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MAT 097 – Math III

Course Description

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.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Number Theory

Class

5

Fractions

D. Lab*

0

Decimals

P.Lab/O.B.I.*

0

Ratio/Proportion

Percent

Measurement/Geometric Formulas

Word Problems

Credit

5 I.C.

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

MAT 096, 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

3

0

0

Primes and composites

Identify prime and composite numbers.

 

 

 

Factoring

Factor composite numbers into prime numbers.

 

 

 

Whole numbers

Read whole numbers.

 

 

 

 

Write whole numbers.

 

 

 

 

Round whole numbers to specified place values.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Solve whole number problems using the order of operations.

 

 

 

FRACTIONS

10

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

5

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 fraction to decimals and convert from decimals to fractions.

 

 

 

 

Compare decimals.

 

 

 

RATIO/PROPORTION

7

0

0

Introduction to ratio/proportion

Define ratio and proportion.

 

 

 

 

Identify ratios and proportions.

 

 

 

Application of ratio/proportion

Solve problems involving ratios and proportions.

 

 

 

PERCENT

10

0

0

Definition

Define percent.

 

 

 

Conversions

Convert between fractions, decimals, and percents.

 

 

 

Base-rate-part

Solve problems involving base-rate-part/percentage.

 

 

 

MEASUREMENT/GEOMETRIC FORMULAS

8

0

0

Basic units of measure

Determine measurements in the English and metric systems.

 

 

 

 

Solve basic problems using measurement in the English and metric systems.

 

 

 

Application of formulas

Solve basic problems using substitution within formulas.

 

 

 

WORD PROBLEMS

7

0

0

Applied word problems

Solve word problems requiring all operations of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, ratio/proportion, percent, and measurement/geometric formulas.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

 

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, TX: Steck-Vaughn.

Bryant, N. B., & Hedgepeth, L.  (1985).  Mathematics in daily living-decimals fundamental algebra (rev ed.).  Austin, TX: Steck-Vaughn.

Gossage, L.  (1985).  Basic mathematics review (3rd ed.).  Cincinnati: South-Western.

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.

Shea, J. T.  (1980).  Working with numbers refresher books.  Austin, TX: Steck-Vaughn.

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

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

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


 

Audiovisuals

 

Algebraic terms and operations (Vol. 1 - 5).  (1985).  New York: Educational Design.

Introduction to decimals (Vol. 1 - 3).  (1985).  Brooklyn, NY: Video Tutorial Service.

Introduction to fractions (Vol. 1 - 4).  (1985).  Brooklyn, NY: Video Tutorial Service.