MATHM 62 - Review of Arithmetic-Resource Module

Credits: 1-2
Uses self-paced, individual computer mediated learning to supplement concepts learned in MATH 62. Recommended for students who want extra work in MATH 62 and for those who need to work on specific skills to prepare for MATH 62. Students use software to learn standard concepts from MATH 62. Students investigate Math Learning Center resources such as videos, computers, supplementary books, and/or drop-in tutoring to work on concepts learned in MATH 62. A minimum of 22 hours of work must be completed to receive one credit, 44 hours for two credits. This is a pass/no credit course.

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions and decimals, solve application problems, and apply the order of operations.
Convert between percents, decimals and fractions, and solve percent problems and proportions.
Calculate square roots.
Calculate natural number exponents.
Understand and apply the appropriate geometry formulas involving perimeter, circumference, area and volumes of basic shapes.
Convert units of measurement within the standard and metric systems.
Use resources available to students on campus such as the Math Learning Center.

Program Outcomes

Recognize which quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods are appropriate for solving a given problem.
Correctly implement the quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods that are appropriate for solving a given problem.
Translate data into various formats such as symbolic language, equations, graphs, and formulas.

College-wide Outcomes

Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.