Academic Skills Mathematics Courses
ACSK 0013 Prealgebra - (F, S, SUM).  This course builds a strong number sense by emphasizing integers, decimals, percent, fractions, ratio and proportion. It also prepares a student to move forward with confidence into a first developmental algebra course by introducing variables, evaluating variable expressions and solving first degree equations. Elementary geometry, reading graphs, critical thinking, and problem solving skills support the AMATYC and NCTM standards. Some calculator use is incorporated. Upon successful completion, a student may take Beginning Algebra. No prerequisite.

ACSK 0023 Beginning Algebra - (F, S, SUM).  This developmental algebra course covers a quick prealgebra review; solving linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, and rational equations; graphing lines in the Cartesian coordinate plane; working with exponential properties, polynomial operations, factoring, and rational operations, and emphasizing interwoven problem solving. Upon successful completion, a student may take ACSK 0103, Intermediate Algebra or MATH 1003, Math for AAS General Education. PREREQUISITE: Prealgebra (ACSK 0013) with a grade of C or better, or minimum placement score: COMPASS Prealgebra-39, ASSET Numerical Score- 40, or ACT Math-14. Prealgebra background is strongly recommended.

ACSK 0103 Intermediate Algebra - (F, S, SUM).  This developmental algebra course covers a quick beginning algebra review; solving systems of linear equations, inequalities in one variable, and radical, quadratic, rational equations; graphing lines, linear inequalities, and parabolas; working with function notation and radical expressions; and interwoven problem solving. Some graphing calculator lessons are included. Upon successful completion, a student may take MATH 1204, College Algebra or MATH 2043, Survey of College Mathematics. PREREQUISITE: Beginning Algebra (ACSK 0023) with a grade of C or better, or minimum placement score: COMPASS Prealgebra-39 & Algebra 41, ASSET Numerical Skills- 40 & Elementary Algebra- 43, or ACT Math-17. Beginning algebra background is necessary.

ACSK 0104 Foundations of Algebra - (F, S).  A combined beginning and intermediate algebra course, computer-based and preparing for college-level mathematics by identifying and supporting the student's need in beginning algebra skill development as well as covering intermediate algebra material. The course extends to radical variable expressions and equations; solving quadratic equations and systems of linear equations; function notation and graphing lines, parabolas and linear inequalities in two variables, and problem solving techniques. Internet access from home is required. PREREQUISITE: Recent completion of Prealgebra (ACSK 0013) with an A, or minimum placement score: COMPASS: Prealgebra-39 & Algebra-35, ASSET Numerical Skills - 40 & Elementary Algebra-36, or ACT Math-15. Some algebra background is required.