Standard

MAT 095 – Math I

Course Description

Introduces elementary arithmetic needed for advancement to the level of basic mathematics. Topics include: place value, reading and writing numbers, addition facts, subtraction facts, multiplication facts, division facts, and simple word problems.

Competency Areas	Hours
Place Value	Class	0
Reading and Writing Numbers	D. Lab*	10
Addition Facts	P. Lab/O.B.I.*	0
Subtraction Facts Multiplication Facts Division Facts Simple Word Problems	Credit	5 I.C.

Prerequisite:	Entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels
	* Lab may be substituted, as needed, for class hours on a 2 to 1 basis.

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.
PLACE VALUE		0	7	0
Identify place value	Recognize that the value of a digit will vary depending upon its place in a number.
READING AND WRITING NUMBERS		0	7	0
Reading	Read numerals to millions.
Writing	Write numerals to millions.
ADDITION FACTS		0	16	0
Addition without regrouping	Memorize addition facts to gain accuracy and speed.
	Add whole numbers without regrouping.
Addition with regrouping	Add whole numbers with regrouping.
	Solve addition problems.
SUBTRACTION FACTS		0	16	0
Subtraction without regrouping	Memorize subtraction facts to gain accuracy and speed.
	Subtract whole numbers without regrouping.
Subtraction with regrouping	Subtract whole numbers with regrouping/borrowing.
	Subtract with zeros in the minuend.
MULTIPLICATION FACTS		0	16	0
Multiplication without regrouping	Memorize multiplication facts to gain accuracy and speed.
	Multiply whole numbers without regrouping.
Multiplication with regrouping	Multiply whole numbers with regrouping.
DIVISION FACTS		0	16	0
Division by one-digit numbers	Memorize division facts to gain accuracy and speed.
	Divide by one-digit numbers.
Division by two-digit numbers	Divide by numbers with two digits.
	Divide with zeros in the quotient.
Averaging	Find the average of a set of numbers.
SIMPLE WORD PROBLEMS		0	22	0
Identification of operations	Identify key words and determine which operations are required to solve various word problems.
Basic application problems	Solve a variety of application problems using whole numbers (utilize strategies learned in prior competencies).
Money	Add, subtract, multiply, and/or divide to total the cost of several items and compute correct change.

Suggested Resources

Hancock, J. D., & O'Brian, J. J. (1985). ASMD. Tuscaloosa, AL: Pace Learning Systems.

Howett, J. (1980). Basic skills with whole numbers. New York: Cambridge.

Lawing, B. S. (1983). Solving mathematical word problems. Albany, NY: Delmar.

PACE Learning System. (1982). Tuscaloosa, AL: Author.

Shea, J. T. (1986). Basic essentials of mathematics, part one. Austin, TX: Steck-Vaughn.

Shea, J. T. (1987). Working with numbers. Austin, TX: Steck-Vaughn.

Shoemaker, J. L., & Weatherly, D. (Year). Mathematics practice series. Austin, TX: Steck-Vaughn.

Smith, J. A. (1984). Basic mathematics (3rd ed.). Chicago: Continuing Education Systems.

Steps to mathematics, book 2. (1975). Austin, TX: Steck-Vaughn.

Sullivan, M. D. (1986). Programmed math. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Suter, A. D. (1986). Programmed math series. Vicksburg, MI: Programmed Learning.