MTH 098 - Math Literacy

5 Credit(s)

This course provides algebra, quantitative reasoning, and problem solving skills needed in Math 105, 106, 107, and in other college courses in programs not requiring calculus. For students who do not need calculus, Math 098 is an alternative to Math 060/065/095 as a pathway to MTH 105, MTH 106, and MTH 107.

Prerequisite: MTH 020 completed with a grade of “C-” or better within the past two years or placement by the College’s Math Placement Process.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:

Engage effectively with contextual and open-ended mathematical problems
Interpret quantitative information presented numerically, verbally, or graphically
Create and use mathematical models
Demonstrate critical thinking in quantitative settings
Express mathematical ideas vocally and in writing
Apply mathematical skills with civic and ethical awareness
Make appropriate use of calculators and spreadsheet software
Demonstrate mathematical skills for college readiness
Numeracy: Perform operations with rational numbers; use unit analysis
Algebra: Simplify expressions; solve linear equations and proportions
Geometry: Apply perimeter, area, similarity, and the Pythagorean theorem
Analytic Geometry: Graph linear equations and use slope-intercept form
Statistics: Interpret frequency graphs and measures of center
Selected Topics: Apply elementary concepts from areas such as set theory, number theory, logic, etc.

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