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Course Description
Fear fractions no more. And learn whether to add first or multiply first in a string of operations. Whether you are struggling with basic math functions in a course today, you are taking a new job that demands understanding of math, or you simply need to review or remember some part of basic math, this course will bring you up to speed. Learn to really understand addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; know how to calculate and move among decimals, fractions, and percents; figure out ratios and proportions like a pro; and learn to use a calculator for basic math functions.
This course deals with the nuts and bolts of Math. Students will become equipped with a solid foundation of the mathematical tools required to solve more complex mathematicaloperations. This course would benefit any student (regardless of age) who requires help understanding basic math skills in order to pass a placement test, a course, a specific job, or a review or brush up on math skills.
No previous education is required though understanding lesson material assumes students at least have a 7th grade reading level. Lessons will focus on the steps involved in adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing as well as the order of operations. In addition this course will focus on the various forms of numbers such as fractions, decimals, percents, radical signs, absolute value signs exponents, ratios.
Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
Summarize numbers and basic terminology.
Solve addition problems.
Solve subtraction problems.
Solve multiplication problems.
Solve division problems.
Solve problems involving positive and negative numbers.
Solve fraction problems.
Solve decimal problems.
Solve percent problems, and
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Course Lessons
Lesson 1 : Numbers and Terminology
This lesson focuses on numbers and terminology, such as digits, place values, and variables.
Lesson 2 - Addition
This lesson focuses on addition, both simple and carrying.
Lesson 3 : Subtraction
This lesson covers subtraction, both basic and borrowing.
Lesson 4 : Multiplication
This lesson focuses on multiplication, including both single and multiple digits.
Lesson 5 - Division
This lesson covers division, including grouping, facts, and single and multiplier divisors.
Lesson 6 : Signs used in Operations - Positive and Negative Numbers
This lesson focuses on signs used in operations, including positive and negative numbers.
Lesson 7 - Operations and Properties
This lesson looks at operations and properties, including closure, and order of operations.
Lesson 8 - Fractions
This lesson focuses on fractions, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
Lesson 9 - Decimals/The Decimal Number System
This lesson focuses on decimals, including moving them, converting fractions, adding and subtracting, etc.
Lesson 10 - Percents
This lesson focuses on using percents, including converting.
Lesson 11 - Other Operations
This lesson looks at other operations, including rounding, estimating, exponents, powers, etc.
Lesson 12 - Calculators: Using a Calculator
This final lesson focuses on correctly using a calculator.
This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.
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