vcc.ca
MATH 0665: Fundamentals of Mathematics 6B
Effective date
September 2023
Department
ABE Fundamentals
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
MATH 0665 introduces students to skills, concepts, vocabulary, and problem-solving strategies for working with ratio, proportion, and percent. Topics include applying an understanding of percent to real world situations and interpreting graphs and tables. This course is part of the the sixth of six levels of Basic Education Mathematics and will prepare students to meet personal, career, or further academic goals.
Math 0660 and 0665 meet the required outcomes for ALF Mathematics Level 6 in the BC ABE Articulation Handbook 2022/2023 Edition: https://www.bctransferguide.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/abeguide2223.pdf
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:
- Analyze data tables and graphs (bar, line, and circle graphs)
- Apply mathematical concepts and procedures of ratio, proportion and percent to tasks of daily living
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 156
Total Hours: 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
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
50 |
Five unit tests |
|
Final Exam |
25 |
Level 6 Final Test |
|
Assignments |
15 |
General Review assignment on whole numbers, decimal fractions and common fractions |
|
Participation |
10 |
Includes completion of class work, self-tests, corrections, and homework. |
Course topics
- Evaluating increases, decreases, discounts, mark ups, commission, tips, and school grades
- Statistics: Interpreting line graphs, bar graphs, picture graphs, circle graphs, histograms, and tables
Learning resources
Adult Literacy Fundamentals - Mathematics: Book 6B
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.