Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha
MATH Number
18
Course Title
Essential Math for Algebra
Credits
3
Department
STEM Author Kate Acks & Donna Harbin
Date of Outline
Oct 2009
2. Course Description:
Effective Date Fall 2010
5-year Review Date Fall 2015
Develops an understanding of and confidence in using foundational math skills.
Emphasizes computational and problem-solving skills that use whole
numbers, signed numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and
proportions. Introduces geometry, variables, equations,inequalities,
formulas, basic statistics, unit converstions, interpreting graphs and tables,
and other concepts required for continued success in STEM, health or
business related fields. Reinforces the development of college success
skills.
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Contact Hours/Type
3 lecture
3. Pre-requisites
Pre-requisite may be waived by consent
yes
no
Co-requisites
Recommended Preparation
4. Function/Designation
AS Program
AAS Program
BAS Program
Reading COMPASS placement score of 56 or higher or concurrent
enrollment in ENG 21or 102
AA Category
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Chancellor
Approval Date
Revised 6/28/2016
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Developmental/Remedial
Other/Additional: Explain:
See Curriculum Action Request (CAR) form for the college-wide general education student learning
outcomes (SLOs) and/or the program learning outcomes (PLOs) this course supports.
This course outline is standardized and/or the result of a community college or system-wide agreement.
Responsible committee:
5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): List one to four inclusive SLOs.
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use roman numerals (I., II., III.) to designate SLOs
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
I. In combination with MATH 82, students will demonstrate ability to enter college level mathematics
courses (mathematics courses listed as requirements for postsecondary programs).
II. In combination with MATH 82, students will deomonstrate ability to enter other courses which
require a mathematical foundation such as science, health, business and technology courses.
III. In combination with MATH 82, students will demostrate readiness for general academic success by
building quantitative literacy, academic skills and positive quantitative attitudes.
IV.
6. Competencies/Concepts/Issues/Skills
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use lower case letters (a., b.…zz. )to designate competencies/skills/issues
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a.. add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and signed numbers using
properties such as order of operations, multiples and factors, demonstrate rounding to appropriate place
value
b. understand properties of real numbers such as identities, commutative, associative, distributive laws,
additive opposites, and multiplicative inverses/reciprocals
c. determine ratios, rates and proportions
d. solve problems in measurement and geometry involving areas, perimeters, volume of geometric
figures and unit conversions, relationships between angle measurement, congruent triangles, properties
of parallelograms and similar triangles.
e. interpret graphs (bar, line, pie charts) and tables, and compute basic statistics such as average, median
and, mode
f. convert among percents, fractions, and decimals
g. solve application problems involving ratios and proportions, rates of change, interest rates, percnts,
and mark up/mark down problems.
h. translate between mathematical situations and algebraic expressions
i. use the correct order of operations to simplify or evaluate algebraic expressions including expressions
with several variables, real numbers, several grouping symbols, and absolute values.
j. solve algebraic equations and inequalities involving variable terms on both sides of the
equation/inequality and grouping symbols.
k. solve application aproblems using variables, equations, inequalities, and formulas.
l. use appropriate technology to solve problems of all types.
m. practice college success skills, such as note-taking and test-preparation
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7. Suggested Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes and # 6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
Note: the college success skills (I,II,III) use of calculator and appropriate technology (l) and practice
college success skills (m) will be integrated and used throughout the course.
2-3 weeks: Introduce and develop skills using appropriate technology; whole numbers, fractions and
their applications (I,II,III,a,b,l,m
3-4 weeks: Decimals, ratios, proportions, percents and applications (I,II,III,a,c,f,g,l,m)
1-2 weeks: Interpreting graphs (bar, line and pie charts); basic statistics (I,II,III,a,e,l,m)
2-3 weeks: Geometry and formulas (I,II,III,a,b,c,d,h,i,j,k,l,m)
1-2 weeks: Signed numbers and properties of real numbers (I,II,IIIa,b,l,m)
1-2 weeks: Algebraic expressions, simplify, evaluating, order of operations (I,II,III,a,b,h,i,l,m)
3-4 weeks: Solving equations and inequalities (I,II,III,a,b,h,i,j,k,l,m)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, and Auxiliary Materials
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Developmental Mathematics, Marvin Bittinger and Judith
Beecher
Appropriate reference materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Supplemental materials as provided by publisher
Appropriate auxiliary materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Pearson's MyMathLab aligned to the textbook
9. Suggested Course Requirements and Evaluation
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and #6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being offered.
Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
A student must master each assignment , quiz and test at the 70% level to pass the course. The students
grade in the course is determined by compute an avaerage of the semester's course work, including
Attendance (0-5%), MyMathLab homework assignments (10-20%), My MathLab quizzes (10-20%), unit
tests 30-50%, and a cumulative final exam 20-25%).
Quizzes, unit tests and the final exam all carefully measure student competence/mastery of all required
course learning outcomes and competencies (I,II,III,a-m)
This course will be graded according to the following grading scale:
Minimum of 90% for an A
Minimum of 80% for a B
Minimum of 70% for a C
Below 70% for an N
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10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably by instructor. Specific methods are at the discretion of the
instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to:
This course will be taken as a hybrid class with limited lecture. Students will be working online in
computer classroom utilizing computer software system such as MyMathLab to complete assignments,
quizzes, and tests. Students will be expected to learn more on their own by reading the text, taking notes,
watching videos and working on MyMathLab.
11. Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards Grid attached
12. Additional Information:
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