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Beginning Algebra I, Math 102

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: the real number system; order of operations; simplifying expressions; solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable; applications and modeling; overview of graphing; linear equations in two variables; and relations and functions. These topics are taught using an approach that integrates algebraic, graphic and numeric methods whenever possible. Not open to students with credit for MATH 103 or above. A TI-83/84 graphing calculator is required. This course is offered in both a traditional format and in a computer-based format. Prerequisite: DEV 031 with a grade of “C” or higher, or by placement
 

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Syllabus (traditional) -- in Word format
Syllabus (hybrid) -- in Word format

Important Dates
Exam I  -- Saturday, February 5th  key study guide
Exam II -- Saturday, March 12th  key  study guide/study guide
Final Exam --  Saturday, March 19th  at 9 a.m. review / review key

more detailed schedule in the syllabus

 

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Math Adjunct Office # DH 431
My CSCC email: bmccall2@cscc.edu

Required MML course: mccall13407
Optional Course materials: MML course code: lickeri13344

Answer Keys

All quizzes will be in MML
 

In-Class Exercises

Handouts

Calculator Competencies
Calculator Keystrokes
Helpful Websites
My Math Lab / Course Compass
How to Read a Math Book
Algebraic Expressions Practice 1
Algebraic Expressions Practice 2
Graphing Functions (pdf)
Graphing Practice
Graphing Equations Handout (pdf)
Real Numbers Practice 1
Real Numbers Practice 2 (pdf)
Real Numbers Practice 3
Slope Practice (pdf)
Slope Practice 2 (pdf)
Word Problems
X- & Y-Intercepts Practice (pdf)
Linear Regression
Bouncing Ball Activity (pdf)
Domain/Range Handout 1 (pdf)
Domain/Range Handout 2 (pdf)
Section 1.7
Section 1.8
Section 2.3
Section 2.3 Solving Graphically
Section 3.1
Section 3.2
Section 3.4-3.5
Section 8.1
Section 8.2
Section 8.3
Section 8.5
Sets of Numbers
Number Sets Exercise

Extra Homework Exercises

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

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