Assorted Handouts and Tutorials

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Assigned Worksheets: Calculator, Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3,
Chapter 12
, Chapter 13, Chapter 8, Chapter 7

Optional Worksheets

Assigned Worksheets
Section
Handouts & Worksheets
Solutions (if available)
General Class Details
Welcome Letter for Spring 2022
Syllabus
Daily Class Notes for Semester
Math/Science Resource Center handout
Online Tutoring Flyer (through Student Success Center)
STEP (textbook trade-in program) flyer
First Day Questions (face to face class)
Two week questionnaire
Three Week Survey
Twelve Week Survey
Graph paper
Calculator
Calculator
Things to know about your calculator Instructions for the TI83 will work for the TI84. Tell me if you have issues. Ignore paragraphs that start off talking about a calculator that is not your model.
Calculator
Getting started on your graphing calculator
Calculator
Roots and intersections on your calculator
Calculator
Finding maximums and minimums on your calculator
Calculator
Link instructions for the TI calculators
General
Instructions for programming your calculator (TI82, 83, 84, 85, 86)
Chapter 1
1.1
How Many Squares are in a Checkerboard?
1.2
Inductive versus Deductive Reasoning
1.2
Magical Math Puzzles
1.2
Number Tricks and Deductive Reasoning Exercise
1.3

Carchip video (Dial-up speed modem - 1.48 MB)
Carchip video (DSL speed modem - 10.7 MB)

Carchip worksheet

Chapter 2
2.4
MP4 Video Problem 2.4.23
2.4
MP4 Video Problem 2.4.21
2.4
MP4 Video Problem 2.4.31
Chapter 3
3.2
MP4 Video Problem 3.2.47
Chapter 12
12.3
Permutations and Combinations
Chapter 13
13.1
Probability Experiment
13.1
Sample Space for Two Distinguishable Dice and a Deck of Cards
13.2
Probability: Addition Rule
13.2
Counting Problems involving "OR"
13.3
Probability of Successive Events Exercise
13.3
The Birthday Problem and Complementary Events
Chapter 8
8.1
Percents Notes (partial notes from Math 112)
Chapter 7
7.1
Linear function applications  
7.1
Solving linear equations Solving linear equations Solutions
7.1
Understanding slope
7.1

Solving equations

Solving equations Solutions
7.2
Exploring Regression  
7.2
Linear regression on your calculator (TI-82, 83, 84, 85, 86)  
7.3
Quadratic (and higher order) regression on your calculator (TI82, 83, or 84)  
7.3
Quadratic functions: Orientation, vertex, and y-intercept Quadratic functions: Orientation, vertex, and y-intercept Solutions
7.4
Using log rules to solve equations  
7.4
Working with exponential functions Working with exponential functions Solutions
7.4
Exploring exponential functions  
7.4
Visiting with exponential and logarithmic functions  
Optional Worksheets
Section
Handouts & Worksheets
Solutions (if available)
1.1
Story problem pieces Story problem pieces Solutions
1.1
Polya's Problem Solving Techniques (I borrowed this document from George Melvin, posted with permission.)
1.2
Inductive Reasoning Exercise
2.2, 2.4
Exploring Venn Diagrams
5.3 (not covered)
Binary Magic Trick
7.4
The Sears Tower is how high?
12.2
The Fundamental Counting Principle and Systematic Lists
12.2
Supplemental Counting Problems
12.3
Permutations and Combinations Review
13.1
Probability Exercise
13.3
Comprehensive Probability Worksheet (skip #10)