Program Overview
The Bridge to College Level Mathematics program at Foothill College prepares students for success in future math courses by providing a modular format that covers arithmetic, beginning algebra, and intermediate algebra topics. Students can retake modules as needed and take them in any order, building skills in areas such as operations with real numbers, ratios, proportions, and solving linear equations and inequalities.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Bridge to College Level Mathematics program at Foothill College is designed to prepare students for success in future math courses. The program provides students with the opportunity to retake the placement test and helps them build skills in arithmetic, beginning algebra, and intermediate algebra. Topics covered in the program include:
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and signed numbers
- Order of operations with real numbers
- Understanding ratios and proportions
- Solving linear equations and inequalities, including percents The program is offered in a modular format, with each module covering a specific topic. Students can take the modules in any order, and they can retake modules as needed.