3/12/2025 5:14:02 PM	CSKL 372 Course Outline as of Spring 1991	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  CSKL 372	Title:  PRE-ALGEBRA
Full Title:  Pre-Algebra
Last Reviewed:1/25/2021

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.50	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.50	Lab Scheduled	0		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	2.00			Contact DHR	35.00
		Contact Total	5.00			Contact Total	87.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 192.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Non-Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  39 - Total 2 Times
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Catalog Description:

Review and advanced skills development of number system combined with advanced operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division as applied to whole numbers, fractions and decimals.  Fundamental ideas of algebra beginning with properties of real numbers, followed by basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of real numbers.  Introduction to powers and roots of real numbers.  Scientific notation and prefixed notations conversion involving common English and metric system of linear, area and volumetric units.  Arithmetic and algebraic methods of solving common figures involving perimeter, area and volume.  Evaluations of algebraic expressions.  Introduction to the solution of first degree linear equations.  Regularly scheduled computer-assisted lab assignments to reinforce or supplement lecture topics.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Completion of CSKL 370 (formerly ACS 370, MATH 170) or CSKL 371 (formerly ACS 371) or CSKL 381 or CSKL 373A or DRD 382 (formerly LMATH 381) with a grade of "C" or better, or an APS Computational Math score of 23-35.

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Pre-algebra topics include properties & operations of real numbers, powers & roots, basic algebraic expressions, geometric measurements, linear equations.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Completion of CSKL 370 (formerly ACS 370, MATH 170) or CSKL 371 (formerly ACS 371) or CSKL 381 or CSKL 373A or DRD 382 (formerly LMATH 381) with a grade of "C" or better, or an APS Computational Math score of 23-35.
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:39 - Total 2 Times

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
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Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

The students will:

1.  Develop advanced computational skills in addition,

   subtraction, multiplication & division of real numbers;

   calculate complex word problems involving multiple operations; solve

   pre-algebra problems including simple equations with common geometic

   shapes (perimeter, circumference, area and volume) and signed

   integers, fractions and decimals.

2.  Operate a scientific calculator on multiple operations, square

   roots, and scientific and engineering notations.

Topics and Scope

1.  Review and advanced skills development of:

     A. Operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and

        division of whole numbers, fractions and decimals;

     B. Order of operations (grouping symbols, exponents, multiplication

        and division, addition and subtraction).

     C. Conversions of fractions/decimals/percents.

2.  Introduction to the real number line:  integers, rational numbers

   and absolute value.

3.  Introduction to and advanced skills development of operations of real

   numbers (including simplifying expressions involving integers,

   fractions and deicmals).

4.  Properties of real numbers:  commutative, associative, distributive,

   and identity.

5.  Terminology:  variable, constant, term, expression, coefficient,

   mono/bi/tri/polynomials.

6.  Evaluating and simplifying algebraic expressions.

7.  Exponents:  simplifying exponential expressions and scientific/

   engineering notation and prefix notations.

8.  Solving first degree linear equations:  addition/subtraction and

   multiplication/division properties of equality; word problems.

9.  Understanding the scientific calculator functions as applied to

   powers and roots of numbers and scientific/engineering notations.

Assignments:

1.  Approximately 25-30 homework assignments.

2.  17 selective topic quizzes.

3.  6 unit tests.

4.  Lab assignments.

5.  Comprehensive final exam.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 15 - 30%
Homework problems
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 15 - 40%
LAB ASSIGNMENTS
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 20 - 60%
Multiple choice, LAB QUIZZES, UNIT TESTS, FINAL
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 30%
LECTURE AND LAB PARTICIPATION

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

PREALGEBRA, First Ed., Bach & Leitner, Houghton Mifflin, 1991

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