Start Math Right
Starting in the math course that is right for you is an essential component for success!
We strongly recommend testing to help find the right math to start with. If you have a PERT score higher than 113 and/or a CLM score below 40 (or ALEKS score below 46), you will start at the college math elective level. If you choose not to test, you may choose to start at the college elective level, though testing first is a smart choice.
At the elective level, you have three choices: MGF1100, MAT1033, and MAT1032. You will need six hours of math credit after these options to meet your A.A. requirements.
Are you pretty certain about what degree track you want or a limited list of options or areas? Check out our Academic Plans
Do any of the degree tracks require MAC1105, MAC2233, MAC1147, or MAC2311?
Intermediate Algebra will keep all options available. Do you feel confident in your math background?
Did you pass your last math class and finish it within the last month?
Has it been more than a year since you passed a math course?
No, I passed my math class within the last year.
Yes, it has been a while…
Why do you not feel confident?
Take MAT 1033, the studio is open for extra help if you need it.
If you take MAT 1033, make sure to plan for lots of extra study time every day; or take the MAT 1032 / 1034 sequence if you can take two semesters.
You should be fine taking MAT 1033. You might want to consider spending more time in the lab.
Take MGF 1100 (this is a great option if STA2023 is the only required math for your degree track).
Gen Ed Math
Once you have completed your college math elective course(s), or placed out of them, you are now ready for gen ed math. You need 6 hours (two classes) of gen ed math for an A.A. degree, and many transfer programs require specific courses. Check your degree audit to see which courses are required for you.
Which course is required for you?
STA2023 - Intro To Statistics, my only required math
Then you might choose to take MGF1106 as your second gen ed math, and take it first (because it has an intro to stats in it). You must take and pass MGF1106 and ENC1101 if you took MGF1100 as your elective course. If you have completed and enjoyed MAT1033, then you might want to take MAC1105 and then STA2023
STA 2023 - Intro To Statistics, is required and other math classes are also required
Then the other class required is likely an algebra class, and you want to take all your algebra classes right after each other. You can take STA2023 after you finish the other math, or if you are in a hurry, you can take STA2023 (if you have met the prerequisites) at the same time as an algebra class.
MAC1105 - College Algebra
Prerequisite(s): MAT1033, or MAT1034 with minimum grade of C
Take this immediately after completing MAT1033 (or MAT1034) since this is the next algebra class in sequence.
MAC2233 - Survey of Calculus
Prerequisite(s): MAC1105 with minimum grade of C
Take this immediately after taking MAC1105 since this class builds on your algebra skills
MAC1147 - Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry
Prerequisite(s): MAC1105 with minimum grade of B
This is designed for students who have strong algebra skills, have taken trig before (perhaps in high school), and need to take Calculus 1 next term. If MAC1147 is required for you, then you have the choice of taking MAC1147 or both MAC1140 and MAC1114 instead
MAC1140 - Precalculus Algebra
Prerequisite(s): MAC1105 with minimum grade of C
You can take MAC1140 and MAC1114 in the same semester if you are in a hurry.
MAC1114 - Trigonometry
Prerequisite(s): MAC1105 with minimum grade of C
You can take MAC1140 and MAC1114 in the same semester if you are in a hurry.
MAC2311 - Calculus 1 with Analytic Geometry
Prerequisite(s): MAC1114 and MAC1140 or MAC1147 with minimum grade of C