Pre-Algebra and Beginning Algebra Certificate of Competency
This program consists of two courses, Math 372 and Math 374. This noncredit program
covers various topics to prepare students for algebra and to introduce students to algebra fundamentals. Topics include operations on integers, fractions, decimals, and mixed numbers; the concept and uses of variables; percents, ratios, rates, and proportions; properties of the real numbers; the metric and American systems of measurement and conversions of units; square roots; simplifying algebraic expressions; arithmetic of algebraic expressions including polynomials and polynomial fractions (rational expressions); solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable; factoring polynomials; the Cartesian coordinate system; equations and graphs of linear equations in two variables; and concepts from elementary geometry such as perimeter, area, and volume and algebraic applications involving those concepts.
Students can repeat the program as often as needed to develop foundational numeracy skills. In order to receive the Certificate of Competency in Integers, the students need to successfully complete these two courses. After completing this certificate, students should be able to demonstrate number sense involving the integers and exhibit skills involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of integers and their applications.
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- Perform operations on integers, fractions, decimals, and mixed numbers and use these operations to solve application problems.
- Define variables and use linear and quadratic expressions, equations, and inequalities in those variables to model and solve application problems.
