MA 103: Intermediate Algebra - Fall, 2009

Professor Joyce Riseberg

Montgomery College - Rockville, MD

CRN 22882, MWF 9 am – 10:10 am, Room 038 SW

CRN 23330, MWF 11 am – 12:10 pm, Room 039 SW

Office: 30 Science West Phone: 240-567-5215 e-mail: joyce.riseberg@montgomerycollege.edu

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:15 – 10:50 am, Tuesday and Thursday 11 – 11:50 am; other hours readily available by appointment; please ask.

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Course Documents	My Fall 2009 Schedule	Collegewide Final Exam Schedule
MathXL	MA 103 Course Outcomes	Rockville Math Department
MathXL Registration Guide	College Calendar	Rockville Math/Science Center

Daily Announcements, Handouts, and Assignments

(The most recent information is given first)

Friday, November 20

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

Worksheet 6.2: Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
QUIZ #8 will be given this Monday, November 23. It will include material from Sections 8.3, 8.8, and 6.2.
TEST #4 will be given on Friday, December 4.
The FINAL EXAM for this course will be given on Wednesday, December 16 as follows.

9 am class: 8 am – 10 am
11 am class: 10:15 am – 12;15 pm

Homework

Study for Quiz #8
6.2

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Wednesday, November 18

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

QUIZ #7 was returned today. A solution sheet for this quiz is available in Course Documents .
QUIZ #8 will be given on Monday, November 23.
TEST #4 will be given on Friday, December 4.
The FINAL EXAM for this course will be given on Wednesday, December 16 as follows.

9 am class: 8 am – 10 am
11 am class: 10:15 am – 12;15 pm

Homework

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Monday, November 16

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

QUIZ #7 was given today. A solution sheet for this quiz is available in Course Documents .
Worksheet 8.3, 8.8: Applications of Quadratic Functions

Homework

Finish today’s handout
8.3, 8.8

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Friday, November 13

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

QUIZ #7 will be given this Monday, November 16. It will include material from Sections 8.6 and 8.7. Calculators will not be permitted on this quiz.
Worksheet 8.7: More about Quadratic Functions

Homework

Finish today’s handout
8.7
Study for Quiz #7

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Wednesday, November 11

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

TEST #3 was returned today. A solution sheet is available in Course Documents .
Worksheet 8.6: Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs

Homework

Finish today’s handout
8.6

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Monday, November 9

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

TEST #3 was given today.

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Friday, November 6

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

TEST #3 will be given this coming Monday, November 9. A review sheet for this test was given out in class Wednesday and is available in Course Documents .
The answers for the additional review problems are available in Course Documents

Homework

Study for Test #3. The best way to be prepared is to do all the MathXL problems for Sections 5.1 – 5.6, 7.1, 7.3, 7.4, 7.8, 8.2, and 8.4 as well as the suggested review exercises and Chapter Test problems in the textbook.

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Wednesday, November 4

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

TEST #3 will be given this coming Monday, November 9. A review sheet for this test was given out in class today and is available in Course Documents .

Homework

Finish handout for 8.1, 8.2.
8.2, 8.4
Bring review sheet and textbook to class on Friday

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Monday, November 2

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

QUIZ #6 was returned today. A solution sheet for this quiz is available in Course Documents .
TEST #3 will be given on Monday, November 9. A review sheet for this test is available in Course Documents .
Worksheet 8.1, 8.2: Solving Quadratic Equations.

Homework

Finish #1, 2 on today’s handout.
8.1

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Friday, October 30

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

QUIZ #6 was given today. A solution sheet for this quiz is available in Course Documents .
TEST #3 will be given on Monday, November 9. A review sheet for this test will be available next week.
Assignment Sheet #2 was given out in class on Wednesday. It is available in Course Documents .

Homework

7.8
Begin 8.1

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Wednesday, October 28

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

QUIZ #6 will be given this Friday, October 30. It will include material from Sections 5.3 – 5.6.
Assignment Sheet #2 was given out in class today. It is available in Course Documents .

Homework

Study for Quiz #6
7.1, 7.3, 7.4

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Monday, October 26

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

QUIZ #5 was returned today. A solution sheet for this quiz is available in Course Documents .
QUIZ #6 will be given this Friday, October 30
Worksheet 5.4, 5.5, 5.6: More on Factoring

Homework

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Friday, October 23

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

QUIZ #5 was given today. A solution sheet for this quiz is available in Course Documents .

Homework

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Wednesday, October 21

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

QUIZ #5 will be given this Friday. It will include material from Sections 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3.
Worksheet 5.4: Factoring Polynomial Expressions; solving Polynomial Equations

Homework

5.3, 5.4
Study for Quiz #5

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Monday, October 19

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

TEST #2 was returned today. A solution sheet is available in Course Documents .
Worksheet 5.1, 5.2, 5.3: Polynomial functions.

Homework

Finish today’s handout
5.1, 5.2

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Friday, October 16

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

TEST #2.

Homework

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Wednesday, October 14

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

TEST #2 will be given this Friday, October 16. A review sheet is available in Course Documents .
The Sample Questions for Test #2 that were worked on in class today are available in Course Documents . An answer sheet is also available.

Homework

For Friday: Study for Test #2
For Monday: 5.1

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Monday, October 12

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

QUIZ #4 was returned today. A solution sheet for this quiz is available in Course Documents .
TEST #2 will be given this Friday, October 16. A review sheet is available in Course Documents .
Worksheet 9.7: Exponential and Logarithmic Models
The Rockville Counseling Department will be holding a Test Anxiety Workshop on Tuesday, October 13 from 2:30 – 4:30 pm in the Counseling and Advising Building, Room 119. Click the link for more information and to get a sign up form.

Homework

Finish today’s handout
9.7

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Friday, October 9

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

QUIZ #4 was given today. A solution sheet for this quiz is available in Course Documents .
TEST #2 will be given next Friday, October 16. A review sheet was given out in class today and is available in Course Documents .
Worksheet 9.6: Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
The Rockville Counseling Department will be holding a Test Anxiety Workshop on Tuesday, October 13 from 2:30 – 4:30 pm in the Counseling and Advising Building, Room 119. Click the link for more information and to get a sign up form.

Homework

9.4, 9.5, 9.6

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Wednesday, October 7

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

QUIZ #4 will be given this Friday, October 9. It will include material from Sections 7.2, 9.1 and 9.2.
TEST #2 will be given next Friday, October 16.
A corrected version of Worksheet 9.3 is now available in Course Documents .
The Rockville Counseling Department will be holding a Test Anxiety Workshop on Tuesday, October 13 from 2:30 – 4:30 pm in the Counseling and Advising Building, Room 119. Click the link for more information and to get a sign up form.

Homework

Study for Quiz #4
9.3

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Monday, October 5

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

QUIZ #4 will be given this Friday, October 9. It will include material from Sections 7.2, 9.1 and 9.2.
TEST #2 will be given next Friday, October 16.
Worksheet 9.3: Logarithmic Functions
The Rockville Counseling Department will be holding a Test Anxiety Workshop on Tuesday, October 13 from 2:30 – 4:30 pm in the Counseling and Advising Building, Room 119. Click the link for more information and to get a sign up form.

Homework

Finish #1, 2, and 3 on today’s handout
9.1

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Friday, October 2

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

QUIZ #3 was returned today. A solution sheet for this quiz is available in Course Documents .
Worksheet 9.2: Exponential Functions and Patterns
The Rockville Counseling Department will be holding a Test Anxiety Workshop on Tuesday, October 13 from 2:30 – 4:30 pm in the Counseling and Advising Building, Room 119. Click the link for more information and to get a sign up form.

Homework

Finish today’s handout
9.2

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Wednesday, September 30

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

QUIZ #3 was collected today.

Homework

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Friday, September 25

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

TEST #1 was returned today. A solution sheet for this test is available in Course Documents .
An answer sheet for Worksheet 4.1 is available in Course Documents .
There will be no class on Monday, September 28. QUIZ #3 was given out in class today and will be due on Wednesday, September 30. It is also available in Course Documents .

Homework

1.4
Quiz #3

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Wednesday, September 23

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

TEST #1 was given today. A solution sheet for this test is available in Course Documents .
An answer sheet for Worksheet 4.1 is available in Course Documents .
There will be no class on Monday, September 28. A take-home assignment will be given out on Friday, September 25 and will be due on Wednesday, September 30.

Homework

Finish Worksheet 4.1 and check answers by downloading the answer sheet.
MathXL 4.1,4.3

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Monday, September 21

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

QUIZ #2 was returned today. A solutions sheet for this quiz is available in Course Documents .
TEST #1 will be given next Wednesday, September 23. A review sheet for this test is available in Course Documents .
The Sample Test Questions for Test #1 that were worked on in class today are available in Course Documents .
Worksheet 4.1: Interval and Set-builder Notation
There will be no class on Monday, September 28. A take-home assignment will be given out on Friday, September 25 and will be due on Wednesday, September 30.

Homework

Study for Test #1
For Friday: Finish today’s handout and do MathXL 4.1,4.3

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Friday, September 18

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

QUIZ #2 was given today. A solutions sheet for this quiz is available in Course Documents .
TEST #1 will be given next Wednesday, September 23. A review sheet for this test was given out in class today and is available in Course Documents .
The Math/Science Center is offering Calculator Workshops for students who would like extra help in using a graphing calculator. All workshops will be held in the Math/Science Center located in Macklin tower, Room 02. For more information, call 240-567-5200. No sign up is necessary. The remaining date/time is Monday, Sept. 21, 9 – 10 am

Homework

3.2
3.8
Begin studying for Test #1

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Wednesday, September 16

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

Worksheet 3.1, 3.2: Solving systems of Linear Equations
QUIZ #2 will be given this Friday, September 18. It will include material from Sections 2.3, 2.4 and 3.1
TEST #1 will be given next Wednesday, September 23. A review sheet for this test will be available on Friday
The Math/Science Center is offering Calculator Workshops for students who would like extra help in using a graphing calculator. All workshops will be held in the Math/Science Center located in Macklin tower, Room 02. For more information, call 240-567-5200. No sign up is necessary. The remaining date/time is Monday, Sept. 21, 9 – 10 am

Homework

3.1
Begin 3.2

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Monday, September 14

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

QUIZ #1 was returned today. Solution sheets for Forms A and B are available in Course Documents .
Worksheet 2.4: Finding a Linear Model
QUIZ #2 will be given this Friday, September 18.
The Math/Science Center is offering Calculator Workshops for students who would like extra help in using a graphing calculator. All workshops will be held in the Math/Science Center located in Macklin tower, Room 02. For more information, call 240-567-5200. No sign up is necessary. The dates/times are:

Monday, Sept. 14, 3 – 4 pm
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6 – 7 pm
Monday, Sept. 21, 9 – 10 am

Homework

Finish today’s handout
Section 2.4

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Friday, September 11

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

QUIZ #1 was given today. Solution sheets for Forms A and B are available in Course Documents .
Worksheet 2.3: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
The Math/Science Center is offering Calculator Workshops for students who would like extra help in using a graphing calculator. All workshops will be held in the Math/Science Center located in Macklin tower, Room 02. For more information, call 240-567-5200. No sign up is necessary. The dates/times are:

Monday, Sept. 14, 3 – 4 pm
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6 – 7 pm
Monday, Sept. 21, 9 – 10 am

Homework

Finish today’s handout
Section 2.3

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Wednesday, September 9

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

QUIZ #1 will be given this Friday, September 11. Remember that the first 3 points on this quiz will be given if you have logged in at this website. It will cover everything that we have done up to and including Section 2.2.
The Math/Science Center is offering Calculator Workshops for students who would like extra help in using a graphing calculator. All workshops will be held in the Math/Science Center located in Macklin tower, Room 02. For more information, call 240-567-5200. No sign up is necessary. The dates/times are:

Thursday, Sept. 10, 1 – 2 pm
Friday, Sept. 11, 2 – 3 pm
Monday, Sept. 14, 3 – 4 pm
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6 – 7 pm
Monday, Sept. 21, 9 – 10 am

Homework

Log in if you have not done so yet.
Finish Section 2.2

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Friday, September 4

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

QUIZ #1 will be given next Friday, September 11. Remember that the first 3 points on this quiz will be given if you have logged in at this website.
Worksheet 2.2: Linear Functions – Slopes and Graphs

Homework

Log in if you have not done so yet.
Finish Section 2.1
Finish #1 – 3 on today’s handout
Begin Section 2.2
Get a calculator if you do not already own one. Bring calculators to class on Wednesday, September 9.

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Wednesday, September 2

Announcements and Handouts (available in Course Documents )

QUIZ #1 will be given next Friday, September 11. Remember that the first 3 points on this quiz will be given if you have logged in at this website.
Worksheet 2.1: Functions

Homework

Log in if you have not done so yet.
Register at MathXL
Finish #1, 2, 3 on today’s handout
Begin Section 2.1
Get a calculator if you do not already own one. We will be using calculators in class starting next Wednesday, September 9.

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Monday, August 31

Handouts (available in Course Documents )

Course Information and Policies
Student Information Form
Keys to Success
Assignment Sheet #1
Worksheet 1.1: Evaluating Expressions; Using Set-Builder Notation

Homework

Log in if you have not done so yet.
Register at MathXL
Sections 1.1 and 1.2 as assigned
Get a calculator if you do not already own one. We will be using calculators in class starting next Wednesday, September 9.

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