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Study Guides > Intermediate Algebra

Course Contents at a Glance

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Module 0: Review

  • Early Counting Systems
  • Positional Systems and Bases
  • Discus

Module 1: Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions

  • Early Counting Systems
  • Positional Systems and Bases
  • Discussion: Historical Counting Systems
  • Assignment: Historical Counting Systems Problem Set
  • Assignment: Historical Counting Systems Writing Task
  • Assignment: Exploring The Abacus

Module 2: Linear Inequalities

  • Proportional Relationships and a Bit of Geometry
  • Solving Problems With Math
  • Discussion: Problem Solving Application
  • Discussion: Application of Geometry
  • Assignment: General Problem Solving Problem Set
  • Assignment: General Problem Solving Writing Task
  • Assignment: Multi-Step Written Problem
  • Assignment: Geometry Writing Task, Part I
  • Assignment: Geometry Writing Task, Part II

Module 3: Graph Linear Equations and Inequalities

  • US Units of Measurement
  • Systems and Scales of Measurement
  • Assignment: Measurement Writing Task
  • Assignment: Unit Conversion
  • Discussion: Measurement

Module 4: Functions and Function Notation

  • Graph Theory Basics
  • Euler and Hamiltonian Paths and Circuits
  • Assignment: Graph Theory
  • Assignment: Euler and Hamiltonian Circuits
  • Discussion: Graph Theory

Module 5: Linear Functions

  • Fractal Basics
  • Fractals Generated by Complex Numbers
  • Assignment: Fractals Problem Set
  • Assignment: Fractals Generated With Positive Exponents
  • Discussion: Chaos

Module 6: Linear Systems

  • Set Theory Basics
  • Logic Basics
  • Analyzing Arguments With Logic
  • Assignment: Set Theory Problem Set
  • Discussion: Set Theory
  • Discussion: Logic
  • Assignment: Logic Writing Task

Module 7: Exponents

  • Preference Ballot Voting
  • Approval Voting
  • Discussion: Voting Theory
  • Assignment: Voting Theory Writing Task
  • Assignment: Electoral College Trouble

Module 8: Polynomials and Polynomial Functions

  • Linear and Geometric Growth
  • Logarithms and Logistic Growth
  • Discussion: Growth Models
  • Assignment: Growth Models Problem Set
  • Assignment: Growth Models Writing Task
  • Assignment: Average Daily Balance

Module 9: Factoring

  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Annuities and Loans
  • Discussion: Finance
  • Assignment: Finance Problem Set
  • Assignment: Finance Writing Task

Module 10: Rational Expressions and Equations

  • Data Collection Basics
  • Sampling and Experimentation
  • Assignment: Collecting Data Problem Set
  • Discussion: Collecting Data

Module 11: Roots and Rational Exponents

  • Representing Data Graphically
  • Numerical Summaries of Data
  • Assignment: Describing Data Problem Set
  • Assignment: Describing Data Writing Task
  • Discussion: Describing Data

Module 12: Quadratic Equations and Complex Numbers

  • Computing the Probability of an Event
  • Applications With Probability
  • Assignment: Probability Problem Set
  • Assignment: Probability Writing Task
  • Discussion: Probability
  • Discuss: Final Reflection

Module 13: Exponential, and Logarithmic Functions

  • Computing the Probability of an Event
  • Applications With Probability

Module 14: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

  • Computing the Probability of an Event
  • Applications With Probability

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