Daily Homework Assignments Fundamentals of Algebra, First Quarter

 

 

Date Assigned

Problems Assigned        Section/ Problem Numbers

8/21-M

Take Placement Test

8/23-W

Make sure to:

     1. Get you r license and bring it to class Friday.

     2.  Install the program on your computer (if you have one).

     3.  Take the Tour (we did not finish it in class).

     4.  Read the syllabus and get the materials required.  If you have questions on it

               ask in class Friday or give me a call at 321-3442.

     5.  Take the seat you want to keep for the rest of the semester when you come to class Friday.

     6.  Be ready to start Lesson EIIC in class on Friday.

     7.  Bring headphones

     8.  If you have not taken the Placement Test be sure to do so ASAP since Friday is the

               last day to change classes.  (You want to move up if you can!)

 8/25-F

65/2,3,10,14,15,22

Be sure to follow homework directions from the syllabus (or you can click below).

8/28-M

65/11,13,18,19,27,28

For help: call rather than email if you want assistance as soon as possible.

When coming to class, if there is a problem you would like to have explained, put it as much of it as you can do on the board along with your initials, page and problem number.

8/30-W

163/ 2,5,7,10,17,18,25,27 Section A (8:00) Note the page change!  Page 163  Tell a class friend.  An email was sent to all.

NOTE:  Pick yesterday’s homework up when you come into class at desk by the door.

              Place today’s homework on the front desk.

              Put on the board any problem you have a question about along with the page/problem number and your initials.

9/1-F

Note: 1 Lesson Tests are due the day the new lesson begins: e.g. EIIC due 8/30 when we started 3.1.

              You want to get 80 or better on each test.

           2  At the end of the course you MUST make 18 or better to pass the course, NO MATTER WHAT YOUR LETTER GRADE IS!  (It is a requirement of the Math Department and in your syllabus.)

           3  Make sure that you have a comment on each homework from now on..  READ THE SYLLABUS, you are responsible for it!

HW : 164/29,32,41,50,53,54 Use graph paper where graphs are called for.

9/6-W

Note:  1 Before taking a computer lesson quiz for the third and last time see me to check out any point you may not understand.

            2 If you received a grade of less than 75% on your homework you may redo it and receive a better grade if you return it by the next class.

HW: 165/59,60,61,68,73,77,83

9/8-F

Note:  1 Test #1 covering EIIC and 3.1  Monday 9/11

            2 Follow directions (below) for problems that are to be graphed.

            3 Homeworks that are redone should be stapled to the original homework and turned in the class following the class you received the corrected homework.

HW for Wednesday  196/4,5,15,17,18,27,34,37,46,55

9/11-M

Note:  1 Follow directions (below) for problems that are to be graphed

HW for Wednesday  196/4,5,15,17,18,27,34,37,46,55

9/13-W

Note:  1 Make corrections on Test 1, staple them to the front of the test and see me in my office by Friday 9/22 inclusive.  This is a one time offer so make good use of it.

            2 Be sure to work on the appropriate Lessons E1A, E1B and F1.2 as soon as possible.  Take the pretest and if you get 100%, take the test and if you get at least 90% you’re fine; if not then study the lesson and take the quiz.  Try to get at least 90% on it.

HW: Graph and label properly:  195/33;  197/62,68,73,77,78

9/15-F

Note:  1 You should have finished Lesson 4.1 and be working on Lesson 4.2

HW:  217/1,6,11,14,21,31,37,40 Graph and label each problem properly.

9/18-M

Note: 1 Lesson 4.2 is due Wednesday; we start Lesson 5.1 today

           2 You have till Friday noon to turn in your test corrections to me personally.

HW: 217/ 43,44,49,50,53,54 Graph and label each problem properly.

         259/ 2,3,5,6,11,14,20

9/20-W

HW:   259/23,24,26;   261/29,32,38,40

For those who want to do well:  (On you own)  Page 233-4 You should be able to do all of the problems with the exception of: 7,13,15,24,25,31

9/22-F

No new assignment.  You can work on F1.2, E1.A and E1.B if you have not done those and were told to do them on your EMB sheet.

9/25-M

HW:  262/41,43,46,51,55,56

           278/3,16 Be sure to write out steps #1,2 & 8 of “Basic Steps in a Word Problem!”

9/27-W

Note:  An amnesty on homework from 9/8(11) and 9/15.  See me in my office by 10/4 inclusive to correct grades.

HW:  Directions: 1. Write out the problem in your paper.

                              2.Explicitly state #1,2 & 8 of the Basic Eight Steps

                              3 Underline on your paper step 4 in the problem you have written down.

   278/6,8,9

9/29-F

Note:  If you have not taken the tests that were indicated to you on you Electronic Mark Book (EMB) sheet, you will not receive credit for Lesson Tests after 5.1 until you do so.

HW:  Directions: 1. Write out the problem in your paper.

                              2.Explicitly state #1,2 & 8 of the Basic Eight Steps

                              3 Underline on your paper step 4 in the problem you have written down.

  278/10,17,27

10/2-M

HW: 315/3,9,10,11,16,22,27

10/4-W

HW:  1.  Reread syllabus

          2.  333/1,4,9,10,19,20,26,27,31,38

10/6-F

Notes:   1. Test 2 next Friday up to and including Lesson 6.3

              2.  Catch up on any lessons not yet finished.  Leave 5.2 go until you have caught up on all of the others.

              3.  If you had to do any of F1.2, E1.A or E1.B and have not done so, your grades for any lessons after 5.1 will not be recorded until you have complete them.

              4.  Take seriously the helps for study in college.  COLLEGE IS   N O T   HIGH SCHOOL !

 

HW:  334/49,53,54  and

          355/ 7,8,16,21,31,32,34,41,50,54

10/9-M

Tests Friday  Test will emphasize  §4.1,2  §5.1,2  §6.1,2,3

                        Be sure to have a ruler, sharp pencil and perhaps an eraser.  You will be expected to do the 8 steps when working the word problem(s)

10/11-W

Homework for 10/23

374/ 2,7,14,17,25,26

Note:

All future homeworks will be listed in:  Daily Homework Assignments, Second Quarter

 

 Homework Submission Procedure

 

Daily Homework Procedures Short Form:

 

1.  Use lineless 8.5" by  11" paper.

2.  Show all necessary work providing clear, yet concise explanations.

3.  Use a straightedge to draw straight lines.  Quadrille paper is required for graphs; label axes and the scale marks and 
     points as is appropriate.

4.  Staple all work together;  paper clips and dog-earing are not acceptable.

5.  Place your first and last name, course and section, date assigned and section /problem numbers  in the upper right-hand 
     corner.

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