Learning Support Math Modules 

A student with mathematics ACT sub score below 19 or COMPASS score below 38 should enroll in MATH0810, Learning Support Mathematics I. The student will then be tested in class, using a secondary diagnostic pre-test to determine competency deficiencies in developmental mathematics. Based on the assessment test(s) and the student's career goals, a set of required modules from the following list will be determined.

REGISTRATION NOTE: Due to changes in registration, you will be required to complete Module 3 before you can register for MATH 0820.  Also, you must complete Module 4 before you can register for MATH 0830.

Competency 1/Module 1: Real Number Sense and OperationsUpon successful completion of this competency, students will:

1.       Perform operations with real numbers;

2.       Identify and calculate with irrational numbers;

3.       Recognize and apply absolute value and ordering of real numbers;

4.       Evaluate expressions using the order of operations;

5.       Solve applications involving rational numbers.

Competency 2/Module 2: Operations with Algebraic Expressions
Upon successful completion of this competency, students will:

1.       Identify and simplify like terms;

2.       Evaluate algebraic expressions, including those involving powers and roots;

3.       Apply the distributive law to write equivalent expressions;

4.       Solve real-world application problems using operations with algebraic expressions.

5.       Factor polynomials using the greatest common factor;

6.       Perform operations with polynomial expressions.

Competency 3/Module 3: Solve Equations

Upon successful completion of this competency, students will:

1.       Solve linear equations and linear inequalities in one variable using multiple approaches – numerical, graphical, and symbolic;

2.       Solve real-world application problems using linear equations such as proportions, volume, and surface area;

3.       Solve formulas for a specified variable;

4.       Solve compound linear inequalities and express the solution graphically.

Competency 4/Module 4: Analyze Graphs

Upon successful completion of this competency, students will:

1.       Find and plot ordered pairs that are solutions for two variable linear equations;

2.       Analyze linear equations by identifying and interpreting slope and x and y-intercepts;

3.       Graph linear equations by identifying and interpreting ordered pairs, slope, and x and y-intercepts;

4.       Write linear equations using ordered pairs, slope, and x and y-intercepts;

5.       Solve real-world application problems using linear equations;

6.       Apply and interpret function notation.

Competency 5/Module 5: Modeling and Critical Thinking

Upon successful completion of this competency, students will:

1.       Calculate the mean and median of sets of data;

2.       Analyze and interpret graphs of data sets;

3.       Analyze and solve application problems involving basic probability;

4.       Perform unit conversions between English and Metric systems.