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MAT 096 – Math II

Course Description

Teaches the student basic arithmetic skills needed for the study of mathematics related to specific occupational programs.  Topics include:  number theory, whole numbers, fractions, decimals, measurement, and word problems.  Homework assignments reinforce classroom learning.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Number Theory

Class

5

Whole Numbers

D. Lab*

0

Fractions

P. Lab/O.B.I.*

0

Decimals

Credit

5 I.C.

Measurement

Word Problems

 

 


Prerequisite:

MAT 095, or 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.

NUMBER THEORY

5

0

0

Number line

Explain the number line.

 

 

 

 

Identify odd and even numbers.

 

 

 

 

Identify primes and composites using prime factorization.

 

 

 

Properties

Explain the properties of  “0” and “1.”

 

 

 

WHOLE NUMBERS

10

0

0

Whole number place values

Identify place values of whole numbers.

 

 

 

 

Read whole numbers.

 

 

 

 

Write whole numbers.

 

 

 

 

Round whole numbers to specified place values.

 

 

 

Whole number operations

Solve problems requiring addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers.

 

 

 

FRACTIONS

13

0

0

Definition of fractions

Define fractions.

 

 

 

 

Identify proper, improper, and mixed fractions.

 

 

 

Equivalent fractions

Convert fractions to equivalent fractions.

 

 

 

 

Compare fractions.

 

 

 

Fractional operations

Solve problems requiring addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions.

 

 

 

DECIMALS

10

0

0

Definition of decimals

Define decimals.

 

 

 

Decimal place values

Identify decimal place values.

 

 

 

 

Read decimals.

 

 

 

 

Write decimals.

 

 

 

 

Round decimals off to specified place values.

 

 

 

Decimal operations

Solve problems requiring addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimals.

 

 

 

Decimal conversions

Convert from fractions to decimals and convert from decimals to fractions.

 

 

 

 

Compare decimals

 

 

 

MEASUREMENT

5

0

0

Basic units of measurement

Identify basic units of measurement.

 

 

 

Unit conversion

Convert basic units of measurement.

 

 

 

WORD PROBLEMS

7

0

0

Basic word problems

Describe the steps for solving basic word problems.

 

 

 

 

Solve basic word problems requiring all operations of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions, and use of measurement.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Brown, R. F.  (1985).  Basic arithmetic (2nd ed.).  Glenview, IL: Scott, Foresman.

Howett, J.  (1980).  Basic skills with math: A general review.  New York: Cambridge.

Keedy, M. L., & Bittinger, M. L.  (1986).  Basic mathematics (5th ed.).  Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.

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

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

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

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

Watkins, H. L.  (1985).  Practical math word problems.  Austin, TX: Steck-Vaughn.