Course Outline Assignment

Course Analysis
Course Name: MTH 225: College Algebra
Course Length: 11 Weeks
Course Type: Blended / Hybrid (2 Face-to-Face Sessions)
Average Student:
Lower Level Undergraduate Student. Familiar with basic Algebra (MTH 125
Pre-requisite); must have made a C or higher in this course.
Content Analysis:

Students should be familiar with basic Algebra concepts such as integers,

associative property, commutative property, and distributive property.
(Learn in Pre-Requisite MTH 125)
Students should be able to use the different properties separately and
together in equations and word problems. They should also be able to look
at a problem and tell which property is being demonstrated. (Learned in
Pre-Requisite MTH 125)
Students should be able to operate a scientific calculator. (Assumed
General Information)

General Goals:

Learn analytical skills such as an understanding where Algebra comes

from, and the ability to abstract general principles from examples.
Learn problem-solving and modeling skills such as the ability to recognize
which real-world problems are subject to mathematical reasoning, the
ability to make vague ideas precise by representing them in a
mathematical notation, and techniques for solving problems expressed in
mathematical notation.
Learn Communication skills such as the ability to formulate a
mathematical statement and the ability to present a mathematical
argument verbally.
Develop reading and research skills to be able to extend ones
mathematical knowledge further through independent reading and
successful experience in solving mathematical problems presenting
substantial intellectual challenge.

Enhancing Learning:

This course will give students the knowledge in mathematics to be able to

continue on to higher math classes and be successful, since Algebra is the
foundation of them all. The purpose of Algebra is to make it easy to state the
relationship by using letters to represent entities as a form of shorthand. The
relationship is then called an equation. Algebra then allows you to substitute
values for entities in order to determine the value of other items. Finally, you
can manipulate the equations to solve for the various items or unknown
quantities. Also, learning algebra helps to develop your basic problem solving
skills. The more math you learn, the more you will develop problem solving
skills which can be applied to any situation in life. You use Algebra in all sorts
of careers ranging from a doctor to an engineer and everywhere in between.
The Standards for Mathematical Practice describe varieties of expertise that
mathematics educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students.
These practices are based on important processes and proficiencies that
have longstanding importance in mathematics education. The first of these
are the Alabama Course of Study (ALCOS) process standards of problem
solving, reasoning and proof, communication, representation, and
connections.

General Course Assessments

Collaboration: Each week I will assign you with a partner, and give you 2
harder type problems. Both of you will work on this together and turn it in as
one assignment. This will be counted as bonus points. I will also open a
Wimba classroom, so that, if you and your partner would like to get together
on there and go over the problems you can.
Discussion Boards: Throughout this course you will have to answer some
vocabulary questions through the discussion board. I want you to put a lot of
thought into your answer. There is no right or wrong answer. I will assign
bonus points, if you do this, if I feel you really tried on these assignments. I
want you to also comment on your fellow students discussion boards and
add things you think they might have missed. I will also give extra credit for
this too, if I see that you have tried and not just written something down.
Homework: After each lesson you will have 20 problems to do online on
MyMathLab covering the concept you just learned about.
Self-test quizzes and Exams: These quizzes each week will determine how
much you are grasping the concept. This will include being able to state
definitions, describe word problems in math terms, and be able to solve
algebra problems. There will be a midterm exam in this class. There will also
be a final exam in this class.

Research Paper: Due at the end of the semester You will write a paper on the
career you are trying to obtain and tell me how you can use Algebra in that
occupation.
Feedback Surveys (3 total): These surveys have been placed throughout the
course to help the instructor gather feedback on areas that could use
improvement.

Course Outline - Objectives

Module 1: Solving Equations: The Addition Principle (Week 1)
Objectives:

Interpret the structure of expressions.

Determine whether a given number is a solution of a given equation.
Solve equations using the addition principle.
Identify the vocabulary in this lesson.

Module 2: Solving Equations: The Multiplication Principle (Week 2)

Objectives:

Determine the relationship between zeros and factors of polynomials.

Solve equations using the multiplication principle.
Explain how you would use the vocabulary words to talk to someone in
real world.

Module 3: Appling both Principles from week 1 and 2 (Week 3)

Objectives:

Explain equations using both the addition and multiplication principles.

Solve equations as a process of reasoning and explain the reasoning.
Identify the vocabulary in this lesson.

Module 4: Collecting like Terms and using both Principles. (Week 4)

Objectives:

Explain equations in which like terms may need to be collected.

Solve equations by first removing parentheses and collecting like
terms.
Determine the difference between equations with no solutions and
equations with an infinite number of solutions.

Describe to me in a paragraph or two how you would use this in the

real world, also make sure to use proper vocabulary words when
explaining.

Module 5: Midterm test on weeks 1-4 (Week 5)

Objectives:

Test

Module 6: Solving Formulas (Week 6)

Objectives:

Evaluate a formula.
Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials.
Solve a formula for a specified letter.
Discuss how you would use the vocabulary words to talk to someone in
real world.

Module 7: Applications on Percent (Week 7)

Objectives:

Solve applied problems involving percent.

Explain how you would use this in the real world
Identify the vocabulary in this lesson.

Module 8: Solving Inequalities Part 1 (2 week lesson) (Week 8)

Objectives:

Determine whether a given number is a solution of an inequality.

Graph an inequality on a number line.
Solve inequalities using the addition principle.
Clarify how knowing what the vocabulary words mean helps you
understand how to do a problem.

Module 9: Solving Inequalities Part 2 (Week 9)

Objectives:

Solve inequalities using the multiplication principle.

Solve inequalities using the addition and multiplication principles
together.
Explain how to solve equations and inequalities in one variable
Identify the vocabulary in this lesson.

Module 10: Applications and Problem solving with Inequalities (Week 10)
Objectives:
4

Translate number sentences to inequalities.

Solve applied problems using inequalities.
Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems.
Represent and solve equations and inequalities graphically.
Describe to me in a paragraph or two how you would use this in the
real world, also make sure to use proper vocabulary words when
explaining.

Module 11: Final Exam on weeks 6-10 (Week 11)

Objectives:

Test

Detailed Course Navigation / Outline

General

Information
Syllabus
Course Schedule
Grading Policy and Evaluation
University Policies
University Services (academic and student support) and Technical
Support
Prerequisite Knowledge and Technical Skills Required
How To Access Course Materials and Technologies

Instructor Information
Biography
Contact Information
Response Times and Grading
Course Orientation
Purpose of the Course
Navigation Structure
How to Proceed Through the Course
MyMathLab

How to sign up for MyMathLab

o http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/mym
athlab/students/get-registered/
How to navigate through MyMathLab www.coursecompass.com
o http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/CLAS/Departments
/math/students/Documents/MyMathLab_for_Students.pdf
MyMathLab Technical help
o http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/mym
athlab/students/support/technical-support/index.html
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Lessons & Materials

Module 1: Course Introduction/Solving Equations: The Addition
Principle (Week 1)
Orientation Quiz (Assessment LINK TO TESTS)
Orientation Discussion Board (Student Interaction)
Register for MyMathLab
Textbook Reading: The Addition Principle
Video: The Addition Principle
o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m1wuDVtEO4
Homework (MyMathLab)
Module self-test Quiz
Module 2: Solving Equations: The Multiplication Principle (Week 2)
Textbook Reading: The Multiplication Principle
Video: The Multiplication Principle
o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug-UgLxLDuA
Homework (MyMathLab)
Module self-test Quiz
Discussion Board (Vocabulary)
o Explain how you would use the vocabulary words to talk to
someone in the real world.
o Students will be able to comment on other students Discussion
Boards for extra credit
Collaboration (Assessment/Student Interaction)
o Students will be able to work together on problems to turn in
Research Paper Start working on (Assessment rough draft due
in Module 5)
Module 3: Appling Both Principles from Week 1 and 2 (Week 3)
Textbook Reading: Appling Addition and Multiplication rules together
Video: Appling Addition and Multiplication rules together
o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jww-FbQPcfA
Homework (MyMathLab)
Module self-test Quiz
Collaboration (Assessment/Student Interaction)
o Students will be able to work together on problems to turn in
Module 4: Collecting like Terms and using both Principles (Week 4)
Textbook Reading: Collecting like Terms
Video: Collection like Terms and using both Principles
o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx1P6PlB9Mw
Homework (MyMathLab)
Module self-test quiz
Discussion Board (Vocabulary)
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Explain in a paragraph or two how you would use this lesson in

the real world, also make sure to use proper vocabulary words
when explaining.
o Students will be able to comment on other students Discussion
Boards for extra credit
Collaboration (Assessment/Student Interaction)
o Students will be able to work together on problems to turn in
o

Midterm Exam (Week 5)

Rough draft due on paper (Assessment Final paper due in
Module 11)
Module 6: Solving Formulas (Week 6) (THIS MODULE WILL BE DEVELOPED
FOR THE DEVELOPED MODULE ASSIGNMENT)
Textbook Reading: Solving Formulas
Video: Solving Formulas
o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKqPJTlXfZo
Homework (MyMathLab)
Module self-test quiz
Discussion Board (Vocabulary)
o Explain how you would use the vocabulary words to talk to
someone in the real world.
o Students will be able to comment on other students Discussion
Boards for extra credit
Collaboration (Assessment/Student Interaction)
o Students will be able to work together on problems to turn in
Module 7: Applications on Percent (Week 7)
Textbook Reading: Applications on Percent
Video: Applications on Percent
o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m24edealupw
Homework (MyMathLab)
Module self-test quiz
Collaboration (Assessment/Student Interaction)
o Students will be able to work together on problems to turn in
Module 8: Solving Inequalities Part 1 (Week 8)
Textbook Reading: Solving Inequalities
Video: Solving Inequalities
o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4r2Pw0OqOg
Homework (MyMathLab)
Module self-test quiz
Discussion Board (Vocabulary)
o Explain how knowing what the vocabulary words mean helps
you understand how to do a problem

Students will be able to comment on other students Discussion

Boards for extra credit
Collaboration (Assessment/Student Interaction)
o Students will be able to work together on problems to turn in
o

Module 9: Solving Inequalities Part 2 (Week 9)

Textbook Reading: Solving Inequalities
Video: Solving Inequalities
o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTXiZ6SiiUs
Homework (MyMathLab)
Module self-test quiz
Collaboration (Assessment/Student Interaction)
o Students will be able to work together on problems to turn in

Module 10: Applications and Problem solving with Inequalities (Week

10)
Textbook Reading: Applications and Problem solving
Video: Applications and Problem solving
o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4He9ckyRyQ
Homework (MyMathLab)
Module self-test quiz
Discussion Board (Vocabulary)
o Explain in a paragraph or two how you would use this in the real
world, also make sure to use proper vocabulary words when
explaining.
o Students will be able to comment on other students Discussion
Boards for extra credit
Collaboration (Assessment/Student Interaction)
o Students will be able to work together on problems to turn in
Final Exam (Week 11)
Turn in final research paper
Discussions
Discussion Boards
o How To Post
o Link to Discussions
o Netiquette and Posting Standards
Tests &

Quizzes
Module self-test quizzes
Midterm practice exam
Midterm Exam
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Final practice exam

Final Exam

Assignments
Homework - MyMathLab
o Instructions and Rubric
o Link
Collaboration
o Instructions and Rubric
o Wimba room