Math 109
Algebra Workshop
Spring 2010
What is Math 109?
- Math 109 is a one-hour guided lab tutorial offering individual and computerized instruction on algebra and/or trigonometry.
- Students receive help with mathematical concepts needed (but not necessarily taught) to master material covered in Math 119, or 130.
Who should take Math 109?
- Students needing additional help (as determined by placement exams, assessment tests, or classroom performance).
- Beginning Fall 2009 only students taking either Math 119 or 130 may take Math 109.
- Students who never took trigonometry and need 141 for their major.
- Math 109 must be taken concurrently with either Math 119 or 130.
When and where does Math 109 meet?
- Math 109 meets on a day and time selected by the student and compatible with his/her schedule. See the online timetable for available sections.
- Math 109 meets in Temple Court 109A. Students are required to spend a minimum of one hour each week in the 109 lab.
What will students do in Math 109?
- Students use computer software to view video lectures, create study plans specific to their needs, learn problem solving strategies, complete tutorials and take tests.
- Students complete worksheets relevant to topics in their other math course.
- Students can ask questions over problems assigned in their other math course.
- Good study habits are practiced and encouraged.
How is Math 109 graded?
- Math 109 is a one-credit hour course with Satisfactory/No Credit grading only. A grade of NC does not affect a student's overall grade point average.
- Math 109 may be taken for credit three times.
Is more information available?
- Send inquiries to math109@math.utk.edu.
- Once registered for Math 109, students have access to additional information at online.utk.edu, under "My Courses", click on "Math 109Algebra Workshop".
Test Your Readiness for College Algebra, Math 119
- Test your prerequisite skills by working through this set of problems without a calculator. Suggested time limit: less than 10 minutes.
- These problems represent concepts you should already know without having to review or use a calculator.
- Students experiencing difficulty solving these problems correctly should give serious consideration to taking Math 109 concurrently with Math 119 or take Math 100 before taking Math 119.
* Click on this link to begin the test.
* Click on this link to check your answers.
last updated: 1/2010