Bunker Hill Community College

MAT091 Objectives

MAT091 Objectives: Upon completion of MAT091, the student will be able to:

Identify whole number place values.
Read and write whole numbers in word form and in standard form.
Write whole numbers in expanded form.
Round whole numbers.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers.
Solve word problems involving operations with whole numbers.
Calculate powers of whole numbers and simplify expressions with exponents.
Compute square roots.
Perform computations according to the convention on order of operations.
Order whole numbers using the symbols =, < and >.
List all the factors of a whole number.
Define and identify prime and composite numbers.
Express a whole number as a product of its prime factors.

Identify and interpret: fraction, numerator, denominator, proper fraction, improper
fraction and
mixed number.
Express improper fractions as mixed numbers.
Express mixed numbers as improper fractions.
Write fractions in simplest form.
Identify and find equivalent fractions.
Multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers.
Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers.
Simplify fraction expressions including complex fractions.
Compare the size of fractions using the symbols =, <, and>.
Solve word problems involving fractions and mixed numbers.

Identify decimal place values.
Read and write decimal numbers in word form and in standard form.
Write decimal numbers in expanded form.
Round decimal numbers.
Compare the size of decimals using the symbols =, < and >.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide decimal numbers.
Solve word problems involving decimals.
Convert fractions to decimals and convert decimals to fractions.
Express percent numbers as fractions and decimals.
Express decimals and fractions as percent numbers.
Find a percent of a number.

STUDY SKILLS AND SUCCESSFUL STUDENT OBJECTIVES
Classroom Policy, Procedures, Resources

SS1 Describe mathematics course attendance policy, classroom expectations and
instructor contact information.
SS2 Explain mathematics course requirements including materials, assignments,
quiz/test/exam schedule,
grading policy, exit requirements and prerequisite requirements.
SS3 Work collaboratively with fellow students, tutors and instructor.
SS4 Identify personal needs and use appropriate strategies and resources to meet those
needs.

Time Management

SS5 Construct and follow a weekly schedule which allows sufficient time for school and
study obligations.

Learning Styles and Learning Strategies

SS6 Identify personal learning styles; plan study strategies and choose study materials
which match personal
learning styles.
SS7 Identify and use active learning strategies which involve multiple learning channels.

Homework/Study Habits

SS8 Identify characteristics of a good personal study environment.
SS9 Identify and practice good study habits.

Textbook/Notebook

SS10 Identify the helpful features of a mathematics textbook.
SS11 Take notes in class using an organized note-taking method.

Tests

SS12 Describe and use good test-taking practices.
SS13 Use strategies to minimize test anxiety and develop a positive attitude.
SS14 Use test results to identify math errors and test-taking errors.

Math Models

ML1 Use concrete models to understand and explain math concepts, relationships and
problem situations.
ML2 Construct number lines and other visual models.
ML3 Read and understand information given in tables, diagrams and graphs.
ML4 Show numerical information and relationships using tables, diagrams and graphs.
ML5 Use calculators and computers appropriately as tools in learning mathematics.

Problem Solving

ML6 Identify and apply each step in the problem solving process.
ML7 Identify and apply a variety of problem solving strategies.

Math Language

ML8 Use math terms and symbols correctly.
ML9 Translate math symbols into words.
ML10 Understand and apply formulas.
ML11 Translate words into mathematical expressions.