MATC 2023-24 Catalog

700 - LEVEL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MATHEMATICS – BASIC SKILLS LEVEL1 MATHB1-714 Basic Arithmetic 1 Level 1 Mathematics develops number concepts, mathematical language and whole number topics. Participants learn to count, add and subtract three-digit numbers, and perform multiplication through 12. Learners identify simple fractions and perform other simple arithmetic operations. Learners achieve beginning basic education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. MATHEMATICS – BASIC SKILLS Basic Arithmetic 2 Level 2 Mathematics emphasizes the four basic math operations and using whole numbers up to three digits. Learners can identify and use all basic mathematical symbols. Learners use critical thinking skills to problem solve, perform computations, estimate results, and apply mathematics to real-world situations. Learners achieve low intermediate basic education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. MATHEMATICS – BASIC SKILLS LEVEL2 MATHB2-724 Basic Arithmetic 3 Level 3 Mathematics emphasizes the four basic math operations, using whole numbers and fractions. Learners can determine the correct operation for solving narrative math problems and can convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions. Learners achieve high intermediate basic education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. MATHEMATICS – BASIC SKILLS Basic Arithmetic 4 Level 4 Mathematics emphasizes all basic math functions and introduces simple algebraic equations. Learners can perform all basic math functions with whole numbers, decimals and fractions. Learners can interpret and solve simple algebraic equations, tables and graphs and can develop their own tables and graphs. Learners can use math in business transactions. Learners achieve low adult secondary education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. Credits:4 Credits:4 LEVEL3 MATHB3-734 Credits:4 LEVEL4 MATHB4-744 Credits:4

MATHEMATICS – BASIC SKILLS LEVEL5 MATHB5-754 Basic Arithmetic 5 Level 5 Mathematics emphasizes applying mathematical concepts, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry and probability. Learners make mathematical estimates of time and space and apply the principles of geometry to measure angles, lines and surfaces. Learners achieve high adult secondary education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. MATHEMATICS – BASIC SKILLS Basic Arithmetic 6 Level 6 Mathematics emphasizes analyzing non-routine problems and arriving at a solution by various means. Learners apply algebraic, geometric and trigonometric functions to solve problems. Math Foundations 1 This course is designed as additional support for students taking a speci fi c section of a 100-level math class and is required for students taking co-requisite sections of 100-level math classes. Student learn the skills needed for success in math. Prerequisite(s): Student must register in Math Foundations 2 This course is designed as additional support for students taking a speci fi c section of a 200 level math class and is required for students taking co-requisite sections of 200-level math classes. Student learn the skills needed for success in math. Prerequisite(s): Student must register in MATH-200. MATHEMATICS – ADULT HIGH Survey of Math Concepts Are you experiencing di ffi culty remembering your basic (but important) math skills. If so, this course is for you. Topics covered include a review of the properties of the operations on whole numbers, decimals and fractions. Ratios, proportions and percents are reviewed. Also covered are some algebraic topics such as algebraic terminology, exploration of exponents, practice with the order of operations and an introduction to simple linear equations. Top it all o ff with applications of these tools to daily life situations. MATH-107. MATHCR-702 Credits:2 SCHOOL MATHHS-705 Credits:3 Credits:4 LEVEL6 MATHB6-764 Credits:4 MATHCR MATHCR-701 Credits:2

MATHHS-707

Credits:3

Consumer Math This course is designed to help you with everyday consumer math skills, math you should and do use all the time. You will learn a wide variety of personal and business math skills. MATHHS-716 Credits:3 Algebra1A This course is equivalent to the fi rst semester of fi rst-year Algebra. It begins with performing the basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) on signed (+ and -) numbers. The course covers basic algebraic terminology, evaluating expressions, solving equations and inequalities with one variable (letter), and performing the basic operations on expressions. MATHHS-717 Credits:3 Algebra1B This course is equivalent to the second semester of fi rst-year Algebra. It begins with thedi ff erent methods of factoring and applying these methods to solve quadratic equations and work with rational expressions (algebraic fractions). This work includes simplifying (reducing) them, setting up and solving proportions, and performing the basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division on them. Prerequisite(s): Complete MATHHS-716. MATHHS-721 Credits:3 Geometry1 Geometric concepts covered include: points, lines, planes, conditional statements, angles, symbols, triangles and proof writing. Tools, techniques and procedures covered include: Algebraic properties, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, de fi nitions, theorems and postulates. Prerequisite(s): Complete MATHHS-717. MATHHS-722 Credits:3 Geometry2 Geometric concepts covered include volume and surface area of 3-dimensional shapes; circles; chords; arcs and tangents; and right triangle trigonometry. Tools, techniques and procedures covered include algebraic properties, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, de fi nitions, theorems and Advanced Algebra 1A This course is equivalent to the fi rst semester of second-year Algebra. The course begins with the graphing of lines. Topics include graphing of linear inequalities in two variables; solving linear systems (two lines) using the graphic, elimination, and substitution methods; exploring other methods of solving equations; and the study of roots and radicals. postulates. MATHHS-745 Credits:3

700-Level Courses for Adult High School/GED/HSED, College Support and Learning English

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