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Algebraic Literacy MAT055
Spr16 CRN:40029/41860 G91/92
Instructor: Ray Brown

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12. Polynomials and Exponents

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01/22 Fri Orientation Homework
01/25 Mon Last Day to Add a Course
    Pre-Test Ch 12
12.1 Rules for Exponents
12.2 Add and Subtract Polynomials
12.3 Multiplication of Polynomials
12.4 Special Products
Quiz 12.1 to 12.4
12.5 Integer Exponents and the Quotient Rule
12.6 Division of Polynomials
25 Jan - Last Day to Add a Class
Chapter 12 Review
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Practice Test A Ans  
    Last day to drop: 03 Feb
01/27 Wed Post-Test Ch 12

9. Linear Equations and Inequalities
11. Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables

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01/28 Thu Pre-Test Ch 09/11
9. Linear Equations and Inequalities
9.1a/b Review of Linear Equations
9.2 Further Problem Solving
9.2wp Further Problem Solving
9.3 Linear Inequalities
Quiz 9.1 to 9.3
11. Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
11.1 Solve Sys of Eqs Graph & Numeric
3 Feb - Last Day to Drop a Class
11.2a Solve Sys of Eqs by Sub
5 Feb PD Day no classes
11.3a Solve Sys of Eqs by Eliminate
Quiz 11.1 to 11.3a
11.2b Solve Sys of Eqs by Sub
11.3b Solve Sys of Eqs by Eliminate
11.4 Systems of Linear Inequalities
Chapter 9 Review
Chapter 11 Review
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02/15 Mon Post-Test Ch 9/11

Chapter 13 Factoring Polynomials and Solving Equations

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02/16 Tue Pre-Test Ch 13
13. Factoring Polynomials and Solving Equations
13.3a Factoring Trinomials II (ax2 + bx + c)
13.3b Factoring Trinomials II (ax2 + bx + c)
13.4 Spec Types of Factoring
13.5 Summary of Factoring
Quiz: 13.3, 13.4, 13.5
13.6 Solve Equations by Factoring I
13.7 Solve Equations by Factoring II
Chapter 13 Review
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02/24 Wed Test ch 13 (Mid-Term Grade through Ch13)

Chapter 14 Rational Expressions

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02/25 Thu Pre-Test Ch 14

Midterm Week 7 Mar to 11 Mar
 (Midterm grade through ch13 material)
14.1 Intro to Rational Expressions
14.2 Multiply & Div. of Rational Exps
14.3 Add and Subtract with Like Denom
Quiz: 14.1, 14.2, 14.3
14.4a Add and Subtract w/ Unlike Denom
14.4b Add and Subtract w/ Unlike Denom
14.4c Add and Subtract w/ Unlike Denom
14.5 Complex Fractions
14.6a Rational Eqs and Formulas
14.6b Rat Eqs and Form
Chapter 14 Review
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Practice Test A Ans  
    Spring Break 14-18 March
03/21 Mon Post-Test Ch 14

Chapter 17 Radical Expressions and Functions

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03/22 Tue Pre-Test Ch 17
17.1 Radical Express and Functs
17.2 Rational Exponents
17.3 Simplify Rad Exps
Quiz: 17.1, 17.2, 17.3
17.4a Ops on Rad Exps
17.4b Ops on Rad Exps
17.6 Equations Involving Radical Expressions
17.7 Complex Numbers
Chapter 17 Review
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04/06 Wed Post-Test Ch 17
MyMathLab Final Study Guide will open in MyMathLab after the chapter 17 post-test (Study guide is due before you take the final)

Chapter 18 Quadratic Functions and Equations

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04/07 Thu Pre-Test Ch18
  Fri Friday 15 April Last Day to Withdraw
18.1 Quad Functs & Graphs
18.3a Quadratic Equations
18.3b Quadratic Equations
18.4a The Quadratic Formula
18.4b The Quadratic Formula
Quiz: 18.1, 18.3, 18.4
18.6 Equations in Quadratic Form
Chapter 18rev
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04/26 Tue Post-Test Ch 18
All Assignments ch18 and Prior Due

15. Introduction to Functions

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04/27 Wed Pre-Test Ch15
    Chapter 15 material will be included on the final
15.3a Compound Inequalities
15.3b Compound Inequalities
15.5a Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
15.5b Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
Quiz 15.3 & 15.5
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Course Final

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05/04 Wed Review for final
05/05 Thu Review for final
05/09 Mon See finals schedule
05/10 Tue See finals schedule
05/11 Wed Comprehensive Final Exam Due, 1 page notes 8.5x11 both sides allowed. Taken in the testing office on campus. Allow 2hrs prior to closing to complete.
05/12 Thu See finals schedule