College Algebra Structured Notes Workbook

Abstract

This structured note packet / workbook is designed to be used for in-class instruction by instructors with a wide variety of experience levels in a College Algebra course that prepares students for 4 credit hour Precalculus and Survey of Calculus courses. It includes topics that are found in OER Intermediate Algebra and College Algebra texts and is designed to promote instruction that strikes a balance between promoting foundational skills, conceptual understanding, connections between ideas / representations, applications and modeling. Each section / lesson contains the following components: • Link(s) to online OER reference text section(s) / resource(s) • Sectional objectives and vocabulary words / phrases • Break-out boxes for key definitions / ideas / strategies • Instructional examples interspersed with You Try examples • Associated MyOpenMath homework problem set (pilot during fall 2024) There is not a one-to-one match between each section and a 50-minute class session.