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Adult Education High School Equivalency for Mathematics Success Certificate of Competency


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This is a non-credit, open enrollment Adult Basic Education Mathematics program within the Adult Education Department. Program emphasizes development of strategies to effectively solve mathematical problems for students who eventually plan to pass one of the three high school equivalency (HSE) exams, follow a CTE pathway, or attend academic college courses. Students will practice quantitative problem solving and algebraic problem solving in order to achieve a deeper conceptual understanding, procedural skill and fluency, and the ability to apply these fundamentals in real work situations. Basic test-taking computer skills for success on high school equivalency exam will be embedded into the course outline.
 
This program meets the needs of the 145,000 basic skills deficient people in the South Orange County region. It is intended primarily for students who are preparing to take one of the three state approved HSE math exams. Completion of this program will prepare students to enter the workforce, a CTE program, or to transition into an academic post secondary education.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to: 

  • Understand mathematical concepts and procedures
  • Analyze and Interpret Information
  • Synthesize data and solve problems
  • Demonstrate proficiency in numbers and operations on numbers
  • Demonstrate understanding of measurement and geometry
  • Analyze data and demonstrate proficiency in probability and statistics
  • Demonstrate understanding of algebraic concepts
Course ID Title Hours
AEBE 704NC   Adult Education Basic Education Math I 49.8
AEBE 705NC  * Adult Education Basic Education Math Arts II 49.8

TOTAL HOURS FOR THE CERTIFICATE:


99.6

*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.
 

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