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MATH-040 - ALFM LEVEL V & VI -

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This British Columbia Adult Literacy Fundamental Mathematics (ALFM) Level V and Level VI course continues in giving students a stronger foundation of basic skills, concepts, mathematical vocabulary, and problem solving strategies to prepare them to meet personal, career or further academic goals. Both Level V and Level VI outcomes must be met to satisfy the requirements for this course. Math 040 is the pre-requisite for Math 041. Some of the topics include whole numbers, operations, decimals, word problems fractions, and dealing with factors.
Part of the:
  • ACADEMIC/CAREER PREPARATION Department
  • Developmental Studies Department
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    Available/Required in the following Programs:
  • College Readiness - Qualifying Courses
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    Course offered:
  • Spring 2024 (January - April)
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    Prerequisites : MATH 030, permission of instructor, or advisor assessed placement.
    Course Outline
    Instructors Qualifications: Relevant Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
    Office Hours: 1.5 per week.
    Contact Hours: 90
    Student Evaluation
    Procedure:         		Assignments/Chapter tests/Midterms 50-70%, Final 30-50%, Total 100%. Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
    Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:

  • explain or use examples of keywords such as fraction, numerator, denominator, of (multiplication), proper fraction, improper fraction, mixed number, equivalent fractions, LCD, LCM, reciprocal, prime, composite, GCF, simplify;

  • identify common fraction as part of a whole;

  • relate common fractions to decimals;

  • use a graphic to show a proper fraction (ex: a drawing);

  • use a graphic to show a mixed number;

  • reduce proper fractions;

  • convert improper fractions to mixed numbers;

  • convert mixed numbers to improper fractions;

  • write equivalent fractions;

  • write mixed numbers as improper fractions;

  • multiply proper fractions;

  • multiply improper fractions;

  • multiply mixed numbers;

  • divide proper fractions;

  • divide improper fractions;

  • divide mixed numbers;

  • solve multiplication word problems using fractions;

  • solve division word problems using fractions;

  • find lowest common multiple;

  • find greatest common factors;

  • express a number as a product of prime factors;

  • add proper fractions with like denominators;

  • add proper fractions with different denominators;

  • add mixed numbers with like denominators;

  • add mixed numbers with different denominators;

  • subtract proper fractions with like denominators;

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  • tract proper fractions with different denominators;

  • subtract mixed numbers with like denominators;

  • subtract mixed numbers with different denominators;

  • subtract fractions with borrowing;

  • solve addition word problems using fractions;

  • solve subtraction word problems using fractions;

  • convert fraction to decimals;

  • convert decimals to fractions;

  • compare fractions to decimals (<,>,=,¡Á);

  • compare decimals to fractions (<,>,=, ¡Á);

  • compare fractions (<,>,=, ¡Á);

  • compare fractions and mixed numbers (<,>,=,¡Á);

  • divide a whole into parts (pizza, cake);

  • apply operations with fractions to recipes (double, half);

  • determine whether it is more appropriate to express a number as a decimal or common fraction in a given situation (ex: $2.50 rather than 2 1/2 dollars );

  • calculate perimeter of squares with correct formula;

  • calculate perimeter of rectangles with correct formula;

  • calculate area of squares with correct formula;

  • calculate area of rectangles with correct formula;

  • use critical thinking skills;

  • independently set goals;

  • independently track progress;

  • apply logical thinking to fractional operations;

  • build math confidence;

  • move onto other tasks while waiting for help;

  • write tests in a variety of formats;

  • locate and correct errors; and

  • manage frustrations of learning.

    • Level VI Outcomes
    It is expected that students should be able to:
  • explain or use examples of keywords such as ratio and proportion: ratio, rate, proportion, percent, of, commission, tax, discount, simple interest;

  • compare fractions, decimals and percents;

  • write the relationship between two numbers or quantities as a ratio;

  • write the relationship between two numbers or quantities with different units as a rate;

  • write proportion as a statement of equivalence between two ratios;

  • determine if a proportion is true using both common denominators and cross multiplying;

  • solve a proportion for a missing term;

  • convert a decimal to a percent;

  • convert a percent to a decimal;

  • convert a fraction to a percent;

  • convert a percent to a fraction;

  • find a percent of a number;

  • find what percent one number is of another;

  • find a number when a percent is given;

  • apply ratio and proportion to solve problems involving real-life situations including percent increase and decrease;

  • read and obtain information from a bar graph;

  • read and obtain information from a line graph;

  • read and obtain information from a circle graph;

  • read and obtain information from a table;

  • recognize percent notation as a denominator of 100;

  • express the relationship between two numbers as a percent;

  • estimate percentages (mental shopping);

  • calculate discounts on purchases;

  • calculate tips on service;

  • calculate tax;

  • calculate wage increase;

  • calculate budget;

  • explain or show with examples the different elements of a graph;

  • identify bar graph;

  • identify line graph;

  • identify circle graph;

  • identify pictograph;

  • identify histogram;

  • read and obtain information from a bar graph;

  • read and obtain information from a line graph;

  • read and obtain information from a circle graph;

  • read and obtain information from a table;

  • set further numeracy goals;

  • use critical thinking skills;

  • build math confidence;

  • move on to other tasks while waiting for help;

  • write tests in a variety of formats;

  • locate and correct errors;

  • use strategies to manage test-taking anxiety;

  • manage frustrations of learning; and

  • apply logical thinking to math operations.
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    Text and Materials: Bittinger, and Penna. Basic College Mathematics with Early Integers. Current Edition. New York. Pearson.
    Other Resources:
    Transfer Credits: For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
    Other Information: Education Council approved February 2013.
    Current Course Offerings:
     
    MATH-040-01     08 Jan 2024 - 19 Apr 2024

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