Doing the Math - JHU Mathematics - Johns Hopkins University

Accuplacer Sample VSC Algebra I/ HSA VSC Notes
Skill Problem Data Analysis Comparable Additional
Problem Topics
Multiplying and
dividing monomials
Multiplying and
dividing
polynomials
Evaluation of
positive rational
exponents
Simplifying
algebraic fractions
Solving equations,
inequalities, word
problems
(3x+2y) 2 =
If x > 2,
then
1.1.3
1.1.3
1.1.3
1.2 The student will
model and interpret
real-world
situations using the
language of
mathematics and
appropriate
technology.
1.1.3.3 For one- or
two-variable
polynomials: The
student will add,
subtract, and
multiply
polynomials.
1.1.3.3 For one- or
two-variable
polynomials: The
student will add,
subtract, and
multiply
polynomials.
1.1.3.6 The student
will use the laws of
exponents,
including negative
exponents, to
simplify
expressions.
1.1.3.7 The student
will simplify radical
expressions with or
without variables.
APPENDICES
Certainly the
sample problem,
which involves
factoring, is not
included in the
VSC. However, a
simpler problem
may be.
The VSC includes
extensive material
on lines, such as
equations and
graphing, that is
not included in the
Accuplacer, which
is only concerned
with solving linear
equations and
inequalities, and
being able to do
word problems
involving these
skills.
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