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Effective Term:
Winter 2022
Course Number:
MTH 26C
Course Title:
Decimals
Credit Hours:
1
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
20
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Covers the use of decimals to write, manipulate, interpret and solve applications and formulas. Introduces concepts numerically, graphically, symbolically, and in oral and written form. Scientific calculator required. The PCC math department recommends that students take MTH courses in consecutive terms. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

  • Use mathematical and other problem solving strategies to formulate problems, solve problems using multiple approaches, and interpret results for problems that include decimals.
  • Choose and perform arithmetic operations involving decimals in a variety of situations with and without a calculator.
  • Present results numerically, symbolically, graphically, and in written and oral form.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Assessment may include, but is not limited to:

  1. At least two in-class examinations; decimal testing without calculator, no more than 50% of any test can be multiple choice,
  2.  One in-class, proctored, individual cumulative final exam,
  3. At least one written explanation of a mathematical concept,
  4. At least one contextual project of any length, or “real-world application activity" and
  5. At least two of the following additional measures:
    1. Take-home examinations
    2. Graded homework
    3. Quizzes
    4. Group projects
    5. In-class activities
    6. Attendance
    7. Portfolios
    8. Individual projects
    9. Individual student conference
    10. Community-Based Learning

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

THEMES:

1. Rational arithmetic operations in context

2. Appropriate use of technology

3. Application of critical thinking skills to solve mathematical problems

4. Data analysis

SKILLS:

1.0 BASIC ARITHMETIC FACTS

  1.   Master decimal vocabulary

      1.2   Solve numerical and application problems with decimals

            1.3   Arrange numbers in numerical order

            1.4   Determine whether an inequality statement involving two numbers is true or false

1.5   Perform order of operations accurately using decimals; evaluate expressions

            1.6   Evaluate expressions containing exponents and square roots

1.7   Apply operations with decimals in a variety of contexts

            1.8   Develop skills in estimation and number sense

            1.9   Calculate the average of a set of decimals

            1.10 Round a number to a specified decimal place

2.0 TECHNOLOGY

2.1 Use a calculator to evaluate decimal expressions including exponents and square roots.

3.0 WRITING

3.1 Write answers to application problems as complete sentences.
                          
The Mathematics SAC recognizes that how one presents the steps to a problem that lead to the desired goal is as important as the answer itself.  We want all of our students to recognize this fact; thus an instructor will need to emphasize the importance of how to write mathematics properly.  All students in a Math 26C course should consistently write proper mathematical steps; students must adhere to correct use of syntax.  A portion of the grade for any problem, when applicable, should be based on mathematical syntax.

The primary purpose of the Course Content and Outcome Guide is to provide faculty a SAC approved outline of the course. It is not intended to replace the Course Syllabus, which details course content and requirements for students.