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College Algebra — WebAssign Homework, Quizzes & Exams

About MATH 121 at Liberty University

MATH 121: College Algebra is Liberty University’s foundational algebra course, required for students pursuing Nursing, Psychology, Business, Education, and many other degree programs. The course covers fundamental algebraic concepts including equations, inequalities, functions, polynomials, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and linear programming.

Liberty positions MATH 121 as preparation for further study in mathematics, science, and liberal arts. The course description emphasizes that “understanding mathematics gives us a greater appreciation of God’s creative wisdom since it is, to a large extent, the language of His natural revelation.” While MATH 121 doesn’t have the explicit biblical integration project that MATH 201 requires, discussion posts do ask students to engage with Christian worldview perspectives on mathematical reasoning.

The course runs on Liberty’s accelerated 8-week online schedule using WebAssign (Cengage) for all homework, quizzes, and exams. The textbook is typically Stewart, Redlin, and Watson’s College Algebra. Canvas handles course organization, announcements, discussion boards, and the critical written work submissions required for all exams.

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Assignment Breakdown

MATH 121 has a structured progression where each assignment type unlocks the next. Understanding this workflow is essential.

Homework Assignments (6 Total)

Six homework assignments completed in WebAssign, each covering multiple textbook sections. You must score 70% or higher on each homework assignment before the corresponding quiz unlocks. This threshold catches many students off guard — you can’t skip struggling homework and hope to make it up on the quiz.

Quizzes (6 Total)

Six quizzes in WebAssign, each corresponding to a homework assignment. You get two attempts per quiz with only the higher score counted. Quizzes are timed but can be retaken once if your first attempt doesn’t meet your expectations.

Exam Reviews (70% Required)

Before each of the three exams, you must complete an Exam Review in WebAssign and score at least 70%. The exam remains locked until you hit this threshold. Reviews can be retaken unlimited times, but students who struggle often spend hours trying to unlock exams while deadlines approach.

Exams + Written Work Submissions (3 Total)

Three timed exams in WebAssign, each covering material from two modules. Exams are open-book/open-notes but require only one attempt — no retakes. You must simultaneously document your work on paper while completing the exam, then scan or photograph this written work and upload it to Canvas. Exams submitted without accompanying written work receive automatic zeros.

Final Exam

A comprehensive final exam in WebAssign covering all course material. Same written work submission requirement applies. Timed, one attempt, open-book/open-notes.

Discussion Board

One discussion requiring an initial thread (350+ words) and replies to at least two classmates (100+ words each). The prompt typically asks students to engage with mathematical concepts from a Christian worldview perspective.

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Topics Covered

MATH 121 covers standard college algebra content across eight modules:

The most common struggle points are logarithmic equations (Module 7-8) and rational functions with asymptotes (Module 5-6). These topics appear heavily on the final exam and trip up students who rushed through earlier modules.

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Common Problems We Solve

Problem	How We Help
Stuck below 70% on homework — can’t unlock quizzes	We complete homework with scores that unlock quizzes immediately
Can’t pass exam review to unlock the actual exam	We pass reviews quickly, ensuring exams unlock with time to spare
Forgot written work submission — automatic zero on exam	Every exam includes documented written work uploaded to Canvas
WebAssign rejects answers due to formatting issues	Our experts know WebAssign’s input conventions and avoid errors
Falling behind in the 8-week accelerated format	We catch you up on overdue work and maintain weekly progress

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How It Works

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Frequently Asked Questions

What platform does MATH 121 use?

MATH 121 uses WebAssign (Cengage) for all homework, quizzes, and exams. Canvas is used for course organization, discussion boards, and written work submissions. Both platforms are required — completing work in WebAssign alone isn’t sufficient.

What’s the written work submission requirement?

For every exam, you must document your problem-solving work on paper while completing the exam in WebAssign. After submitting the exam, you scan or photograph this written work and upload it to a separate Canvas assignment. Exams without written work submissions receive automatic zeros — even if you scored 100% in WebAssign.

Why do I need 70% on homework before I can take quizzes?

Liberty’s MATH 121 uses a mastery-based progression. The 70% homework threshold ensures you’ve engaged with the material before attempting quizzes. Similarly, the 70% exam review threshold ensures you’re prepared before the actual exam. We help students clear these thresholds quickly so assignments unlock on schedule.

Is MATH 121 required for Nursing at Liberty?

Yes. MATH 121 is a prerequisite or corequisite for many Liberty programs including Nursing, Psychology, and various Business degrees. It’s often called a “gatekeeper” course because students can’t progress in their programs until they pass it. This is one of the main reasons students hire us — they need to clear this hurdle to continue toward their career goals.

I’m already behind. Can you catch me up?

Yes. We regularly help students who’ve fallen behind in Liberty’s fast-paced 8-week format. We can complete overdue homework to unlock quizzes, pass exam reviews to unlock exams, and get you back on track. The sooner you contact us, the easier the recovery.

What’s the grade guarantee?

We guarantee an A or B final grade when we handle complete course management. If we fail to achieve this, you receive a refund per our guarantee policy. This applies when we manage all graded components from the point you hire us through course completion.

How quickly can you start?

Usually within 24 hours of receiving your course access and payment. For urgent situations — an exam due tonight, homework threshold blocking a quiz — we can often begin same-day.

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