Course Description
A continuation of basic algebra topics, MATH 25 is the second course in a two semester sequence of Elementary Algebra courses. Instruction includes units on exponents, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions and equations, radical expressions and equations, and quadratic equations. See detailed objectives.
Online Texts and Tutorials
Review of Algebra - Arithmetic operations, fractions, factoring, completing the square, quadratic formula, binomial theorem, radicals, exponents. Includes worked examples and 116 practice problems, with solutions. PDF file, 12 pages.
Bob Miller's Algebra for the Clueless -
Discusses radicals and exponents, polynomials, factoring, algebraic fractions, and quadratic equations. Some very detailed example problems, with explanations given for each step in the solution. Lacks practice exercises.
Circulating Books
Cliffs Quick Review: Algebra I - Covers several MATH 24 topics as well as polynomials, factoring, quadratic equations, word problems. Includes practice problems with solutions and a glossary.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Algebra, 2nd Ed. - Polynomials, factoring, radicals, quadratic equations and inequalities, graphing. MATH 25 topics are primarily covered in the second half of the book. A glossary is provided, as are about a dozen practice problems per chapter, with answers at the end of the book.
Forgotten Algebra - Exponents, radicals, polynomials, factoring, quadratic equations, graphing. Includes worked examples and practice problems with solutions. Very review-oriented, with far more examples than exposition.
Practical Algebra: A Self-Teaching Guide - Polynomials, factoring, exponents, radicals, graphs, quadratic equations, inequalities. Includes numerous practice problems, with answers provided. Also reviews topics from MATH 24.
Quick Algebra Review: A Self-Teaching Guide - A more condensed, review-oriented version of the above book. Includes practice problems with solutions.
Videos
Khan Academy: Algebra - Blackboard-style videos with audio narration. |