Course Objectives
- To help students improve basic algebra skills by way of an integrated review of these skills as they are needed in the course.
- To promote problem-solving and critical thinking skills through the application of algebraic concepts to common situations.
- To enhance learning and understanding of algebraic concepts through the integrated use of graphing calculators.
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To provide a sufficient algebra background for Math 113, Math 116, Math 120R, and Math 163/263.
General Math 112 Information
The specific calendar & policy for your Math 112 section should be made available to you by your instructor.
The general policies and calendar can be found below.
THINK TANK (free tutoring for UA students)
- Graphing Calculator (TI-83 or TI-84 are recommended)
- Calculators that perform symbolic manipulations cannot be used. (i.e. TI-89, NSpire CAS, HP50g, etc.)
- More calculator info can be found HERE.
- ALEKS (platform for online assignments)
- The ALEKS program is billed to your Bursar account and accessed through D2L.
- Enrollment Requirements/Eligibility:
- Students must meet eligibility requirements.
- See the Math Course Placement Chart HERE.
Exam Information (Fall 2024)
EXAM 1
Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm
This exam will cover 5 sections:
- Functions
- Graphs of Functions
- Linear Functions
- Piecewise Linear Functions
- Transformations of Functions
Math 112 Exam 1 Information:
Exam 1 Study Guide - Practice Exams:
In order to help you prepare and study for Exam 1, the Exam 1 Study Guide has been divided into four parts for you to use as Practice Exams. The problems in these Practice Exams are similar to the questions on the exam and are a great way to prepare for it!
Exam 1 Review: free optional in-person Review
- Date/Time: Mon, Sep 30th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in GITT room 129B
- This free group review session is an opportunity to practice with more problems similar to ones you might see on the exam. These problems will be different from those on the Practice Exams.
- Students will need to bring a graphing calculator, pen/pencil, scratch paper, and a web-connected device to access a practice exam through Gradescope. Students are given 60 minutes to work on 20 questions in Gradescope. Then, instructors and GTAs will work through the questions, with answers and explanations.
EXAM 2
Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm
This exam will cover 4 sections:
- Combining Functions
- Inverse Functions
- Quadratic Functions
- Polynomial Functions
Math 112 Exam 2 Information:
Exam 2 Study Guide - Practice Exams:
In order to help you prepare and study for Exam 2, the Exam 2 Study Guide has been divided into four parts for you to use as Practice Exams. The problems in these Practice Exams are similar to the questions on the exam and are a great way to prepare for it!
Exam 2 Review: free optional in-person Review
- Date/Time: Mon, Oct 28th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
- 2 Locations: GITT 129B AND BioEast 100.
- Students can attend either location.
- This free group review session is an opportunity to practice with more problems similar to ones you might see on the exam. These problems will be different from those on the Practice Exams.
- Students will need to bring a graphing calculator, pen/pencil, scratch paper, and a web-connected device to access a practice exam through Gradescope. Students are given 60 minutes to work on 20 questions in Gradescope. Then, instructors and GTAs will work through the questions, with answers and explanations.
EXAM 3
Thursday, December 5th, 2024 @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm
This exam will cover 5 sections:
- Rational Functions
- Exponential Functions
- Logarithmic Functions
- Logarithm Properties
- Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Applications
Math 112 Exam 3 Information:
Exam 3 Study Guide - Practice Exams:
In order to help you prepare and study for Exam 3, the Exam 3 Study Guide has been divided into four parts for you to use as Practice Exams. The problems in these Practice Exams are similar to the questions on the exam and are a great way to prepare for it!
Exam 3 Review: free optional in-person Review
- Date/Time: Wed, Dec 4th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in PAS room 201
- This free group review session is an opportunity to practice with more problems similar to ones you might see on the exam. These problems will be different from those on the Practice Exams.
- Students will need to bring a graphing calculator, pen/pencil, scratch paper, and a web-connected device to access a practice exam through Gradescope. Students are given 60 minutes to work on 20 questions in Gradescope. Then, instructors and GTAs will work through the questions, with answers and explanations.
Common Final Exam
Monday, December 16th, 2024 @ 8:00am – 10:00am
A common comprehensive final exam is given in all sections of Math 112 at the time shown above.
The final exam is comprehensive and will cover all sections from the course.
Math 112 Final Exam Information:
- Final Exam Room Locations TBA
- Final Exam Information for Students
- Final Exam Strategies
- Final Exam Formulas
Final Exam Study Guide - Practice Exams:
In order to help you prepare and study for the Final Exam, the Final Exam Study Guide has been divided into three parts for you to use as Practice Exams. The problems in these Practice Exams are similar to the questions on the exam and are a great way to prepare for it!
Archived Math 112 Study Guides:
