Mathematics-Numeracy Level

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Course
MATU 0110
Discontinued
No
Course Code
MATU 0110
Descriptive
Mathematics-Numeracy Level
Department
Mathematics Upgrading
Faculty
Science & Technology
Credits
3.00
Start Date
End Term
Not Specified
PLAR
No
Semester Length
15 weeks
Max Class Size
12
Contact Hours
4
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Learning Activities

A variety of teaching methods will be used including small group instruction, individual assistance and student directed learning where appropriate and when possible.

The student will be expected to attend regularly, to progress and to undertake independent learning as directed.

Course Description
This course is designed to help students learn basic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Skills addressed will include the algorithms for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; counting, naming and writing numbers; estimating, comparing and measuring; solving word problems; making change.
Course Content
  1. Whole Numbers
    Individual programs will be designed for each student; these programs will be based on weaknesses and strengths diagnosed by the instructor.  The course consists of the following topics:
    • Naming and transcribing
    • Number sense (place value, rounding, estimating, etc.)
    • Adding/subtracting - Number facts to 9 + 9 and operations (includes borrowing/carrying)
    • Multiplying/dividing - times tables to 9 x 9 and operations (includes carrying, remainders)
    • Factoring
    • Word problems
  2. Common Fractions
    • Concept and vocabulary
    • Changing terms and comparing
    • Operations of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing
    • Applications/Word problems
  3. Decimals
    • Reading/Writing, place value
    • Rounding and comparing
    • Converting to and from common fractions
    • Operations of +, -, x, ÷
    • Operations with money
    • Measurement
    • Other applications/word problems
Learning Outcomes

The aims of this course are for students to:

  1. gain initial experience with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percents;
  2. memorize the single-digit number facts of addition and multiplication, or develop an effective alternate strategy;
  3. use the standard algorithms to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions and decimals;
  4. be able to measure and record time, length, capacity and mass (“weight”) using everyday metric units;
  5. be able to use a calculator for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Means of Assessment

A mastery model of on-going evaluation will be used.  A student will have completed the course when s/he has satisfactorily completed appropriate exercises and assignments.

Where formal tests of specific skills are used, mastery will be defined as a score of 80 percent or more.

Progress will be monitored on a regular basis by the instructor in consultation with each student.

Textbook Materials

All other materials and textbooks will be available on loan from the instructor when needed.

Prerequisites

MATU assessment

Which Prerequisite

MATU 0210