Skip to main content

Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title MATH 0093: Pre-Algebra

Catalog Description

Credits 3
Hours/Week 3
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) None
Other requirements See placement guide for Math and Reading requirements
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

This course is for the student whose placement test score indicates the need for a review of fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, percent, signed numbers, polynomials/like terms, and solving basic linear equations in one variable before beginning elementary algebra. Calculator use is NOT allowed for the required content.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

April, 2023

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Fractions
  2. Decimals
  3. Ratios and proportions
  4. Percent
  5. Signed numbers
  6. Polynomials
  7. Linear equations in one variable

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Perform operations (add, subtract, multiply and/or divide, including order of operations) with:
    1. Fractions (proper, improper, mixed numbers)
    2. Decimals
    3. Signed numbers (including absolute value)
    4. Polynomials
  2. Perform conversions: between fractions, percent, decimals
  3. Write ratios and solve proportions
  4. Simplify and solve basic linear equations in one variable
  5. Identify graphed points by their ordered pairs and plot points
  6. Solve contextual problems: geometry and other topics

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Critical Thinking
Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.

Special Information (if any)

None