PCADA 072 Beginning Algebra (ABE) (5 credits)
Prerequisite Placement or completion of PCADA 071
Course Description
Operations with fractions, decimals, percents, and signed numbers. Simplify algebraic expressions. Solve linear equations. Solve a variety of application problems by using common formulas.
Course Content
A. Review the basic operations with fractions, decimals, and percents.
B. Basic operations with signed numbers.
C. Square roots
D. Algebraic expressions (including simple algebraic fractions) – simplification and evaluation.
E. Introduction to exponent rules.
F. Solving linear equations.
G. Application problems for all topics of the course.
H. Geometry of area, perimeter, and volume with basic shapes; linear measurement.
I. Basic statistics: measures of center, interpreting statistical graphs.
J. Introduction to coordinate system graphing.
Student Outcomes
1. Perform the four basic operations in multi-step calculations with positive and negative rational numbers, and percents expressed in fractional notation and decimal form (with and without calculators) in order to develop math fluency.
2. Interpret the meaning of mathematical expressions and solutions in order to develop problem-solving capability.
3. Simplify, evaluate, and transform basic algebraic expressions and equations in order to develop problem-solving capability.
4. Estimate and solve a variety of arithmetic and geometric application problems and one-variable linear equations in order to apply mathematical solutions to problems.
5. Analyze word expressions and translate them into algebraic expressions in order to develop the ability to translate real-world problems into mathematically solvable form.
6. Interpret and present data through a variety of means (e.g. creating graphs, visualizations, tables), in order to develop the ability to analyze data.
Degree Outcomes
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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