Course

74854747 Math Concepts
Course Information
Description
Students will review and enhance speed and proficiency in basic arithmetic facts and operations, elementary geometry facts and operations, fractions, decimals, percents, exponents, using formulas, appropriate and efficient usage of calculators, measurement and conversion of units. Problem solving will include simple interest, ratio and proportion, elementary geometry and basic statistics. Emphasis will be placed on assisting students to improve organizational skills, study skills and mental math skills in order to enhance the student's ability to proceed in further mathematics and science classes or successfully complete occupational program courses that rely on these skills.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Perform calculations using whole numbers
    Assessment Strategies
    with 70% proficiency level on timed and untimed tests
    Criteria
    learner solves applied problems related to real-life situations
    learner solves all problems using a calculator where appropriate
    learner adds whole numbers
    learner subtracts whole numbers
    learner multiplies whole numbers
    learner divides whole numbers
    learner rounds whole numbers
    learner translates numbers from standard form to expanded and/or exponential form

  2. Perform calculations using fractions
    Assessment Strategies
    achieves 70% level on timed and untimed test
    completing homework assignments which apply real-life situations
    Criteria
    learner solves applied problems related to real-life situations
    learner solves all problems using a calculator where appropriate
    learner adds fractions
    learner subtracts fractions
    learner multiplies fractions
    learner divides fractions

  3. Perform calculations using decimals
    Assessment Strategies
    achieves 70% level on timed and untimed test
    completing homework assignments which apply real-life situation
    Criteria
    learner solves applied problems related to real-life situations
    learner solves all problems using a calculator where appropriate
    learner adds decimals
    learner subtracts decimals
    learner multiplies decimals
    learner divides decimals

  4. Determine when to use proportions to solve math problems
    Assessment Strategies
    achieves 70% level on timed and untimed test
    completing homework assignments which apply real-life situations
    Criteria
    learner solves applied problems related to real-life situations
    learner solves all problems using a calculator where appropriate
    learner solves proportions

  5. Perform calculations using percent
    Assessment Strategies
    achieves 70% level on timed and untimed test
    completing homework assignments which apply real-life situations
    Criteria
    learner solves applied problems related to real-life situations
    learner solves all problems using a calculator where appropriate
    learner changes between fractions, decimals and percent

  6. Apply knowledge of the English and Metric systems
    Assessment Strategies
    achieves 70% level on timed and untimed test
    completing homework assignments which apply real-life situations
    Criteria
    learner differentiates between the English and Metric systems
    learner converts measurements using a calculator where appropriate

  7. Apply knowledge of basic geometric formulas and concepts
    Assessment Strategies
    with 70% level on timed and untimed test
    completing homework assignments which apply real-life situations
    Criteria
    learner solves problems using basic formulas
    learner solves all problems using a calculator where appropriate