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This course covers the Fundamental principles of mathematics designed to ease
the transition from arithmetic to algebra. Concepts, computational skills,
thinking skills and problem-solving skills are balanced to build proficiency
and mastery.
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(54 hours lecture; Pre-Collegiate)
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Prerequisite: Credit in
LERN 49 - Math Skills Review
or qualifying score on current department placement test.
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Course Measurable Objectives:
- Demonstrate mastery of relevant vocabulary and notation.
- Use the order of operations to simplify any arithmetic problem involving whole numbers, integers and rational numbers in both fraction and decimal form.
- Simplify algebraic expressions with any rational number coefficient (includes the ability to evaluate algebraic expressions and formulas involving any rational number.)
- Determine factors and divisibility of any integer, identify prime numbers and determine the least common multiple of any combination of whole numbers.
- Solve any linear equation with rational coefficients and apply this ability in solving word problems.
- Evaluate ratios and percents, convert between percent and rational numbers and solve equations and applications involving proportions and percents.
- Find perimeter and area of geometric figures.
- Simplify square roots and use them in application of the Pythagorean Theorem.
- Plot points and graph equations in two variables.
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