Standard |
MAT 097 – Math III
Emphasizes in-depth
arithmetic skills needed for the study of mathematics related to specific
occupational programs and for the study of basic algebra. Topics include: number theory, fractions, decimals, ratio/proportion, percent,
measurement/geometric formulas, and word problems. Homework assignments reinforce classroom learning.
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Number Theory |
Class |
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Fractions |
D. Lab* |
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Decimals |
P.Lab/O.B.I.* |
0 |
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Ratio/Proportion Percent Measurement/Geometric
Formulas Word Problems |
5 I.C. |
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Prerequisite: |
MAT 096, or entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels |
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*Lab may be substituted, as needed, for class hours on a 2 to 1 basis. |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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D.Lab |
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NUMBER THEORY |
3 |
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Primes and composites |
Identify prime and composite numbers. |
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Factoring |
Factor composite numbers into prime numbers. |
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Whole numbers |
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Write whole numbers. |
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Round whole numbers to specified place values. |
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Solve problems requiring addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers. |
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Solve whole number problems using the order of operations. |
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FRACTIONS |
10 |
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Define fractions. |
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Identify proper, improper, and mixed fractions. |
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Convert fractions to equivalent fractions. |
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Compare fractions. |
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Solve problems requiring addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions. |
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DECIMALS |
5 |
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Define decimals. |
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Identify decimal place values. |
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Read decimals. |
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Write decimals. |
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Round decimals off to specified place values. |
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Solve problems requiring addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimals. |
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Convert from fraction to decimals and convert from decimals to fractions. |
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Compare decimals. |
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RATIO/PROPORTION |
7 |
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Define ratio and proportion. |
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Identify ratios and proportions. |
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Solve problems involving ratios and proportions. |
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PERCENT |
10 |
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Define percent. |
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Convert between fractions, decimals, and percents. |
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Solve problems involving base-rate-part/percentage. |
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MEASUREMENT/GEOMETRIC FORMULAS |
8 |
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Determine measurements in the English and metric systems. |
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Solve basic problems using measurement in the English and metric systems. |
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Solve basic problems using substitution within formulas. |
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WORD PROBLEMS |
7 |
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Solve word problems requiring all operations of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, ratio/proportion, percent, and measurement/geometric formulas. |
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Suggested Resources |
Brown, R. F. (1985). Basic arithmetic (2nd ed.). Glenview, IL: Scott, Foresman.
Bryant, N. B., & Hedgepeth, L.
(1985). Mathematics in daily
living-decimals and geometry.
Austin, TX: Steck-Vaughn.
Bryant, N. B., & Hedgepeth, L.
(1985). Mathematics in daily
living-decimals and percent.
Austin, TX: Steck-Vaughn.
Bryant, N. B., & Hedgepeth, L.
(1985). Mathematics in daily
living-fractions (rev ed.). Austin,
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Bryant, N. B., & Hedgepeth, L.
(1985). Mathematics in daily
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Howett, J. (1980). Basic skills with math: A general
review. New York: Cambridge.
Keedy, M. L., & Bittinger, M. L.
(1986). Basic mathematics
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Shea, J. T. (1987). Working with numbers. Austin, TX: Steck-Vaughn.
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Shoemaker, J. L., & Weatherly, D.
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Watkins, H. L. (1985). Practical math word problems. Austin, TX: Steck-Vaughn.
Algebraic terms and operations (Vol. 1 - 5). (1985).
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Introduction to decimals (Vol. 1 - 3). (1985). Brooklyn, NY:
Video Tutorial Service.
Introduction to fractions (Vol. 1 - 4). (1985). Brooklyn, NY:
Video Tutorial Service.