Introductory Math
The School of Adult & General Education (SAGE) offers three levels of developmental math courses to help students renew their math skills before taking occupational or college-level math classes. In addition, the math program offers short courses to develop calculator skills and to reduce math anxiety.
MATH 0440 - Math Anxiety: Offers students a chance to gain understanding of math anxiety and develop various techniques to modify related behaviors through the use of group discussion, journal entries and math study skills.
MATH 0450 Introduction to Calculators: Prepares students in MATH 0950 and below for calculator use in their classes and everyday life.
MATH 0550 (C or S)* - Basic Mathematics: (Prerequisite: Accuplacer Arithmetic score between 0-30 or equivalent) Presents fractions, decimals, percents, ratio and proportion, geometry and measurement. (45 theory hours + 15 lab hours per term)
MATH 0750 (C, S or P)* - Basic College Mathematics: (Prerequisite: Math 0550 or Accuplacer Arithmetic score of 31 to 56 or equivalent) Integrates topics from basic mathematics, geometry and algebra. Helps prepare students to enter programs in Business Occupations, Technologies, Trades & Service Occupations, Health Occupations or Math 100A. (45 theory hours + 15 lab hours per term)
MATH 0930 (C or S)* - Algebraic Problem Solving I: (Prerequisite: Math 0750 or Accuplacer Arithmetic score of 57 to 71 or equivalent) Presents the first of a two-course series in elementary algebra. Includes signed numbers, solving linear equations, formulas, and graphing. Satisfies prerequisite for Math 0940, Math 1110 (Math 0940 is recommended) and Math 1210. (45 theory hours + 15 lab hours per term)
MATH 0940 (C or S)* - Algebraic Problem Solving II: (Prerequisite: Math 0930 or equivalent) Presents the second of a two-course series in elementary algebra. Includes exponents and polynomials, factoring and quadratics. Satisfies prerequisite for Math 1310. (45 theory hours + 15 lab hours per term)
MATH 0950 - Algebraic Problem Solving: (Prerequisite: appropriate placement by exam [Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 72] or equivalent) Covers same material as Math 0930 and Math 0940 at a faster pace. One-term course designed for students with demonstrated ability in basic algebra. Satisfies prerequisite for Math 1110, 1210 and 1310. (45 theory hours + 15 lab hours per term)
*C - Collaborative: A traditional/lecture style class that incorporates lecture, individual and group work, and individual and group projects to cover material.
S - Self-Paced: Students work at their own pace to move through the material required to complete the course. Self-paced courses are open entry/open exit.
P - Project-Based: This approach uses projects to reinforce the objectives for the course. Students will work in groups on projects that cover each of the topics required for completion of the class.
For more information, please contact the SAGE Math Curriculum Chair, Nancee Mancel at nmancel@cnm.edu.
