Lecture: 4 hours/week
Class time will be used for lectures, demonstrations, discussions, problem solving practice, and/or individual in-class assignments. Work outside of class time may include individual or group assignments or projects, and online participation and/or quizzes.
- Operations with Whole and Decimal Numbers
- Operations with Fractions and Integers
- Ratio, Rate, Proportion, and Percent
- Algebra
- Linear Equations and Graphing
- Statistics and Probability
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- recall and use mathematical terminology to communicate concepts of arithmetic, algebra, and graphing linear equations;
- use calculators to add, subtract, multiply, and divide real numbers;
- evaluate multi-step expressions using the correct order of operations;
- convert real numbers into equivalent formats (e.g., fractions, decimals, percents);
- apply appropriate rounding strategies;
- rank numbers using inequality symbols and the number line;
- evaluate expressions containing exponent, square root, plus-minus, summation, and factorial symbols;
- use ratios, rates, proportions, and percents to solve applied problems;
- evaluate algebraic expressions using substitution;
- solve first degree equations and simple formulas;
- graph linear equations by hand and using appropriate technology;
- determine equations of lines given linear data;
- use data from formulas, tables, charts, and graphs to solve applied problems;
- find the intersection, union, complement, and difference of sets;
- compute the probability of simple events;
- distinguish between experimental and theoretical probability;
- determine and interpret the mean, median, mode, quartiles, and range;
- define and interpret percentiles;
- evaluate mathematical expressions in Excel by entering basic operations, cell references, and formulas;
- use Excel to represent data graphically.
The course evaluation will be in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. This is a Mastery course. Where formal evaluations of specific skills are used, mastery will be defined as a score of 80 percent or more on each assessment. Evaluation may include the following:
- Mid-point and final self-assessments
- Demonstration of skills through quizzes, assignments, and/or online activities
- Regular attendance and participation
Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials. Example textbooks and materials may include:
Marecek, L., Anthony-Smith, M., & Honeycutt Mathis, A. (2020). PreAlgebra 2E. OpenStax. https://openstax.org/details/books/prealgebra-2e
Marecek, L., Anthony-Smith, M., & Honeycutt Mathis, A. (2020). Elementary Algebra 2E. OpenStax. https://openstax.org/details/books/elementary-algebra-2e
Kirk, D. (2023). Contemporary Mathematics. OpenStax. https://openstax.org/details/books/contemporary-mathematics
Abramson, J. (2021). College Algebra 2E. OpenStax. https://openstax.org/details/books/college-algebra-2e
One of Foundations of Math 11 (C or better) or Pre-Calculus 11 (C or better)
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