Course Outline for Mathematics 204A
Prealgebra with Whole Numbers

Effective: Fall 2019
SLO Rev: 10/26/2018
Catalog Description:

MTH 204A - Prealgebra with Whole Numbers

18.00 Hours

May be repeated 99 time(s)
This noncredit course is part of a noncredit certificate of competency in Prealgebra. This course is free and students may repeat this course until mastery of the skills is met. This is a great class for students who are transitioning to college, who are unsure of their abilities, or who have been out of school for while and want some more mathematics preparation before transitioning to college-level math. This course covers a review of arithmetic on whole numbers, place value, and rounding, as well as an introduction to algebraic concepts.
1701.00 - Mathematics, General
Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress
Type Hours
Lecture 18.00
Total 18.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. perform computations on whole numbers without a calculator;
  2. model arithmetic operations on whole numbers;
  3. apply the commutative, associative, and distributive laws to evaluate expressions;
  4. apply the order of operations in evaluating expressions;
  5. interpret operations in algebraic expressions.
Course Content:
  1. Whole numbers
    1. Definition
    2. Place value
    3. Rounding
    4. Modeling whole numbers
  2. Computations with Whole Numbers
    1. Addition
    2. Subtraction
    3. Multiplication
    4. Division
    5. Natural number exponents
    6. Order of operations
    7. Modeling arithmetic operations on whole numbers
  3. Laws
    1. Associative
    2. Distributive
    3. Commutative
  4. Expressions
    1. Removing parentheses
    2. Evaluating
Methods of Instruction:
  1. Lecture/Discussion
  2. Group Activities
  3. Hands-on Activities
  4. Problem Solving
  5. Distance Education
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. Evaluate: 5+2(1+3)^2
  2. Model 3+7 on a number line.
  1. Class Work
  2. Pre and post testing
  3. Assigned activities
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Communicate mathematical ideas, understand definitions, and interpret concepts.
  2. Increase confidence in understanding mathematical concepts, communicating ideas and thinking analytically.
  3. Critically analyze mathematical problems using a logical methodology.
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Maracek, L., Anthony-Smith, M. (2015). Prealgebra OpenStax.
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
This noncredit course is part of a noncredit certificate of competency in Prealgebra. This course is free and students may repeat this course until mastery of the skills is met. This is a great class for students who are transitioning to college, who are unsure of their abilities, or who have been out of school for while and want some more mathematics preparation before transitioning to college-level math. This course covers a review of arithmetic on whole numbers, place value, and rounding, as well as an introduction to algebraic concepts.
Discipline:
Mathematics-Basic Skills: Noncredit, Mathematics*, or