MTH 010 - Whole Numbers, Fractions, Decimals

3 Credit(s)

Students will review whole number skills and learn to compute with fractions and decimals. Concepts, problem solving, and applications will be integrated into the curriculum to increase students’ abilities and to extend their understanding of basic math principles in preparation for higher level math courses. Effective math study strategies and math anxiety issues will be discussed to increase students’ confidence in their abilities to succeed in math classes and to use math in daily life. MTH010 is intended for students who need to strengthen their basic math skills before moving on to MTH 020.

Prerequisite: Placement test or instructor consent
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
Identify characteristics of even, odd, prime, and composite numbers
Solve real world application problems using whole numbers
Order whole numbers using < and >
List factors and multiples of a given number
Compute problems using the order of operations
Use math vocabulary
Compute area and perimeter of rectangles using whole numbers
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions with like and unlike denominators
Reduce fractions
Compare fractions using <, > or =
Convert fractions to decimals
Solve real world problems using fractions
Compute area and perimeter of rectangles using fractions
Use vocabulary of fraction terms
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide using decimals
Identify place value in decimal numbers
Compare decimals using <, > or =
Convert decimals to fractions
Solve real world application problems using decimals
Compute area and perimeter of rectangles using decimals
Selects appropriate math study strategies
Monitors and evaluates personal confidence progress
Utilizes appropriate math resources

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