Foundational Mathematics Pathway

Certificate of Competency

The Basic Skills Math Program is a noncredit pathway for students to develop the mathematical skills necessary at Las Positas to enroll in an intermediate algebra level credit course required for an Associate’s (AA/AS). Embedded are essential study and life skills to help each student succeed in credit math courses and beyond. Successful students will have the necessary mathematical understanding to enroll in an intermediate algebra level course, which is the math requirement for an Associate’s Degree. Research at our college and similar community colleges have shown that supports such as these have a huge impact on student retention and success rates.

Required Core: (180 Hours)
Units

Course	Units
NMAT 207 (Pre-Algebra)	108
NMAT 210 (Elementary Algebra)	72

 

Units

Units Category	Units
Total Hours	180