SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCES:
1. Get help from the tutors that are available in the MRC Tutoring Room 163.
2. Use the quiet study room if Room 163 is too noisy.
3. Check out individual math topic Video Tapes from the Reception Counter staff.
4. Refer to the "Student Solutions Manual" if you get stuck.
5. Use on- line MathXL resource materials
6. Take practice tests before the graded tests. Go to the MRC Reception Counter,
Room 169.
OVERVIEW OF COURSE:
| Credit |
Chapter and Topic |
Test covers |
| 1st credit |
Chapter 3.1 – 3.5 - Linear Equations in 2 Variables |
Test 1: Ch 3.1 – 3.5 |
| |
Chapter 4.1 – 4.4 - Systems of Linear Equations |
Test 2: Ch 4.1 – 4.4 |
| 2nd credit |
Chapter 5.1 – 5.3, 5.5 – Exponents and Polynomials |
Test 3: Ch 5.1 – 5.3, 5.5 |
| |
Chapter 5.7, 6.1 – 6.3 – Factoring Polynomials |
Test 4: Ch 5.7, 6.1 – 6.3 |
| 3rd credit |
Chapter 6.4 – 6.6 – Factoring Polynomials |
Test 5: Ch 6.4 – 6.6 |
| |
Chapter 7.1 – 7.3 – Rational Expressions |
Test 6: Ch 7.1 – 7.3 |
| 4th cred |
Chapter 8.1, 8.2, 10.1, 10.3, 10.4, 11.1 Introduction to Functions,
Radicals , the Square Root Property & Pythagorean Theorem |
Test 7: Ch 8.1-2, 10.1, 10.3, 10.4, 11.1 |
| |
Cumulative Review – Ch. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.1-2, 10, 11.1 |
Test 8: Cumulative |
NOTE: This course begins with a brief review of material
found in the last credit of Math 60. If you lack the basic algebra skills found
in Chapters 1 through 3 you should consider enrolling and completing Math 60,
Beginning Algebra, before starting this Math 65 course.
CALCULATOR:
A scientific
calculator is required and useful in this course. However, we encourage you to
do most of your numeric work in this course by hand (to reinforce basic skills)
THEN use a calculator to check your work. You are to provide your own
calculator. Some exams do not al low use of calculators with the intention of
helping you to maintain computational skills.
HINTS FOR SUCCESS and HOW TO DO YOUR HOMEWORK:
1. Establish a regular daily schedule for doing your math homework and stick
with it.
2. Try to do your work in the Math Resource Center where tutor help is available
when you need it.
3. Try to stay on schedule to meet your suggested
4. Use the tutors and video tapes. “On Schedule” test dates.
5. Follow the Lesson/Homework As signment guide on the following pages.
6. Before starting on the assigned homework study the text discussion &
examples, and work “check point” problems for practice.
7. Then, neatly work homework problems on your own paper. Try to do them without
looking at examples or a solutions manual. You must show each step of your
solution. Then grade yourself. Try to fix your mistakes and then get tutor help
or refer to the Student Solutions Manual
8. Finally, take your completed homework assignment and Study Guide to a tutor
to verify completion and receive their stamp of approval.
8. Finally, take your completed homework assignment and
Study Guide to a tutor to verify completion and receive their stamp of approval.
HOW TO BE PREPARED & TAKE EXAMS IN THIS COURSE:
1. Complete your homework and check it as described above in “Hints for
Success.”
2. After all the assigned work has been checked by a tutor, we suggest you try
to work the Chapter Test in the text without looking at any solved problems .
Grade it and get help if needed. Now you are almost ready to take the graded
test.
3. With your tutor stamped Study Guide go to the Reception Counter and ask for a
Practice Module Test. Since the only difference between practice and graded
tests is that your score on the practice test will not count, taking a practice
test gives you a realistic , objective check of your skill level without
affecting your grade for the course. Work each question on the test like you did
in your homework, showing each step. You are allowed to take more than one
practice test, if you so choose. When your practice test score is above 80%, you
should be ready to take the graded exam.
4. Once you have completed Steps 1, 2, and 3 you are ready to take the Graded
Module Test. Go to the Reception Counter, show your Study Guide, and check in to
take the test for a grade. Relax, take your time, show your work, and
demonstrate what you have learned. We want you to earn a score of 80% or better
before you test on material from the next set of homework assignments.
NOTE:
Homework will receive a date stamp from a tutor only if it is done neatly with
step-by-step solutions shown.
All graphing should be done using graph paper.
A PAGE OF ANSWERS WITHOUT WORK SHOWN WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED.
BEST WISHES & GOOD LUCK !!
CREDIT #1: Linear Equations in 2 Variables (review) &
Systems of Linear Equations
You must show step-by-step solutions (not just a list of
answers) to receive credit for your work. Odd = 1,3,5,7,9,etc., Eoo = every
other odd: 1,5,9,13,17,21, etc.
| LESSON Chapter & Section |
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT |
Date Stamp from tutor when comple |
| Credit #1, Module A: Chapter 3.1 –
3.5
(This is mostly review from Math 60)
Chapter 3, MidChapter Check
Point (Before Sec.3.5)...
3.5 The Point- Slope Form of the Equation of a
Line….. (includes the concept of perpendicular lines)
Chapter 3 Review
Exercises (After Ch.3 Summary )….. |
These review problems illustrate
essential skills you must know. We suggest you work extra problems from
sections 3.1-3.5.
All 1-20………………….. Eoo
1-65………………….
All 1-49………………….. |
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/ /
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| Practice Test 1: score_______ date:
________ Graded Test 1: score_______ date: ________ |
Take Test #1 (No Calculator Allowed) |
“On Schedule” Test Date: __________ |
| |
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| Credit #1, Module B: Chapter 4.1 –
4.4
4.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing...
4.2 Solving
Systems of Linear Eqns. By Substitution ….
4.3 Solving Systems of Linear Eqns. By the Addition Method . Answer to even problem 58: {(2,0)}
4.4
Problem Solving Using Systems of Equations……..
Chapter 4 Review
Exercises (After Ch.4 Summary)…... |
All graphing must be done on graph
paper.
1,3,9,13,15; Odd 21-47; 51.
3,5; Odd 9-17; 21,23,27,29,
35,37,39,41,45,46,60……..
Eoo 3-43; 45,47,51,53,55, 57,58,61; All
81-84……….
Odd 1-23; 29; Odd 33-47; 64…………………………
1, 2, 7, 9, 13, 17, 19,
20; Odd 21-51………………... |
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| Practice Test 2: score_______ date:
________ Graded Test 2: score_______ date: ________ |
Take Test #2 (Calculator Use OK) End
of Credit #1 |
“On Schedule” Test Date: __________ |
