MATH 0640 introduces students to skills, concepts, vocabulary, and problem-solving strategies for working with decimal fractions. Topics include number sense, addition, subtraction, and multiplication with decimal fractions. This course is the fourth of six levels of Basic Education Mathematics and will prepare students to meet personal, career, or further academic goals.
Math 0640 and 0645 meet the required outcomes for ALF Mathematics Level 4 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
- Number sense: Reading and writing decimals, comparing decimals, ordering decimals, and rounding decimal fractions
- Addition and subtraction with decimal fractions (including bookkeeping)
- Multiplication with decimal fractions
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50032 |
April 8, 2026 to June 30, 2026 |
Self Paced | Varies | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
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.