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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Mathematics 90B


COURSE DESCRIPTION
90B Special Topics: Fractions & Intro to Decimals Units: 1.00
 
Prerequisite(s): MAT 90A: Special Topics: Whole Numbers & Intro to Fractions
A course covering the four basic mathematical operations as they apply to fractions with an introduction to decimals. Emphasis is placed on applications to real world problems. Computations will be performed without the use of any calculating device. 18 hours lecture. (Non-degree credit course. Pass/No Pass only.)
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
A course designed for students who wish an introduction to, or reinforcement in, basic mathematical concepts and applications involving fractions and decimals.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
Before entering the course, students will be able to:
  1. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers.

  2. Evaluate whole number expressions using the order of operations.

  3. Solve applications involving whole numbers.

  4. Solve simple linear equations involving whole numbers.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.  Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions.

2.  Evaluate fractional expressions using the order of operations.

3.  Solve applications involving fractions.

4.  Solve equations involving fractions.

5.  Create and simplify ratios.

6.  Solve proportions.

7.  Order and round decimals.

8.  Convert between fraction and decimal notation.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Review of basic fraction concepts –factorization, fraction notation, greatest common factor, simplify fractions
  2. Multiply and divide fractions
  3. Least common multiple
  4. Add and subtract fractions
  5. Order of operations with fractions
  6. Applications involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers
  7. One-step equations involving fractions
  8. Ratios, rates and proportions
  9. Applications involving proportions
  10. Decimal notation
  11. Order and rounding
  12. Convert between fraction and decimal notation
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Class lectures, discussions, and demonstrations of the fundamental laws of arithmetic for fractions and decimals and their applications to real world problems.
  • Drills and pattern practices utilizing hand-outs and/or computer-based tools in order to assist the students in mastering the techniques involved in applying the fundamental laws of arithmetic to fractions and decimals as well as converting one form to the other. 
  • Provision and employment of a variety of learning resources such as videos, slides, audio tapes, computer-based tools, manipulatives, and worksheets in order to address multiple learning styles and to reinforce material.
  • Pair and small group activities, discussions, and exercises in order to promote mathematics discovery and enhance problem solving skills.
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Evaluation of written homework assignments and/or computerized homework assignments for correct application of the fundamental arithmetic laws as they apply to fractions and decimals.
  • Evaluation of quizzes and midterm/final examinations for conceptual understanding as well as correct technique and application of the laws of arithmetic as applied to fractions and decimals.
  • Assessment of classroom discovery activities for content knowledge and conceptual understanding.
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Bittinger, Marvin L.. Basic Mathematics, with MyMathLab software. 9th ed. Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, 2003.
  • The Learning Equation Software/Workbooks, Brooks/Cole Publishing Company
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