MAT 086 (Intermediate Algebra-Part II)

This page was updated on: May 4, 2018.

Course Schedule:

Sec. 1D M T W Th 10:00-10:50 am Room 201D

Sec. 2E M T W Th 11:00-11:50 am Room 201D

Both sections meet from Tuesday, March 13, through Thursday, May 10.
Final exams will be given during the week of May 14.

Prerequisites: MAT 085.

Course Outline:

Polynomial factorizations and equations.
Rational expressions, equations and functions.
Exponents and radical functions.

MyMathLab Access Codes:

BE SURE TO USE THE CORRECT ACCESS CODE FOR YOUR SECTION.

Sec. 1D (10:00 am): krader38996

Sec. 2E (11:00 am): krader65049

Important Announcements

Announcements will now be posted on the MyMathLab course home page.

MyMathLab Required

MyMathLab, a Pearson Education "My Lab and Mastering" product, is an online, interactive learning environment that is required for homework and quizzes in this course.

To use MyMathLab you will need:

An access code, included with new editions of the textbook sold in the Morton College Bookstore or available for purchase separately in the Bookstore or online. Every student must have his/her own access code. If you already have a valid MyMathLab access code for the textbook used in this course, you do not need to buy another access code.
A computer with internet access (you may use computers on campus if you do not have internet access at home) and an email address that you check daily. The College provides an email address for every student if you do not already have one.

You should set up a MyMathLab account on the first day of class in order to begin homework assignments and access the online textbook. See the document immediately below for more information.

Registering for a New MyMathLab Course - For continuing users

Updated 08/01/2017 (Iss. 1.7).
Describes how continuing students register for the MyMathLab content associated with this course.

MyMathLab instructions - Short version v

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Introduction to MyMathLab - For new users

Updated 08/01/2017 (Iss. 4.0).
This document describes how to set up a MyMathLab account and begin using MyMathLab to do homework and take online quizzes. It also includes a brief description of some of the other features of MyMathLab along with tips to get the most out of MyMathLab.

MyMathLab instructions - Long version v

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Click here to access MyMathLab.

MyMathLab Access Codes: If you were using MyMathLab in MAT 085 with the same edition of the textbook, then you do not need to purchase a new access code.

Course Documentation

Course Syllabus - Spring 2018

Syllabus - 201718 Spring - MAT 086 1D 2E

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First Week Checklist - Spring 2018

Make sure you complete all of the items on this checklist during the first week of class in order to get off to a good start and not fall behind.

Week One Checklist - 201718 Spring (Seco

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MAT 085 Final Exam Results Review Guide (for 7th ed. of textbook)

MAT 086 builds upon the topics that were discussed in MAT 085. Use this guide along with your final exam results summary to determine which MAT 085 topics to review as you begin MAT 086.

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Keys to Success

(Ver 1.1. Updated 08/07/2012.)
A brief summary of suggestions to help you succeed in this course!

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Handouts and Other Documentation for

Review Topics (e.g., Fractions)

Chapter 5 (Polynomials and factoring)

Chapter 6 (Rational Expressions and Equations)

Chapter 10 (Exponents and Radicals)

How to have a mathtastic Spring Break

Some suggestions to make sure you are well-prepared when classes resume on Monday, March 26.

Ideas for Spring Break - MAT 086 - 20171

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Quizzes

Instructions for Taking Quizzes Online

Updated 08/02/2017 (Iss. 3.0a).
There will be six online quizzes - one at the end of each week except during the first and last weeks of the course. This handout describes how to take quizzes, learn from your mistakes and improve your grade.

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Exam Information

Mid-Course Exam (Date: Tuesday, April 17. in class)

Mid-Course Exam Study Guide

Information about the exam, including a "practice exam," a list of additional review exercises and suggested study strategies.

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Summary of Topics in Chapter 5 and Sections 6.1-6.2

A summary of topics that may be covered on the mid-course exam.

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"Now that the MAT 086 Mid-Course Exam has been graded ..."

Handout distributed in class along with the graded exams. Describes what YOU (the student) need to do after the exam is returned to you.

Exam 1 - MAT 086 - Post-exam instruction

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Final Exam

Section 1D (10:00 am class): Monday, May 14.

Section 2E (11:00 am class): Tuesday, May 15.

Final Exam Study Guide

Information about the final exam, including a list of review exercises and suggested study strategies.

MAT 086 Final Exam Study Guide - 201718

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Final Exam Practice Questions

Ver 2.0 (11/2017) - Updated to exclude Ch. 11.

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Summary of Topics Covered After the Mid-Course Exam

(Updated 12/03/2017 to list all topics in Sec. 10.8.)
A summary of topics covered after the mid-course exam (Sec. 6.3-6.6 and Ch. 10). These are the same topics listed on the first page of each of the in-class handouts. NOTE: The final exam will cover the ENTIRE COURSE starting with Chapter 5.

MAT 086 - Summary of Topics for Final Ex

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End-of-Course Information

End-of-Course Information

Describes the process for registering for a college-credit course (for students who pass MAT 086) or retaking MAT 086 (for students who do not complete the course successfully).

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Disclaimers

Class Attendance: Students are expected to attend every class, arriving on-time and staying for the entire class. All assignments, quizzes, exams and other changes will be announced in class. Students who miss class are responsible for finding out what they missed. Information may also be posted on this web site. However, delays in posting information on the web site or the student's inability to access the web site will not excuse late, incomplete or missing course work.

Advertising: This is a personal web site owned by Geoffrey Krader, an instructor at Morton College. Jimdo.com hosts this web site at no charge in exchange for generating advertising. Neither the web site owner nor Morton College has any connection with the advertising that appears on this web site and neither the web site owner nor Morton College makes any claims about the products and services advertised here.