TEACHING
Spring 2012
Math 112--College Algebra
Section 024
MoTuTh 4:00-4:50 pm, Phys-Atmos Sci, Rm 412
Office Hours
Office: Math East 149 (Link to Map)
Office Hours: Monday, 1-2pm; Wednesday, 3-4pm; and by appointment (email me to set up)
Extra office hours Thursday, May 3, 11am-1pm
Announcements
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Links
- MyMathLab (MML)
- The Math 112 syllabus (from Spring 2012)
- Homework Policy Spring 2012
- The Math Department's College Algebra website
- D2L Site
Homework & Study Aids
- Think Tank Math tutoring (free!) -- Schedule of Hours and Locations
- Khan Academy (Free Online Math Concept Videos)
- WTAMU College Algebra Virtual Math Lab (Free Online Concept Explanation and Videos)
- Graph Paper
- Data Analysis (a.k.a. Finding Lines with your Calculator)
- Midterm Exam Study Aid & Answers (From Fall 2011)
- Answers to Workbook Test Review
- Final Exam Study Aid & Answers (Spring 2012)
Administrative
Homework
05/05/12
SATURDAY
All of the MML assignments have been reopened for half credit on late problems (your overall score can only increase).
05/03/12
THURSDAY
Optional:
*Exam Corrections*
Usual format, except DO NOT ATTACH YOUR EXAM. This will count as an extra dropped homework assignment. You will need to either scan your corrections and email them me, or drop them by my office during office hours on Wednesday/Thursday.
04/30/12
MONDAY
Print out and bring the Final Exam Study Aid to class (see Links above).
*Complete every problem divisible by three (problems 3,6,9,12,etc.).
*The answers are on the last page of the packet.
*You must show your work to receive credit.
04/25/12
WEDNESDAY
MML 4.5
04/24/12
TUESDAY
Homework #18: Textbook § 4.5 p.283, #47,49,50,55,56,58,60
§ 4.1--p.234-235, #39,46,49 (For #49, modify the compound interest formula)
§ 4.2--p.246-250, #43,46,50
04/22/12
SUNDAY
MML 4.4
04/19/12
THURSDAY
Homework #17: Textbook § 4.4--p.271, #36,39,42,49
§ 4.5--p.282, #4,18,20,22,27,32,35,38,40,42
04/18/12
WEDNESDAY
MML 4.3
04/17/12
TUESDAY
Homework #16: Textbook § 4.3--p.259-260, #38,46,50,51
§ 4.4--p.270-271, #4,6,7,13,14,16,19,22,23,26,27
Read § 4.4,4.5
04/15/12
SUNDAY
MML 4.2
04/12/12
THURSDAY
Homework #15: Textbook § 4.2--p.245-246, #22,28,33,38,47
Please note that part (b) of problem 47 is on page 248...
§ 4.3--p.259, #4,6,13,16,20,21,24,26,31,34
Read § 4.2, 4.3
04/09/12
MONDAY
Homework #14: Textbook § 4.1--p.232-234, #1,4,8,14,22,26,29,32,34,38,44
§ 4.2--p.245, #2,3,7,12
04/08/12
SUNDAY
MML 4.1
04/08/12
THURSDAY
*Exam Corrections*
Use a separate sheet of paper, and staple your corrections to the front of your exam. For each problem on which you did not receive full credit:
1. Identify problem number.
2. Give original incorrect answer, and explain why that answer is incorrect.
3. Write out the correct solution for the problem, showing all steps.
Example:
13. I got an answer of 2x-3. I didn't distribute the negative sign to the -3 when I multiplied out the terms.
Correct Answer: -(-2x-3)=-(-2x) -(-3) = 2x+3
Read § 4.1
03/29/12
THURSDAY
Homework #13: Textbook § 3.2--p.189, #48,51,54,56,60,61
§ 3.3--p.204-206, #2,5,9,10,17,24,30,35,41,49
For problems 24 and above, use your graphing calculator to help you graph! Be extra careful with problem 41.
03/28/12
WEDNESDAY
MML 3.3
03/26/12
MONDAY
MML 3.2
Turn in Homework #12
03/23/12
FRIDAY
MML 3.1
03/22/12
THURSDAY
Homework #12 § 3.2--p.188-189, #1,4,10,12,24,26,28,32,40,43
For problems 28 & above, subtract all terms to one side, then use your calculator to find a candidate for a zero.
NOTE: Turn in on Monday
Read § 3.3
03/20/12
TUESDAY
Homework #11 § 3.1--p.176-178, #14,20,21,22,24,26,29,30,33,36,42,50,51
Read § 3.2
03/08/12
THURSDAY
Homework #10: § 2.2--p.137-140, #30,35,38,42,43,46,51,52,56,57
Read § 3.1
03/07/12
WEDNESDAY
MML 2.2
03/06/12
TUESDAY
Homework #9: § 2.2--p.136-137, #8,17,20,21,26
*AND* WB pages 103-104 (this material corresponds with § 5.2, starting on textbook page 300)
03/05/12
MONDAY
*Exam Corrections*
Use a separate sheet of paper, and staple your corrections to the front of your exam. For each problem on which you did not receive full credit:
1. Identify problem number.
2. Give original incorrect answer, and explain why that answer is incorrect.
3. Write out the correct solution for the problem, showing all steps.
Example:
13. I got an answer of 2x-3. I didn't distribute the negative sign to the -3 when I multiplied out the terms.
Correct Answer: -(-2x-3)=-(-2x) -(-3) = 2x+3
Read § 2.2
03/01/12
THURSDAY
WB pages 93-94
02/26/12
SUNDAY
MML 2.1
02/23/12
THURSDAY
Homework #8: Textbook § 2.1--p.121-124, #30,34,55,58,65,68,70,79
Come to class prepared to review--bring questions!
You may want to look at the Workbook Test Review problems (pages 196 & on, problems #33-64).
02/21/12
TUESDAY
Homework #7: Textbook § 1.6--p.92, #45,46,48
§ 2.1--p.120-122, #2,6,17,18,20,21,44,49,56
Read § 2.1
02/19/12
SUNDAY
MML 1.6
02/16/12
THURSDAY
Homework #6: Textbook § 1.6--p.91-92,
#2,6,10,14,20,22,33,38,42,54,62
Please use graph paper for #38,42. Link: Graph Paper
A quick reminder of notation:
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Read § 2.1
02/13/12
MONDAY
Homework #5: Textbook § 1.5--p.76-77, #32,36,37,40,41,54,57,58,59,62,67
If possible, use graph paper. Here is some that you may download and print out. Link: Graph Paper
Read § 1.6
02/11/12
SATURDAY
MML 1.5
02/09/12
THURSDAY
Homework #4: Textbook § 1.5--p.76, #7,10,12,14,15,18
If possible, use graph paper. Here is some that you may download and print out. Link: Graph Paper
Read § 1.5
*Exam Corrections*
Use a separate sheet of paper, and staple your corrections to the front of your exam. For each problem on which you did not receive full credit:
1. Identify problem number.
2. Give original incorrect answer, and explain why that answer is incorrect.
3. Write out the correct solution for the problem, showing all steps.
02/02/12
THURSDAY
As we have now "officially" learned word problems, I expect units. ($, feet, squirrels, etc.)
Homework #3: Textbook § 1.3--p. 42-43, #7,24,40,43
§ 1.4--p.58-62, #2,3,4,6,7,12,14,19,26,27
Other recommended exercises (will not be collected): § 1.4 #1,5,8
FINAL submission deadline for 'Fractions Worksheet' (Link)
Note: Due date changed
02/01/12
WEDNESDAY
MML 1.4
01/30/12
MONDAY
Homework #2: Textbook § 1.2--p. 27-31, #2,4,7,14,15,16,18,20,22,27,30,34,36,40,43,52,54
Read § 1.3,1.4
Please print out § 1.4 Worksheet (Link) and bring to class today.
01/27/12
FRIDAY
MML 1.2 & 1.3
01/26/12
THURSDAY
Second submission deadline for 'Fractions Worksheet' (Link)
Note: Due date changed
01/24/12
TUESDAY
Homework #1: Textbook § (section) 1.1--p. 10-11, #3,4,8,9,16,21,26,27,32,35,41,44
Read § (section) 1.2
01/22/12
SUNDAY
MML (MyMathLab) Assignment 1.1
01/20/12
FRIDAY
MyMathLab--Assignment 0
You will need to complete "Assignment 0" on MyMathLab *before* you can complete assignments on 1.1, 1.2/1.3. It's basically free points.
01/19/12
THURSDAY
Setup MyMathLab Account
(Go to http://pearsonmylab.com/
Course ID: hine47204),
complete 'Course & Homework Policy Take-Home Quiz' (Link) (this quiz is open notes),
and fill out 'Student Information Sheet' (Link).
Also, please upload a picture of yourself to D2L.
First submission deadline for 'Fractions Worksheet' (Link)
Note: Due date changed from Tuesday