Real and complex number systems, graphs, inverse functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, elementary matrix algebra, induction, binomial theorem, permutations and combinations. Math 1050 will satisfy the quantitative literacy course requirement for the University Studies Program.
Type of Material:
Online college course with content material provided, videos for each section, Homework and quizzes
Recommended Uses:
Online Course
Technical Requirements:
Except for the Grapher, works on any platform
Identify Major Learning Goals:
To provide a thorough course in College algebra
To provide the student the opportunity to complete a course online
Target Student Population:
College General Ed
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
High School Mathematics including Intermediate Algebra
Content Quality
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Strengths:
The course includes quizzes, assignments, lessons that include learning objectives, a textbook, videos, and an interactive graphing tool. The course is well structured with all the topics that are addressed in the standard college algebra course. Each topic and subtopic has a video presentation. They are clearly presented. Each video also has a pdf file associated with it.
Concerns:
This material must be used within the context of an online course. The videos are not closed caption, which will cause accessibility issues.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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Strengths:
The course is well structed. Each section builds on material from prior concepts. The lessons include learning goals and the sections include a check understanding so that there are both formative and summative assessments
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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Strengths:
Students are provided a clear schedule of the due dates needed for successful completion for the course. The site is well structured and easy to navigate. Any student will be able to find the materials that they are looking for.
Concerns:
The online grapher requires Java which is no longer supported on browsers, so does it not work.
Although the videos hve a pdf component, there is no wording on slides
Creative Commons:
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