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Sep 07, 2024
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2023-2024 WWCC College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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CAP 021 - Introductory Algebra for Precalculus Credits: 5 LEC hours per week: 5 CAP 021 is an introductory algebra course intended to prepare students for the corequisite Precalculus I course pair. CAP 021 focuses on developing and applying numeric, algebraic, graphic, and metacognitive skills necessary for success in MATH 041 - Corequisite Algebra for MATH& 141 . This course will satisfy the Algebra 2 requirement for HS+ credit. Formerly: ABE 023. Course Outcomes:
- Use decimal place value to read and order numbers on a number line.
- Convert between decimal and scientific notation.
- Calculate with and convert between decimals, fractions, and percentages and interpret their significance in a variety of contexts.
- Use dimensional analysis to convert units of time, length, area, volume, and speed.
- Use Order of Operations to evaluate expressions including those with fractions, square roots, absolute value, and integer exponents.
- Translate between simple word phrases and mathematical notation, using variables to represent quantities where necessary.
- Evaluate a formula given a list of variable values.
- Solve single variable linear equations and proportions.
- Solve linear inequalities and graph their solutions on the number line.
- Solve multivariable equations or formulae for a given variable.
- Read and interpret graphs, charts, and tables.
- Create and use the graphs of points and lines in the plane.Â
- Generate an equation of a line given sufficient characteristics.
- Create, use, and interpret linear models in a variety of authentic settings.Â
- Model with, and solve, systems of two linear equations in two variables.
- Add, subtract, multiply, and simplify polynomial expressions.
- Apply Polya’s four-step problem-solving process.
- Use technology as a tool for calculating and graphing.
- Explain the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset.
- Practice productive struggle to creatively solve problems, enhance metacognition, and strengthen independent learning.
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