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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Intermediate Algebra
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Course Prefix & Number: MATH 0310
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Section Number: 414
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Semester: Spring 2018
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Concepts instructed in this course are algebraic including polynomials and rational expressions, linear expressions and inequalities, exponents and radicals, absolute value equations and inequalities, factoring, and quadratic equations and graphs.
This course does not count toward graduation at NCTC.
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Course Prerequisite(s): Pass Math 0305 with a “C” or better, or earn satisfactory TSI Assessment placement score, or earn satisfactory placement score on another approved assessment.
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
MyLabsPlus Access code – required
Elayn Martin-Gay: Beginning & Intermediate Algebra, Pearson, 2017, 6th ed. – Required (either actual book or accessed via MyLabsPlus)
Calculators are permitted. *** NO GRAPHING CALCULATORS NOR CELL PHONE CALCULATORS ALLOWED – ONLY SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS ALLOWED. *** TI-30X IIS is highly recommended.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Shawn L. Brewer
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth Campus
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Office Hours:
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Tuesday evenings, by appointment, and phone/email contact
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Telephone Number:
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(214) 563-5405c, (940) 891-6211w, (940) 498-6282nctc
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E-mail Address:
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sbrewer@nctc.edu or shawn.brewer@paccar.com
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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Chapter 6
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Quiz 1: Factoring Polynomials (Sections 6.1 – 6.5)
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05% of Total
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Chapter 6
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Exam 1: Factoring Polynomials
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15% of Total
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Chapter 7
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Quiz 2: Rational Expressions & Equations (Sec. 7.1 – 7.4)
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05% of Total
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Chapter 7
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Exam 2: Rational Expressions & Equations
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15% of Total
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Chapter 10
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Quiz 3: Rational Exponents & Radicals (Sec. 10.1 – 10.5)
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05% of Total
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Chapter 10
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Exam 3: Rational Exponents & Radicals
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15% of Total
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Chapters 9 & 11
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Exam 4: Quadratic Equations & Inequalities
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15% of Total
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All Above
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Homework: Course Curriculum Chapters
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05% of Total
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Scheduled Classes
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Attendance
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05% of Total
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Cumulative
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Final Exam
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25% of Total
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Total of all course evaluations
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110% Possible
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Grade Scale: 90 – 110% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; Below 70% = F
Make up exams/quizzes must be coordinated with the instructor prior to the next class meeting after the date of the original scheduled exam/quiz
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Define, represent, and perform operations on real and complex numbers.
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Recognize, understand, and analyze features of a function.
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Recognize and use algebraic (field) properties, concepts, procedures (including factoring), and algorithms to combine, transform, and evaluate absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational expressions.
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Identify and solve absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational equations.
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Identify and solve absolute value and linear inequalities.
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Model, interpret and justify mathematical ideas and concepts using multiple representations.
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Connect and use multiple strands of mathematics in situations and problems, as well as in the study of other disciplines.
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STUDENT EMAIL
All students at NCTC are assigned a student email address, also known as Lion Pride email. Lion Pride email can be accessed on the NCTC home page by clicking on MyNCTC, then the link “Lion Pride Email” to the left. After clicking the Lion Pride Email link, the Microsoft Office 365 window will open. 1. Enter your NCTC student e-mail address. (for example, Smithj123456@student.nctc.edu)
- Enter your password (your NCTC Student ID Number, either 7 or 9 numbers).
- From the list of Microsoft icons, choose MAIL.
- You will be asked to set your language and local time zone (Central Time). Your account is now activated.
**It is the student’s responsibility to activate and regularly monitor the assigned NCTC (Lion Pride) e-mail account. Important announcements and notifications from the Admissions office, Financial Aid, or other college staff will be sent via the Lion Pride student email system.
For communicating with classmates and instructors, students also have an option to communicate through Canvas. Canvas messaging is NOT the same as Lion Pride e-mail. Failure to read and/or receive NCTC e-mails (either in Lion Pride or in Canvas) is no excuse for not complying with the College Prep Attendance Policy or any other school policies. Be sure to regularly check BOTH the Lion Pride email as well as the Canvas inbox for important messages and information.
TSI COMPLIANCE
At North Central Texas College, students who test but do not meet the passing scores in ALL sections of the TSI Assessment or any other THECB approved testing measurements are required by state law to obtain TSI advising and continuously enroll in a formal college preparatory studies (developmental) program every semester until all TSI requirements are satisfied. TSI program attendance is MANDATORY. Non-compliance with the rules of attendance will result in a student being WITHDRAWN from the college preparatory course and possibly being placed on academic hold at North Central Texas College. Withdrawals are subject to college policies as set forth in the college catalog.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all College Prep classes for which they have registered. There are NO excused absences. Faculty teaching College Preparatory courses will notify students of absences on a regular basis and one courtesy warning e-mail notification will be sent to the students’ current NCTC student e-mail address (Lion Pride email and/or Canvas email) when the student accrues 1 week absence (not necessarily consecutive days) in a course. Please check your NCTC student email (Lion Pride) frequently to ensure that you are receiving notifications from the college and from your instructors. Some faculty may send notifications in Canvas as well. Failure to read and/or receive NCTC e-mail (Lion Pride) is no excuse for not complying with the Attendance Policy. It is the student's responsibility to maintain correct and current e-mail and local and permanent addresses with the college.
After a student has been absent from class 2 weeks (not necessarily consecutive days), the student may be dropped. After a student receives an F/W in the same College Prep course twice, the student will receive an academic hold so that the student is blocked from enrolling in any other course except the required College Prep courses in the subsequent semester. This hold will be enforced even in summer.
Inform the instructor in writing during the first week of class of any religious holidays observed this semester. Documentation must be given to the instructor at the class following the holiday.
Also, since punctuality has become a problem in recent semesters, three tardies may be considered one absence. Coming in late disrupts the class. Occasions do occur that you will need to be tardy, but not on a consistent basis.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Thursday, April 5, 2018.
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GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library)
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CORINTH – 182
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FLOWER MOUND - 111
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Mon & Thurs
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Mon through Thurs
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
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Mon & Wed
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Tues & Wed
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Tues & Thurs
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207
. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-498-6207.
North Central Texas College is committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/disability-services.html.
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://www.nctc.edu/catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook/nctc-student-handbook.html.
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Elizabeth Howell
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Office Location:
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Corinth 236
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Telephone Number:
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940.498.6209
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E-mail Address:
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ehowell@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Sara Flusche
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Office Location:
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Gainesville 1306
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Telephone Number:
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940.668.3351
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E-mail Address:
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sflusche@nctc.edu
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CAMPUS RESTRICTIONS
Tobacco-Free Campus: NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco, on campus property.
Campus Carry: Effective August 1, 2017, a license holder may carry a concealed handgun on or about the license holder's person while the license holder is on the campus of an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education in this state. For more information, see the website at http://www.nctc.edu/police/campus-carry.html.
MATH 0310
Tentative Weekly Schedule
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Date
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Starting
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Topic
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Assignment
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Week 1
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January 16
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Introduction, Syllabus, Calendar, & TSI forms
6.1 Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
6.2 Factoring Trinomials
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Read and understand syllabus and course expectations
Sign TSI forms
Complete Assigned Homework
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Week 2
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January 23
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6.4 Factoring Trinomials by Grouping
6.3 Factoring Trinomials and Perfect Square Trinomials
6.5 Factoring Binomials
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Complete Assigned Homework
Prepare for Quiz #1
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Week 3
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January 30
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Quiz #1: Chapter 6, Sections 6.1 – 6.5
6.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Pg 414 Integrated Review: Choosing a Factoring Strategy
6.7 Quadratic Equations and Problem Solving
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Prepare for Test #1
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Week 4
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February 6
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Review Chapter 6
TEST #1: Chapter 6
7.1 Rational Functions and Simplifying Rational Expressions
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Test #1 in Class
Complete Assigned Homework
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Week 5
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February 13
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7.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
7.3 Add/Subtract Rational Expressions with Common Denominators and LCD
7.4 Add/Subtract Rational Expressions with Unlike Denominators
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Complete Assigned Homework
Prepare for Quiz #2
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Week 6
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February 20
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Quiz #2: Chapter 7, Sections 7.1 – 7.4
7.5 Solving Equations Containing Rational Equations
Pg 485 Integrated Review: Summary on Rational Expressions
7.6 Proportions and Problem Solving with Rational Expressions
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Complete Assigned Homework
Prepare for Test #2
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Week 7
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February 27
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*7.7 Simplifying Complex Fractions – OPTIONAL
Review Chapter 7
TEST #2: Chapter 7
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Test #2 in Class
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Week 8
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March 6
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10.1 Radicals and Rational Functions
10.2 Rational Exponents
10.3 Simplifying Radical Expressions – Objectives 1, 2, & 3 ONLY (Examples 1 – 5)
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Complete Assigned Homework
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Week 9
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March 13
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Spring Break
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SPRING BREAK – NO CLASSES
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Week 10
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March 20
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10.4 Add/Subtract/Multiply Radical Expressions
10.5 Rationalizing Denominators and Numerators of Radical Expressions
Pg 632 Integrated Review – Radicals and Rational Exponents
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Complete Assigned Homework
Prepare for Quiz #3
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Week 11
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March 27
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Quiz #3: Chapter 10, Sections 10.1 – 10.5
10.6 Radical Equations and Problem Solving
10.7 Complex Numbers
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Complete Assigned Homework
Prepare for Test #3
**Last Day to Drop with a W is Thurs 4/6**
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Week 12
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April 3
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Review Chapter 10
TEST #3: Chapter 10
11.1 Solving Quadratic Equation by Completing the Square (and the Square Root Property)
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Test #3 in Class
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Week 13
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April 10
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11.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
11.3 Solving Equations by Using Quadratic Methods: Examples 1, 2, 3, 6, & 7
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Complete Assigned Homework
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Week 14
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April 17
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11.6 Further Graphing of Quadratic Functions
2.8 Linear Inequalities (REVIEW ONLY)
9.1 Compound Inequalities
9.2 Absolute Value Equations
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Complete Assigned Homework
Prepare for Test #4
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Week 15
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April 24
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TEST # 4: Chapter 11 & 2
9.3 Absolute Value Inequalities
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Test #4 in Class
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Week 16
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May 1
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Review Chapters 11, 2.8, & 9
Review for Final Exam
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Prepare for Final Exam
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Week 17
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May 8
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FINAL EXAM WEEK
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CHECK FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
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**Final exam is scheduled for Tuesday, May 8, 2018