MTH 20 - Pre-algebra

4 Credit(s)

Course Description: Reinforces skills in whole number, fractions, and decimals while introducing computation with rational numbers, exponents, order of operation, and the use of variables, expressions, formulas, and equations. Ratio and proportions, percent, and topics in measurement are also studied. Working with real data, formulas, and applications will be stressed. Course is graded on a pass/no pass basis. Course does not transfer. A scientific calculator is required. There is a significant online component in this class.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Gain number sense by estimating and calculating in arithmetic operations with whole numbers, integers, fractions, and decimals.
CLO#2: Use measurement as a model in a variety of arithmetic problems; using number sense to judge the reasonableness of their results.
CLO#3: Use whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, and percentages appropriately and effectively in all the arithmetic operations. (ILO: Quantitative literacy & reasoning)
CLO#4: Solve application problems that require determining the appropriate arithmetic operations.
CLO#5: Use a variable to represent an unknown quantity and solve one-step algebraic equations.

Typical Course Content:

Whole Numbers

Standard notation

Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers

Rounding and estimating

Solving one-step equations

Applications with whole numbers

Exponential notation and order of operations

Integers

Introduction to integers

Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of integers

Order of operation

Solving one-step equations

Fractions

Factorizations and divisibility

Fractions and fraction notation

Simplify fractions

Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers

Mixed numbers

Order of operations, complex fractions, and estimation

Solving one-step equations

Decimals

Decimal notation

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals

Convert numbers from fraction notation to decimal notation

Apply and estimate with decimals

Solving one-step equations

Ratio and Proportion

Ratios

Rates and unit prices

Proportions

Percent Notation

Percent notation and fraction notation

Solving percent problems using percent equations

Solving percent problems using proportions

Measurement

Linear measures: standard and metric units

Unit conversion between standard units and metric units

Geometry

Perimeter

Area

Circles

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Notebook, ruled paper, pencils, stapler or paper clips, scientific calculator.

ACTI Code and Course Type
351 Post-Secondary Remedial Math

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.