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Fractions
Course: MAT033AB

First Term: 2008 Fall
 Lecture   1 Credit(s)   1 Period(s)   1 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: Basic arithmetic for adults. Emphasis on fractions



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Write fractions with different denominations that are equal. (IA)
2. Reduce specific fractions to lowest terms. (IA)
3. Identify the common denominators of two fractions. (IA)
4. Compare two fractions with different denominators. (IA)
5. Compare two mixed numbers. (IA)
6. Write improper fractions as mixed numbers. (IA)
7. Write mixed numbers as improper fractions. (IA)
8. Write decimals as fractions or mixed numbers. (IB)
9. Multiply three fractions, with or without cancellation. (IC)
10. Multiply fractions and whole numbers. (IC)
11. Multiply two mixed numbers. (IC)
12. Divide fractions and mixed numbers. (ID)
13. Change fractions to decimals. (ID)
14. Add and subtract like fractions. (IE)
15. Add and subtract unlike fractions. (IE)
16. Calculate word problems using arithmetic operations. (IF)
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. Fractions, Mixed numbers and Decimals
   A. Fractions
      1. Equal/different denominators
      2. Reduce
      3. Common denominators
      4. Different denominators
      5. Mixed numbers
      6. Improper fractions
   B. Decimals
      1. Fractions
      2. Mixed numbers
   C. Multiplication
      1. Fractions
      2. Fractions and whole numbers
      3. Mixed numbers
   D. Division
   E. Addition, Subtraction
      1. Fractions--like/unlike
      2. Unlike mixed numbers
   F. Word problems
      1. Addition
      2. Subtraction
      3. Multiplication
      4. Division
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  3/25/2008

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