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Course Title: Introduction to Geometry and Math Literacy

Title Abbreviation: Intro to Geo & Math Lit

Department: ODHS

Course #: 44

Credits: 5

Variable: No

IUs: 5

CIP: 320205

EPC: n/a

REV: 2024

Course Description

Students will review and apply basic math skills while exploring topics in geometry.

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: CASAS math score 204-220 or placement based on HS transcripts.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:

Academic Basic Education N/A

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution	Course #	Remarks
Anacor HS	MATH	Completion of this course fulfills all HS Geometry requirements or up to 1 credit of math electives.
B.E. HS	MATH	Completion of this course fulfills all HS Geometry requirements or up to 1 credit of math electives.
Concr HS	MATH	Completion of this course fulfills all HS Geometry requirements or up to 1 credit of math electives.
LaConn HS	MATH	Completion of this course fulfills all HS Geometry requirements or up to 1 credit of math electives.
MV HS	MATH	Completion of this course fulfills all HS Geometry requirements or up to 1 credit of math electives.
S.W.H.S.	MATH	Completion of this course fulfills all HS Geometry requirements or up to 1 credit of math electives.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

Perform basic operations and rounding with whole numbers, decimals, and/or fractions.
Draw, construct, identify, describe, and measure geometrical figures using their unique properties.
Demonstrate understanding of congruence and similarity by calculating ratios and proportions.
Determine the objective and appropriate tools when solving real-life and mathematical geometry problems.
Demonstrate mathematical literacy by using geometry and algebra vocabulary, notation, and precision.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Quantify

Definition: Apply mathematical skills quantitatively, logically, creatively, and critically.

Course Contents

Basic Arithmetic Skills Adding/subtracting/multiplying/dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Order of operations Rounding and estimation Measuring lines and angles Draw and construct geometrical figures
Basic Algebra Solve linear equations Solve ratios and proportions
Geometry Identify/describe lines, angles, and geometrical figures (i.e. rectangle, square, triangle, trapezoid, parallelogram, circle, rectangular solid, cube, cylinder, and sphere.) Describe the relationship between different geometric shapes Use basic perimeter, area, surface area, and volume formulas Understand congruence and similarity (i.e. lines, angles, 2D figures) Use mathematical constant \pi in applications involving circular figures
Mathematical literacy Vocabulary for algebra and geometry Mathematical notation Critically read, understand, and analyze story problems
Technology skills Use calculators like the Ti-30xs to perform basic math operations