MATH 105R Math for Modern Society
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There will be written assignments as well as online assignments completed via Pearson's MyLab (also known as MyLab Math and MyMathLab [MML]).

• Written Assignments
  Written assignments will be completed during class on Fridays. These assignments will be related to topics discussed during class meetings.  

• MyMathLab Assignments
  MyMathLab assignments are accessed, worked, and submitted within the Pearson's MyLab. Via MyMathLab, you may access the online assignments, the eBook, and a variety of resources. MyMathLab assignments close at 11:59 PM on the stated date.
   

  The assignments related to Exam I are due on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

  • Problem Solving

  • Related Review:  Percentages

  • Related Review:  Order of Operations

  • Linear Equations

  • More Problem Solving

  • Dimensional Analysis

  • Graphs

  • Frequency Distributions

  • Measures of Center and Spread

  • Mean and Standard Deviation

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  The assignments related to Exam II are due on Thursday, November 19, 2026.

  • Sequences and Patterns

  • Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences

  • Arithmetic and Geometric Sums

  • Percentages Revisited

  • Percentage Change

  • Simple and Compound Interest

  • Simple Interest Rate and Effective Annual Yield

  • Annuities

  • Amortization

  • Finance:  Putting It All Together

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  The remaining assignments are due on Monday, December 14, 2026, the last day of classes.

  • Probability

  • Conditional Probability

  • Counting

  • Probability involving Counting Techniques

  • Expected Value

The cumulative/comprehensive Final Exam will include problems related to all course topics, including problems similar to those included on the written assignments and the MyMathLab assignments.

Please remember that your questions are important to me, I want to help you to do well in the course, and there is no such thing as a stupid question.

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