Math for College Readiness

Class Requirements/Grading Notebooks: It is recommended that you keep a separate three-ring binder –1/2 or 1 inch is best-- (spiral notebooks are okay) for class notes. Class Preparation: You must come prepared and on time to class everyday with your three ring binder (or spiral binder with a folder to keep handouts) and a pencil. Class Absence: If you are absent, you are responsible to make up all missed work. Please check with a classmate for missed class notes. As a general guideline, if you are out for 2 days, you will be given 2 days to make up missed work or prepare for a missed test. Grading: Tests: 50% (6 tests per marking period) Classwork: 25% Quizzes: 25% Final Grade: 1st Marking Period: 40% 2nd Marking Period: 40% Final Exam: 20%

Math for College Readiness This course is designed for students who have already taken Algebra I and Geometry and could benefit from additional instruction to prepare them for success in college level math.

Why are we using Aleks? The purpose of using Aleks is to prepare each student to be as successful as possible on the Accuplacer college entrance exam for math so that students have a greater chance of bypassing remedial math courses in college. For ex: at MCC there are 3 remedial math courses (THAT YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR AND DO NOT RECEIVE COLLEGE CREDIT FOR!!) required before you are placed in a math course for credit toward your degree. It is our hope that after working hard in this course you bypass these remedial courses (SAVE VALUABLE TIME AND $)

Math for College Readiness Aleks Video (≈ 4 mins) http://www.aleks.com/about_aleks/research_behind

What is the Accuplacer? Accuplacer: a suite of computerized tests that determines your knowledge in math, reading and writing as you prepare to enroll in college-level courses. The results of the assessment, together with your academic background, goals and interests, are used by academic advisors and counselors to place you into a college course that meets your skill level. All community colleges and most state colleges require that students take the Accuplacer. Even if your school does not require the Accuplacer, there will be another placement test that this course will help with!!