MATH 0610: Fundamentals of Mathematics 1A
Effective date
January 2024
Department
ABE Fundamentals
Description
MATH 0610 introduces students to skills, concepts, vocabulary, and problem-solving strategies for working with whole numbers up to 100. Topics include number sense and addition. This level is the first of six levels of Basic Education Mathematics and will prepare students to meet personal, career, or further academic goals.
Math 0610 and 0615 meet the required outcomes for ALF Mathematics Level 1 in the BC ABE Articulation Handbook 2022/2023 Edition: https://www.bctransferguide.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/abeguide2223.pdf
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:
- Identify place value to 100
- Round whole numbers to the nearest 10, 100, and 1000
- Order whole numbers to 100
- Add 2-digit numbers without carrying
- Translate a 1-step addition word problem into a mathematical expression
- Show mathematical ideas using objects, pictures, and symbols
- Use mathematical vocabulary to communicate concepts
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 156
Total Hours: 156
Instructional Strategies
This course will be taught in a self-paced, individualized format along with group instruction and problem-solving activities.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Other
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100
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In this mastery-based curriculum, students focus on one skill at a time and move on after they demonstrate a high level of competence in that skill.
Students will demonstrate mastery of the material by achieving at least 68% on the following quizzes:
Unit 1: Number Sense Quiz
Unit 2: Addition Quiz
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Course topics
- Number sense: Counting, place value, ordering numerals, and rounding numbers
- Addition up to 100: Vertical and horizontal formats of addition, word problems, perimeter, and estimating
Learning resources
Adult Literacy Fundamentals - Mathematics: Book 1A
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.