Chabot College
Fall 2010
Course Outline for English 119
LEARNING SKILLS – Problem Solving
Catalog Description:
English 119 Learning Skills – Problem Solving
(May be repeated 1 time)
3 units
Preparation for problem solving success in college for those with learning disabilities. Emphasis on
quantitative reasoning abilities needed to process and integrate word problems and related problem
solving tasks. Designed for students with identified learning disabilities. Strongly recommended:
English 116. 3 hours.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the students will be able to:
1. Increase their ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculation functions;
2. Increase their ability to problem solve basic arithmetic word problems.
Course Content:
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Logic relationships and patterns in word problems
Organization of information in order to develop mathematical thinking
Written and verbal problem solving techniques
Critical thinking skills
Inductive and deductive reasoning
Computation skills as related to problem solving
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Lecture
Demonstration
Discussion
Class projects
Written assignments
Computer-assisted instruction
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Using the number line, write the numbers in order from smallest to largest (Visual-Spatial
relationship between negative and positive integers)
b. Write the indicated ratio. Simplify the ratio if possible (ratio unit)
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Homework
b. Class participation
c. Tests
d. Final examination
Chabot College
Course Outline for English 119, Page 2
Fall 2010
Textbook(s) (Typical):
PreAlgebra, Hubbard and Robinson, Mifflin Company, 2005
Special Students Materials:
None
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