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Mathematics for College 7/10-7/21/17

The primary goal of this program is to prepare students for college-level mathematics. Proficiency in these mathematical concepts, called Basic Skills, is required before a student can earn graduation credit at the college or university level.

During this course, students will focus on the topics tested in the Basic Skills mathematics test given to incoming college/university freshmen. There will be a brief review of the arithmetic of whole numbers, signed numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents, but the primary focus will be on polynomial arithmetic, algebraic expressions, factoring, graphing, and solving equations. A more detailed description of this content is provided in the topical outline.

Classes will follow an application-oriented approach that begins with a discussion of how these skills are used in our personal lives and professions. After this discussion, a workshop-oriented approach will be used in which learners will spend most of their time brainstorming and problem-solving with peers in small, guided study groups. As part of this experience, students will be encouraged to develop their leadership skills and mentored in the art of collaboration. Finally, since mathematics is a largely a discipline of logic, students will be provided with a variety of additional problems that can help them practice the skills needed for the Basic Skills.

Class Format

The format below is a cyclical sequence that will be followed throughout the course.

1. Discussion of concept application
2. Guided application of mathematical concepts in study groups
3. Class discussion and summary of concept solutions
4. Provision of practice exercises students can
5.  complete as homework during the course and/or after the course is completed.

Instructor : Dr. Donna Potacco
Dates : 07/10/17 to 07/21/17
Days : Mon,Tues,Weds,Thu,Fri
From : 9:00am - 12:00pm
Fee : $ 559.00
Course Number : HS311

Class is unavailable at this time please call 973-720-2354 for more information or other course options

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