Chabot College
Catalog Description:
Course Outline for English 119
LEARNING SKILLS - PROBLEM SOLVING
119 - Learning Skills - Problem Solving
(May be repeated 1 time)
November, 1995
Replaced Fall 2010
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 this course the students should:
1. demonstrate an understanding of relationships and patterns inherent in word problems;
2. process, integrate and organize these patterns in order to demonstrate the ability to think mathematically;
3. demonstrate through written or oral response an understanding of basic problem solving techniques.
Course Content:
1. Logic relationships and patterns in word problems
2. Organization of information in order to develop mathematical thinking
3. Written and verbal problem solving techniques
4. Critical thinking skills
5. Inductive and deductive reasoning
6. Computation skills as related to problem solving
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture
2. Demonstration
3. Discussion
4. Class projects
5. Written assignments
6. Computer-assisted instruction
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress;
1. Homework
2. Class participation
3. Tests
4. Final exam

Chabot College
Course Outline for English 119, Page 2
November 1995
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Computational Skills for College Students, - Calman Goozner, Amsco Pub.
Special Student Materials:
None gmc a:\wpfiles\coursout119
Rev. 11/14/95