MATH 0985: Math Literacy

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Subject:
Mathematics
Credit hours: 5 Lecture hours: 5 Lab hours: 0
PCS code (Local ID):
Remedial Education
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Course Description

This course is designed to be an alternative developmental mathematics path for non-STEM majors who plan to take general education mathematics and/or general education statistics. Topics in this course are presented in context and focus on numeracy, proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning and functions. In addition to algebra topics, this courses promotes developing mathematical reasoning through problem solving, critical thinking, data analysis, and the writing and communication of mathematics.

Repeatable for Credit
Yes
Repeatable Times
Developmental- Repeat 2 Times
Justification for Repeatability

-

Prerequisite(s)

MATH 0974 with a grade of C or better or appropriate assessment score

Topical Outline
  1. Review fractions and percents
  2. Venn diagrams
  3. Graphing points
  4. Ratios and proportions (scaling)
  5. Experimental probability
  6. Integers
  7. Operations with Integers
  8. Mean
  9. Pie, bar and line graphs
  10. Scatterplots
  11. Converting units
  12. Percent change
  13. Algebraic terminology
  14. Arithmetic and geometric sequences
  15. Linear and exponential change
  16. Perimeter and area
  17. Weighted means
  18. Exponent rules
  19. Adding polynomials
  20. Order of operations
  21. Commutative, associative and distributive properties
  22. Simplifying algebraic expressions
  23. Using operations correctly
  24. Verifying solutions
  25. Solving linear equations
  26. Writing and solving equations
  27. Proportions (cross products)
  28. Pythagorean Theorem
  29. Theoretical probability
  30. Volume and surface area
  31. Correlation
  32. Trendlines
  33. Slope
  34. Linear relationships
  35. Slope-intercept form
  36. Writing linear functions
  37. Exponential functions
  38. Solving non-linear equations
  39. Factoring

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Perform operations with real numbers in a variety of contexts.
  • Apply basic math skills (such as percentages, decimals, and fractions) as required in all applications.
  • Apply the order of operations to simplify algebraic expressions involving exponents and real numbers.
  • Evaluate formulas, algebraic expressions, and functions.
  • Model situations with linear, quadratic and exponential functions.
  • Find and interpret the concept of slope in a variety of contexts.
  • Estimate and check answers to mathematical problems in order to determine reasonableness and identify alternatives.
  • Convert units of measurement.
  • Write algebraic expressions and equations to represent real-life scenarios.
  • Describe data using measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion and measures of position.
  • Create and interpret a variety of statistical displays in an applied context.
  • Solve problems related to perimeter, area, and volume.
  • Develop rational functions in a variety of contexts.
  • Apply and interpret theoretical and experimental probability for simple events.
  • Factor polynomials using the greatest common factor.
  • Solve 2 x 2 linear system of equations.