Read and refer to this section regularly. Deadlines for assignments, assessments, discussions, quizzes & tests, and all other graded and non-graded activities are posted in the course schedule. Submitting work late will be permitted only under extenuating circumstances and only with prior notification and documentation (original funeral notice). NOTE: There are activities due during the week, NOT just before class.
| Class 1 | Module 1: Radical Equations | In Class Activities | OUT of Class Activities |
| Class on Wednesday 8/22 | Learning Outcomes:Solve radical equations including, but not limited to, those requiring double-squaring. | In class:Review the Class Class Rules & RequirementsReview the Orientation Requirements & DeadlinesRules for Squaring Binomials & start 1.6 Radical Equations | Out of class:Take the Initial Knowledge Check in ALEKS before 8/25Complete all items within the Course Orientation in D2L Due 8/25 @11:59 pmRead “How To Stay Organized” under Course Work in D2LRead section 1.6 in e-bookWatch the Videos in D2L (optional) |
| Class 2 | Module 1: Radical Equations | In Class Activities | OUT of Class Activities |
| Class on Wednesday 8/29 | Learning Outcomes:Solve radical equations including, but not limited to, those requiring double-squaring. | In class:Classroom Quiz for Class 21.6 Radical Equations – Double Squaring Problems | Before class:Read section 1.6 in e-book (optional)Complete Pre-Class Assign thru D2L for Class 2After class:Watch the Videos in D2L (optional)Finish Pie Sections 1.6 in ALEKS
Due 9/2 @ 11:59pm |
| Class 3 | Module 2: Absolute Value Equations & Circles | In Class Activities | OUT of Class Activities |
| Class on Wednesday 9/5 | Learning Outcomes:Solve inequalities that involve absolute value in a single variable, graph the solution sets, and express the solution set using interval notation.Use and apply the distance and the midpoint formulasDetermine the center and radius of a circle and sketch its graph. | In class:Classroom Quiz for Class 32.2 Circles | Before class:Read sections 1.8 & 2.2 in e-book (optional)Complete Pre-Class Assign thru D2L for Class 3After class:Watch the Videos in D2L (optional)Finish Pie Sections 1.8 & 2.2 in ALEKS
Due 9/9 @ 11:59pm |
| Class 4 | Module 3: Functions & Relations and Polynomial & Quadratic Inequalities | In Class Activities | OUT of Class Activities |
| Class on Wednesday 9/12 | Learning Outcomes:Work with relations, functions, and their graphs.Determine if a given relation is a function.Evaluate a given function using function notation.Determine the domain and range of a relation or functionSolve quadratic inequalities in one variable, graph the solution set, and express the solution set using interval notation. | In class:Classroom Quiz for Class 43.6 Polynomial & Quadratic Inequalities | Before class:Read sections 2.3 & 3.6 in e-book (optional)Complete Pre-Class Assign thru D2L for Class 4After class:Watch the Videos in D2L (optional)Finish Pie Sections 2.3 & 3.6 in ALEKS
Due 9/16 @ 11:59pm Start the Practice Reviews for Test 1 in ALEKS
Due 9/26 @ 11:59pm |
| Class 5 | Module 4: Analyzing Graph & Transformations | In Class Activities | OUT of Class Activities |
| Class on Wednesday 9/19 | Learning Outcomes:Determine the domain and range of a relation or function.Determine the vertex and axis of symmetry of quadratic functions and sketch theirgraphs.Determine x- and y-intercepts. | In class:Classroom Quiz for Class 52.6 Basic GraphsReview for Test 1 | Before class:Read sections 2.6 in e-book (optional)Complete Pre-Class Assign thru D2L for Class 5After class:Complete the Practice Reviews for Test 1 in ALEKS
before you take the test. Take TEST 1 at your testing center (see below for dates) |
| STUDY FOR TEST 1 | Modules 1, 2, and 3 | Practice Reviews in ALEKS MUST be done before taking Test 1 for them to count. | Due Date: 9/12 – 9/26 |
| PROCTORED TEST 1 | Modules 1, 2, and 3 | Testing Center Room 123 A | Due Date: 9/19 – 9/26 |
| Class 6 | Module 4: Analyzing Graph & Transformations | In Class Activities | OUT of Class Activities |
| Class on Wednesday 9/26 | Learning Outcomes:Determine the difference quotient.Determine the domain and range of a relation or function.Determine if a function is even or odd.Determine the vertex and axis of symmetry of quadratic functions and sketch theirgraphs.
Determine x- and y-intercepts. Read and solve maximum/minimum problems. Graph quadratic, absolute value, square root, cubic and cube root functions using symmetry, shifting, stretching, compressing, and/or reflecting. Evaluate and graph piecewise-defined functions. |
In class:Classroom Quiz for Class 62.6 Transformation – shrink, stretch, reflections2.7 Symmetry, Even & Odd, Piecewise Functions | Before class:Read sections 2.6 & 2.7 in e-book (optional)Post to Discussion Board: An Honest Conversation About Test 1Complete Pre-Class Assign thru D2L for Class 6After class:Watch the Videos in D2L (optional)
Finish Pie Sections 2.6 & 2.7 in ALEKS Due 9/30 @ 11:59pm |
| Class 7 | Module 5: Algebra & Composition of Functions & Quadratic Functions | In Class Activities | OUT of Class Activities |
| Class on Wednesday 10/03 | Learning Outcomes:Add, subtract, multiply, and divide two functions.Determine the compositions of two functions.Determine if a function is one-to-one.Determine the inverse of a one-to-one function.Graph a function and its inverse.
Determine the type(s) of symmetry exhibited by a given relation. |
In class:Classroom Quiz for Class 7Review 2.8 Composition & Difference Quotient3.1 Analyzing Functions & Graphs | Before class:Read sections 2.8 & 3.1 in e-book (optional)Complete Pre-Class Assign thru D2L for Class 7After class:Watch the Videos in D2L (optional)Finish Pie Sections 2.8 & 3.1 in ALEKS
Due 10/7 @ 11:59pm |
| Class 9 | Module 6: Systems of Linear Equations | In Class Activities | OUT of Class Activities |
| Class on Wednesday 10/10 | Learning Outcomes:Solve a linear system of equations in two and three variables using algebraic methods.Classify a linear system of equations (in two and three variables) as consistent or inconsistent. If the system is consistent, determine whether the equations are dependent or independent.Read and solve word problems by modeling them with systems of linear equations. | In class:Classroom Quiz for Class 8Review 5.1 Systems in 2 variables5.2 Systems in 3 variables | Before class:Read section 5.1 & 5.2 in e-book (optional)Complete Pre-Class Assign thru D2L for Class 8After class:Watch the Videos in D2L (optional)Finish Pie Sections 5.1 & 5.2 in ALEKS
Due 10/14 @ 11:59pm |
| Class 8 | Module 6: Systems of Linear Equations | In Class Activities | OUT of Class Activities |
| Class on Wednesday 10/17 | Learning Outcomes:Solve a linear system of equations in two and three variables using algebraic methods.Classify a linear system of equations (in two and three variables) as consistent or inconsistent. If the system is consistent, determine whether the equations are dependentor independent.Read and solve word problems by modeling them with systems of linear equations. | In class:Classroom Quiz for Class 94.1 Inverse FunctionsReview for Test 2 | Before class:Read section 4.1 in e-book (optional)Complete Pre-Class Assign thru D2L for Class 9After class:Complete the Practice Reviews for Test 2 in ALEKS
before you take the test. Take TEST 2 at your testing center (see below for dates) |
| STUDY FOR TEST 2 | Modules 4 and 5 | Practice Reviews in ALEKS MUST be done before taking Test 2 for them to count. | Due Date: 10/10 – 10/24 |
| PROCTORED TEST 2 | Modules 4 and 5 | Testing Center Room 123 A | Due Date: 10/17 – 10/24 |
| Class 10 | Module 7: Inverse, Exponential & Logarithmic Functions | In Class Activities | OUT of Class Activities |
| Class on Wednesday 10/24 | Learning Outcomes:Define exponential and logarithmic functions.Convert a logarithmic equation to exponential form and vice-versa.Graph exponential and logarithmic functions using shifting, stretching, compressing, and reflecting.Find the domain of a logarithmic function | In class:Classroom Quiz for Class 104.3 Log Functions | Before class:Read sections 4.1 – 4.3 in e-book (optional)Complete Pre-Class Assign thru D2L for Class 10Post to Discussion Board: Help From Successful StudentsAfter class:Watch the Videos in D2L (optional)
Finish Pie Sections 4.1 – 4.3 in ALEKS Due 10/28 @ 11:59pm |
| Class 11 | Module 8: Properties of Logarithms | In Class Activities | OUT of Class Activities |
| Class on Wednesday 10/31 | Learning Outcomes:Simplify and evaluate expressions using the properties of logarithms, including change of base.Solve exponential equations (same and different bases). | In class:Classroom Quiz for Class 11Review 4.4 Properties of LogsStart 4.5 Exponential & Log Equations | Before class:Read sections 4.4 & 4.5 in e-book (optional)Complete Pre-Class Assign thru D2L for Class 11After class:Watch the Videos in D2L (optional)Finish Pie Sections 4.4 in ALEKS
Due 11/4 @ 11:59pm |
| Class 12 | Module 9: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations | In Class Activities | OUT of Class Activities |
| Class on Wednesday 11/07 | Learning Outcomes:Solve exponential equations (same and different bases).Read and solve applied problems including, but not limited to, compound interest and exponential growth and decay.Solve logarithmic equations.Solve a linear system of inequalities by graphing. | In class:Classroom Quiz for Class 12Review 4.5 Exponential & Log Equations5.5 Inequalities & Systems of Inequalities | Before class:Read sections 4.5 & 5.5 in e-book (optional)Complete Pre-Class Assign thru D2L for Class 12After class:Watch the Videos in D2L (optional)Finish Pie Sections 4.5 in ALEKS
Due 11/11 @ 11:59pm |
| Class 13 | Module 10: Inequalities | In Class Activities | OUT of Class Activities |
| Class on Wednesday 11/14 | Learning Outcomes:Solve a linear system of inequalities by graphing. | In class:Classroom Quiz for Class 13Review 5.5 Inequalities & Systems of Inequalities | Before class:Complete Pre-Class Assign thru D2L for Class 13Finish Pie Sections 5.5 in ALEKSDue 11/18 @ 11:59pmAfter class:Complete the Practice Reviews for Test 3 in ALEKS before you take the test. |
| Class 14 | Module 10: Inequalities | In Class Activities | OUT of Class Activities |
| Class on Wednesday 11/21 | Learning Outcomes: | In class:Classroom Quiz for Class 14Review for Test 3 | Before class:Complete Pre-Class Assign thru D2L for Class 14After class:Complete the Practice Reviews for Test 3 in ALEKS before you take the test.Take TEST 3 at your testing center (see below for dates) |
| STUDY FOR TEST 3 | Modules 6, 7, and 8 | Practice Reviews in ALEKS MUST be done before taking Test 3 for them to count. | Due Date: 11/14 – 11/28 |
| PROCTORED TEST 3 | Modules 6, 7, and 8 | Testing Center Room 123 A | Due Date: 11/19 – 11/28 |
| Class 15 | In Class Activities | OUT of Class Activities | |
| Class on Wednesday 11/28 | In class:Classroom Quiz for Class 15Review for the Final Exam | Before class:Complete Pre-Class Assign thru D2L for Class 15After class:Complete the Practice Reviews for the Final Exam in ALEKS before you take the final exam.Take the Final Exam at your testing center (see below for dates) | |
| STUDY FOR FINAL EXAM | Modules 1 – 10 | Practice Reviews in ALEKS MUST be done before taking the Final Exam for them to count. | Due Date: 11/20- 12/05 |
| PROCTORED FINAL EXAM 12/05 | Modules 1 – 10 | In class | Due Date: 12/5 |
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