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Course Code:
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MATH
020A
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Calendar Description:
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Math 020A is the first course at this level and teaches whole numbers, estimation and problem solving.
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Date First Offered:
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2003-09-01
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Hours:
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Total Hours:
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45
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Lecture Hours:
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7.5
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Total Weeks:
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6
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This course is offered online:
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No
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Pre-Requisites:
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A proven knowledge of basic arithmetic concepts and practices to approximately grade 7 level.
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Non-Course Pre-Requisites:
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None
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Co-Requisites:
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None
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Rearticulation Submission:
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No
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Course Content:
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-reading and writing whole numbers
-place value
-addition and subtraction
-rounding and estimation
-multiplication
-division
-applications and problem solving
-exponential notation and order of operations
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Learning Outcomes:
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Calculators should be used to check calculations, not perform them.
Upon successful completion of this course, learner will be able to:
-draw and use a number line starting at zero
-estimate answers to questions and problems
-apply skills and concepts to solve appropriate word problems
-apply mathematical skills and concepts to real life situations. Examples: handling money, banking, unit pricing, and comparison
shopping, interest/credit payment
-identify place value to millions
-read and write numbers to millions
-estimate and accurately compute using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
-solve word problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
-write and read numbers in expanded forms
-identify multiples and least common multiples
-round numbers to any place value
-use rounding to estimate answers
-identify and differentiate between equalities and inequalities
-use the order of operations to solve problems with two or more operations
-calculate the average of a group numbers
-solve problems using average
-read and write numbers expressed as powers of ten
-read and write numbers using exponents
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Grading System:
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Letters
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Passing Grade:
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D (50%)
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Grading Weight:
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Final Exam:
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30 %
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Quizzes and Tests:
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70 %
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Percentage of Individual Work:
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100
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Course Offered in Other Programs:
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No
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Supplies:
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Please note that textbooks and resources may vary by campus and/or to meet the needs of individual learners. Please contact the instructor at campus of attendance for list of required books.
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Text Books:
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Required - Lial, M.L. et. al., 2002, Basic College Mathematics (Toronto, ON Pearson Education, Inc.). Chapters Covered: 1
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Required - Bittinger, M. L., 2003, Basic Mathematics (Toronto, ON Pearson Education, Inc.). Chapters Covered: 1
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Required - Tenta, L., 1995, Fundamental Level Mathematics II: Module One: Whole Numbers (Victoria, BC Ministry of Skills, Training and Labour). Chapters Covered: All
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Required - Tussing, A.K. U. et. al., 1978, Laubauch Literacy New Readers Press (Syracuse, New York). Chapters Covered: Series
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Required - TRO Learning Systems, 1997, PLATO Pathways (USA). Chapters Covered: N/A
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