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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 2.
Free Online Textbook: ORCCA: Open Resources for Community College Algebra
Paperback copies are available at the bookstore

Syllabus
Student Info Sheet
Daily Class Agenda

Extra ORCCA Videos

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.
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Sections

Notes and Resources

Group Activities


1.1 Negative Numbers and
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.

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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
Blank copies will be handed out in class and posted here after each class.

The solutions to class activities will be posted here after each class

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1.1 and 1.3 Class Activity
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​Completed
I added videos on exponents, absolute value and square roots below the math anxiety video.

1.2 Fractions and
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)
1.2 and 1.4 Class Activity
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Completed​

1.5 Set Notation and Types of Numbers
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.
1.5 and 1.6 Class Activity
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Completed

​​Warm-up: 1.2 and 1.4 Practice

Secret Word: Rock!

2.1 Evaluating Expressions
2.2 Geometric Formulas

Section 2.1-2.2 Class Prep Assignment
2.1 and 2.2 Class Activity
Blank

2.3 Like Terms
2.4 Equations and Inequalities as True/False Statements

Section 2.3-2.4 Class Prep Assignment
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.
2.3 and 2.4 Class Activity
Blank

2.5 Solving One-Step Equations
2.6 Solving One-Step Inequalities
Section 2.5-2.6 Class Prep Assignment
2.5 and 2.6 Class Activity 
Blank

Warm-up
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2.7 One-Step Equations with Percents
2.8 Modeling with Equations and Inequalities
Section 2.7 and 2.8 Class Prep Assignment
2.7 and 2.8 Class Activity
Blank

2.9 Introduction to Exponent Rules
2.10 Simplifying Expressions
Section 2.9 and 2.10 Class Prep Assignment
2.9 and 2.10 Class Activity
Blank

​2.9 Exponent Jeopardy Questions and Answers

Midterm 1 on Chap 1-2.8
See Practice Test/Review with answers in D2L
No Class Prep assignment, Scavenger hunt due

3.1 Solving Multistep Equations
3.2 Solving Multistep Inequalities


Section 3.1 and 3.2 Class Prep Assignment
The video below is optional. We will do the word problems together in class. The audio at the very beginning is not working.
3.1 and 3.2 Group Activity
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3.3 Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities with Fractions
​3.4 Isolating a Linear Variable
Section 3.3 and 3.4 Class Prep Assignment
3.3 and 3.4 Group Activity
Blank
​Completed

3.5 Solving Proportions
3.6 Special Solution Sets
Section 3.5 and 3.6 Class Prep Assignment
Class Warmup Problems

Section 3.5 and 3.6 Group Activity
Blank
Completed

Midterm 2 on Chap 2.9-3
Look for practice test with solutions in D2L

4.1 Cartesian Coordinates
4.2 Graphing Linear Equations

Section 4.1 and 4.2 Class Prep Assignment
Warmup word problem

4.1 and 4.2 Group Activity
Blank
Completed

4.3 Two-Variable Data and Rate of Change
​4.4 Slope
Section 4.3 and 4.4 Class Prep Assignment

Here's the new video:
4.3 and 4.4 Group Activity
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Completed

4.5 Slope-Intercept Form
​4.6 Point-Slope Form
Section 4.5 and 4.6 Class Prep Assignment
4.5 and 4.6 Group Activity
Blank
Completed

4.7 Standard Form and Graphing Using Intercepts
Section 4.7 Class Prep Assignment
4.7 Group Activity
Blank
Completed

4.8 Horizontal, Vertical, Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
​4.10 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Section 4.8 and 4.10 Class Prep Assignment
4.8 and 4.10 Group Activity
​Blank
4.8 and 4.10 Completed

4.9 Review of Linear Equations (and Inequalities)
4.9 Chapter 4 Review
​Organizer and Review Problems
Blank
Completed

Escape From Math 60 Game
Blank Handout
​Answers

Final Exam (Cumulative)
​Chapters 1-4

Check D2L for the practice test with solutions

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