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Beginning Algebra

Lumen Learning’s Beginning Algebra in OHM helps students build the skills needed to succeed in subsequent math courses. Faculty can customize this OHM course content to meet the needs of their institutional learning outcomes. Designed with the needs of today’s students in mind, our embedded algorithmically generated practice questions and accessible videos provide an affordable resource for active learning.

OHM provides machine grading with immediate feedback to help students learn. This course offers a complete set of resources including editable e-text with embedded videos, practice, online assessments, and PowerPoint slides. 

Lumen Learning applies learning science research to the design of affordable digital courseware to engage students and empower them in building a strong foundation in Mathematics. OHM has fully digital course materials focused on hands-on practice, customizable template courses, interactive full e-text with immediate feedback that stands alone or integrates seamlessly into Brightspace, Canvas, Blackboard, or Moodle.

Contributors: Lumen Learning vetted and improved a variety of sources including NROC Developmental Math materials, and videos by James Sousa.

 

Content

Algebra Essentials

  • Real Numbers
  • Algebraic Expressions

Module 0: Review

  • Arithmetic With Fractions
  • Arithmetic of Real Numbers
  • Percent

Module 1: Solving Equations and Inequalities

  • Solve One-Step Linear
  • Solve Multi-Step Linear Equations
  • Problem Solving
  • Solve Singe- and Multi-Step Inequalities
  • Solve Compound Inequalities

Module 2: Graphing

  • The Coordinate Plane
  • Graphing Linear Equations
  • Slope
  • Equations of Lines
  • Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
  • Applications of Graphs
  • Graphing Linear Inequalities

Module 3: Systems of Equations and Inequalities

  • Solutions for Systems of Equations and Inequalities
  • Algebraic Methods for Solving Systems
  • Problem Solving With Systems

Module 4: Exponents

  • Apply Exponent Rules
  • Scientific Notation

Module 5: Polynomials

  • Single Variable Polynomials
  • Operations on Polynomials
  • Applications of Polynomials

Module 6: Factoring

  • Solve Simple Polynomial Equations
  • Factoring Methods
  • Applications of Trinomials

Module 7: Rational Expressions and Equations

  • Operations With Rational Expressions
  • Rational Equations

Module 8: Roots and Rational Exponents

  • Roots and Rational Exponents
  • Operations With Radicals
  • Radical and Quadratic EquationsExponents and Scientific Notation
  • Radical Expressions
  • Rational Exponents

Additional Course Features

These course materials include:

  • Online Homework Manager (OHM): A flexible, user-friendly math homework system with customizable learning content, assessments, and activities you can tailor to fit your needs. Request an OHM instructor account. 
  • Outcome-aligned OER: Designed to replace expensive textbooks, this course curates open educational resources (OER) aligned with learning outcomes. Teach as-is or customize to fit your needs.
  • LMS Integration: This course may be delivered with seamless LMS integration and automatic grade return for Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, and Moodle.
  • Accessibility: Lumen is 100% committed to providing learning materials that are accessible to all learners. Lumen course materials are mobile-friendly.

What People Are Saying

“Since using OHM, my students have a better understanding of the course topics.” – Bethzabeth Berrios, SUNY Rockland

 

 

 

“I just love the ease of use and ability to edit what I need in a course.” – Shirley Sinacore, Sullivan County Community College

 

“Since using OHM, I have time to help a larger number of students pass the course. It’s also easy for students to understand how to use.” – Jean Greear, Wytheville Community College

Teaching with Lumen Course Materials

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  • Replace expensive textbooks | Ready-to-adopt open educational resources (OER) include text, videos, simulations, self-checks, and other interactives.
  • Choose affordability | Low cost to students.
  • Use better content | Continuous, data-driven improvements make OER content more effective at supporting learning.
  • Simplify access | Easy access to course materials in your LMS (Blackboard, Canvas, D2L, and Moodle) plus automatic grade return.
  • Improve student outcomes | Research shows Lumen course materials can improve academic performance, passing rates, and course completion.

FOR INSTRUCTORS

  • Connect with students | Instructor and student tools designed to help strengthen communication.
  • Save time | Start with curated, outcome-aligned OER and supplemental instructor resources like quiz banks, assignments, slide decks, etc. 
  • Customize your course | Freedom to tailor course content to fit your learning outcomes and instructional approach.
  • Enjoy awesome support | Faculty-friendly onboarding, training, and support. 
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FOR STUDENTS

  • Learn by doing | Online homework, self-check activities, and other interactive tools strengthen learning.
  • Engage from day one | Avoid falling behind with access to course materials from the first day of class.
  • Retain materials | Download a digital copy of course content to keep forever.
  • Become a better learner | Real-time feedback guides students on where to focus and how to improve.

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