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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
EDACD313.
Course Title (CB02)
Basic Math Skills for Students with Disabilities
Course Credit Status
Non-Credit
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
Basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Students will also be introduced to decimals, fractions, and proportions.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This is a non-credit course. This is a non-GE, nontransferable course. This stand-alone course will introduce students with disabilities to basic math concepts.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
99

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Not transferable

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
0.0
Maximum Credit Units
0.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours2.04.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
24.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
24.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
48.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
48.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

ESL D261. and ESL D265., or ESL D461. and ESL D465., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

NONCREDIT: (This is a noncredit, stand-alone basic skills course.)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Assignments

  1. Reading of text and problems
  2. Written assignments
  3. Collaborative classroom activities

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Periodic quizzes evaluating accuracy and application
  2. Midterm and final evaluating long term retention of concepts and skills
  3. Successful completion of homework assignments graded by a matrix

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Basic calculator
Essential College Facilities:
  • None.

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Nolting, Paul. "Math Study Skills," 4th ed. Houghto Miffin, 2008

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Define and recognize vocabulary and symbols used in mathematics
  • Solve problems using factors and proportions
  • Define the relationship between decimals and percent

CSLOs

  • Demonstrate skills in basic arithmetic and be able to calculate using fractions, decimals, and percent.

Outline

  1. Define and recognize vocabulary and symbols used in mathematics
    1. Define all symbols used in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
    2. Compare numbers using symbols of inequality
    3. Define and use factors
    4. Evaluate and use exponents
    5. Identify prime numbers
  2. Solve problems using factors and proportions
    1. Define the concept of fractions
    2. Fractions as proper, improper, or a mixed number
    3. Common denominator
    4. Add and subtract fractions
    5. Factoring and canceling
    6. Multiply and divide fractions
    7. Ratios
    8. Define proportion
  3. Define the relationship between decimals and percent
    1. Decimal placement values
    2. Calculate decimal values using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
    3. Define and apply the concept of percent
    4. Solve problems using decimals and percent in real life applications
    5. Conversion between decimals and percent
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