Mathematics for Teachers

Course code MATH 1190

Credit 3.0

Length 60.0 hours

Course outline View

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

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

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.

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