MTH 131:  Intermediate Algebra

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Students will be able to:

1. Simplify algebraic expressions involving polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and           logarithmic functions.

students out of  received half credit or more on Final Exam problem #1c.

2.  Solve equations, inequalities, and systems of equations and inequalities.

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

3.  For functions described algebraically or graphically:

 •    evaluate, find domain and range, find inverse;

 •    perform algebraic operations and graphical translations.

  students out of received half credit or more on Final Exam problem #6.

 

4.  Solve application problems, including the ability to:

  •     represent a situation using a graph, table or equation;

  •    forecast outcomes from above representations;

  •    solve optimization problems.

  students out of received half credit or more on Final Exam problem #7.

 

5.  Problem-Solving and Mathematical Modeling:

  •    Understands that an answer needs to be reasonable within the context of a situation.

  •    Uses mathematical methods & concepts to model & solve problems.

  •    Uses a scientific calculator to support mathematical reasoning and problem solving.

  students out of received 70% or more on the CBR Lab.

 

6.  Think critically:

  •     Incorporate new knowledge with old.

  •    Convert complex concepts into useful personal language.

  •    Solve new problems in new contexts.

  students out of received 70% or more on the Modeling Lab.