A combination of different instructional methods will be used in order to balance instructional efficiency with individual student needs. Small group instruction, individual assistance (in lab tutorial or scheduled appointments) and student directed learning will be selected where appropriate and possible.
The student will be expected to maintain regular attendance and progress and to undertake independent learning as directed. Regular feedback and informal progress reports will be available from the instructor.
- Whole Numbers
- review of basic arithmetic
- place value and rounding
- exponents (to represent multiple factors)
- averages (mean)
- order of operations
- divisibility, factors, primes, multiples
- estimation and application
- Common Fractions
- naming, changing, comparing
- multiplying and dividing
- adding and subtracting
- combined operations, average
- estimation and application
- Decimals
- reading and writing, comparing, rounding
- adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing
- bar notation (repeating decimals)
- equivalence with common fractions
- estimation and application
- Ratio and Proportion
- ratios, rates, unit rates
- equal ratios, cross/products, proportions
- solving proportions for missing term
- applications in problem solving
- Percentages
- definitions, meaning of percent
- conversions to and from other fractions
- calculations, use of proportion
- increase/decrease, simple interest, and other applications
- Measurement and the Metric System
- metric (S.I.) units; abbreviations and prefixes
- metric estimation
- conversion within metric
- calculations involving metric units
- applications
- concepts of perimeter, area and volume
- calculations of perimeter, area and volume of selected common geometric figures and forms applications
The aims of this course are for students to:
- develop confidence in using arithmetic;
- improve speed and accuracy in the recall and appropriate use of number facts;
- improve speed and accuracy in calculations, by hand, involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percents;
- be able to describe the basic concepts underlying addition, subtraction, multiplication and division;
- select appropriate operations and strategies for solving applied problems;
- incorporate the use of mathematics, where appropriate, as a strategy in dealing with quantifiable problems arising from practical situations;
- be able to provide reasonable estimates of answers.
Attendance is a course requirement. The final grade may be UN if more than 30% of classes are missed or if less than 70% of items for evaluation are undertaken.
Evaluation will be based on examinations and assignments in accordance with college policy. Details regarding the number and weighting of individual components will be announced in a "Course Information" handout at the beginning of the semester.
Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students
Students are required to supply a three-ring binder, paper, pen, and pencil.
Main textbooks will be available on loan from the library to registered students. Other materials and textbooks may be borrowed from the instructor when needed.
MATU 0110 or permission of the instructor