Math 1020 Coreq Support for Math 1021 College Algebra

Math 1020 Corequisite Support for Math 1021 College Algebra is an academic support course providing corequisite materials designed to promote mastery of the specific skills and knowledge required for success in Math 1021 College Algebra.

Math 1020 is taken concurrently with Math 1021. Registration in Math 1020 is linked with registration in Math 1021 using the same section number.

Course Eligibility

To enroll in Math 1020 Coreq (linked with Math 1021 Coreq), you must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Math ACT at least 17 but less than 21; or,
  • ALEKS at least 30 but less than 41; or,
  • Math SAT at least 470 but less than 530.

Topics

Math topics:

  • properties of real numbers;
  • order of operations;
  • operations with fractions and decimals;
  • evaluating and simplifying polynomial expressions;
  • factoring polynomials;
  • working with integer and rational exponents;
  • solving simple linear equations and inequalities;
  • solving rational and quadratic equations;
  • using function notation;
  • finding intercepts;
  • sketching the graphs of basic functions.

Learning support topics:

  • reframing an academic mindset;
  • empowerment for independent math learners;
  • reflecting and adapting after testing;
  • planning for finals and beyond.

Syllabus

Math 1020 Coreq Support Syllabus
NameLast Modified
S25 Math 1020 Corequisite Support Syllabus [pdf]2024-12-19

Daily Schedule

Math 1020 Coreq Support Daily Schedule
NameLast Modified
S25 Math 1020 1021 Monday Wednesday Schedule [pdf]2024-12-19
S25 Math 1020 1021 Tuesday Thursday Schedule [pdf]2024-12-19

Class Notes

Math 1020 Coreq Support Class Notes
NameLast Modified
Coreq Support for Section 1.1a [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 1.1a [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 1.7 [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 1.7 [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 1.4 [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 1.4 [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 1.1b [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 1.1b [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 1.6a [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 1.6a [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 1.6b [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 1.6b [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 1.8 [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 1.8 [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 2.1 [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 2.1 [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 2.2 [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 2.2 [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 2.3 [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 2.3 [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 2.4 [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 2.4 [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 12.1 [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 12.1 [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 3.1 [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 3.1 [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 3.2 [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 3.2 [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 3.3 [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 3.3 [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 3.4 [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 3.4 [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 3.5 [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 3.5 [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 3.6 [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 3.6 [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 4.1 [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 4.1 [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 4.2 [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 4.2 [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 4.3 [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 4.3 [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 4.6 [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 4.6 [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 5.1a [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 5.1a [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 5.2 [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 5.2 [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 5.3 [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 5.3 [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 5.4 [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 5.4 [pdf]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 5.5 [docx]2024-08-14
Coreq Support for Section 5.5 [pdf]2024-08-14

Videos

Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

Compound Inequalities

Exponents

Factoring Binomials

Factoring Trinomials of the Form $ax^2+bx+c$

Factoring Trinomials of the Form $x^2+bx+c$

Functions

Graphing Piecewise-Defined Functions; Shifting and Reflecting Graphs of Functions

Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping

Multiplying Polynomials

Negative Exponents

Perfect Square Trinomials

Properties of Equality

Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs

Rational Exponents

Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

Simplifying Square Roots and Rationalizing Denominators

Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing

Special Products

Course Coordinator

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Stephanie H. Kurtz
Math 1020/1021 Coordinator
Office: 274 Lockett Hall
Office hours: M 1:00pm–3:00pm (LSU Math Lab), 10:30am–11:25am; Tu 12:30pm–2:30pm (LSU Math Lab), 11:00am–12:00pm; W 12:30pm–1:25pm; Th 12:30am–2:30pm (LSU Math Lab)
Telephone: +1 225 578 1653
Email: skurtz1@lsu.edu