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Quantitative Literacy MAT050
Spr16 CRN:40028/41818 G91/92 Instructor:Amanda Zimmer
Instructor: Ray Brown

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Course Syllabus  

Chapter 1 Whole Numbers
Chapter 2 Integers
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01/22 Fri Orientation Homework
    Pre-Test Ch 1/2
01/25 Mon Last Day to Add a Course
     

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1. Whole Numbers
1.4 Exps, Variables, and Algebraic Expressions
1.5 Rounding and Estimating; Square Roots
1.6 Order of Operations
1.7 More with Equations and Problem Solving
Quiz 1.4,1.5,1.6,1.7
2. Integers
2.1 Integers and the Number Line
2.2 Adding Integers
2.3 Subtracting Integers
2.4 Multiplying and Dividing Integers
Quiz 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
2.5 Order of Operations; Averages
2.6 Solving Equations with Integer Solutions
Chapter 1/2 Review

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02/03 Wed Post-Test Ch 1 & 2
    Last day to drop: 3 Feb

3. Algebraic Expressions and Linear Equations
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02/08 Mon Pre-Test Ch 3

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3.1 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
3.2 Translating Words to Equations
3.3 Properties of Equality
Quiz: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
3.4a Solving Linear Equations
3.4b Solving Linear Equations
3.5 Applications and Problem Solving
Chapter 3 Review
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Practice Test A Ans  
02/19 Fri Post-Test Ch 3
 
 

6. Ratios, Proportions, and Measurement
7. Percents
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02/22 Mon Pre-Test Ch 6/7

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6. Ratios, Proportions, and Measurement (Conversion Chart)
6.1 Ratios and Rates
6.2 Proportions and Similar Figures
6.4 The Metric System of Measurement
Quiz 6.1, 6.2, 6.4
6.5 Am-Metric Conv; Temp
7. Percents
7.1 Intro to Percents
7.2 Using Eqs to Solve Percent Prob
Quiz 7.1, 7.2
7.4a Apps:  Sales Tax, Disc, and Net Pay
7.4b Applications:  Sales Tax, Discounts, and Net Pay
Chapter 6/7 Review

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03/09 Wed Test ch 6/7 (Mid-Term Grade through Ch 6/7)

10. Graphing Equations (Graph Paper)
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Midterm Week 7-11 March (Midterm grade through ch6/7)
03/10 Thu Pre-Test Ch 8/10
Spring Break 14-18 March

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8. Geometry
8.4 Perimeter and Circumference
8.5 Area & Volume
Quiz 8.4, 8.5
10. Graphing
10.1 Introduction to Graphing
10.2a Eqs in 3 Vars
10.2b Eqs in 3 Vars
10.3 Graphing of Lines
Quiz 10.1, 10.2, 10.3
10.4a Slope and Rates of Change
10.4b Slope and Rates of Change
10.5a Slope - Intercept Form
10.5b Slope - Intercept Form
10.6a Point - Slope Form
10.6b Point - Slope Form
Chapter 10 Review
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Practice Test A Ans  
04/06 Wed Post-Test Ch 10

12. Polynomials and Exponents
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04/07 Thu Pre-Test Ch 12
04/15 Fri 15 Apr last day to withdraw

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12.1 Rules for Exponents
12.2 Add and Subtract Polynomials
12.3 Multiplication of Polynomials
Quiz 12.1, 12.2, 12.3
12.4 Special Products
12.5a Integer Exponents and the Quotient Rule
12.5b Integer Exponents and the Quotient Rule
12.6 Division of Polynomials (mononomial only)
Chapter 12 Review
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Practice Test A Ans  
04/22 Fri Post-Test Ch 12
    All HW Assignments prior to ch13 are due.
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Chapter 13 Factoring Polynomials & Solving Eqs
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04/25 Mon Pre-Test Ch13

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13.1 Introduction to Factoring
13.2a Factoring Trinomials I (x2 + bx + c)
13.2b Factoring Trinomials I (x2 + bx + c)
13.4 Special Factoring
Quiz Ch13.1, 13.2, 13.4
Chapter 13rev
Ch 13 material is included on the final. No separate post-test
All Chapter 13 material is due Day of the Final.
Practice A  
Practice Test A Ans  
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Course Final
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05/09 Mon See Finals Schedule
05/10 Tue See Finals Schedule
    Final Review due before taking the course final.
05/11 Wed Comprehensive Final Exam Due, 1 page notes 8.5x11 both sides allowed. Due by COB for the testing center. The final should be started no later than 2 hours prior to the testing office closing.
05/12 Thu See Finals Schedule