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Course Description
Algebra 1B is designed for those serious students who need a thorough course in Algebra 1(high school) or Introductory Algebra(college developmental). This is the second half of the course. The student taking this course must have completed Algebra 1A before beginning this course. I also teach that class here at universalclass.com. These two courses are very comprehensive. They require the purchase of one particular textbook. I can help you find it on the internet at a reduced price. But, if you have already completed Algebra 1A with me then you already own the book!
If you have recently completed an Algebra 1 course, but are not sure you are ready for Algebra 2 then this course will help. But you must remember:
1. solving equations 3x - (x+6) = 2 + 5x and 3x2 +10x - 8 = 0 ;
2. factoring polynomials: 3xy - 24xyz and 3x2 +10x - 8
in order to take this class.
Please visit my web site for a free placement test or info on the required book.
Susan Johnsey
I am a state certified teacher with 30+ years of experience and I have a Master's degree in Mathematics from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. I also have 21 semester hours of post-graduate work.
Course Requirements
This course requires you to know the material in the first 6 chapters of the book, Introductory Algebra: An Applied Approach 3rd edition or the first 5 chapters of the book, Introductory Algebra: An Applied Approach 5th edition by Aufmann and Barker. You must have successfully completed these chapters in my Algebra 1A course, also called Introductory Algebra 1. This course begins with chapter 7 of the 3rd edition book or chapter 6 of the 5th edition book.
You must know how to factor polynomials, especially quadratics. And you must be able to solve linear equations and use the order of operations to simplify expressions. I can email you a placement test to help you decide if you are ready for this class.
web-request@universalclass.com
Course Goals
When you complete this course you will be well prepared for Intermediate College Algebra (college students) or Algebra 2 (high school students).
Reading Materials
Introductory Algebra: An Applied Approach 3rd edition or 5th edition by Aufmann and Barker. Please email me for the ISBN number so that you will order the correct book.
Grading Policy
90 to 100 is an A.
84 to 89 is a B.
77 to 83 is a C.
D s are not given; you are not prepared to move to the next class.
Instructor Comments:
What I am offering is to tutor you as you work through this book. You may go as fast as you like. I will make recommendations for the problems you are to work in the textbook to prepare you for each assignment that I will give you online. When you have completed the textbook work(you decide how much you need to do- can be more or less than what I recommend) you must complete the short assignment at Universalclass. You should treat these assignments like mini-tests. When you have successfully completed all the assignments for a chapter and have used the test in the textbook to study and review you must then take the test I will provide you online. Your grade will be determined by your assignment scores and test scores. You may email me from CLASS EMAIL when you need help. Always be specific with your question, that is, tell me the problem or example you are working. This class will be the same as a university class as far as content and testing. You will be prepared to take Intermediate College Algebra at a real college or university after completing Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B, and you will have saved yourself several hundred dollars. University classes are expensive. At a real university or community college this course is one of those Developmental courses that do not usually earn real college credit, even though it costs and requires just as much as the other college courses! I also teach the Intermediate College Algebra1(Algebra 2 for high school) here at universalclass. If you have succesfully completed Algebra 1 and Geometry recently you may want to take it. I do not use a book, although there is one I will recommend. Why am I doing this? I am a stay at home mom. I tutor and teach in my home and at the local community college (part-time). I teach all ages and all topics of math from 1st grade to college calculus. I want to continue to stay at home and home school my own children, but with a child in college now I do need more income while staying at home. Thank you for your time. Susan Johnsey
