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
| Name | Last Modified |
|---|---|
| S24 Math 1020 Corequisite Support Syllabus 1_10_24 [pdf] | 2024-01-10 |
Daily Schedule
| Name | Last Modified |
|---|---|
| S24 Math 1020 1021 Monday Wednesday Schedule updated 1_17 for Sec 101 - 106 [pdf] | 2024-01-17 |
| S24 Math 1020 1021 Monday Wednesday Schedule for Sections 107 - 110 [pdf] | 2024-01-17 |
| S24 Math 1020 1021 Tuesday Thursday Schedule [pdf] | 2023-12-14 |
Class Notes
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
Stephanie H. Kurtz
Math 1020/1021 Coordinator
Office: 274 Lockett Hall
Office hours: MTuW 1:00pm–3:00pm (LSU Math Lab); MW 10:00am–10:25am; Tu 11:30am–12:50pm
Telephone: +1 225 578 1653
Email: skurtz1@lsu.edu