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| Geometry | Coordinate Geometry | Trigonometry | |
| Arithmetic | |
| · Integers - addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division · Fractions - addition, subtraction, multiplication, division · Decimals - addition, subtraction, multiplication, division · Order of Operations · Ratio and Proportion · Percentage · Average (arithmetic mean); exponents · Multiples and factors of integers · Absolute values of numbers · Greater than/less than · Conversions between fractions and decimals · Estimation · Counting problems and simple probabilities |
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| Elementary
Algebra (assumes prior knowledge of all topics covered in Arithmetic) |
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| · Substituting values into algebraic expressions · Setting up equations for given situations · Factoring, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of polynomials · Solving polynomial equations by factoring · Formula manipulation and field axioms · Linear equations and inequalities in one variable · Exponents |
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| Intermediate
Algebra (assumes prior knowledge of all topics covered in Elementary Algebra) |
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| · Rational Expressions · Exponents · Systems of linear equation in two variable · Quadratic formulas · Absolute value equations and inequalities |
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| Coordinate Geometry | |
| · Linear equations in two variables · Distance formula in the plane · Graphing conic (circle, parabola, etc.) · Graphing relations in the plane · Graphing systems of equations and rational functions · Midpoint formulas |
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| College
Algebra (assumes prior knowledge of all topics covered in Intermediate Algebra) |
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| · Functions · Exponents · Complex numbers · Arithmetic and geometric sequences and series · Factorials · Matrices (basic operations, equations and determinates) · Systems of linear equation in two variable · Logic and proof techniques · Roots of polynomial functions |
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| Geometry (assumes prior knowledge of all topics covered in Elementary Algebra) |
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| · Angles - supplementary, complementary, adjacent and vertical · Triangles - perimeter, area Pythagorean Theorem, triangle angle sum, exterior angle and similar triangles · Circles - perimeter, area, arcs, etc. · Rectangles, parallelograms and trapezoids · Three-dimensional concepts · Logic and proof techniques |
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| Trigonometry (assumes prior knowledge of all topics covered in Intermediate Algebra and Geometry) |
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· Trigonometric functions and identities |
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| For more test information contact: | For math information contact: | ||
| Maureen Jancila, Assessment Coordinator Des Plaines Campus, (847) 635-1939 mjancila@oakton.edu |
Emma Hendrieth, Learning Interventions Specialist Des Plaines Campus, (847) 376-7226 ehendrie@oakton.edu |
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