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Math: OER Algebra: MAT12X -F17

Intermediate Algebra

MAT12x - Intermediate Algebra

Spring 2015

Open Educational Resource Project

Resources, Assignments, Materials for Spring 2015

Intermediate Algebra - Workbook - Fourth Edition

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Worksheets / Videos / Practice

Mini Lesson Worksheets Mini Lesson Videos

Practice Problems / End of Lesson Assessments

Lesson 1

Introduction to Functions

Media Example 1 – Do the Data Represent a Function?
Media Example 4 – Determine Functional Relationships using Multiple Representations
Media Example 7 – Does the Statement Describe a Function?
Media Example 9 – Function Evaluation
Media Example 11 – Working with Input and Output
Media Example 13 – Working with Function Notation Using a Set of Ordered Pairs
Media Example 14 – Working with Function Notation Using a Table
Media Example 15 – Working with Function Notation Using a Graph
Media Example 16 – Using your Graphing Calculator to Create a Table and Graph of a Function
Media Example 17 – Domain and Range, Multiple Representations
Media Example 18 – Restricting the Domain and Range (Calculator)
Media Example 20 – Understanding Applications of Functions

Lesson 1 - Practice Problems

Lesson 1 - Assessment

Lesson 2

Functions & Function Operations

Media Example 2 – Adding & Subtracting Function
Media Example 5 – Function Multiplication
Media Example 8 – Function Division
Media Example 10 – Working with Functions in Table Form
Media Example 13 – Part 1 – Cost, Revenue, Profit
Media Example 13 – Part 2 – Cost, Revenue, Profit
Media Example 16 – Composition of Functions
Media Example 18 – Composition of Functions Given in Table Form
Media Example 20 – Applications of Function Composition

Lesson 2 - Practice Problems

Lesson 2 - Assessment

Lesson 3

Linear Equations & Functions

Media Example 4 – Determine Slope & Vertical Intercept (pt. 1)
Media Example 4 – Determine Slope & Vertical Intercept (pt. 2)
Media Example 5 – Find the Horizontal Intercept
Media Example 8 – Graph a Linear Equation by Plotting Points
Media Example 9 – Using SLOPE to Graph a Linear Equation
Media Example 12 – Graphing Horizontal & Vertical Lines
Media Example 14 – Writing Equations of Lines (pt. 1)
Media Example 14 – Writing Equations of Lines (pt. 2)
Media Example 19 – Applications of Linear Functions

Lesson 3- Practice Problems

Lesson 3- Assessment

Lesson 4

Linear Functions & Applications

Media Example 2 – Computing Average Rate of Change (Part 1)
Media Example 2 – Computing Average Rate of Change (Part 2)
Media Example 3 – Is the Function Linear?
Media Example 5  – Average Rate of Change and Linear Functions
Media Example 7  – Scatterplots on Your Graphing Calculator
Media Example 10  – Linear Regression

Lesson 4- Practice Problems

Lesson 4- Assessment

Lesson 5

Introduction to Exponential Functions

Media Example 3 – Compare Linear & Exponential Growth – Part 1
Media Example 3 – Compare Linear & Exponential Growth – Part 2
Media Example 3 – Compare Linear & Exponential Growth – Part 3
Media Example 5 – Linear Data vs. Exponential Data
Media Example 8 – Characteristics of Exponential Functions
Media Example 12 – Solving Exponential Equations by Graphing
Media Example 14 – Writing Exponential Functions/Equations Part 1 (a & b)
Media Example 14 – Writing Exponential Functions/Equations – Part 1 (c)

Lesson 5- Practice Problems

Lesson 5- Assessment

Lesson 6

More Exponential Functions

Media Example 2 – Writing Exponential Growth/Decay Models
Media Example 5 – Writing Models of Exponential Growth and Doubling Time – Part 1
Media Example 5 – Writing Models of Exponential Growth and Doubling Time – Part 2
Media Example 8– Writing Models of Exponential Decay and Halving Time – Part 1
Media Example 8– Writing Models of Exponential Decay and Halving Time – Part 2
Media Example 8– Writing Models of Exponential Decay and Halving Time – Part 3
Worked Example 11– Calculator Steps on Video for Exponential Regression

Lesson 6- Practice Problems

Lesson 6 - Assessment

Lesson 7

Logarithms & Logarithmic Functions

Media Example 2 – Logarithms as Exponents
Media Example 3 – Exponential & Logarithmic Forms
Media Example 5 – Computing Logarithms with Bases other than 10
Media Example 8 – Introducing Change of Base Formula
Media Example 13 – Solving Logarithmic Equations
Media Example 15 – Solving Logarithmic Equations
Media Example 18 – Solving Exponential Equations
Media Example 19 – Solving Exponential Equations

Lesson 7- Practice Problems

Lesson 7- Assessment

Lesson 8

Introduction to Quadratic Functions

Media Example 2 – Graph Quadratic Functions
Media Example 5 – Quadratic Functions: Vertex/Axis of Symmetry
Media Example 8 – Quadratic Functions: Domain & Range
Media Example 11 – Finding Horizontal Intercepts of a Quadratic Function
Media Example 14 – Solve Quadratic Equations Graphically
Media Example 17 – Applications of Quadratic Functions

Lesson 8- Practice Problems

Lesson 8- Assessment

Lesson 9

Solving Quadratic Expressions

Media Example 1 – How Many & What Kind of Solutions?
Media Example 4 – Factoring Using GCF Method
Media Example 7 – Factoring Using Trial & Error
Media Example 10ab – Solve Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Media Example 10c – Solve Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Media Example 13 – Solve Quadratic Equations: Quadratic Formula
Media Example 19 –  Solve Quadratic Equations: Complex Solutions


Bonus Videos!!!!
Solving by Factoring with GCF:
Solve by Factoring with Trial/Error
Solve using Quadratic Formula
Complex Solutions
Intro to Complex Numbers

Lesson 9- Practice Problems

Lesson 9- Assessment

Lesson 10

Radical Functions

Media Example 1 – Compute with Rational/Radical Exponents
Media Example 4 – Key Characteristics of Square Root Functions
Media Example 7 – Key Characteristics of Cube Root Functions
Media Example 9 – Key Characteristics of Radical Functions
Media Example 11 – Solve Radical Equations by Graphing
Media Example 14 – Solve Radical Equations Algebraically
Media Example 17 – Solve Radical Equations – More Advanced

Lesson 10- Practice Problems

Lesson 10- Assessment

Lesson 11

Rational Functions

Media Problem 2 – Key Characteristics of Rational Functions
Media Problem 5 – Solving Rational Equations by Graphing
Media Problem 7 – Solving Rational Equations Algebraically
Media Problem 9 – Working with Rational Functions – Part 1
Media Problem 9 – Working with Rational Functions – Part 2
Media Problem 11 – Applications of Rational Functions

Lesson 11- Practice Problems

Lesson 11- Assessment

Lesson 12

Course Review

Lesson 12 is a review lesson. There are no specific videos for this lesson.

Lesson 12- Practice Problems

Lesson 12- Assessment