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Columbus State Community College

Beginning Algebra II, Math 1030

 

Course Description (from the College): This is the second course of a two-semester sequence. It covers the study of graphs of linear equations and inequalities in two variables, systems of equations and inequalities in two variables, applications and modeling, properties of exponents, scientific notation, polynomial arithmetic, factoring, solving polynomial equations. Course also presents applications and activities to build skills in problem solving. Lecture: 3 hours  Prerequisite: MATH 1020; minimum grade of “C” or placement by completion of MATH 1099 (MATH 1020 module)
 

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Syllabus -- in Word format  (more details in Blackboard)
Portfolio directions (for traditional section only)

 

Important Dates
Exam I  -- Deadline Friday, June 13th  key/study guide
Exam II -- Deadline Saturday, July 5th  key/study guide
Exam III -- Deadline Friday, July 25th key
Final Exam --  Deadline Tuesday, August 5th  review / review key

more detailed schedule in the syllabus

 

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Office: DH 448
My CSCC email: bmccall2@cscc.edu
Office hours: MTWF 3:30-5:00 p.m. other hours by appointment
Required MML course: mccall62301 or MCCALL62301

 

Answer Keys

Quiz #1 -- key
Quiz #2 -- key
Quiz #3 -- key
Quiz #4 -- key
Quiz #5 -- key
Quiz #6 -- key
Quiz #7 -- key


In-Class Exercises

Discussion Questions Chapter 3
Discussion Questions Chapter 4
Discussion Questions Chapter 5
Discussion Questions Chapter 6
Homework Activity #0
Homework Activity #1
Homework Activity #2
Homework Activity #3
Homework Activity #4
Homework Activity #5
Homework Activity #6
Homework Activity #7
Homework Activity #7.5
Homework Activity #8
Homework Activity #9
Homework Activity #10
Homework Activity #11
Homework Activity #12
Homework Activity #13
Homework Activity #14
Homework Activity #15

Handouts

Calculator Keystrokes
Helpful Websites
My Math Lab / Course Compass
How to Read a Math Book
Section 2.3 Solving Graphically
Section 3.4-3.5
Calculator Competencies
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)
Scientific Notation (pdf)
Polynomial Functions (pdf)
Polynomials (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
Which Method Do I Use Solving Linear Systems? -- key
Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities

Extra Homework Exercises

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

Links:

Spring Quarter 2012 (103)
Fall Quarter 2011 (103)
Spring Quarter 2007 (103)
Spring Semester 2014 (1050)
PDF Graph Paper
Powers of Ten
List of Video Topics of this Course

 

 

 
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