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Intermediate Algebra, Standard

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes

1. (Application Level) Apply the appropriate rules of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with polynomials, rational expressions, and radical expressions and express the answer in the simplest form. (CSLO 4)
2. (Application Level) Use various factoring techniques to completely factor polynomials, including GCF, grouping, factoring trinomials, difference of squares, and the sum and difference of cubes. (CSLO 4)
3. (Application Level) Identify if numbers are complex or real and add, subtract, multiply, and divide expressing answers in simplified standard complex form. (CSLO 4)
4. (Application Level) Solve quadratic equations and inequalities with complex solutions by factoring and applying the Zero Product Property, completing the square, quadratic formula and graphing while expressing the answer in simplified standard complex form.(CSLO 2,4)
5. (Application Level) Graph linear equations in two variables on the rectangular coordinate plane using point-slope form and slope intercept form to find the equation of the line when given the slope and y-intercept, the slope and a point, or two points on the line.(CSLO 4)
6. (Application Level) Solve systems of linear equations in two or three variables by graphing, substitution and elimination and identify the solution given the graph. (CSLO 2,4)
7. (Application Level) Solve and apply appropriate properties to find the solution to compound inequalities involving absolute value, quadratic expressions, and rational expressions. (CSLO 4)
8. (Comprehension Level) Demonstrate an understanding of exponential functions and their inverse relationship to logarithmic functions by conversion and graphing. (CSLO 2,4)