This page covers the following course pairings:

• • Algebra Express

  • Algebra for Precalculus Express

Algebra Express (MATH 1314 corequisite with MATD 0414): 

A path to complete developmental algebra requirements and college algebra in one semester (7 hours).

Algebra for Precalculus Express (MATH 1414 corequisite with MATD 0444): 

A path to complete developmental algebra requirements and college algebra for precalculus in one semester (8 hours).

What are these courses all about? 

These combined courses provide students with an opportunity to complete their developmental algebra requirements AND College Algebra or College Algebra for Precalculus in one semester. The course will use “just in time remediation” integrating developmental algebra skills right before they are needed in either College Algebra course. This building block approach allows students to learn developmental math and advance these skills to the college level. This is different than the traditional approach where the student learns all the developmental math skills in one semester (or two) and then takes the college level course in a subsequent semester, hoping that they recall all the developmental math skills that they have previously learned. 

Success data shows that students taking Algebra Express are more than twice as successful in completing MATH 1314 than students going through the MATD 0370 Elementary Algebra track.  Starting in Fall 2021, we want to continue the student success with Algebra for Precalculus Express.

Meeting Times

Algebra Express (MATD 0414 / MATH 1314) meets either 4 or 5 days a week for a total of 7 hours. Since the assignments and information presented in each class builds on the content from the previous classes daily attendance is required.

Algebra for Precalculus Express (MATD 0414 / MATH 1314) meets either 4 or 5 days a week for a total of 8 hours. Since the assignments and information presented in each class builds on the content from the previous classes daily attendance is required. 

How much does this cost?

Algebra Express is a 7 hour course - three hours for MATH 1314 and four hours for MATD 0414. Students must sign up and pay for both sections.  The cost of an electronic textbook is included with the cost of tuition.  A free supplemental textbook is also used for this course.

Algebra for Precalculus Express is a 8 hour course - four hours for MATH 1414 and four hours for MATD 0444. Students must sign up and pay for both sections. The cost of an electronic textbook is included with the cost of tuition.

Why are two instructors listed?

There will be two instructors assigned to this course, instruction will be traded off between instructors depending on the topic covered. Both instructors will be in the classroom during class time.

What about homework and testing?

Homework is assigned each class meeting and is due the next day. There will be tests every other week.

Who would be a good fit for Algebra Express?

• • Students who have a degree plan that requires MATH 1314 College Algebra.

  • Students with the appropriate score on math TSI Assessment test or alternative placement criteria. 

  • TSI complete or exempt students who are not prepared to move straight into MATH 1314.

  • Students that have successfully completed NCBM 0270.

  • Students who have unsuccessfully attempted MATD 0370, MATD 0421, NCBM 0214 / MATH 1314 corequisite or MATH 1314.

Students must be able to commit to attending all class meetings and complete all homework assignments on time. This would equate to 21 - 28 hours of math every week for the entire semester.

Who would be a good fit for Algebra for Precalculus Express?

• • Students who have a degree plan that requires MATH 1414 College Algebra for Precalculus.

  • Students with the appropriate score on math TSI Assessment test or alternative placement criteria. 

  • TSI complete or exempt students who are not prepared to move straight into MATH 1414.

  • Students that have successfully completed NCBM 0270.

  • Students who have unsuccessfully attempted MATD 0370, MATD 0421, NCBM 0244 / MATH 1414 corequisite or MATH 1414.

Students must be able to commit to attending all class meetings and complete all homework assignments on time. This would equate to 24 - 32 hours of math every week for the entire semester.

There is a Prerequisite Review for these courses. Use this to test your background knowledge.

Just missed the cut score on the TSI? 

If your math placement is near TSI complete (college-ready) you may be eligible for College Algebra with Support NCBM 0214/MATH 1314 (5 hours) or College Algebra for Precalculus with Support NCBM 0244/MATH 1414 (6 hours). Contact your advisor for more information.