MATH 0300: Topics in Fundamental Mathematics
Effective date
September 2020
Department
ABE Fundamentals
Description
Math 0300 is a self paced and self directed mathematics review course of select learning outcomes from Math Levels 1-6. Students will create a portfolio to demonstrate learning in topics such as number sense, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimal fractions, common fractions, ratio and/or percent.
Year of study
Below Grade 10 Equivalency
Prerequisites
Department approval required.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Recognize and identify gaps in fundamental level math knowledge.
- Plan and undertake a course of study that addresses learning gaps in fundamental level math.
- Perform operations with whole numbers, decimal fractions, common fractions, ratio, and/or percent.
- Translate a word problem into a mathematical equation and solve.
- Develop skills and strategies for learning, test-taking, and managing math anxiety.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 35
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 121
Total Hours: 156
Instructional Strategies
A student's course of study is tailored to their unique needs; skills that have already been acquired are not re-taught to the student.
Instructional strategies include, but are not limited to: lectures; use of print and electronic visual prompts; individualized and self paced instruction; 1-1 and group work; group discussions; field trips; computer use; activities making use of auditory, tactile and sensory learning; self-reflection; and peer reviewed teaching strategies.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Project
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20
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Students will plan a course of study that addresses their learning gaps in fundamental level math (10%). At the end of the course, students will complete a self-reflection about their progress (10%).
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Portfolio
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70
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Students will assemble a portfolio of activities (such as exercises, worksheets, tests, etc.) that demonstrate mastery of the fundamental level math skills outlined in their course of study. Progress will be monitored on a regular basis by the instructor in consultation with each student.
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Assignments
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10
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Students will reflect on skills and strategies for learning, test-taking, and managing math anxiety.
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Course topics
- Number sense, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, estimating, rounding, decimal fractions, common fractions, ratio, and/or percent, as well as strategies for learning, test-taking, and managing math anxiety.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.