Anne Arundel Community College

MAT 010: Pre-Algebra

CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
A study of prealgebra and beginning algebra topics such as arithmetic of fractions, decimals and signed numbers; literal expressions; factoring; linear equations; positive exponents; and word problems. Attention will be given to study skills. This course prepares students for MAT 011 and is intended for those students who have no experience in algebra.

Note: A grade of at least C is required in order to enroll in MAT 011.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Realize that many other students also experience anxiety when learning mathematics.
  2. Develop a set of study skills that are useful when studying mathematics.
  3. Perform fundamental operations with signed numbers, fractions, decimals, exponents, and polynomials.
  4. Solve linear equations.
  5. Solve application problems.

COURSE OUTLINE:
Math Anxiety and Study Skills:

Introduction to Integers and Algebraic Expressions:
  • Integers and the Number Line
  • Addition of Integers
  • Subtraction of Integers
  • Multiplication of Integers
  • Division of Integers, Order of Operations
  • Introduction to Algebra and Expressions
  • Like Terms and Perimeter
  • Solving Equations

Fractional Notation: Multiplication and Division:
  • Multiples and Divisibility
  • Factorizations
  • Fractions and Fraction Notation
  • Multiplications of Fractions
  • Simplifying
  • Multiplying, Simplifying, and More with Area
  • Reciprocals and Division
  • Solving Equations: The Multiplication Principle

Fractional Notation: Addition and Subtraction:
  • Least Common Multiples
  • Addition and Order
  • Subtraction, Equations, and Applications
  • Solving Equations: Using the Principles Together
  • Mixed Numerals
  • Addition and Subtraction of Mixed Numerals; Applications
  • Multiplication and Division of Mixed Numerals; Applications

Decimal Notation:
  • Decimal Notation
  • Addition and Subtraction with Decimals
  • Multiplication with Decimals
  • Division with Decimals
  • More with Fractional Notation and Decimal Notation
  • Estimating
  • Solving Equations
  • Applications and Problem Solving

Polynomials:
  • Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
  • Introduction to Multiplying and Factoring Polynomials
  • More Multiplication of Polynomials
  • Integers as Exponents

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