Course Description: This web-based Pre-algebra course provides an opportunity for students to learn fundamental mathematical concepts using an interactive, problem-based approach. They develop an understanding of fractions, decimals, and percentages by applying them in practical situations; learn to handle data through graphs; develop an understanding of probability; become familiar with scientific notation; and learn to use ratios and proportions to solve problems. Basic computer skills are recommended.

Course Contents:
Students will learn about:

• Place value of whole numbers and decimals
• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Rounding and estimation
• Exponents
• Order of operations
• Greatest common factors and least common multiples
• Decimals
• Fractions
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions
• Complex fractions
• Ratios and proportions
• Percents
• Pictographs and circle, bar, and line graphs
• Scientific notation
• Statistics
• Counting problems
• Probability

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