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MATH 0300: Topics in Fundamental Mathematics 

Effective date

September 2020 

Department

ABE Fundamentals 

School

Arts and Sciences 
 




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.  

Credits

0.0 

Year of study

Below Grade 10 Equivalency 

Prerequisites

Department approval required. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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 

Passing grade

 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Project 

20 

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%).  

Portfolio 

70 

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. 

Assignments 

10 

Students will reflect on skills and strategies for learning, test-taking, and managing math anxiety. 

Course topics

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.
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