Math 109
Algebra Workshop
Spring 2008
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, 125, 130, or 141.
Who should take Math 109?
- Students needing additional help (as determined by placement exams, assessment tests, or classroom performance).
- Students who never took trigonometry and need 141 for their major.
- Students needing a refresher course in trigonometry.
- Math 109 must be taken concurrently with either Math 119, 125, 130, or 141.
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 Ayres 324, inside the Math Tutorial Center. 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 "Courses You Are Taking", 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: 1/2008