College Preparatory Algebra Objectives      

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Chapter One - Introduction to Algebraic Expressions

Order of Operations

1.1       Introduction to Algebra

1.2       The Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Laws                

1.3       Fractional Notation

1.4       Positive and Negative Real Numbers

1.5       Addition of Real Numbers

1.6      Subtraction of Real Numbers  

           Math Lab Worksheet

1.7       Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers

1.8       Exponential Notation and Order of Operations--Sheet 1

            Exponential Notation and Order of Operations--Sheet 2

Practice for Test 1

Test 1

 

Chapter Two - Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving

2.1/2.2  Solving Equations/ Using the Principles Together  

            Worksheet 1

            Worksheet 2

            Worksheet 3

2.3        Formulas

2.4        Applications with Percent  

            Worksheet 1

            Worksheet 2

2.5        Problem Solving  

            Worksheet 1

            Worksheet 2

            Worksheet 3

            Worksheet 4

2.6        Solving Inequalities

Practice for Test 2

Test 2

Chapter Three - Introduction to Graphing

3.1        Interpreting Graphs and Ordered Pairs

3.2        Graphing Linear Equations

3.3        Graphing and Intercepts

3.5        Slope

3.6        Slope-Intercept Form  

Inverse and Direct Variation  

Review of Graphing (Optional But Helpful for Test)

Practice for Test 3

More Practice for Test 3 (Optional)

Test 3

 Review of Chapters 1, 2, 3

Chapter Four - Polynomials

4.1        Exponents and Their Properties

4.8A      Negative Exponents 

            Worksheet 1

            Worksheet 2 with Odd Answers

            Worksheet 3 with Odd Answers

4.8B:    Scientific Notation

            Worksheet 1

4.8C:  Operations Using Scientific Notation

            Worksheet 2

4.2/ 4.3/4.6    Polynomials/Addition and Subtraction of /in Several Variables

4.4/4.5           Multiplication of Polynomials/Special Products

                     Using FOIL to Multiply Binomials       

Practice for Test 4

More Practice for Test 4 (Optional)

Test 4

 Chapter Five - Polynomials and Factoring

5.1            Introduction to Factoring

5.2            Factoring Trinomials of the Type:            x2 + bx + c

5.3             Factoring Trinomials of the Type:            ax2 + bx + c

5.4            Factoring the  Difference of Two Perfect Squares

5.6            Factoring: A General Strategy

5.7            Solving Polynomial Equations by Factoring

Practice for Test 5

More Practice for Test 5 (Optional)

Test 5

 

Introduction to Rational and Radical Expressions

Simplifying Rational Expressions

Multiplying/Dividing/Adding/Subtracting Rational Expressions

Simplifying Square Roots of Monomials

Adding and Subtracting Square Roots  

    Worksheet 1

    Worksheet 2

Multiplying and Dividing Square Roots  

    Worksheet 1

    Worksheet 2

Practice for Test 6

Test 6

 Practice for Final (Exit Exam)  

Review for Final Part 1

Review for Final Part 2

Comprehensive Multiple Choice Review for Final

FINAL (EXIT) EXAM