MA 17 - Corequisite for Intermediate Algebra

Description
Corequisite for Intermediate Algebra allows students the extra time to develop the effective and mathematical reasoning skills necessary to meet the course learning outcomes of MA 107 - Intermediate Algebra. This course is designed for students with ALEKS PPL scores of 7 - 29 and have previously taken an Algebra course. All students who are enrolled in MA 107 - Intermediate Algebra with an ALEKS PPL score between 7 and 29 must also enroll in this course.

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2

School: School STEM
Department: Mathematics
Discipline: MA

Course Review & Revision Year: 2027-2028

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:
Students will be able to:

Use the language, symbols, and structure of algebra and the key characteristics of functions and their representations (symbols, graphs, tables) to investigate, represent, and solve problems.
Develop self - awareness and take initiative to fill in skill and knowledge gaps in mathematics needed for MA 107.
Recognize when they need help, where to find the help and make use of the available resources.
Seek, receive and utilize feedback.
Develop strategies to maintain motivation and persistence.
Develop productive academic behaviors.

Approved for Online Delivery?: No

Course Outline:
I. Academic Management Skills

I.A. Use feedback to revise work.

I.B. Periodically review progress and make a plan for completing work.

I.C. Demonstrate how to take notes in a math course on both lecture and group work.

I.D. Identify when and how to use appropriate resources such as textbooks, online materials, office hours, and tutoring support.

I.E. Monitor and adjust emotions, attitudes, and habits when facing academic challenges.

I.F. Understand and explain how intelligence can be grown through persistence, attitude, and engagement.

II. Problem Solving

II.A. Identify and apply a variety of techniques for solving mathematical and algebraic problems.

II.B . Utilize mathematical strategies to process information into mathematical ideas, processes, arguments, or solutions.

II.C. Assess reasonableness of assumptions and solutions.

II.D. Just in time algebraic reasoning support for MA 107.

II.E. Just in time computation support for MA 107.

III. Calculation Skills using appropriate technology

III.A. Compute integers, rational numbers, exponents, and radical expressions.

III.B. Round a positive decimal up or down.

III.C. Simplify rational numbers and expressions.

III.D. Fluently convert between decimals, percents, and fractions.

IV. Communicating Mathematical Thinking

IV.A. Explain a mathematical idea, process, argument, or solution using written words.

IV.B. Explain a mathematical idea, process, argument, or solution using symbolic notation.

IV.C. Explain a mathematical idea, process, argument, or solution via an oral presentation.

IV.D. Utilize multiple representations (verbal, tabular, graphical, symbolic) to support a mathematical idea, process, argument, or solution.

V. Exploring Mathematical Identity

V.A. Reflect on personal experiences with mathematics and how they impact attitudes toward mathematics.

V.B. Identify a variety of ways in which mathematics is used in daily life.

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None.

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Facilitated discussion: 30-50%

Small group work: 20-40%

One-on-one consultation: 20-40%

Mandatory Course Components:
Topics will be presented in a variety of modes so student practice skills like taking notes as they learn the various methods, using active listening etc.

Time will be spent one - on - one to assist development of self assessment skills

Extra time with the math content from MA 107 to practice how to study and learn math.

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: ALEKS PPL scores of 7 - 29
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): MA 107
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: NA
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 2
Faculty Credential Requirements:
18 graduate credit hours in discipline being taught (HLC Requirement), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: Instructors for MA 017 need to have thorough knowledge of content and understanding of the unique requirements involved in teaching developmental level courses. Standard requirements for the Mathematics Department apply.

Maximum Course Enrollment: 12
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
First Term Valid: Fall 2023 (8/1/2023)
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
None
1st Catalog Year: 2023-2024
People Soft Course ID Number: 105204
Course CIP Code: 27.01

Name of Course Author:
Nefertiti Williams