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Factor using greatest common factor, factor by grouping and factor
trinomials of the form
2
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Plot points, graph linear equations and find slope of a line.
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Analyze and solve various types of math problems.
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Gain the skills need to participate in ASC 93 Algebra Prep III.
Relationship to Campus Theme:
This course introduces algebra skills that are used to solve
problems in science, technology, business and social sciences. These problems will require
critical thinking and interaction with other students.
Grading Criteria:
Your grade is weighted by category; 25% homework, 25% in-class
activities, 35% tests/quizzes, and 15% paper.
Final letter grades are assigned based on the following:
A
90% - 100%
B
80% - 89%
C
70% - 79%
D
60% - 69%
F
≤ 59%
Late Homework/Assignments:
It is the responsibility of the student to obtain an assignment
if they are absent on the day it is given. If a student is absent on the day the assignment is
due, it is his/her responsibility to get the assignment to the instructor on time. Missed
assignments will be graded as a zero. In class activities are meant to be completed in class.
Late tests/exams will not be given unless prior approval from the instructor is given.
Schedule (subject to change):
Date
Topic
January 10th
Welcome!
Overview of Course
January 11
th
3.1 – The Rectangular Coordinate
System
January 13
th
3.2 Graphing Linear Equations
January 16
th
No School
Martin Luther King Jr Day
January 17
th
3.3 – The Slope of a Line
January 18
th
3.4 – Writing the Equation of a Line
January 20
th
3.6 - Functions
January 23
rd
3.6 - Functions
January 24
th
Chapter 3 Review
January 25
th
Chapter 3 Review
January 27
th
Chapter 3 Test
January 30
th
5.1 – The Rules of Exponents
January 31
st
5.2 – Negative Exponents and
Scientific Notation.