MATH 56 Foundations Mathematics - Advanced Level is for students to upgrade their mathematics skills. Students will study financial math, measurement, algebra, geometry, statistics, logical reasoning, and trigonometry. Students will develop various problem-solving strategies throughout the course.
This course is for students who are interested in gaining entry to some non-science career programs and/or earning credit for their BC Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood).
This course is equivalent to Foundations Math 11.
This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.
Notes:
See the ABE Articulation Handbook 2019/20 Edition at https://www.bctransferguide.ca/transfer-options/adult-basic-education/past-abe-guides/
Skills Review
It is recommended that a review of the following skills be implemented throughout the
course as needed, but are not required.
Basic Algebra
Linear Relations
Systems of Linear Equations
Right Triangle Trigonometry
Prerequisites: Recommended MATH 46 or equivalent skills
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 128 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 4 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 4.5 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Use various problem-solving strategies throughout the course: a) guess and check; b) look for a pattern, c) make a systematic list; d) draw or model; e) eliminate possibilities; f) simplify the original problem; g) work backward; h) develop alternative approaches.
- CORE LEARNING OUTCOMES: a) Rates; b) System of Linear Inequalities; c)Quadratic Functions; d) Geometry; e)Statistics, f) Trigonometry; g)Measurement, h)Logical Reasoning, i) Financial Math
Grading Table
Standard Academic Upgrading Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
| 85-89 |
A |
| 80-84 |
A- |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
| 72-75 |
B |
| 68-71 |
B- |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
| 60-63 |
C |
| 55-59 |
C- |
| 50-54 |
P |
| Non-completion or unsatisfactory performance |
NCG
No Credit Granted |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.