MA 99 - Mathematical Literacy

Description
This course is an introduction to mathematical reasoning. It helps students develop mathematical competency and literacy. The course is tailored to fit the needs of students who are preparing for non-stem pathways. The course seeks to develop and enhance problem-solving capabilities, enable students to apply simple mathematical models as a means of solving real-world problems, and become more competent mathematically through the exercise of critical thinking, the application of mathematical concepts, and problem-solving skills. This course is not intended to prepare students for MA 107 - Intermediate Algebra .

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4

School: School of STEM
Department: Mathematics
Discipline: MA

Last Revision Date Effective: 20180302T09:28:40
Course Review & Revision Year: 2022-2023

Course Type:
Developmental- Offering designed as a non-transferable prerequisite to college-level GRCC courses that does not count for credit toward a certificate or associate degree.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:

Identify and use mathematical language to model problems.
Evaluate the appropriateness and reasonableness of the strategies to solve a problem.
Evaluate the appropriateness and reasonableness of an answer.
Communicate one’s reasoning to solve problems through writing, small group work, and/or oral presentation.
Calculate and interpret quantitative results in context of problems involving percentages, rates, proportions, expressions, or equations.
Describe and construct multiple representations of mathematical concepts.
Assess personal progress in learning how to learn math.
Utilize technology and interpret the results of the output.
Translate or explain what written information means and/or how it can be used.
Develop a plan to implement a solution to a problem or issue.

Approved for Online Delivery?: No

Course Outline:
Students will practice the following strategies in various applications with group work, oral and written communication, and individual presentation. Students will analyze and edit their own and other students’ presentations. Just in time lectures from the instructor will facilitate learning math content and strategies.

1. Problem Solving

a. Real numbers and their operations

b. Relationship between the operations

c. Patterns

d. Expressions

II. Proportional Reasoning

a. Percents/Decimals/Fractions/Mixed Numbers/Remainders and their relationships

b. Identify and define variables

c. Solving Proportions and Equations

d. Change and Relative Change

III. Set Theory

a. Introduction to Set Theory

b. Subsets, Unions, Intersections and Complements

c. Venn Diagrams, Symbolic Notation, Verbal Representations

d. Identify and compare sets

e. Using sets to solve Problems

IV. Relations

a. Identify and define variables

b. Ordered Pairs, Tables and Graphs

c. Rate of Change

d. Formulas and Equations

V. Measurement and Conversions

a. Understand Scale

i. Graphs

ii.Conversions

iii. In Formulas

b. Appropriate unit of measurement

c. Time

VI. Assessment of Learning

a. Self-Evaluation

b. Identification of study tools

c. Introduction to Mindset

d. Understand quality/application of resources

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
All section must use the provided standards based assesments used in the GRCC Math Department.

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 10-20%

Group work/Collaborative learning: 20-60%

Facilitated discussion: 20-60%

Mediated instruction: 20-40%

Mandatory Course Components:
This course will be taught with significant interaction between students and content. Team work, collaborative learning interspersed with just in time lessons will be the norm. Hands on activities and projects will be used extensively.

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): ALEKS Score of 14 or Higher OR MA 93 Co-Requisite
Course Corerequisite(s): MA 93 if ALEKS Score of 0-13
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 4
Faculty Credential Requirements:
18 graduate credit hours in discipline being taught (MTA & HLC Requirement), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: Faculty teaching this course should have an enthusiasm for different branches of mathematics, (e.g. number theory, graph theory, etc.) to share and familiarity with MA 124 Math for Liberal Arts, as well as a deep understanding of principles of Developmental Mathematics teaching and learning.

General Room Request: None

Maximum Course Enrollment: 22
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit Accepted: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
First Term Valid: Fall 2017 (8/1/2017)
1st Catalog Year: 2017-2018
Course Fees: $10.00
People Soft Course ID Number: 104774
Course CIP Code: 27.01