S SER 091 - TRiO Math 91 Foundations

3 Credits

A supplementary course to intermediate algebra courses (Math 91) to include additional instruction, peer mentoring and group tutoring to foster a small learning community.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Designed to Serve Students needing algebraic skills. Students must be TRiO participants.
Active Date 2014-11-06

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Addition instruction and structure group tutoring in the following:
Linear equations, fractional coefficients, and distributing
Linear inequalities in one variable, and expressing results with graphs and interval notation
Concept and notation of functions, domain, and range, including exposure to absolute value and piecewise functions
Other Math 91 concepts, operations and skills

Student Learning Outcomes
Complete a variety of algebraic task, including calculating with radicals, simplifying exponential expressions, and solving linear equations, inequalities, and systems of linear equations.

Define the concepts of functions, domain, and range, then compute and describe features of several function types.

Define and identify slope, intercepts, and slope-intercept form, then use them to describe and construct linear equations and graphs for realistic situations

Define and describe the features of exponential functions, then apply them to realistic situations.

Define quadratic functions, then compute features of their graphs and solve quadratic equations.

Describe her/his level of understanding with fellow classmates in a small learning community setting

Describe and consistently apply an effective strategy for solving problems.

Use formal terminology to describe his/her reasoning on a task as well as patterns in his/her errors.

Work in small groups to identify progress and barriers in learning