Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ALEK-0004
Length:
6 - 18 weeks (60 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 precalculus
Recommendation for this course may not be combined with College Algebra or Precalculus due to the duplicative nature of the content.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to develop mastery in math concepts and operations by means of guided, assessment-based study in the ALEKS system. Following initial assessment, students are given choice of topics for active study based on individual current readiness; as progress is made, selection of topics evolves according to developing readiness. Active mastery of new material is supported by interactive feedback, step-by-step explanations, and hyperlinked dictionary definitions. Periodic reassessments confirm mastery and ensure adequate ongoing review; student can also review spontaneously at any time. Real-time reporting of progress is visible to student.

Learning Outcomes:

  • perform operations using signed numbers and exponents
  • solve and apply linear equations and inequalities
  • factor and solve polynomials
  • perform operations on rational and radical expressions, solve and apply rational and radical equations
  • understand and graph functions, perform operations on graphs and functions
  • understand and graph quadratic functions and inequalities
  • solve quadratic equations with the quadratic formula
  • perform operations on polynomials
  • find real and complex zeroes
  • understand and graph polynomial and rational functions and inequalities
  • understand, solve, and graph exponential and logarithmic equations
  • understand and apply unit circle and right angle trigonometry
  • graph trigonometric functions, find values of and perform operations on trigonometric functions and their inverse
  • understand and prove trigonometric identities, solve trigonometric equations
  • solve triangles
  • solve and apply systems of linear equations
  • understand and graph conic sections

General Topics:

  • Algebra and geometry review
  • Functions and graphs
  • Polynomial and rational functions
  • Exponential and logarithmic functions
  • Trigonometry
  • Systems of linear equations and matrices
  • Conic sections
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Adaptive, personalized assessment

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials

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