A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step (Chinese Proverb). For many of you, this class is one of your first steps in college mathematics. I would like for you to watch the following video about an important trait to succeed in the class:
Grit: the power of passion and perseverance
Course Document
Syllabus: 1314-1115-MW-Syllabus-Spring18
Please click on the link above to download and print out a copy of this syllabus. Keep it in your 3-ring binder. Read carefully and make sure you understand all the class policies in the syllabus.
Pearson MyLab Math Registration: MyLabMath-Registration-1314-1115-MW-Spr18
Please click on the link above to download the instruction to sign up for MyLab. You can get temporarily access for now (for 14 days before you have to pay). However, eventually you must purchase the access code. You can purchase it from the LSC bookstore or online from Pearson. MyLab Math Homework system is required for this class and you may be dropped from the class if you fail to register and/or have zeros on 4 homework assignments.
Monday, January 29th is the last day you can register for MyLab.
Lectures, Exams and Homework Calendar: 1314-1115-MW-Course Calendar-Spring18
Please click on the link above to download and print out a copy of this calendar. Keep it in your 3-ring binder to know the section(s) we will cover for each class, the due date of each homework assignment, when the tests are and the chapters each test covers. If you miss a class, you are expected to get the notes and in-class announcements from a classmate.
Cheat sheet rule: The Official Rules of the Cheat Sheet
MAC tutoring: The Math Achievement Center (MAC) is an open Math tutoring lab located in Winship 110. Tutors are available for all math classes provided at LSC-NH and the MAC provides access to various forms of technology to support student learning and success. Students can check out laptops for use in the MAC to complete math assignments and have access to interactive projectors and desk top computers with all the software used in their math classes. Students are encouraged to use the MAC to visit with a tutor, meet with a group in one of the study rooms, or review with an instructor in the conference room.
MAC Regular Semester Hours
| Monday-Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. | 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Noon - 4 p.m. | 1 - 5:45 p.m. (Located in the Library, LB-208.) |
Pretest and Review
Please watch the following videos and review the corresponding topics before you start this class. They cover some essential prerequisite material for college algebra. You need to master these topics before you can understand the stuff we are going to cover in 1314. If you cannot recall them after watching the videos, please email me and we will discuss your options.
- Order of operations with integers: Video 1
- Fractions: Video 1, Video 2, Video 3
- Exponents: Video 1
- Factoring: Video 1
- Rational Expressions: Video 1, Video 2, Video 3
- Radicals: Video 1
For more, click on this link: Review Videos and watch all the videos under the Review sections
Useful slides and videos for Math 1314
The following slides and videos are on topics similar to those you are expected to master to do well on the homework assignments and exams for this class. Read the slide and watch the video for a section before we cover that section in class. All the slides are copyrighted by Pearson. Most videos are made by North Harris Math faculty members.
1.5: Quadratic Equations
Slide: 1314-1.5-Slide. Videos: Solve by factoring or square root property, Solve by completing the square or quadratic formula
1.6: Other Types of Equations
Slide: 1314-1.6-Slide. Videos: Solve Polynomial Equations by Factoring, Solve Radical Equations, Solve Equations with Rational Exponents, Solve Equations Quadratic in Form, Solve Absolute Value Equations
2.1: Basics of Functions and Their Graphs
Slide: 1314-2.1-Slide. Videos: Functions-1, Functions-2, Functions-3, Functions-4
2.2: More on Functions and Their Graphs
Slide: 1314-2.2-Slide. Videos: More on Functions-1, More on Functions-2, More on Functions-3
2.3: Linear Functions and Slope
Slide: 1314-2.3-Slide. Videos: Linear Functions-1, Linear Functions-2
2.4: More on Slope
Slide: 1314-2.4-Slide. Videos: More on Slope-1, More on Slope-2, Average Rate of Change of a Function-1, Average Rate of Change of a Function-2
2.5: Transformations of Functions
Slide: 1314-2.5-Slide. Videos: Transformations of Functions-1, Transformations of Functions-2, Transformations of Functions-3
2.6: Combinations of Functions; Composite Functions
Slide: 1314-2.6-Slide. Videos: 2.6-Video 1, 2.6-Video 2, 2.6-Video 3, Domain of Composite Functions
2.7: Inverse Functions
Slide: 1314-2.7-Slide. Videos: Inverse Functions-1, Inverse Functions-2
2.8: Distance and Midpoint Formulas; Circles
Slide: 1314-2.8-Slide. Videos: Distance, Midpoint and Circle-1, Distance, Midpoint and Circle-2, Distance, Midpoint and Circle-3
3.1: Quadratic Functions
Slide: 1314-3.1-Slide. Videos: Quadratic Functions-1, Quadratic Functions-2, Quadratic Functions-3
3.2: Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs
Slide: 1314-3.2-Slide. Videos: Polynomial Functions-1, Polynomial Functions-2, Polynomial Functions-3
3.3: Dividing Polynomials; Remainder and Factor Theorems
Slide: 1314-3.3-Slide. Videos: Dividing Polynomials-1, Dividing Polynomials-2, Dividing Polynomials-3, Dividing Polynomials-4
3.4: Zeros of Polynomial Functions
Slide: 1314-3.4-Slide. Videos: Rational Zero Theorem, Finding zeros of polynomial functions
3.5: Rational Functions and Their Graphs
Slide: 1314-3.5-Slide. Videos: Rational Function-1, Rational Function-2, Rational Function-3, Rational Function-4, More on Asymptotes and Holes
3.6: Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
Slide: 1314-3.6-Slide. Videos: Inequalities-1, Inequalities-2, Inequalities-3, Inequalities-4
4.1: Exponential Functions
Slide: 1314-4.1-Slide. Videos: Exponential Functions-1, Exponential Functions-2, Exponential Functions-3, Compound Interest Formula, Continuously Compound Interest Formula
4.2: Logarithmic Functions
Slide: 1314-4.2-Slide. Videos: Logarithmic Functions-1, Logarithmic Functions-2, Logarithmic Functions-3, Logarithmic Functions-4, Domain of Logarithmic Functions
4.3: Properties of Logarithms
Slide: 1314-4.3-Slide. Videos: Properties of Log-1, Properties of Log-2, Properties of Log-3
4.4: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Slide: 1314-4.4-Slide. Videos: Same Base Exponentials Equations, Exponential Equations: Common Base-1, Log Equations-1, Exponential Equations: Common Base-2, Log Equations-2, Log Equations (1 to 1 Property)
Class Notes
1/22/18: Syllabus and Review
1/24/18: 1314-1.5-Spr18-1, 1314-1.5-Spr18-2
1/29/18: 1314-1.6-Spr18
1/31/18:1314-2.1-Spr18-1, 1314-2.1-Spr18-2, 1314-2.1-Spr18-3
2/5/18: 1314-2.2-Spr18
2/7/18: 1314-2.3-Spr18-1, 1314-2.3-Spr18-2
2/12/18: 1314-2.4-Spr18-1, 1314-2.4-Spr18-2
2/14/18: Review
Section 2.5: 1314-2.5-Spr18-1, 1314-2.5-Spr18-2
Section 2.6: 1314-2.6-Spr18-1, 1314-2.6-Spr18-2, 1314-2.6-Spr18-3
Section 2.7: 1314-2.7-1-Spr18, 1314-2.7-2-Spr18
Section 2.8: 1314-2.8-Spr18
Section 3.1: 1314-3.1-Spr18-1, 1314-3.1-Spr18-2
Section 3.2: 1314-3.2-Spr18-1, 1314-3.2-Spr18-2
Section 3.3: 1314-3.3-Spr18-1
Section 3.4: 1314-3.4-Spr18-1, 1314-3.4-Spr18-2
Section 3.5: 1314-3.5-Spr18-1, 1314-3.5-Spr18-2, 1314-3.5-Spr18-3
Section 3.6: 1314-3.6-Spr18
Section 4.1: 1314-4.1-Spr18-1, 1314-4.1-Spr18-2
Section 4.2: 1314-4.2-Spr18-1, 1314-4.2-Spr18-2
Section 4.3: 1314-4.3-Spr18-1, 1314-4.3-Spr18-2
Section 4.4: 1314-4.4-Spr18-1, 1314-4.4-Spr18-2
Exam Reviews
Review sheet for Test 1: 1314-Spr18-PracticeTest1, 1314-Spr18-PracticeTest1-Key
Test 2 Review: 1314-Practice2-Spr18, 1314-Practice2-Spr18-withKey, 1314Spr18-Practice2-MCSol, 1314Spr18-Practice2-SASol, 1314Spr18-Practice2-EssaySol
Test 3 Review: 1314-Practice3-Spr18, 1314-Practice3-Spr18-withKey
Final Exam Review: 1314-Practice4-Spr18, 1314-Practice4-Spr18 - withKey
Final Review Solution: 1314-Practice4-Spr18-Sol
Final Review (Handwritten Solution): 1314-FinalReviewSol-Spr18-I, 1314-FinalReviewSol-Spr18-II