Prairie State |
Department of Mathematics
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Prairie State |
Department of Mathematics
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COL 101-MATH - Math 095 Merit Program - 1 Credit Hour
Course Description
This is a college success seminar designed for intermediate algebra students. In addition to attending their own regularly scheduled Math 095 classes, students enrolled in the Math 095 Merit program will spend 2 1/2 hours per week meeting with their merit classmates. By working closely with instructors and classmates on challenging problems that supplement course material, students will gain a deeper understanding of the mathematical concepts covered in Math 095. The Math 095 Merit program is neither a remediation nor a tutoring program; it is a supplemental instruction program designed to help ensure student success in Math 095.Prerequisite
Enrollment in Math 095 and instructor consent are required for registration in COL 101-MATH.Primary Textbook
No text is required for COL 101-MATH. Nonetheless, each student should have his/her copy of the Math 095 text (Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, 3rd Edition, Allen R. Angel) on hand for each class session.
Math 095 Merit Program Objectives
1.) Improve student success and retention in Math 095.
2.) Gain a deeper understanding of Math 095 concepts.
3.) Gain a deeper appreciation for mathematics.
4.) Gain a deeper appreciation for collaborative groupwork and collegiality in mathematics.
5.) Learn mathematics in a low-pressure environment.
6.) Have fun.
Math 095 Course Objectives
Click for a detailed list of course objectives: PDF.Math 095 Formula Sheet
Click for the final exam formula sheet: PDF.
Math 095 Final Exam Review
Additional Comments
Click for the final exam review problems: PDF.
Each student is required to have a scientific calculator. The TI-83/84 Graphing Calculator is recommended.
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Prairie State College Department of Mathematics Chicago Heights, IL 60411 |