MATH 0099 Information Summer 2012

F.A.Q.S. Why do I have to take this class? – Low or No SAT or ACT scores – High School Deficiency in Math – Scored between 32 and 39 on COMPASS Entrance Exam What will this class do for me? – Improve your skills in intermediate algebra Topics: Rational expressions, Radical expressions, Linear equations, graphing, and Quadratic equations – Begin to prepare you for MATH 1001 or MATH 1111

F.A.Q.S. What if I don’t pass MATH 0099? – PASS: Earn C or better in course & earn 40 + on COMPASS Exit Exam – Required to repeat course* When do I take the COMPASS Exit Exam? – End of the term (August 1, 2012, time TBD) – Must bring photo ID for test – May use calculator (some restrictions apply)

F.A.Q.S. Does this count in my grade point average (GPA)? – NO! – Do show on transcript – May affect eligibility for Financial Aid from HOPE or Pell Grants

Learning Support Rules Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Limited (if any) adjustment by GHC Signature required----

Learning Support Rules Enroll in Learning Support course FIRST !! May not withdraw from Learning Support courses without first withdrawing from credit courses Take FCST 1010 if two or more Learning Support requirements

Learning Support Rules Complete Learning Support “area” within a limited number of attempts to avoid USG suspension* – ENGL 0099 or READ 0099 –two attempts – MATH 0097 and MATH 0099 –three attempts – Cumulative within USG – After Spring 2012, NO appeals for additional attempts – ONE year suspension from USG

Learning Support Rules Complete Learning Support requirements before earning 30 hours of academic credit