Mathematics

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Options to shorten your math path

Madison College has developed a number of opportunities for students to accelerate their college math journey.

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)

• Prerequisite Exams - satisfy the enrollment requirements/prerequisites for a course by taking and passing a prerequisite exam. The following Prerequisite Exams are available for math:
  • Intermediate Algebra
  • College Algebra / Quantitative Reasoning
  • Math Analysis
  • Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1
  • Basic Statistics

• Challenge Exams - You can test out of a course using challenge exams. The following Challenge Exams are available for math:
  • Math with Business Apps (10804123)
  • Math of Finance (10804144)
  • Machine Tool Math 1 (31804381)
  • Vocational Math 1 (31804379)
  • College Tech Math 1/1A/1B (10804115)
  • College Tech Math 2 (10804116)

To find and enroll in the Challenge exams, access them by clicking on the button below and then searching for the exam you need.

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Accelerated Math Program — AMP
 

• Take Basic Algebra & Elementary Algebra (2 units + 3 credits, 6 hours/week) together as co-requisite classes
• Same textbook and teacher
• Recommended for students who will regularly study and attend class

Is this course right for me?

• I placed into Sector Math
• I am a LAT student going into Math, Science, or Health -or- my program requires Elementary Algebra

For more information, contact: Alex Fernandez – Advisor, (608) 259-2905, abfernandez@madisoncollege.edu

Accelerated Reasoning Program — ARP
 

• Take Mathematical Reasoning + Reasoning Workshop (3 credits + 2 units, 6 hours/week) together as co-requisite classes
• Same textbook and teacher
• Recommended for students who will regularly study and attend class

Is this course right for me?   

• I placed into Sector Math
• am a LAT student going into Arts & Humanities -or- my program requires Mathematical Reasoning

For more information, contact: Alex Fernandez – Advisor, (608) 259-2905, abfernandez@madisoncollege.edu

The Math Reasoning Path

This math pathway is about changing the way you think about math. Its goal is to improve your math ability by:

• Teaching you skills, strategies, and content
• Improving your feelings about your math abilities
• Building community in the classroom

* Quantitative Reasoning counts as the math requirement for an Associate of Arts degree at Madison College and transfers as the required math course for many Bachelor of Arts degree majors in the Arts & Humanities.  As always, check with your transfer school to be sure of their requirements

How do my classes transfer?

Technical and associate degree program students should check with their program advisor to confirm that they are enrolling in math courses that will meet their program's requirements. Liberal Arts Transfer program students can use Transfer Wisconsin to determine how a specific Madison College math course will transfer to any school in the University of Wisconsin System or Wisconsin Technical College System.

Where to go for help

• Our Student Achievement Centers offer support for our students. You will have access to peer and instructor tutors at varying days and hours of the week!
• To get help enrolling or with other advising needs, see How to Register for Classes for help.
• Our academic advisors are also available to assist you and answer any questions you have. Check out Advising Services for how to contact or schedule an appointment with an advisor