MATH 0640 introduces students to skills, concepts, vocabulary, and problem-solving strategies for working with decimal fractions. Topics include number sense, addition, subtraction, and multiplication with decimal fractions. This course is the fourth of six levels of Basic Education Mathematics and will prepare students to meet personal, career, or further academic goals.
Math 0640 and 0645 meet the required outcomes for ALF Mathematics Level 4 in the BC ABE Articulation Handbook 2022/2023 Edition: https://www.bctransferguide.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/abeguide2223.pdf
Prerequisites
Department approval required.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Number sense: Reading and writing decimals, comparing decimals, ordering decimals, and rounding decimal fractions
- Addition and subtraction with decimal fractions (including bookkeeping)
- Multiplication with decimal fractions
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70933 |
September 1, 2026 to November 28, 2026 |
Self Paced Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41306 |
January 1, 2027 to March 31, 2027 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.