Course Outline for Mathematics 122
Math Lab

Effective: Fall 2021
SLO Rev: 08/19/2022
Catalog Description:

MTH 122 - Math Lab

0.50 - 1.00 Units

Provides mathematics students an opportunity to build/maintain mathematics skills with tutorial assistance from an instructor, student tutors, and/or fellow classmates. Students may also use a software program and work on problems at their own pace through active participatory experience.
1702.00 - Mathematics Skills
Pass/No Pass
Type Units Inside of Class Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours
Laboratory 0.50 - 1.00 27.00 - 54.00 0.00 27.00 - 54.00
Total 0.50 - 1.00 27.00 - 54.00 0.00 - 0.00 27.00 - 54.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. demonstrate key concepts in their mathematical subject area;
  2. solve problems in their mathematical subject area;
  3. use study skills to improve their mathematical comprehension and skills.
Course Content:
  1. Concepts applicable to students’ subject areas level, such as
    1. Simplify expressions
    2. Solve equations
    3. Graph functions
    4. Solving word problems
  2. Problem solving
    1. Compare similar problems for differences
    2. Convert words to mathematical relationships
    3. Work backwards
  3. Study skills
    1. Time management
    2. Review assessment 
    3. Keep a notebook
Methods of Instruction:
  1. Individualized instruction
  2. Instructor and tutor facilitated collaborative learning groups
  3. Mastery Learning - MODULE
  4. Problem Solving
  5. Computer-based interactive curriculum
  6. Diagnostic Quizzes
  7. Distance Education
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. Work on collaboratives and projects.
  2. Solve and Check. 13 – (2c + 2) = 2(c + 2)
  3. Use computer software to improve areas of weakness in subject matter
  1. Class Participation
  2. Time spent using software application
  3. Demonstration of practice and skills
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Increase confidence in understanding mathematical concepts, communicating ideas, and thinking analytically.
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. OpenStax (2019). Precalculus (11.14). OpenStax CNX.
  2. OpenStax (2019). Intermediate Algebra (9.5). OpenStax CNX.
  • Purchase of access code for mathematics software may be required.
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
Provides mathematics students an opportunity to build/maintain mathematics skills at their own pace through active participatory experience on an online learning and assessment program.
Discipline:
Mathematics*