MATH 0022 - Foundation of Begin Algebra

Description
This is a corequisite course for those students who do not meet the prerequisite for MATH 0053. Topics include foundational math topics not already included in MATH 0053. This course can only be taken concurrently with MATH 0053 and cannot be taken alone. This course builds a strong number sense by emphasizing integers, decimals, percent, fractions, ratio, and proportion. It also prepares a student to complete the beginning algebra co-requisite course by introducing variables, variable expressions, first degree equations, elementary geometry, graphs, and problem-solving skills.

Pre-Requisite
NONE

Co-Requisite
MATH 0053 - Beginning Algebra

2 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
30 lecture hours

2 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students completing Foundations of Beginning Algebra, MATH 0022, should be able to do the topics necessary to support completion of MATH 0053 - Beginning Algebra, which covers but is not limited to the following:

Perform operations on integers using the order of operations.
Simplify and evaluate variable expressions.
Perform operations on fractions and decimals.
Solve basic percent and proportion problems.
Solve and check simple equations in one variable.
Find the perimeter and area of rectangles.
Plot points on a rectangular coordinate system
Recognize number sets: compare magnitudes, plot on the real number line.
Simplify and approximate square roots.
Work with ratios and rates.

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students can achieve mathematical literacy.

Standard Practices
Topics list

Order of operations with integers, fractions, and decimals
Simplify and evaluate variable expressions (includes an introduction to solving simple first degree (linear) equations)
Solve first-degree application problems, including: perimeter and area problems, ratios, proportions, and percents
Some calculator use is incorporated

Learning activities

Courses must, at a minimum, cover the core learning outcomes for each topic. Faculty may add to these outcomes, but may not omit any of them.

Assessments

Each instructor will include a set of departmental final exam questions on their final exam.
Approval to include the questions on another end-of-semester assessment tool may be granted if inclusion on the final exam is not possible.
These questions will be in direct support of the Learning Outcomes. Department-wide results for these questions will be reported when final grades are submitted.

Grading guidelines

At least 70% of the grade should come from proctored work