Course Syllabus

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The course has been designed to be completed with no separate textbook, but you are free to purchase and use any high-school level Algebra textbook you wish as a secondary resource. 

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Introduction: Be sure to read the course introduction before beginning any lessons.

Lesson 1: Exponents and Exponential Functions
Zero and Negative Exponents | Multiplying Exponents With the Same Base | Multiplication Properties of Exponents | Division Properties of Exponents | Rational Exponents and Radicals | Exponential Functions | Exponential Growth and Decay | Geometric Sequences
Lesson 1 Assignment | Lesson 1 Quiz

Lesson 2: Polynomials and Factoring
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials | Multiplying and Factoring Polynomials | Multiplying Binomials | Multiplying Special Cases | Factoring a Basic Trinomial with Leading Coefficient of 1 | Factoring Trinomials with Leading Coefficient Not Equal to 1 | Factoring Special Cases | Factoring By Grouping
Lesson 2 Assignment | Lesson 2 Quiz

Lesson 3: Quadratic Functions
Quadratic Graphs and Their Properties | Quadratic Functions | Linear, Quadratic and Exponential Models
Lesson 3 Assignment | Lesson 3 Quiz

Lesson 4: Quadratic Equations
Solving Quadratic Equations | Completing the Square | The Discriminate and the Quadratic Formula | Systems of Linear Quadratic Equations
Lesson 4 Assignment | Lesson 4 Quiz

Lesson 5: Tips for the Midterm Exam and Examity Proctoring Information
Exam Application | Examity
Midterm Exam

Lesson 6: Radical Expressions and Equations
The Pythagorean Theorem | Simplifying Radicals | Operations With Radical Expressions | Solving Radical Equations | Graphing Square Roots | Trigonometric Ratios
Lesson 6 Assignment | Lesson 6 Quiz

Lesson 7: Rational Expressions and Functions
Simplifying Rational Expressions | Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions | Dividing Polynomials | Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions | Solving Rational Equations | Inverse Variation | Graphing Rational Functions
Lesson 7 Assignment | Lesson 7 Quiz

Lesson 8: Data Analysis
Organizing Data Using Matrices | Frequency Tables and Histograms | Measures of Central Tendency | Box and Whisker Plots | Sample Space and Surveys
Lesson 8 Assignment | Lesson 8 Quiz

Lesson 9: Probability
Permutations | Combinations | Theoretical Probability | Experimental Probability | Probability of Compound Events
Lesson 9 Assignment | Lesson 9 Quiz

Lesson 10: Tips for the Final Exam and Examity Proctoring Information
Course Evaluation - Please complete before applying for the Final Exam below. All responses are anonymous.
Exam Application | Examity
Final Exam