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MATH 40

PRE ALGEBRA

Course Description

This course covers topics in pre algebra, informal geometry, and applied arithmetic including but not limited to percent, rates, scientific notation, tables, graphs, the real number line, an introduction to the Cartesian Coordinate system, problem solving techniques, signed numbers, simplifying and evaluating expressions and formulas, solving simple equations, numerical relationships involving lines, angles and polygons.

 

Course Contents

  • Introducing problem solving techniques

  • Estimating answers

  • Measuring in English and metric

  • Dimensional analysis

  • Using graphs, charts and tables

  • Working with two and three dimensional figures

  • Using signed numbers

  • Basic geometric concepts

  • Using scientific notation and powers

  • Working with formulas and expressions

  • Solving simple equations

  • Using the real number line

  • Using exponents and radicals

  • Real number system and operations

  • The Cartesian Coordinate system

  • Calculator use

 

Course Objectives

  • Perform basic operations on fractions, decimals, and integers

  • Distinguish rational from irrational numbers

  • Make accurate estimations to check that calculated answers are reasonable

  • Use the +, -, x, /, yx, 1/x, exp, square root symbol, x squared, and memory keys on a calculator

  • Solve proportions and first-degree equations

  • Use equations and proportions to solve word problems

  • Calculate perimeters and areas of figures composed of squares, rectangles, triangles, and circles

  • Basic geometric concepts

  • Use ruler and protractor as measuring tools

  • Assess length, area, angular measures, capacity, weight, and temperature using different units of measure

  • Construct and interpret graphs, tables, and charts

  • Write and read numbers expressed in scientific notation

  • Identify the components of and graph points and lines in the Cartesian Coordinate system

  • Graph simple inequalities on the number line

  • Convert from one unit of measure to another unit of measure using dimensional analysis

  • Simplify algebraic expressions

  • Apply formulas in application problems

 

 

Syllabus

Syllabus

Math Links

Math Links

 

 

Exam One Review

Exam One Review

 

Exam Two Review

Exam Two Review

 

Exam Three Review

Exam Three Review

 

Exam Four Review

Exam Four Review

 

Final Exam Review

Final Exam Review

 

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