MATH 56 Foundations Mathematics - Advanced Level

School of Academic Upgrading and Development

MATH 56 Foundations Mathematics - Advanced Level is for students to upgrade their mathematics skills. Students will study financial math, measurement, algebra, geometry, statistics, logical reasoning, and trigonometry. Students will develop various problem-solving strategies throughout the course.

This course is for students who are interested in gaining entry to some non-science career programs and/or earning credit for their BC Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood).

This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.

Notes:

See the ABE Articulation Handbook 2019/20 Edition at https://www.bctransferguide.ca/transfer-options/adult-basic-education/past-abe-guides/

Skills Review

It is recommended that a review of the following skills be implemented throughout the

course as needed, but are not required.

Basic Algebra

Linear Relations

Systems of Linear Equations

Right Triangle Trigonometry

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.

Transfer Agreements

Course to Course transfer – YesBlock Transfer – Nobctransferguide.ca
Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits
Total Hours128
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture4
Lab (lab, field, computer)4.5

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Use various problem-solving strategies throughout the course: a) guess and check; b) look for a pattern, c) make a systematic list; d) draw or model; e) eliminate possibilities; f) simplify the original problem; g) work backward; h) develop alternative approaches.
  2. CORE LEARNING OUTCOMES: a) Rates; b) System of Linear Inequalities; c)Quadratic Functions; d) Geometry; e)Statistics, f) Trigonometry; g)Measurement, h)Logical Reasoning, i) Financial Math

Teaching and Learning Approach

It is expected that learners will use various problem-solving strategies throughout the course: guess and check look for a pattern make a systematic list draw or model eliminate possibilities simplify the original problem work backwards develop alternative approaches

Learning Resources

All resources are available online through Moodle: https://learn.selkirk.ca/course/view.php?id=3994

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. Unit A - Math Review - Arithmetic and Basic Algebra Sections A.1 to A.6 2. Unit A - Math Review - Arithmetic and Basic Algebra Sections A.7 and A.8 Unit B - Linear Relations Sections B.1 to B. 3 3. Unit B - Linear Relations Sections B.4 to B.6 4. Unit B - Linear Relations Sections B.7 and B.8 5. Unit C - Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities Section C.1 to C.4 6. Unit C - Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities C.5 Unit D - Factoring and Quadratics Sections D.2 and D.1 7. Unit D - Factoring and Quadratics Sections D.1, D.3 to D.6 8. Unit D - Factoring and Quadratics Sections D.7 to D.9 9. Midterm Review Unit E - Rates Sections E.1 to E.3 10. Unit E - Rates Section E.4 Unit F - Geometry and Measurement Sections F.1 and F.2 11. Unit F - Geometry and Measurement Sections F.2 to F.5 12. Unit F - Geometry and Measurement Sections F.5 and F.6 Unit G - Statistics Sections G.1 and G.2 13. Unit G - Statistics Sections G.3 to G.4 Unit H - Trigonometry Sections H.1 to H.3 14. Unit H - Trigonometry Sections H.3 to H.5 15. Final Exam Review and Final Exam

Assessment

TitleLearning OutcomesValue
Homework Assignments15%
Chapter Tests30%
Midterm Exam20%
Final Exam20%
Logical Reasoning Unit5%
Discussion/Group Work10%
Total100%

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.