For many students remedial math can be a harsh roadblock that discourages and hinders the learning of math in general, often derailing the hopes of college for a student otherwise suited for such an environment. Now, however, there are initiatives being put forward relying less on remedial concepts such as algebra, especially for students pursuing careers where these concepts will not be of use. These programs currently being implemented and growing involve students learning on their own pace, as well as focusing on statistics and leaning away from the classic one size fits all approach of learning. These programs hope to allow students spring forward past these math roadblocks, and letting them thrive in a college atmosphere.