Math 60 - Introductory Algebra, 1st Term
This is a Flipped Class: For this class you will be watching videos outside of class and working together to solve problems with a group in class. There is no preparation for the first day, just bring the materials listed below. I look forward to meeting you!
Note: These materials go with Edition 1. PCC is now on Edition 3.
Free Online Textbook: ORCCA: Open Resources for Community College Algebra
Paperback copies are available at the bookstore
Access the free online homework (WeBWorK) through our D2L Brightspace course.
Success assignments and other content will be posted in D2L. Check D2L for your grades.
Sections
Notes and Resources
Group Activities
1.1 Negative Numbers and
1.3 Absolute Value and Square Roots
Introduction to D2L and Webwork
1.3 Absolute Value and Square Roots
Introduction to D2L and Webwork
There is no Class Prep Assignment for Day 1.
Bring a 3-ring binder (1-inch or larger), paper, pencil and eraser. A few colored pencils, pens or highlighters are recommended.
Webwork Introduction Video
This video is from a Math 20 class in a previous term so yours will look a little different but it will help you learn to navigate in D2L and Webwork.
Bring a 3-ring binder (1-inch or larger), paper, pencil and eraser. A few colored pencils, pens or highlighters are recommended.
Webwork Introduction Video
This video is from a Math 20 class in a previous term so yours will look a little different but it will help you learn to navigate in D2L and Webwork.
Here is a very useful video on math anxiety
1.2 Fractions and
1.4 Order of Operations
1.4 Order of Operations
Sections 1.2 and 1.4 Class Prep Assignment - Due on Day 2
(I had a microphone issue on this day, sorry the audio goes in and out. It is fixed on the rest of the videos)
(I had a microphone issue on this day, sorry the audio goes in and out. It is fixed on the rest of the videos)
1.5 Set Notation and Types of Numbers
1.6 Comparison Symbols and Interval Notation
1.6 Comparison Symbols and Interval Notation
Sections 1.5 and 1.6 Class Prep Assignment - Due on day 3 at the beginning of class.
The sets of numbers video got cut off. The continuation video is below.
2.1 Evaluating Expressions
2.2 Geometric Formulas
2.2 Geometric Formulas
2.3 Like Terms
2.4 Equations and Inequalities as True/False Statements
2.4 Equations and Inequalities as True/False Statements
The first part of this video is for 2.3. Stop after combining like terms. The second part of the video is for 2.10 and is repeated below.
2.5 Solving One-Step Equations
2.6 Solving One-Step Inequalities
2.6 Solving One-Step Inequalities
2.7 One-Step Equations with Percents
2.8 Modeling with Equations and Inequalities
2.8 Modeling with Equations and Inequalities
2.7 and 2.8 Class Activity
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2.9 Introduction to Exponent Rules
2.10 Simplifying Expressions
2.10 Simplifying Expressions
Midterm 1 on Chap 1-2.8
See Practice Test/Review with answers in D2L
No Class Prep assignment, Scavenger hunt due
No Class Prep assignment, Scavenger hunt due
3.1 Solving Multistep Equations
3.2 Solving Multistep Inequalities
3.2 Solving Multistep Inequalities
The video below is optional. We will do the word problems together in class. The audio at the very beginning is not working.
3.3 Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities with Fractions
3.4 Isolating a Linear Variable
3.4 Isolating a Linear Variable
3.5 Solving Proportions
3.6 Special Solution Sets
3.6 Special Solution Sets
Midterm 2 on Chap 2.9-3
Look for practice test with solutions in D2L
Look for practice test with solutions in D2L
4.1 Cartesian Coordinates
4.2 Graphing Linear Equations
4.2 Graphing Linear Equations
4.3 Two-Variable Data and Rate of Change
4.4 Slope
4.4 Slope
4.5 Slope-Intercept Form
4.6 Point-Slope Form
4.6 Point-Slope Form
4.7 Standard Form and Graphing Using Intercepts
4.8 Horizontal, Vertical, Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
4.10 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
4.10 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
4.9 Review of Linear Equations (and Inequalities)
4.9 Chapter 4 Review
Organizer and Review Problems
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Escape From Math 60 Game
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Answers
Organizer and Review Problems
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Escape From Math 60 Game
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Final Exam (Cumulative)
Chapters 1-4
Check D2L for the practice test with solutions
Chapters 1-4
Check D2L for the practice test with solutions