Oct 23, 2026  
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
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MAT 025 Concepts of Essential Math/Sta (3 Credit Hours)


Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content and statistical concepts specific to real-world applications. Topics include decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, solving basic equations, geometrical concepts, dimensional analysis, financial applications and elements of statistics and probability. Upon completion, students should be able to to successfully demonstrate the use of mathematics, technology, and statistical concepts to solve practical problems while developing positive academic habits, learning strategies, and growth mindset. 

Competencies

  1. Demonstrate proficiency in operations using rates, ratios, and proportions.
  2. Use technology to interpret elements of personal finance.
  3. Compute perimeter, area, volume, and angles of geometric figures.
  4. Demonstrate proficiency in introductory probability and statistics concepts.
  5. Interpret tables, charts, and graphs.
  6. Solve and interpret real-world mathematical applications.



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