INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. J Null-Flake
Middleton High School
Bridge Math Course Syllabus
2016-2017
ROOM #: 4
E-MAIL: [email protected]
SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER: 731-376-8391
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Bridge Math is a full year course that expands and accelerates all objectives
aligned in the Tennessee State Standards for Trigonometry. Students in the course are expected to be
diligent and are to complete all assignments to the topics covered which will be aligned with the
standards of the course. If there is sufficient time, projects may be given and field trips be taken to aid
and reinforce students in understanding and applying key concepts presented in this course. This course
combines algebraic skills, geometry techniques, and a little of trigonometric concepts needed to prepare
students who need to refresh mathematical skills and receive their fourth mathematics credit to
graduate. Students understanding is very important while we may spend more or less time on certain
objectives. There is no EOC test for this course. This course is a Jackson State Community College
course for students who have scored less than 19 on their ACT test in the math area. The first seven
modules will meet requirement to receive a math credit to graduate from high school as the students
forth math credit. Completion of all twelve modules will meet the lower level college math; whereas,
the student will not take a remedial math course when enrolling into a college. Without completion of
all twelve modules the student must pick up where he/she left off, costing you money and not getting
college credit so it is best to complete all twelve as a senior in high school to save money and time.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Module one- NO CALCULATORS – NO OTHER
WEBSITES
Integers
 Exponents and order of operations
 Integers and the number line
 Adding integers
 Subtracting integers
 Multiplying integers
 Dividing integers
 Evaluating algebraic
expressions/distributive property
 Combining like terms
 Solving linear equations with integers
Module three- NO CALCULATORS – NO
OTHER WEBSITES
Decimals and Percents
Module two – NO CALCULATORS – NO
OTHER WEBSITES
Fractions
 Multiples and divisibility
 Prime and composite numbers and
factorization
 Multiplying fractions
 Equivalent fractions
 Multiplying and simplifying fractions
 Reciprocals and dividing fractions
 Solving linear equations with
fractions
 Adding fractions
 Subtracting fractions
 Introduction to mixed numerals
 Adding and subtracting mixed
numerals
 Multiplying and dividing mixed
numerals
Module four – NO CALCULATORS- NO OTHER
WEBSITES
Real Numbers
Middleton High School
Bridge Math Course Syllabus
2016-2017
 Decimal notation, place value and
 Introduction to algebra
rounding
 Introduction to real numbers
 Adding and subtracting decimals
 Adding real numbers
 Multiplying decimals
 Subtracting real numbers
 Dividing decimals
 Multiplying real numbers
 Solving linear equations with
 Dividing real numbers
decimals
 Properties of real numbers
 Solving equations with ratio and
 Simplifying expressions and order of
proportions
operations
 Percent and converting to equivalent
forms
 Percent equations and applications
 Mean, median and mode
 Line, bar, and circle graphs
 Polygons and circles
 American and metric conversions
Module five – YOU CAN USE A CALCULATOR Module six - Linear Equations and
NOW ON OUT 
Inequalities in Two Variables
Equations and Inequalities
 Graphing linear equations in two
 Linear equations using the addition
variables
property
 Slope of a line
 Linear equations using multiplication
 Graphing a line using the slope and yproperty
intercept
 Steps to solving linear equations in
 Graphing linear inequalities
one variable
 Writing the equation of a line using
 Solving formulas for specific variables
the slope-intercept formula
 Applications using linear equations
 Writing the equation of a line using
 Linear inequalities in one variable
the point-slope formula
 Applications involving proportion
Module seven – Polynomials
 Integer exponents
 Exponential rules
 Introduction to polynomials
 Adding and subtracting polynomials
 Multiplying polynomials
 Special products
 Dividing polynomials
Module nine – Rational Expressions
 Introduction and multiplying rational
Module eight – Factoring Polynomials
 Greatest common factor and
factoring by grouping
 Factoring trinomials of the form
x²+bx+c
 Factoring trinomials of the form
ax²+bx+c; trial and error method
 Factoring trinomials of the form
ax²+bx+c; grouping method
 Factoring perfect square trinomials
and difference of squares
 Summary of strategies for factoring
polynomials
 Solving quadratic equations by
factoring
Module ten – Systems of Equations and
Inequalities
Middleton High School
Bridge Math Course Syllabus
2016-2017
expressions
 Writing the equation of a line using
 Adding rational expressions
the slope-intercept formula
 Subtracting rational expressions
 Parallel and perpendicular lines
 Solving equations with rational
 Writing the equation of a line using
expressions
the point-slope formula
 Applications involving proportions
 Solving systems of equations by
graphing
 Solving systems of equations by
substitution
 Solving systems of equations by
elimination
 Applications using systems of
equations
 Solving systems of linear inequalities
by graphing
Module eleven - Radicals and Complex
Module twelve - Quadratic Equations
Numbers
 Quadratic equations, standard form
 Radicals and expressions with
and solving by factoring
rational exponents
 Solving by square root property and
 Simplifying square roots
completing the square
 Dividing square roots and
 Quadratic formula
rationalizing denominators
 Quadratic functions and intercepts
 Adding, subtracting, and multiplying
 Graphing quadratic functions
radicals
 Introduction to functions
 Solving equations with radicals
 Applications using Pythagorean
Theorem
 Distance and midpoint formulas
 Complex numbers
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Students will be provided a classroom calendar on the first day to record assignments and
classroom activity. Included in the calendar will be ACT type questions throughout the year
used as problem of the day. Please note the packet on procedure/discipline plan contains
important information concerning Jackson State Community College policy, classroom rules,
consequences, homework, grading policy, materials needed, and a parent or guardian signature
section.