Business Math with Support Corequisite

MATH 1324 corequisite with NCBM 0224: A path to complete developmental math requirements and Math for Business and Economics in one semester 

What is this course all about? 

This course pair provides students a path to finish their developmental math requirements AND Math for Business and Economics in one semester. Students take the MATH credit course, which is paired with a two-hour support course (NCBM 0224). Because the support course runs concurrently with Math for Business and Economics, students are expected to complete weekly lessons over several due dates throughout the semester. During the support course, students will have a math instructor for assistance with the lessons.

Meeting Times

Students will attend class 5 hours a week, two hours for NCBM 0224 and three hours for MATH 1324. The support course meets before or after the paired Math for Business and Economics course.

How much does this cost?

This is a 5 hour course - three hours for MATH 1324 and two hours for NCBM 0224. Students must sign up and pay for both sections.  The cost of an electronic textbook is included with the cost of tuition.

What is Expected in the Support Course?

In the support course, students participate in lessons covering prerequisite topics section-by-section in time for their Math for Business and Economics lectures.  These lessons may be in the form of a traditional lecture (with or without guided notes) or completion of a group activity.  Review of content already discussed in the MATH course may also be conducted in preparation for the Math for Business and Economics exams.  

What about homework and testing?

Weekly assignments and exams must be completed for the MATH 1324 course. Additionally, there will be a developmental algebra exit exam students must pass in order to earn a C or higher in the NCBM 0224 support course and become TSI Complete in Mathematics. Weekly homework for NCBM 0224 will cover the topics discussed in that class. Instructors may assign online homework to replace a portion of the written homework, so students must have access to a computer and internet access. 

Who Would be a Good Fit for these Course Pairings?

• Students who have a degree plan that requires MATH 1324 Math for Business and Economics.

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

• Students who have completed MATD 0370 with a C or higher.

• Students who have passed an ALEKS exam which includes Objective 8 in MATD 0421.

• TSI Complete or Exempt students who are not prepared to move straight into MATH 1324.

• Students who have unsuccessfully attempted MATH 1324.

Students must be able to commit to attending all class meetings and compete assignments for both courses on time.  This translates into approximately 15 to 20 hours per week for NCBM 0224 and MATH 1324.

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

Need additional developmental math instruction?

If your math placement is not near TSI complete (College Ready) or would like more than a 2-hour support course, then MATD 0424/MATH 1324 (7 hours) Business Math Express is the correct corequisite to meet your needs. The Business Math Express course provides a more robust integration of just-in-time remediation and has additional supports, including a second instructor in the classroom.  Contact your advisor for more information.