Math Fundamentals in Context

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This course is designed to prepare students for successful completion of entry-level college math courses and will provide a hands-on, contextualized approach to learning mathematics that will help students improve their math skills. MATHEMATICS BASIC SKILLS LEVEL 1 MATHB1-714 Credits: 4 Basic Arithmetic 1 Level 1 mathematics develops number concepts, mathematical language and whole number topics. Participants learn to count, add and subtract three-digit numbers, and perform multiplication through 12. Learners identify simple fractions and perform other simple arithmetic operations. Learners achieve beginning basic education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. MATHEMATICS BASIC SKILLS LEVEL 2 MATHB2-724 Credits: 4 Basic Arithmetic 2 Level 2 Mathematics emphasizes the four basic math operations, using whole numbers up to three digits. Learners can identify and use all basic mathematical symbols. Learners use critical thinking skills to problem-solve, perform computations, estimate results and apply mathematics to real-world situations. Learners achieve low intermediate basic education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. MATHEMATICS BASIC SKILLS LEVEL 3 MATHB3-734 Credits: 4 Basic Arithmetic 3 Level 3 Mathematics emphasizes the four basic math operations, using whole numbers and fractions. Learners can determine the correct operation for solving narrative math problems and can convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions. Learners achieve high intermediate basic education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. MATHEMATICS BASIC SKILLS LEVEL 4 MATHB4-744 Credits: 4 Basic Arithmetic 4 Level 4 Mathematics emphasizes all basic math functions and introduces simple algebraic equations. Learners can perform all basic math functions with whole numbers, decimals and fractions. Learners can interpret and solve simple algebraic equations, tables and graphs, and can develop their own tables and graphs. Learners can use math in business transactions. Learners achieve low-adult secondary education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. MATHEMATICS BASIC SKILLS LEVEL 5 MATHB5-754 Credits: 4 Basic Arithmetic 5 Level 5 Mathematics emphasizes applying mathematical concepts, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry and probability. Learners make mathematical estimates of time and space, and apply the principles of geometry to measure angles, lines and surfaces. Learners achieve high adult secondary education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. MATHEMATICS BASIC SKILLS LEVEL 6 MATHB6-764 Credits: 4 Basic Arithmetic 6 Level 6 Mathematics emphasizes analyzing nonroutine problems and arriving at a solution by various means. Learners apply algebraic, geometric and trigonometric functions to solve problems.