MTH 120:  Beginning Algebra

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Students will be able to:

1. Simplify basic algebraic, exponential, rational, and radical expressions using mathematical processes and symbol manipulation

students out of  received half credit or more on Final Exam problem #2.

2. Using algebraic processes be able to solve:

•     linear, quadratic, rational, radical and literal equation

•     linear systems of equations

  students out of received half credit or more on Final Exam problem #5.

3. Demonstrate understanding of concepts of linear equations (in two variables) by:

•     graphing a linear equation

•    finding x- and y- intercepts

•    finding the slope of a line

  students out of received half credit or more on Final Exam problem #12.

4. Solve basic application problems using algebraic processes and procedural techniques.

  students out of received half credit or more on Final Exam problem #15.

 

5.   Think critically:

•     Incorporate new knowledge with old.

•    Convert complex concepts into useful personal language.

•    Solve new problems in new contexts.

  students received half credit or more on problems 1-6 on the Portfolio Project.

  students received half credit or more on problems 7-12 on the Portfolio Project.

  students completed the Portfolio Project.