MSK 01 Fundamental Math - Level 1

School of Academic Upgrading and Development

MSK 01 Fundamental Math - Level 1 will give students a strong foundation of basic skills, concepts, mathematical vocabulary, and problem-solving strategies to prepare them to meet personal, career or further academic goals.

Notes:

See the ABE Articulation Handbook 2024/25 Edition, Adult Literacy Fundamental Mathematics—Level 1 Math, at https://www.bctransferguide.ca/transfer-options/adult-basic-education/past-abe-guides/ for additional information.

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 weeks	15
Total Credits
Total Hours	128

Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture	4
Lab (lab, field, computer)	4.5

Learning Outcomes

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

Evaluate 2-digit expressions using addition and subtraction, without carrying or borrowing/trading
Identify place value to 100
Round whole numbers to the nearest 10, 100, 1000
Order whole numbers to 100
Represent mathematical ideas in concrete, pictorial, and symbolic forms
Use mathematical vocabulary and language to communicate concepts
Identify value of Canadian currency
Translate a 1 step addition or subtraction word problem into a mathematical expression
Identify regular shapes: rectangle, square, triangle, and circle
Recognize common base time units (seconds, minutes, etc.)

Teaching and Learning Approach

Academic Upgrading courses at Selkirk College build upon students’ 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

Tagami, W. (2012). Adult literacy fundamental mathematics: Book 1. Victoria, BC: Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development

Assessment

Title	Learning Outcomes	Value
Satisfactory completion of course activities and assignments		Pass/Fail
Total		Pass/Fail

Grading Table

Competency-based Grades

This grading system is based on satisfactory acquisition of defined skills or successful completion of the course learning outcomes. It is used where standard numerical grades are not generally applied, for example in evaluating practicum performance or work placements, in pass/fail courses or for non-credit courses.

Grade	Description
AAV	ABOVE AVERAGE -The student has mastered all or most course objectives/requirements in a minimum time frame and has exemplified good work and study habits.
COM	COMPLETE – denotes that the student has mastered a satisfactory number of course objectives/requirements in a non-credit course
CRG	CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was satisfactory in a credit course.
NCG	NO CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was unsatisfactory.
PCG	PARTIAL CREDIT GRANTED – denotes that the student has successfully completed a portion of the course objectives in a credit course.

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.