Essential pre-college math, a program better known as Math 87/97 is meant to take the worry and stress out of required classes many students must take. Many students are returning to school as adults and need beginner courses before tackling more advanced college math. According to the author, student success rates in Math 87/97 are higher than other math courses offered within the college.
If you’re going back to school you might need a refresher course in math!
Pre-college math course that encourages questions and dialogue is finding success.
By providing an environment that is much more comfortable for the students to ask questions and promoting open dialog. This open dialog along with other non-conventional teamwork approaches to learning is creating a recipe for success. For students who are not majoring in math, this course provides the stepping block to complete required courses so students can move on to their major.
Essential Pre-College Math, better known as Math 87/97, is meant to take the anxiety out of required “pre-college” math classes many new LCC students must take — even if they are pursuing majors unrelated to math.
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
Key takeaways
- Pre-college courses can help relieve anxiety with students before entering college.
- It is not unlikely for a student to drop out after performing poorly in a pre-college level course.
- Pre-college courses can also help with adults who have been out of the classroom for a while and give them a refresher on what to expect before returning.
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