MATH 54 Mathematics: Advanced Level - Business/Technical is for students to upgrade their mathematics skills. Students will begin with an initial review of equations, inequalities and graphing and will move on to develop skills in selected topics covering both consumer and technical math. This is a math course with an applied focus designed for those planning to enter the workforce or take vocational or technical training in the future. This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.
Notes:
See the ABE Articulation Handbook 2020/21 Edition at https://www.bctransferguide.ca/transfer-options/adult-basic-education/past-abe-guides/
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 128 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 4 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 4.5 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Operations with Real Numbers
a) add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers
b) evaluate powers with rational bases and integer exponents
c) demonstrate the order of operations with rational numbers
d) evaluate radicals and distinguish between exact answers and approximate answers
e) write numbers in scientific notation, convert from scientific notation to decimal notation, and multiply and divide numbers expressed in scientific notation
f) use a scientific calculator
- First Degree Equations and Inequalities
a) solve first degree equations, in one variable, including those involving parentheses
b) solve formulas for a given variable
c) solve first degree inequalities in one variable
d) solve practical problems using a first degree equation
- Equations and their graphs
a) plot points on a coordinate system
b) use number pairs to name points on the coordinate system
c) determine whether a given point is a solution to an equation in two variables
- Consumer Mathematics
a) solve consumer problems involving unit prices, wages earned in various situations, taxation
simple and compound problems, and exchange rates
b) reconcile financial statements
c) solve budget problems
d) solve investment and credit problems involving interest
- Finance
a) solve problems involving compound interest
b) find the effective interest rate
c) solve annuity problems
d) solve loan and mortgage problems
e) determine the finance charge on a loan
- Data Analysis
a) determine the mean, median, mode and range from a set of data
b) interpret and/or construct frequency tables, broken line graphs, bar graphs, and stem-plots
from a set of data
c) design a statistical experiment, collect the data, analyze and communicate the results
d) (optional) find quartiles and the percentile represented by a given data value
e) (optional) calculate the standard deviation of a set of data using appropriate technology
f) (optional) use z-scores to analyze normally distributed data
Teaching and Learning Approach
Academic Upgrading courses at Selkirk College build upon a student’s life, education, and cultural experiences
to develop subject-specific knowledge, awareness, practical skills, and study skills. The learning outcomes listed
in this outline form the foundation of the course, and how thoroughly a student meets these outcomes
determines their success. Course content integrates problem solving and critical thinking, while developing
effective communication skills for the discipline and level. This course further enables students to meet the
program outcomes for Academic Upgrading.Learning Resources
Required:
Any scientific calculator. (Students in the School of Business are encouraged to use the TI BA II Plus.)
All other resources are available on the course moodle site.Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Operations with Real Numbers Part 1
2. Operations with Real Numbers Part 1
3. Operations with Real Numbers Part 2
4. Operations with Real Numbers Part 2
5. Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities
6. Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities
7. Equations and their Graphs
8. Midterm Assessment
9. Trigonometry
10. Data Analysis
11. Data Analysis
12. Financial Mathematics
13. Financial Mathematics
14. Final review
15. Final AssessmentAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Unit Games | | 20% |
| Quizzes | | 30% |
| Midterm Assessment | | 25% |
| Final Assessment | | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic Upgrading Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
| 85-89 |
A |
| 80-84 |
A- |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
| 72-75 |
B |
| 68-71 |
B- |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
| 60-63 |
C |
| 55-59 |
C- |
| 50-54 |
P |
| Non-completion or unsatisfactory performance |
NCG
No Credit Granted |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.