The topics covered include polynomials, signed numbers, exponents, factoring, equations, and systems of equations. This course is limited to students who have achieved an appropriate score on the Computation and Elementary Algebra portions of the College Basic Skills Placement Test and who are invited by the Department. 1 credit hour. A course for students whose College Basic Skills Placement Test scores indicate the need for preparatory work in arithmetic. A comprehensive study of arithmetic and allied processes with the purpose of preparing students for algebra.
Emphasis is on the purpose and techniques of mathematics.
Topics include arithmetic operations, fractions, decimals, percents, factors, negative numbers, elementary equations. 3 lecture hours per week. 3 credit hours. This course enhances the ESL student's ability to understand and express the basic arithmetic concepts introduced in MAT-011. Instruction will develop the language skills, as well as the study skills associated with the mathematical content.