Text: Understanding Elementary Algebra

5th edition

Goodman & Hirsch

Brooks-Cole Publishing Co.

Topics: 

Exponents & Polynomials

Factoring

Rational Expressions

Radical Expressions & Equations

Quadratic Equations

Linear Graphs

Systems of Linear Equations

Requirements: 

Attendance  It is important to attend class to learn the material properly.  Students are responsible for learning material and completing assignments missed due to absence. Refer to the web site or consult with a classmate for assignments. Make-up opportunities are not guaranteed for students with chronic absences.  Be aware of college policy as outlined in the handbook. Poor attendance may lower grades.

Participation  Pay attention!  Ask and answer questions as necessary.

Classwork Occasionally, assignments may be given in class for submission.

Homework  Assignments are given regularly and must be completed by the next class when it is reviewed.

Tests  There will be three topic tests announced approximately one week in advance.  Always be neat and show all work as partial credit may be given. However, grades are not negotiable. Make-up tests probably will not be given. Instructor discretion will be exercised. Only one make-up opportunity may be granted per semester and must be completed by the next class meeting. Students must contact the instructor within 24 hours of the absence to make arrangements.

Final Exam  A cumulative final exam will be administered to everyone, no exemptions.

Basic Skills Test  Passing the NJBST is one of the requirements for passing this course.  The test will be given at the end the semester.

Calculators are not permitted.

A point system is used to calculate grades. The ratio of points earned to total points possible multiplied by 100 yields the grade at any given time. Please keep a record of grades; keeping returned assignments is advised.

Grade Scale

A 90 - 100

B+ 87 - 89

B 80 - 86

C+ 77 - 79

C 70 - 76

D+ 67 - 69

D 60 - 66

F below 60

Withdrawals All withdrawals must be done officially by the college's posted deadline. Late withdrawals will not be approved unless there are unusual extenuating circumstances.

Extra help is available. Please get help as soon it is apparent it is needed; do not wait until the day before a test. Good attendance is required to receive extra help. In addition, free tutoring is available in the Academic Learning Center.

* A grade of 'C' in this course is required to continue to the next mathematics course.

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MAT016 Assignments