Course title

College Mathematics Foundations Honors

Pre-requisite

Completion of Algebra 3-4 or College Algebra Honors, qualify on a placement rubric

Course description

This is a first year; foundational college mathematics course in which students develop a working knowledge of college-level mathematics and its applications to real-life problems. There is an emphasis on understanding mathematical foundations and concepts and their applications. Topics include proportional reasoning; modeling; finance; probability; and statistics. Students will demonstrate higher-level mathematical reasoning in relation to sets; intersections; unions; and expected values in probability. Students must also demonstrate an inquisitive mind with projects based on the curriculum. This class is offered for dual enrollment credit through the Maricopa Community Colleges.† The course format will follow these objectives in the delivery of the content:†

1. Students will consistently use writing; both in class and out; as a means to express ideas and prepare for discussions.†
2. The course is discussion-oriented rather than lecture.† The instructor provides background to inform the discussion and guide the research; as students are given time in advance to read; research and prepare their responses in writing.†
3. Students work to develop the ability to think about a broad range of ideas and come to understand how scholars and artists work by reading and responding to primary source material; by exploring issues and problems in depth rather than quickly and superficially; and by being carefully exposed to and guided through the methods of many disciplines.† Students learn to see the broad implications of each issue; as well as learn to analyze and synthesize the material.†
4. Students work to become more independent as critical thinkers; demonstrating the ability to use knowledge and logic when discussing an issue or an idea; while considering the consequences of their ideas; for themselves; for others; and for society.† The classroom environment is open to many perspectives and points of view; where students are encouraged to take intellectual risks and feel safe doing so.

School country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Phoenix

High school

Horizon Honors High

School / district Address

16233 S 48th St

School zip code

85048-0801

Requested competency code

Math

Date submitted

02/10/2022

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

• MTHA
• 4 years of Math

Approved date

03/23/2022

Online / Virtual

No