WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY

Course Syllabus

Course Name: Honors Algebra 2/MTH 095

Year: Class Days: Class location: Credit Hours:
2019-2020 M/T/Th -OR- M/W/F Room 109 3 credit hours

Teacher: Phone: E-mail:

Rosette Chen 503-399-3241 chen_rosette@salkeiz.k12.or.us

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Math 095 Intermediate Algebra
Arithmetic of polynomials; quadratic equations verbally, numerically, graphically and symbolically; problem-solving,
factoring techniques, graphing linear, exponential, radical and quadratic functions; and solving rational and radical
equations. Credits earned apply for enrollment (eligibility) but do not apply toward a degree; satisfies no university or
college requirement. Additional fee applies.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
Standards Objectives Item #

1 Functions and 1.1 Determine whether an ordered pair relation is a function; determine whether a graph is a 1
Functions function by using the vertical line test.
Notation
1.2 Use the graph of a function to find its domain and range in interval notation. 2

1.3 Find inputs and outputs of a function using a table; a graph or an equation. 3

1.4 Find equations of linear models 4

2 Polynomial 2.1 Add and subtract polynomial; find sum functions and difference functions. 5
Functions and
Properties of 2.2 Multiply polynomials; find product functions. 6
Exponents
2.3 Find the power of a monomial; simplify the square of a binomial; find the product of 2 7
binomial conjugates; find the product of two binomials.

2.4 Use properties of exponents to simplify integer exponents. 8

2.5 Applications of polynomial functions. 9

 2.6 Simplify expressions involving rational exponents. 10

3 Factoring 3.1 Factor trinomials of form x2+bx+c; factor a difference of two squares. 11
Polynomials and
Solving 3.2 Factor out the GCF; factor by grouping; factor a sum or difference of cubes 12
Polynomial
3.3 Factor trinomials of form ax2+bx+c; factor completely. 13
Equations
3.4 Use factoring to solve polynomial equations and to make predictions with quadratic 14
models

4 Quadratic 4.1 Describe transforming of quadratic functions, identify the vertex and axis of symmetry, 15
Functions and and use transformations to graph quadratics without use of a graphing calculator.
Radical
Expressions 4.2 Graph quadratic functions in standard form, identify vertex, axis of symmetry, y-intercept 16
and x-intercepts(s) without use of graphing calculator.

4.3 Use the product and quotient properties for square root to simplify a radical; rationalize 17
the denominator of a fraction.

4.4 Simplify radical expressions with negative radicands; calculate powers of 𝑖𝑖. 18

4.5 Find real and complex solution to quadratic equations using the square root property; find 19
x-intercepts of quadratic functions in vertex form.

4.6 Find real and complex solutions to quadratic equations by using the quadratic formula; 20
find x-intercept of quadratic functions in standard form.

5 Rational 5.1 Find the domain of a rational function in interval notation; simplify functions. 21
Functions
5.2 Multiply and divide rational expressions; convert units of quantities. 22

5.3 Add and subtract rational expressions. 23

5.4 Solve rational expressions 24

6 Radical 6.1 Convert from radical form to exponential form and vice versa; simplify radical expressions. 25
Functions
6.2 Add, subtract of radical functions using transformations. 26

6.3 Sketch the graphs of radical functions using transformations. 27

6.4 Solve radical equations. 28

7 Exponential 7.1 Sketch the graph of an exponential function and find it domain and range in interval 29
Functions notation; find the x- and y-intercepts of an exponential function.

7.2 Exponential applications 30

GRADING POLICY:

High School Grade

Grade Category and Weight Grading Scale
Individual Chapter Tests/Projects: 55% A = 90 – 100%
Quizzes: 15% B = 80 – 89%
Assignments/Team Tests/Team Reviews: 10% C = 70 – 79%
Final Exam: 20% D = 60 – 69%
Extra Credit: no more than 2% of overall grade F = Below 60%

College Grade Grade Points Earned

• Questions will be graded based on the WP Math 95 Scoring Rubric A 108 – 120
• Students will need to achieve a “3” or a “4” on at least 22 out of 30 questions to A- 105 – 107
earn AND score a minimum of 75 points total on the assessment B+ 102 – 104
B 93 – 101
• Letter grades, then, are assigned on the following scale:
B- 90 – 92
C+ 87 – 89
C 78 – 86
C- 75 – 77

ASSESSMENT RUBRIC:
The intent of this rubric is to provide a common standard for grading student work.

The 4-point scale is aligned with many K-12 Oregon school districts’ mathematics grading standards and can also be used
for assigning credit or partial credit to exam items.

4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points

The student The student The student The student The student makes no
demonstrates a demonstrates demonstrates an demonstrates almost attempt to work the
complete conceptual adequate conceptual inadequate conceptual no conceptual and/or problem.
and procedural and procedural and procedural procedural
understanding of the understanding of the understanding of the understanding of the
problem. problem. problem. problem.

The answer is clearly The answer is clearly The answer is unclear The answer is missing
identified and exactly essentially correct. (If a or incorrect and there or incoherent with too
correct. minor error is pointed are some major flaws little work shown to be
out the student could in the process, but the able to evaluate the
easily correct it student displays some student’s
themselves.) Or the familiarity with understanding.
answer is correct, but concepts.
only some of the work
was shown or correct,
but the procedure
used was clearly
correct.
COURSE SCOPE AND SEQUENCE:

SEMESTER 1 TOPICS SEMESTER 2 TOPICS

Graphs, Relations and Functions (7-8 days) Exponential and Logarithmic Functions (13+ days)
Exponents and Polynomials (7 days) Radicals and Rational Exponents (5 days)
Quadratic Equations and Functions (8 days)
Factoring Polynomials (2 days)
Rational Expressions and Expressions (8 days)

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS:
It is Western Oregon University's policy to provide, on an individualized basis, accommodations to students who have
disabilities that may affect their ability to participate in course activities or to meet course requirements. Students with
disabilities are encouraged to contact their instructor to discuss their individual needs for accommodation. Please keep
in mind that accommodations are not retroactive and should be discussed as early as possible in the term. For more
information, please contact: Adam Whalen, Willamette Promise Manager at 503-385-4754 or adam.whalen@wesd.org.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Students must adhere to WOU’s Code of Student Responsibility. Academic dishonest will not be tolerated in this course.
Any student who violates the policy will receive 0 points on the assignment, and MAY also be given a failing grade for
the course. Examples of inappropriate behavior includes doing assigned work for another student, sharing answers on
work assigned to be done individually, sharing or copying answers during an exam or portraying another person’s
writing as your own. If you have questions about what might be considered inappropriate, please contact Gretchen
Brunner, Willamette Promise Coordinator, at 503.540.4420.