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Beginning Algebra II, Math 103

Course Description (from the College):   This course is a remedial preparatory course designed to improve the student’s algebra and problem solving abilities.  The course includes: functions; systems of equations in two variables; applications and modeling; properties of exponents; scientific notation; polynomial arithmetic, factoring and equation solving; rational expression arithmetic and simplification; and complex fraction simplification.  These topics are taught using an approach that integrates algebraic, graphic and numeric methods whenever possible. Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of “C” or higher, or by placement
 

*Files on this page are mostly in .docx format. If you have difficulty downloading them, see instructions linked in the left margin.

Syllabus (hybrid) -- in Word format
Syllabus (web-only) -- in Word format

Important Dates
Exam I  -- see syllabus for date: approx 2nd-3rd week of April  key study guide
Exam II -- see syllabus for date: approx first week of May  key  study guide/study guide key
Exam III -- see syllabus for date: approx last week of May key  study guide/study guide key
Final Exam --  see syllabus for date: approx first week of June review / review key

more detailed schedule in the syllabus; all tests will be given in the Testing Center

 

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Announcements:

Office: NH 497
My CSCC email: bmccall2@cscc.edu
Office hours: 3:30-5:20 MW, 4-6 TR, additional hours by appointment

Required MML course: Hybrid: mccall70827, Web: mccall74364

Answer Keys

Quizzes & homeworks are all in MML
 

In-Class Exercises

Handouts

Calculator Competencies (102)
Calculator Competencies (103)
Calculator Keystrokes
Helpful Websites
Graphing Functions (pdf)
Graphing Equations Handout (pdf)
Domain/Range Handout 1 (pdf)
Domain/Range Handout 2 (pdf)
Laws of Exponents
Factoring Polynomials a=1
Multiplying & Dividing Rational Expressions
Factoring with Special Products
Graphing Linear Equations
Graphing Worksheet for 4.1 (pdf)
Systems of Linear Equations 4.1 (pdf)
Solving Quadratic Equations (pdf)
Scientific Notation (pdf)
Polynomial Functions (pdf)
Polynomials (pdf)
Functions (pdf)
More Polynomial Fuctions
More Scientific Notation (pdf)
Factoring Trinomials (pdf)
Solving Quadratic Equations (pdf)
Solving Quadratic Equations
Solving Systems Graphically
Linear Systems Word Problems
Linear Systems Word Problem Templates
Long Division of Polynomials
Mixtures in 2&3 Variables
Factoring
Quadratics
Identifying Polynomials

Extra Homework Exercises

Homework #1
Homework #2
Homework #3
Homework #4
Homework #5
 

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PDF Graph Paper
My Math Lab / Course Compass
How to Read a Math Book