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MATH 40A
QUANTITATIVE REASONING · 5 units
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Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsWinter 2027 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
This course is designed for any student, in any major, who is interested in exploring the connections between math concepts and the quantitative skills we use in everyday life. The course focuses on problem solving using mathematical methods and modeling and quantitative investigation strategies. Applications include linear and exponential models, multivariable relationships, conversions, estimation, elementary probability, and descriptive statistics. Students will learn individually and collaboratively to analyze quantitative information and apply quantitative skills in a variety of real life contexts and express their findings verbally and in writing.
Sections this term
Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:09 PM UTCMATH 40AQUANTITATIVE REASONINGOpen2 sections · 70 seats reported · 2 instructors
- CRN 31645 · 02COpen · 35
- CRN 32341 · 01COpen · 35
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
- Intermediate Algebra
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Catalog wording: “Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.”
Advisory: “Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in MATH 80.”
What this course unlocks
Foothill courses that list MATH 40A as a prerequisite.
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