Certificate of Completion in Bridge to College Level Mathematics

The Certificate of Completion in Bridge to College Level Mathematics prepares students to retake the placement test and helps students build skills for greater success in their next math course. Additionally, students who complete the program will demonstrate improved numerical literacy and quantitative reasoning skills necessary for future progression in math courses. Students will learn, practice skills, and problem solve in arithmetic, beginning algebra, and intermediate algebra. Topics will include: Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and signed numbers; order of operations with real numbers; understanding ratios and proportions; solving linear equations and inequalities, including percents and proportions; solving systems of linear equations; using exponents; factoring; graphing and analyzing linear equations; evaluating expressions involving square roots.

A grade of "C" (or "P") or better is required for all core courses used for the degree or certificates. In addition, the student must obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0.