Mathematics for Teachers

Course code MATH 1190

Credit 3.0

Length 60.0 hours

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This is a first year course which explores the basic mathematical concepts with the aim of reviewing math curriculum that future BC elementary and middle school teachers require. Students are introduced to the concepts of sets, real numbers, arithmetic operations, geometry of simple objects, elementary probability, and elementary statistical measures and displays.

Prerequisites

Precalculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 11 or MATH 0861 and MATH 0871 both with 'C -' or Basic Algebra Assessment test with a 55% or equivalent.

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.

  • Whole Number Operations Properties of Operations on Sets Integers and Operations Divisibility, Primes, Composites and Factorization Rational Numbers, Operations and Conversions Decimals and Percent Integer Exponents Points, Lines and Planes 2-D and 3-D shapes, Areas and Volumes Motion Geometry Elementary Probability and Statistics

Course schedules

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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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.