Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ALEK-0001
Organization:
ALEKS Corporation (McGraw Hill)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
6 -- 18 weeks (60 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Pre-Algebra or Introduction to Algebra
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to enable students to gain a mastery of mathematical understanding skills corresponding to given level of study, enabling both practical application, and further study at appropriate higher level.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Perform computations involving integers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and exponents, including conversions, simplifications, and other operations
  • Understand and apply basic concepts of geometry (area, perimeter, volume)
  • Understand and apply properties of real numbers, additive and multiplicative properties
  • Create and manipulate algebraic expressions
  • Show basic understanding of functions and systems of linear equations
  • Factor and solve polynomials
  • Simplify, solve, and graph linear equations and inequalities, including applications, word problems, and operations involving graphs
  • Perform operations with polynomials and exponents, including scientific notation

General Topics:

  • Arithmetic readiness
  • Real numbers and algebraic expressions
  • Linear equations
  • Linear inequalities
  • Lines and functions
  • Systems
  • Exponents
  • Polynomials and factoring
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
Supplemental Materials

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