Math Skills Center

Math 070: Basic Mathematical Concepts

Our three-credit course is an integrated review of basic algebraic and geometric concepts. It is a prerequisite for MATH 072, MATH 103 or STAT 103.

We emphasize problem-solving, writing to explain methods and solutions and collaborative learning. Class time is spent on the content topics listed below.

Your instructor will post a calendar, syllabus and course assignments on their D2L Brightspace. Tutoring is available for enrolled students in the Math Skills Center, CH 224.

Required course materials

MyMathLab subscription.
A basic five-function calculator. Scientific and graphing calculators are not allowed.
To view and print course materials you will need to install the free Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer if you do not already have it.

Unit 1

2.5 Order of operations
3.6 Multiplying, simplifying, and more with area
3.7 Reciprocals and division
4.2 Addition, order, and applications
4.3 Subtraction, equations, and applications
4.5 Mixed numerals
4.6 Addition and subtraction of mixed numerals; applications
4.7 Multiplication and division of mixed numerals; applications
5.1 Decimal notation, order, and rounding
5.8 Applications and problem solving
8.2 Perimeter
8.3 Area
8.4 Circles
8.5 Volume
8.8 Similar triangles
9.7 Properties of real numbers
9.8 Simplifying expressions; order of operations
Appendix A: Linear measure
Appendix B: Weight and mass
Appendix C: Capacity
Appendix D: Time and temperature

Unit 2

6.1 Ratio and proportion
6.2 Percent notation
6.3 Percent notation and fraction notation
6.4 Solving percent problems using percent equations
6.5 Solving percent problems using Proportions
6.6 Applications of percent
6.7 Sales tax, commission and discount
6.8a Simple interest
10.3 Solving equations
10.4 Formulas
10.5 Applications of percent
10.6 Applications and problem solving
10.7 Solving inequalities
10.8 Applications and problem solving with inequalities
16.5 Radical equations
16.6 Applications with right triangles
Reasoning skills

Unit 3

11.1 Graphs and applications of linear equations
11.2 More with graphing and intercepts
11.3 Slope and applications
11.4 Equations of lines
11.5 Graphing using the slope andy-intercept
11.6 Parallel and perpendicular lines
11.7 Graphing inequalities in two variables
12.1 Integers as exponents
12.2 Exponents and scientific notation

Unit 4

12.3 Introduction to polynomials
12.4 Addition and subtraction of polynomials
12.5 Multiplication of polynomials
12.6 Special products
13.1 Introduction to factoring
13.2 Factoring trinomials of the type x² +bx+c
13.7 Solving quadratic equations by factoring
13.8 Applications of quadratic equations
17.1 Introduction to quadratic equations
17.2 Solving quadratic equations
17.3 The quadratic formula