MCCCD Program Description

College Mathematics Prep

Course: MAT103

First Term: 2020 Summer

Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S- Standard

Description: Foundational knowledge of topics necessary for success in College Mathematics. Emphasis on understanding mathematical concepts and their applications. Topics include number sense, proportional reasoning, numerical and algebraic expressions, linear equations, and representations of data.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Utilize appropriate technology for problem solving. (I-V) 2. Model, solve, and interpret solutions to real world problems. (I-V) 3. Identify, analyze, and express mathematical relationships in written problems. (I-V) 4. Estimate and round numbers appropriately. (I) 5. Convert between decimals, fractions, percents, and words. (I) 6. Compute numerical expressions involving exponents and roots. (I) 7. Apply the order of operations to numerical expressions involving integers and rational numbers. (I, III) 8. Set up and solve proportion and percent problems. (II) 9. Distinguish appropriate uses of additive and multiplicative reasoning. (II) 10. Simplify linear expressions including combining like terms and applying the distributive property. (III) 11. Solve linear equations. (IV) 12. Given multiple representations, identify corresponding input and output values and interpret their meanings in context. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Number sense A. Estimating and rounding B. Converting between decimals, fractions, percents, and words C. Powers and roots D. Properties and order of operations E. Applications II. Proportional reasoning A. Distinguish between additive and multiplicative reasoning B. Solve problems involving ratios and rates C. Solve problems involving percentages D. Applications III. Algebraic expressions A. Properties and order of operations B. Evaluating C. Simplifying D. Applications IV. Linear equations A. Model, solve, and interpret solutions to real-world problems V. Representations of data A. Tables B. Graphs C. Written descriptions D. Equations

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 26, 2019

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