Fundamentals of Mathematics 5A

Course code MATH 0650

Credit 0.0

Length 156.0 hours

Course outline View

MATH 0650 introduces students to skills, concepts, vocabulary, and problem-solving strategies for working with common fractions. Topics include proper and improper fractions, mixed numbers, equivalent fractions, multiplying fractions, and dividing fractions. This course is the fifth of six levels of Basic Education Mathematics and will prepare students to meet personal, career, or further academic goals.

Math 0650 and 0655 meet the required outcomes for ALF Mathematics Level 5 in the BC ABE Articulation Handbook 2022/2023 Edition: https://www.bctransferguide.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/abeguide2223.pdf

Prerequisites

Department approval required.

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What you will learn

  • Proper fractions, improper fractions, mixed numbers, and equivalent fractions
  • Multiplying and dividing fractions

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
50034 April 8, 2026
to June 30, 2026
Self Paced Varies See full schedule Register

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Contact us

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† 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.

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