Math 91 Materials, Winter 2007
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Course Syllabus: Available in a web-viewable (PDF) format*, or as
a Microsoft Word™ document.
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Students' Rights & Responsibilities Code:
Links to the SR&R
for Highline and Washington State
Textbook readings and problems list (Updated 3/8/07):
<For instructors -- Semi-detailed lesson plans & assessment
overview: Word (updated 2/26/07)>
Helpful Stuff
Information About Learning:
- Online learning tools (in over 20 languages!):
Website
- Online math help:
Website
- Math porn: Website;
Video1;
Video2;
Video3
- "Understanding" and "studying" explained:
Word,
PDF
- Key learning concepts for success in math:
Word;
PDF
- Understanding Highline math expectations and dealing with anxiety:
Word;
PDF
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Study Tools:
- WS to help you take more useful notes
("Strategy for Effective
Notetaking"):
Word;
PDF
- WS to help you analyze error patterns on your tests
("Error Analysis"):
Word;
PDF
- WS to help you analyze your knowledge and learning habits
("Self Reflection"):
Word;
PDF
- WS for in-class write-ups of solutions to problems
("Problem
Presentations"):
Word;
PDF
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Resources for College:
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Calculator Guides:
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Handouts and Worksheets: Study the handouts given
in class -- I consider them part of your textbook.
- Worksheet for recording grade info and estimating your current grade:
Word
- WS containing descriptions of the topics on the four core PMTs:
Word
- WS for reviewing operations with exponents and scientific notation:
Word
- WS on classifying factoring problems:
Word
- Handout on how factoring and rational expressions help in the real world:
Word
- HW lists for #10 & 11 WITH breakdown of PMT 4 topics:
Word
- WS on graphing equations by point plotting and using intercepts (Linear
Growth and Graphs' Intercepts):
Word
- WS on graphing equations with intercepts and introduction to slope
(Intercepts and Slope):
Word
- WS on the slope concept and the slope-intercept form of linear equations
(Slope):
Word
- WS on graphing and creating the slope-intercept form of lines; special
lines (#1 on Linear Equations):
Word
- WS on the point-slope for of lines (#2 on Linear Equations):
Word
- WS on situations involving systems of linear equations & solving
graphically: Word
- WS on solving systems of linear equations via substitution:
Word
- WS on solving abstract and applied systems of linear equations via
elimination: Word
Proficiency and Mastery Tests:
(Bold indicates core competency test -- 80% or higher on each core proficiency
test is required as part of the criteria for earning at least a 1.7
in this course; 80% or higher on each core mastery test is required for earning
at least a 3.5 in this course)
- PMT #1 (Working with exponents and polynomials):
Word
- PMT #2 (Basic factoring techniques): Word
- PMT #3 (Factoring and solving with trinomials):
Word
- PMT #4 (Simplifying and solving with rational expressions):
Word
- PMT #5 (Graphs, intercepts, and slopes of linear equations):
Word
- PMT #6 (Linear equations and their graphs):
Word
For a written description of the topics on the core tests, look under the
"Materials given out in class" list above.
Projects/Portfolios/Exams:
- Scoring guides (rubrics) for textbook analysis, self-reflection, and problem presentations:
Word
- Final Exam: This is simply a 2-hour exam created by putting together
new versions of the PMTs in bold above.
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