89 / 857
Tentative Course Outline
:
This schedule is designed to give you an idea of where you should be in the course. All of the
homework assignments and quizzes are open through the end of the semester, but this timeline will
help keep you on track to complete all of the material in the course.
Chapter
Topics
Dates
Chapter 0
Sections 0.1 – 0.5
Prealgebra Review
Weeks 1-3
Chapter 1
Sections 1.1 – 1.9
Real Numbers and
Variables
Weeks 3-5
Chapter 2
Sections 2.1 – 2.6,2.8
Equations, Inequalities,
and Applications
Week 6-8
Final Exam
COMPREHENSIVE
Week 8
Course Requirements:
Learning algebra is an investment of time. Algebra is learned best by practice, reflect, and practice
some more. Understanding the examples provided by the instructor and textbook is a good first step.
However, to truly know the material, you should be able to look at a problem, know how to proceed,
and carry out the steps WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. The independent practice and graded homework
provide opportunities for you to get to that point. Passing grades on quizzes and tests demonstrate that
you have indeed learned the skills taught.
Specific sections will be assigned each week and they will be due Sunday night at 11:59 PM,
Central Daylight Time of that week. Do not leave all of these until Sunday, but instead make
sure to do the work well in advance.
Lessons:
The online learning environment will include video lessons for each section covered
in the course. Students are expected to take notes.
Homework Assignments:
These are graded assignments that can be done multiple times.
Only the highest score will be calculated into the student’s overall grade.
Quick Quizzes:
Each lesson and homework is followed by a graded quiz of three questions.
The due dates correspond with those of the related homework assignments.
Tests:
An
ungraded
pre-test is given early in the course. Five graded tests and a
comprehensive final are administered over the eight-week term. Students are allowed one
attempt on each test. It is the student's responsibility to take tests on (or before) the dates
they are available.
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
40%
Homework
& Quick
Quizzes
60%
Tests
100%