(Text: P realgebra , 3rd edition by A.S. Tussy & R.D.
Gustafson)
| Time |
Sections |
Suggested Odd Problems (Please include
application
problems in homework) |
Part I
3.5
weeks |
1.1 An Introduction to the Whole Numbers
1.2 Adding and onents /integers-subtraction.html">Subtracting Whole Numbers
1.3 Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers
1.4 Prime Factors and Exponents
1.5 Order of Operations
1.6 Solving Equations by Addition and Subtraction
1.7 Solving Equations by Division and
Multiplication
2.1 An Introduction to the Integers
2.2 Adding Integers
2.3 Subtracting Integers
2.4 Multiplying Integers
2.5 Dividing Integers
2.6 Order of Operations and Estimation
2.7 Solving Equations Involving Integers
Give Exam 1 during 4th week |
Sec. 1.1: odd 1-76
Sec. 1.2: odd 1-100
Sec. 1.3: odd 1-100
Sec. 1.4: odd 1-102
Sec. 1.5: odd 1-100
Sec. 1.6: odd 1-98
Sec 1.7: odd 1-72
Q1 (1.1-1.7) 09/03
Sec. 2.1: odd 1-96
Sec. 2.2: odd 1- 47, 55- 63
Sec. 2.3: odd 1- 51, 53, 54, 57
Sec. 2.4: odd 1- 69
Sec. 2.5: odd 1-76
Sec. 2.6: odd 1-106
Sec. 2.7: odd 1-110
Exam 1 (1.1-2.7) 09/17 |
Part II
3.5
weeks |
3.1 Variables and Algebraic Expressions
3.2 Evaluating Algebraic Expressions and Formulas
3.3 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions and the
Distributive Property
3.4 Combining Like Terms
3.5 Simplifying Expressions to Solve Equations
3.6 Problem Solving, Order of Operations
4.1 The Fundamental Property of Fractions
4.2 Multiplying Fractions
4.3 Dividing Fractions
4.4 Adding and Subtracting Fractions
The LCM and the GCF
4.5 Multiplying and Dividing Mixed Numbers
4.6 Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
4.7 Order of Operations and Complex Fractions
4.8 Solving Equations Containing Fractions
Give Exam 2 during 7th week |
Sec. 3.1: odd 1-80
Sec. 3.2: odd 1-94
Sec. 3.3: odd 1-90
Sec. 3.4: odd 1-98
Sec. 3.5: odd 1-94
Sec. 3.6: odd Page 203: 1-50, Page207: 1-20
Q2 (3.1-3.6) 10/01
Sec. 4.1: odd 1-104
Sec. 4.2: odd 1-100
Sec. 4.3: odd 1-80
Sec. 4.4: odd Page 255: 1-104, Page 260: 1-34
Sec. 4.5: odd 1-94
Sec. 4.6: odd 1-92
Sec. 4.7: odd 1-86
Sec. 4.8: odd Page 291: 1-96, Page 295: 1- 4
Exam 2 (3.1-4.8) 10/08 |
Part III
3.5
weeks |
5.1 An Introduction to Decimals
5.2 Adding and Subtracting Decimals
5.3 Multiplying Decimals
5.4 Dividing Decimals
5.5 Fractions and Decimals
5.6 Solving Equations Containing Decimals
5.7 Square Roots
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Literal Equations (Handout
and/or Class Discussion)
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6.1 The Rectangular Coordinate System
6.2 Graphing Linear Equations ( Include slope )
6.3 Multiplication Rules for Exponents
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Exponents (Handout and/or
Class Discussion)
Division Rules for Exponents
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6.4 Introduction to Polynomials
6.5 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
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Factoring Polynomials
(Handout and/or Class
Discussion)
Common Factor (Handout
and/or Class Discussion)
Difference of Two Squares
(Optional handout and/or
class discussion)
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6.6 Multiplying Polynomials
Give Exam 3 during 10th week |
Sec. 5.1: odd 1-80
Sec. 5.2: odd 1-82
Sec. 5.3: odd 1-100
Sec. 5.4: odd Page 341: 1-98, Page 344: 1-18
Sec. 5.5: odd 1-112
Sec. 5.6: odd 1-86
Sec. 5.7: odd 1-90
Handout
Q3 (5.1-5.7) 10/22
Sec. 6.1: odd 1-48
Sec. 6.2: odd 1-66
Sec. 6.3: odd 1- 110
HandoutSec. 6.4: odd 1-64
Sec. 6.5: odd 1-80
Handout
Sec. 6.6: odd 1-72
Exam 3 (5.1-6.5) 10/27 (Monday) |
Part IV
4 weeks |
7.1 Percents, Decimals, and Fractions
7.2 Solving Percent Problems
7.3 Applications of Percent
7.4 Interest
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Practice Handout on %
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8.1 Ratio Page 501
8.2 Proportions Page 511
8.3 American Units of Measurement
8.4 Metric Units of Measurement
8.5 Converting between American and Metric Units
9.1 Some Basic Definitions
9.2 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
9.3 Polygons
9.4 Properties of Triangles, Pythagoras
9.5 Perimeters and Areas of Polygons
9.6 Circles
9.7 Surface Area and Volume
No examinations are to be given during
the last seven calendar days prior to the
last scheduled day of class.
Give Exam 4 |
Sec. 7.1: odd 1-98
Sec. 7.2: odd 1-70
Sec. 7.3: odd Page 469: 1-58, Page 473: 1-16
Sec. 7.4: odd Page 480: 1-48, Page 483: 1-22
Handout:
Q4 (6.6-7.4, factoring) 11/12
Sec. 8.1: odd 1-102
Sec. 8.2: odd 1-78
Sec. 8.3: odd 1-100
Sec. 8.4: odd 1-110
Sec. 8.5: odd Page 541: 1-76, Page 544: 1-4
Sec. 9.1: odd 1-102
Sec. 9.2: odd 1-48
Sec. 9.3: odd 1-78
Sec. 9.4: odd 1-66
Sec. 9.5: odd 1-74
Sec. 9.6: odd 1-68
Sec. 9.7: odd Page 618: 1-70, Page 622: 1-12
Exam 4 (8.1-9.4) 11/19
Last day for all classes: 12/06/2008 |
M004 Suggestions for Evaluation:
In the September 2005 course coordination meeting for M004, we
basically decided the following:
1. Keep the attendance policy at 6 days, but give a warning to students
at 4 absences.
2. The calculator will NOT be used for the first 2 quizzes and exams,
but could be allowed after that.
3. There will be a minimum of 4 quizzes, 3 or 4 mid-term exams, and a
final exam. The final exam ought to be worth 30% to 40% of the final
course grade. Extra credit and bonus points will be given only for
bonus problems incorporated into the exams or attendance. Thus, the
bonus problem ought to be presented on the exam. No other extra credit
will be given. 5% of the total points for the course is the maximum
number of bonus points allowed. An instructor may give an opportunity
to help offset a poor exam score. Examples,
an instructor may choose to average the quiz scores together and
replace the poor exam score with that score or use the final exam
score to replace the poor exam score.
Historically, our exams have been tougher than the placement exam
- be fair.
4. Note cards will not be used. Instead, the instructor will provide
formulas (not sample problems) on the chalkboard or on the testing
instruments as he/she sees fit.
5. There will be no common final exam.
6. Instructors will use their own discretion about giving partial
credit.
7. Do not spend a lot of time on chapter 1. Parts of chapters 8 and 9
are optional.
8. Students placing at level 0 on the mathematics placement exam ought to be
encouraged to attend tutoring.
Richard Cook Course Coordinator for M004
Dr. Song: No examinations are to be given during the
last seven calendar days prior to the last scheduled
day of class.
