Math 310
(for Math 310L, see below)



Course Outline Math 310 for those using Billstein  (9th edition)


Chapter 7

Sections 7.1, 7.2, 7.4  (Expected Value is optional)

Chapter 8

8.1 (Cover this section lightly; beware of time constraints), 8.2 (omit "Normal Distributions" and the subsection that follows)  Students will not be responsible for mean absolute deviation or MAD.

Chapter 9

9.1 to 9.4

Chapter 10

10.1 to 10.4, and 10.6 (include "Using similar triangles to determine slope" only;
omit: "systems of linear equations" and the subsections that follow)

Chapter 11

11.1 to 11.5

Chapter 12

12.1, 12.2  (the section on glide reflections is optional, but if you include it, also include a statement of this theorem:  Any isometry of the plane is either a translation, a rotation, a reflection, or a glide reflection), 12.3 (recommended, but optional), 12.4 ("Symmetries of Three-Dimensional Figures" is optional)


Course Resources

ALEKS  Use this link if you would like to purchase access to ALEKS.  A requirement for entrance into the CSU is completion of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II.  Students who would benefit from a review of basic algebra are encouraged to enroll in Math 102 or to purchase ALEKS before enrolling in Math 210 or Math 310.  ALEKS is a self-paced, computer tutoring program that reviews and provides practice in basic algebra.  A free trial on ALEKs is available.


Geometer Sketchpad lesson  If the instructor chooses to assign this project, students should download this pdf file and bring a printed copy to the computer lab. Follow the instructions of the printout, and obtain the indicated signatures from the lab assistant. Students should then return the final page, signed by the lab assistant, to their Math 310 instructors. 

Final Exam Date:  Saturday, December 13, 2008, 11:30 to 1:30

Practice Problems for the Math 310 Final Exam (pdf file).  The problems on this practice test give an indication of the level of difficulty students and instructors should expect on the final exam.  Solutions are posted here by section:

Solutions Sections A & B
Solutions Section C
Solutions Sections D & E
Solutions Section F
Solutions Section G
Solutions Section H, page 1, page 2
Solutions Section I
Solutions Section J
Solutions Section K
Solutions Section L
Solutions Section M
Solutions Section N


Free Tutoring

Free tutoring for Math 310 students will be available in the Math Tutoring Center in Sierra Hall 274 starting the second week of classes with the following hours:

M,T,W, Th  10:00-5:30
              F   10:00-3:00
           Sat   11:00-2:00

Computer Lab Hours

The hours for the Computer Lab in Sierra Hall 272 are the same as the tutoring hours.


Supplemental Resources

YouTube.com videos explaining the importance of high quality math textbooks in schools:
Math Education: A University View explains issues related to secondary math programs

Math Education: In Inconvenient Truth explains issues related to elementary school math programs


Student Practice Problems for grades 1 to 8 (Algebra I) California Math Standards

Overhead Slides from The Winning EquationAn inservice program for Grade 4-7 teachers

Chris Spengel's Math 310 Notices, a collection of useful information including solutions to problems in Billstein et al



Math 310L



The curriculum for Math 310L will likely be undergoing revisions during the coming academic year.  For the time being, students should complete the probability projects, including the sample probability test (Probability Test A), but the probability test scheduled for the third week of classes is no longer required. 


Under development.  More later...