This is a first year course which explores the basic mathematical concepts with the aim of reviewing math curriculum that future BC elementary and middle school teachers require. Students are introduced to the concepts of sets, real numbers, arithmetic operations, geometry of simple objects, elementary probability, and elementary statistical measures and displays.
Prerequisites
Precalculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 11 or MATH 0861 and MATH 0871 both with 'C -' or Basic Algebra Assessment test with a 55% or equivalent.
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What you will learn
- Whole Number Operations
Properties of Operations on Sets
Integers and Operations
Divisibility, Primes, Composites and Factorization
Rational Numbers, Operations and Conversions
Decimals and Percent
Integer Exponents
Points, Lines and Planes
2-D and 3-D shapes, Areas and Volumes
Motion Geometry
Elementary Probability and Statistics
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.