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Northern Virginia Community College

Basic Technical Math, MTH 111

 

Course Description (from the College):  Provides a foundation in mathematics with emphasis in arithmetic, unit conversion, basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry. This course is intended for CTE programs. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: MTE 1-3 OR Corequisite: MCR 1.

Syllabus -- in Word format

Homework

Important Dates
Exam I Part 1/Part 2  -- Friday, September 18th exam key
Exam II Part 1/Part 2 -- Friday, October 23rd exam key
Exam III Part 1/Part 2 -- Friday, November 13th exam key
Final Exam Part 1/Part 2 -- Friday, December 11th exam key

more detailed schedule in the syllabus

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Announcements:

Math Office: AA 352
NOVA Math office: 703-845-6220
My NOVA email: bmccall@nvcc.edu
Office Hours: F 10-12 p.m. and by appointment--send me an email to set up a time to talk by phone. I respond to email on weekends as well.

 

Answer Keys


Homeworks to be Turned in

MyOpenMath

Course ID: 83075
Enrollment Key: mccall_111_fall20

more in Canvas

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 7
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 8
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14

Notes
8/28 9/4 9/11
9/25 10/2 10/9
10/30 11/6 11/20
12/4    

 

 Projects

Final Project Measurements Calculations

Handouts

How to Plot Points in Two Dimensions, key
Algebraic Equations & Algebraic Expressions, key
Percent Increase/Decrease Problems, key
General Word Problem Solving Strategy
Mixture Problems in 2 & 3 variables
Unit Circle
Bearings Problems

for more, see the mathnotes section, and then select handouts

 

Video Links

Basic Math Review
Fractions Review
Scientific Notation
Rounding
Significant Digits
Converting Units of Measurement
How to Use a Scientific Calculator
Ratios
Ratios and Proportions
Direct, Inverse, Joint Variation
Converting Between Decimals, Fractions and Percents
Solving Linear Equations
Plotting Points on a Coordinate Plane
Basic Slope Concepts
Graphing Lines
Writing the Equation of a Line
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Linear Word Problems
Combining Like Terms
Classifying Triangles
Circles: Area, Circumference, Diameter
Area of Polygons
Circles: Sectors, Chords, etc.
Arc Length of a Circle
Geometric Solids
Geometric Solids
Surface Area and Volume
Inscribed Polygons and Circles
Similar Triangles
Similar Polygons
Pythagorean Theorem
Converting Degrees to DMS notation
Line-Angle Relationships
Basic Angle Terminology
More Basic Angle Terminology
Trigonometric Ratios (Definitions)
Common Trig Values using Degrees
Converting between Degrees, and DMS format
Solving Right Triangle Problems
Signs of Trig Functions in Quadrants
Trigonometric Values of Any Angle

 

 

Links:

PDF Graph Paper
Free Online Math Courses
Metric & English Conversions
Geometry Formulas

 

 

 
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