ABE 96 - Jumpstart Math

5 Credits

Jumpstart Math prepares Jumpstart students to place into and successfully complete math 091or a higher level math course.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Acceptance into Jumpstart program.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve English as a Second Language students who are in the Jumpstart transitions program.
Active Date 20200303T13:40:24

Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
Variable Credit Yes
OEE Yes
Class Limit 30
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
Course Outline
This class covers math study skills, pre-algebra material, and algebra topics up to and including functions and slope in preparation for math 091 or beyond. There will be an emphasis on word problems and American notation. Students will also research which math classes they need for their chosen college degree and take at least one math placement test, if applicable.

Student Learning Outcomes
Develop a transition plan for academic math study, based on placement test and required major-specific math pathway.

Describe and demonstrate the application of three math study skills to math coursework.

Accurately calculate pre-algebra problems with operations that involve fractions, integers, absolute value, powers and roots, and expressions.

Accurately calculate algebraic problems with operations that involve equations, inequalities, functions, and slope.

Apply the appropriate math concept to a given real-world scenario.

Use transition skills appropriate for ABE.