How Does Math 1215 Work? Pie Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

How Does Math 1215 Work?

Math 1215, Intermediate Algebra, is an Aleks-led course that is only available in the Math Learning Lab. Students are expected to work through a set number of topics for each section of the three-part class (X, Y, & Z respectively) with tutors offering help whenever they need during MaLL operating hours. Each section of the class will begin with an initial knowledge check (via Aleks) that’ll determine what you know and how many topics you’ll begin with. Instructors will provide checkpoint dates to students and the number of topics they’re expected to be at for the week/day to maintain pace with the course. Meeting Aleks Pie Goals can increase your grade. Class time will be dedicated to working on Aleks independently, or with tutor help, and meeting with instructors. It is recommended you spend at least 5 hours per week in Aleks to maintain pace with the course and topic goals.

To finish a section, a student must have completed the pie (all topics), completed all necessary knowledge checks, and score above a 75% on the exam.

Prerequisite: (MATH 021 and MATH 022) or MATH 100 or FYEX 1010 or ISM 100 or ACT Math =>17 or SAT Math Section =>460 or ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions =218-238*

Pie Goals

Course	Week 1	Week 2	Week 3	Week 4	Week 5	Week 6	Week 7	Week 8
X	85	105	125	140	155	160	Exam Period	Exam Period
Y	85	105	120	135	145	150	Exam Period	Exam Period
Z	125	155	185	205	224	230	Exam Period	Exam Period
Due:	Jan. 22nd	Jan. 29th	Feb. 5th	Feb. 12th	Feb. 19th	Feb. 26th	–	–

Each week, Students are expected to be at the PIE goal by 11:59 PM on Sunday. Reaching pie goals will count as extra points on a passing exam score.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO’s)

Demonstrate appropriate use of basic function language and notation
Simplify and preform operations on algebraic expressions
Solve single-variable equations of the types mentioned above
Interpret and communicate algebraic solutions graphically and numerically
Demonstrate contextual problem-solving skills (including setting up and solving problems and interpreting solutions in context)
Apply appropriate algebraic, graphical, and numerical problem-solving methods