The Purpose of Chapter R (...an example of "Doing before Understanding")
1) Be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and factor polynomials.
2) Be able to to these operations quickly and accurately, without having to think too much.



_____ Section R.1 _____
The Real-Number System
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_____ Section R.2 _____
Integer Exponents, Scientific Notation, and Order of Operations
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_____ Section R.3 _____
Addition, Subraction, and Multiplication of Polynomials
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Activity: multiplying polynomials to factor by computer



_____ Section R.4 _____
Factoring [Polynomials]
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_____ Section R.5 _____
Rational Expressions (i.e. "Fractions")
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Winter Break Quiz-Term: sections 1-5



_____ Section R.6 _____
Radical Notation and Rational Exponents
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_____ Section R.7 _____
The Basics of Equation Solving
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_____ Chapter Review _____
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_____ Chapter Test _____
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_____ Makeup Chapter Test _____
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