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MTH95 Intermediate Algebra: Summer 2025

Miranda Ramsey

Section 4 Class Materials

Subsection 4.1 Textbook

For this class we will be using Open Resources for Community College Algebra. This is an Open Education Resource from Portland Community College and is free to access. We will be covering chapters 10 through 13.
Access the digital version of this book at ORCCA
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spot.pcc.edu/math/orcca/ed2/html/part-preparation-for-college-algebra.html
. There are also additional resources available
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www.pcc.edu/math-resources/orcca/
if you would like to download a PDF or purchase a print copy.
Learn more about OERs currently used in PCC math classes here.
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www.pcc.edu/programs/math/oer/

Subsection 4.2 Worksheets

Students are responsible for printing and bringing worksheets to class. The worksheets are available on D2L individually as well as collected into a single document, so that you may print them all at once or day-to-day.
You do not need to print the worksheets from home! Free printing options include:
  • PCC Printing
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    www.pcc.edu/technology/support/printing/
    : Each registered student is allocated \$10 (the equivalent of 100 double-sided pages or 142 single-sided pages) per term in print credit that you can use at campus Libraries. If you print the entire 77-page packet as single-sided pages, this will use $5.39 of your credit.
  • Multnomah County Public Library Printing
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    multcolib.org/printing
    : With a library card you are allocated 100 pages of free printing per day! The Capitol Hill library is just up the road from PCC Sylvania.

Subsection 4.3 Supplies

  • Pencils and Erasers. Mistakes happen in math, and trying to correct mistakes made with an ink pen is challenging and creates messy work.
  • A 1-inch, 3-ring binder for organizing your Workbook activities and notes, unless using a digital alternative.
  • Graph Paper for notes and assignments. My favorite choice is Engineering Paper
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    https://bookstore.pcc.edu/store4/MerchDetail?MerchID=1621016
    , which is constructed to have faint lines on the front for a clean appearance, but this can be an expensive option. Any graph paper
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    https://bookstore.pcc.edu/store4/MerchDetail?MerchID=1415029
    will do.

Subsection 4.4 Technology

  • Regular access to D2L
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    https://online.pcc.edu
    (Desire2Learn) will be required to access materials and submit assignments for this class. Please visit the technology support section of Student Support Resources
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    https://online.pcc.edu/shared/dl_template_8/student-resources/Student_Support_Resources.html
    for a complete list of apps and tools for PCC students.
  • A personal graphing calculator (such as a TI-84+) or Scientific Calculator (such as a TI-30XS) may be helpful for this class but is not required. All quizzes and exams will be done without access to a calculator. Where technology is required in this class, a free online tool such as Desmos
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    www.desmos.com
    can be used.
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