Student Learning Outcomes

• Plot points and graph equations in two variables.
• Simplify and approximate square roots, and use them in application of the Pythagorean Theorem.
• Find perimeter and area of geometric figures.
• Evaluate ratios and percents, convert between percent and rational numbers, and solve equations and applications involving proportions and percents.
• Solve any linear equation with rational coefficients, and apply this ability in solving word problems.
• Determine factors and divisibility of any integer, identify prime numbers, and determine the least common multiple of any combination of whole numbers.
• Simplify algebraic expressions with any rational number coefficient (includes the ability to evaluate algebraic expressions and formulas involving any rational number.)
• Use the order of operations to simplify any arithmetic problem involving whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers in both fraction and decimal form.
• Demonstrate mastery of relevant vocabulary and notation.
• Students will feel that mathematics is a beneficial part of their education
• Math students feel they have the resources necessary for their success.
• Math 50 students will be able to solve a linear equation.
• Math 50 students will be able to simplify expressions.