MATH0800 Essential Skills for Math Pathways

This course focuses on developing number sense and by-hand computational skills with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and integers. These skills are a necessary foundation for employment, higher level mathematics courses, and everyday life. Students will also develop confidence in their mathematics skills through implementing a variety of strategies and study skills specific to mathematics.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

None

Course Requirements and Evaluation

Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Develop an improved number sense in regards to whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and integers
Utilize math specific strategies and techniques for homework, time-management, note-taking, and exam studying/taking
Demonstrate the importance of attendance and homework in a mathematics course Use appropriate resources including on-campus and/or online Represent whole numbers, fractions, decimals and integers in mathematical and real world situations
Interpret whole numbers, fractions, decimals and integers in mathematical and real world situations
Compare numerical values represented as whole numbers, fractions, decimals, mixed numbers, and integers
Convert between equivalent fractions, quotients, decimals, and mixed numbers
Round whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and mixed numbers
Estimate sums, differences, products, and quotients involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, mixed numbers, and integers
Demonstrate usage of the four mathematical operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) on whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and integers
Simplify numeric expressions involving whole numbers, fractions, and decimals by applying order of operations
Solve introductory application problems involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals and/or integers

Text and References

A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the campus store and in eServices.

Course Scheduling

The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE).  Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals.  Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.

Accommodations Statement

Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html

Campus

Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300

Credit Details

Lecture:

2