Math C Lab 2 -- Mathpert (Mr.
Power) NAME
_________________________
Mathpert is a math tutorial program. It is designed to get you to think about the strategy
of solving math problems. Instead of
solving the problem yourself, you
a. Highlight the part of the problem that
needs to be worked on,
b. Choose the appropriate task. You might have to interpret statements like a(b+c)=ab+ac.
c. Let the computer actually do the
calculation.
d. Decide when the problem is actually
finished.
1. Sign in at the Math Lab (Room
S-201)
2. Select a computer. Mathpert is
installed on all of them.
3. Call up the program by
selecting the Mathpert
icon
4. Select "Run a Demo"
-- Select the demo for
"Working Problems."
-- The demo will show you
how to use the Mathpert program.
-- Click on "Next"
or "Previous" if you want to move faster or review.
5. Return to Mathpert
and select "Algebra" from the menu bar at the top of the screen.
6. Work problems #1 through #5 from each of the
following sections. If you get stuck,
try the "ShowStep" option. Do try to find a strategy that takes more
than one step. The ultimate cop-out is
"AutoFinish."
Record
the final answers here:
Algebra ... Review ...
Equation Solving Review
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Algebra ... Review ... Simplification
Review
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Algebra ... Polynomials ...
Simplify Polynomials
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Algebra ... Polynomials ... Multiply
Polynomials
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Algebra ... Factoring ...
Simple Factoring
1.
2.
3.
Date ____________
4.
5. Instructor
initials ____
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