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Course Syllabus

MATH 1000R Math SKIP (Study, Knowledge, Improve & Practice)

  • Division: Natural Science and Math
  • Department: Mathematics
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 1; Lab: 0
  • Repeatable: Yes. May be repeated (up to 4 credit hours earned).
  • Semesters Offered: TBA
  • Semester Approved: Spring 2023
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2029
  • End Semester: Fall 2028
  • Optimum Class Size: 20
  • Maximum Class Size: 30

Course Description

Math 1000R is part of Snow College’s math placement process; for students who desire to review math topics in order to improve placement level before beginning a math course. This course addresses unique strengths and weaknesses of students from various backgrounds by providing each student with an individual assessment and study plan for mastering target material. This course requires mandatory class attendance and a minimum number of hours per week logged into a preparation module. Math 1000R may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits toward graduation. May be graded credit/no credit.

Justification

This course is for students who desire to review math topics in order to improve placement level before beginning a math course.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate improved problem-solving ability in identified areas of mathematics.
  2. Communicate full and cogent solutions, including appropriate justification, to problems in target areas of mathematics.
  3. Explain essential concepts in desired areas of mathematics.
  4. Demonstrate improved skill in desired areas of mathematics.
  5. Demonstrate readiness for target mathematics courses.

Course Content

Math 100R addresses unique strengths and weaknesses by providing each student with an individual assessment and study plan for mastering target material. Students will spend a minimum of 6 hours per week working in a Prep and Learning Module in Aleks PPL. This will provide an efficient way to do a targeted review of the particular topics just beyond the boundary of a student's current understanding.