam if you want to try to
promote to the next level of algebra
• Optional for students in Beginning or
Intermediate Algebra
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!!!!
Lab only: K
Lab only:
A,B,C,D,K
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
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.
What we are
expecting from you
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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
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
Schedule
Start HW
Section
14-Jan
19-Jan
6.1
6.2
24-Jan
6.3
26-Jan
31-Jan
2-Feb
6.4
6.5
6.6
Objective
Chp. 1 Review
Chp. 2 Review
Chp. 3/4 Review
Chp. 5 Review - Rules of Exponents
Chp. 5 Review - Polynomials
Find the greatest common factor
Factor out the greatest common factor (I)
Factor out the greatest common factor (II)
Find the greatest common binomial factor
Factor by grouping
HW ?
1-5
6 - 10
11 - 15
16 - 20
21 - 25
1-4
5-8
9 - 12
13 - 16
17 - 20
Factor trinomials whose leading coefficient is 1 (I)
1-4
Factor trinomials whose leading coefficient is 1 (II)
5-8
Factor trinomials using a greatest common factor
Factor trinomials by any method (I)
Factor trinomials by any method (II)
Factor the difference of two squares
9 - 12
13 - 17
18 - 22
1-4
Factor binomials using a greatest common factor
Factor perfect square trinomials
Factor perfect square trinomials using a GCF
Factor the sum or difference of two cubes
5-8
9 - 12
13 - 16
17 - 20
Factor completely, if possible (I)
Factor completely, if possible (II)
Factor completely, if possible (III)
Factor a polynomial in several variables (I)
Factor a polynomial in several variables (II)
Use the zero-product principle
Solve quadratic equations by factoring (I)
Solve quadratic equations by factoring (II)
Solve quadratic equations by factoring (III)
Solve applications using quadratic equations
1-4
5-8
9 - 12
13 - 16
17 - 20
1-4
5-8
9 - 12
13 - 16
17 - 20
All assignments are due at 11:59 pm on the day indicated
HW due
Start
18-Jan
21-Jan
20-Jan
Quiz ?
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Due
Start
Due
1
2
23-Jan
3
4
5
6
1
7
2
25-Jan
28-Jan
3
4
5
6
8
30-Jan
7-Feb
1-Feb
4-Feb
1
2
3
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5
6
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10
9
10
11
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10
27-Jan
3-Feb
Review ?
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13
14
15
16
17
6-Feb
Exam 1 will be held during class time on Wednesday, February 9
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20
21
8-Feb
If you are retaking this class……
You need to CHANGE your learning habits.
How Can I Succeed?
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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
CourseCompass
• http://www.coursecompass.com/
Have a great semester!