Previous knowledge/skill and attitude (sometimes referred to as mindset) are important foundations for learning. In this first discussion, reflect on these two foundations and write a two-paragraph response (at least 500 words in total) for each of the following two areas to begin your practice of communicating technical information.PastThink back to when you were in your early school days and reflect on your mathematical experiences. Be sure to concentrate on you, rather than on the influences of teachers, parents, siblings, etc. Some questions to prod your thinking include:· What study habits or classroom activities helped you learn math?· Which ones were not helpful?· Did group activities help you learn math, help improve your grade, or both?· Did you have different study habits for your math classes than for your other classes? If so, why?PresentThink about your college experiences with math. If this is your first college mathematics class, answer these questions with how you think this semester will go.· Have your study habits changed or remained the same?· Are they working?· Are there any modifications that you have made, or plan to make, now that you are in an online math class? In either section, Past or Present, refer to at least two of the Learning Outcomes listed in the syllabus to connect your memories to this class. Review the course syllabus located in the navigation menu.
Student Learning OutcomesUse the basic properties of the real number system to perform algebraic operations including factoring, operations with fractions, exponents, and radicals.Graph linear, quadratic, polynomial, and rational functions by using standard forms, symmetry, intercepts, asymptotes, and vertical and horizontal shifts.Solve linear, quadratic, absolute value, rational, exponential, and logarithmic equations. Transpose formulas and solve verbal problems that require the use these types of equations.Solve linear inequalities and identify their solutions by using interval notation and graphs.Use the distance, midpoint, point-slope-intercept formulas to solve problems involving line and line segments.Solve verbal problems involving direct, inverse and joint variation.Define function, domain and range; and identify examples of each.Graph exponential and logarithmic functions and solve word problems dealing with these functions.Convert radians to degrees, degrees to radians and solve arc length problems using radians.Define the six trigonometric functions and the fundamental trigonometric identities, and use them to find the values of various trigonometric functions.Use the six trigonometric functions to solve right triangle problems, resolve vectors into rectangular components, and solve force and displacement problems using vectors.Solve word problems by using linear systems of two equations.Solve oblique triangle problems using the law of sines and the law of cosines.