MATH 123A:     ASSIGNMENTS

Each problem set is assigned on the date listed, to be completed by the following class.  Please read the accompanying sections in the text as well.  These problems are not to be handed in; you should do them in your notes.  All problems refer to Problem Set A in your book, unless otherwise noted.

 

DATE

SECTIONS

PROBLEMS

9/4

Read NCTM Standards (inside front cover)

 

1.1,1.2: Problem solving process

 

Topic 1 (Appendix) Elementary Logic/Validity of arguments

 

 

p. 17:  2, 3, 5, 9

p. 32:  1, 2, 6, 12, 15, 16, 17

 

p. 919:  6, 7, 10

 

9/9

2.1: Sets

p. 53:  1 – 13, 15 – 27

9/11

2.1:  Sets (continued)

p. 55:  28 – 32, 35 – 37, 42, 43

9/16

2.2: Whole numbers and numeration

 

2.3: The Hindu-Arabic system

 

p. 67:  4, 5, 8, 11c, 14

 

p. 78:  1, 2, 5, 12 – 18

 

9/18

2.3:  (continued)

p. 79:  22 – 26, 31, 32

Problems on a handout

9/23

3.1 Whole-number addition/subtraction

p. 118:  2 – 4, 6 – 9, 11, 15, 17

9/25

 

3.2 Multiplication / Division

 

p. 134:  1, 5 – 8, 14, 17 – 21, 23, 27

9/30

3.3 Ordering and Exponents

p. 145:  1, 3 – 5, 7 – 12, 14, 16

p. 152:  9

10/2

  Catch up / review

 

10/7

Exam 1

 

Read 4.1, 4.2

 

 

p. 166:  1, 11, 12, 19

p. 183:  2 – 7, 17, 20, 21, 22, 30

10/9

4.3 Algorithms in other bases (addition/subtraction only)

 

p. 195:  4, 5, 6, 9