Basic Skills in Math Elementary Level

This non-credit certificate prepares students to understand and use basic skill level mathematics in their lives, especially in college coursework or in the workplace. The focus is understanding arithmetic, percents, equations, graphs and geometric formulas.

Certificate Requirements

Required Courses

MATH/N 600Understanding Arithmetic
25 hours
MATH/N 601Understanding Ratios, Proportions and Percents
20 hours
MATH/N 602Introduction to Variable Expressions and Equations
25 hours
AND
 
MATH/N 603Working with Measurements for Geometric Shapes
20 hours
OR
MATH/N 604Reading, Interpreting and Creating Graphs
20 hours

Total Lecture Hours: 90

A student receiving a certificate in this field will be able to:

  • Develop basic number literacy.
  • Develop a positive attitude or improve attitude toward mathematics.
  • Apply arithmetic operations, percents, equations, graphs and geometric formulas in real-world settings.