For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The Mathematics Department at Seward County Community College will enhance a student's ability to think critically using mathematical principles, ideas, and concepts in order to function in a society with ever-changing technology.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
- Apply the rules and properties for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers.
- Identify the definition and properties of fractions.
- Reduce fractions and compute problems of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions and mixed numbers.
- Identify decimal notation and place value.
- Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals.
- Compute square roots.
- Identify and compute problems in ratio, proportion, and unit measurement.
- Identify properties and compute problems of percent.
- Compute problems related to sales tax and commission.
- Compute problems related to simple interest.
- Identify the properties of positive and negative numbers.
- Add, subtract, multiply, and divide positive and negative numbers.
- Apply the distributive property to algebraic expressions.
- Solve linear equations in one variable.
- Identify Pythagorean Theorem and compute related problems.
Standard Notation
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Division
Rounding and Estimating; Order
Solving Equations
Applications and Problem Solving
Order of Operations and Exponential Notation
Factorizations
Divisibility
Fraction a Fraction Notation
Multiplication and Applications
Simplifying
Multiplying, Simplifying, and Applications
Division and Applications
Lease Common Multiples
Addition and Applications
Subtraction, Order, and Applications
Mixed Numerals
Addition and Subtraction Using Mixed Numerals; Applications
Multiplication and Division Using Mixed Numerals; Applications
Order of Operations, Complex, Fractions, and Estimation
Decimal Notation, Order, Rounding
Addition and Subtraction
Multiplication
Division
Converting from Fraction Notation to Decimal Notation
Estimating
Application and Problem Solving
Introduction to Ratios
Rates and Unit Prices
Proportions
Percent Notation and Fraction Notation
Solving Percent Problems Using Percent Equations
Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions
Applications
Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount
Simple Interest and Compound Interest; Credit Cards
Average, Medians, Modes, and Range
Interpreting Date from Tables and Graphs
American Units
Metric System
Converting between American and Metric
Weight and Mass; Medical Applications
Time and Temperature
Converting Unity of Area
Perimeter
Area
Circles
Volume
Angles and Triangles
Square Roots and Pythagorean Theorem
Addition and Subtraction of Real Numbers
Multiplication and Division of Read Numbers
Order of Operations
Introduction to Algebra
Solving Equations Using Addition Principle
Solving Equations Using Multiplication Principle
Solving Equations Using Principles Together
Applications
- WHOLE NUMBERS
- FRACTION NOTATION: MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION
- FRACTION NOTATION AND MIXED NUMERALS
- DECIMAL NOTATION
- RATIOS AND PROPORTIONS
- PERCENT NOTATION
- DATA, GRAPHS, AND STATISTICS
- MEASUREMENT
- GEOMETRY
- REAL NUMBERS
- ALGEBRA; SOLVING EQUATIONS AND PROBLEMS
- Lecture
- Discussions
- Textbook Exercises
- Video Lessons
- Computer Demonstrations/Exercises
- Whiteboard Drills
- Textbook
- Audio/visual aids
- MyMathLab software
- Handouts
- Online Videos
SCCC Outcome 1 will be assessed using assignments and quizzes.
Have students answer questions based on the reading of their textbooks.
SCCC Outcome 4 will be assessed and measured by class participation and tests.
SCCC Outcome 5 will be assessed and measured using assignments, tests, and non-traditional problem solving activities.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.