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MATH 0872: Foundations of Mathematics 11 Part 2 

Effective date

January 2023 

Department

CF - Mathematics 

School

Arts and Sciences 
 




Description

Students will solve problems in geometry, measurement, trigonometry and right angle triangles, statistics and financial math. Students will look for patterns, make inferences, draw scale diagrams of 2-D and 3-D shapes, simplify problems, eliminate possibilities and develop alternative approaches to mathematical problems. Students will evaluate complex mathematical expressions using a calculator or appropriate mathematical software Both MATH 0862 and MATH 0872 are required for ABE Advanced Level Foundations of Mathematics. The use of a graphing calculator or other technology is optional.  

Credits

4.0 

Year of study

Grade 11 Equivalency 

Prerequisites

VCC MATH 0862 with a C-; or 52 % on the VCC Intermediate Algebra Assessment.  

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: 96
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 96
Total Hours: 96
 

Instructional Strategies

Option 1: Class-based: Lecture-based model. Class time is also used for group work, activities, concept-development and problem solving.

Option 2: Self-paced - one-to-one individualized instruction. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Quizzes/Tests 

70 

Class-based: Combination of tests, quizzes, assignments and/or midterms 

Final Exam 

30 

Class-based 

Quizzes/Tests 

50 

Self-paced: 5 unit tests at 15% each 

Assignments 

50 

Self-paced: A series of small quizzes and assignments throughout the course 

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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