MATH BRIDGE PROGRAM -- FALL 2013
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The University of Alaska Fairbanks Department of Mathematics and Statistics is pleased to offer the Math Bridge Program again for Fall 2013. This program is designed to help students achieve success in their introductory math courses. Participating students will receive:
- intensive, individualized review of prerequisite material for the course in which the student is enrolled
- guidance on all aspects of getting through a math course at the college level including how to study for tests, strategies for getting homework done, and how to get the most out of lecture.
Students who complete the entire program can qualify for a 1-credit tuition waiver.
| Who |
Any student enrolled in: |
| Cost | FREE to all eligible students. Students who complete the entire program can qualify for a 1-credit tuition waiver worth $165. |
| When | The time is FLEXIBLE! Scroll down to see dates for the Orientation or go straight to the application link below. |
| Where | The Math and Stat Lab, Chapman 305, UAF campus |
| How | Fill out the brief on-line application. See orientation schedule below or go straight to the application. |
Orientation Meetings and Deadlines
Note: You only need to attend ONE Orientation Meeting
Session 1: Monday, August 19, 9-11 am
Session 2: Monday, August 19, 1-3 pm
Session 3: Wednesday, August 21, 1-3 pm
Session 4: Wednesday, August 21, 6-8 pm
Orientation Meetings will be held in Chapman 104.
MATH BRIDGE PROGRAM: FALL 2013
Part I: Orientation Meeting
This meeting is both an introduction to the Math Bridge Program as a whole and an extended discussion of skills associated with success in mathematics courses. This is a working meeting, not a lecture. You will be completing various assignments related to study skills. We will spend about 15 minutes on each of the topics below:
This is a go-at-your-own-pace portion of the program. You will use a program called Aleks to identify areas of weakness in your mathematical background and to master those areas. Help will be available in the Math Lab. Your first goal during this period will be to master ALL of the prerequisite material for your course AND to pass a final assessment on this material. There is a second and equally important goal here too. That is to practice the skills discussed in the Orientation Meeting including time management, setting academic goals, finding ways to get help, and holding yourself accountable. Math Bridge tutors will contact you periodically during this period to help you stay on track.
This is a one-on-one meeting with a Math Bridge coordinator that aims to ensure that you are prepared for the course in which you are enrolled. This meeting will take place toward the end of your first full week of class and will take about 30 minutes to complete. The date and time of this meeting will be settled at a time best for the student and Math Bridge coordinator. The meeting will cover the topics below:
- A critique of your progress during the prerequisite (Aleks) portion of the Bridge Program
- A critique of your past experiences in mathematics courses
- A Review of Important Tools
- Strategies for getting the most out of a lecture
- How to read your text book
- Homework Rules of Thumb
- Beyond Homework: Techniques for gaining facility
- Preparing for tests and the final exam
- A Study of Your Syllabus
- Grade Calculation
- Course Materials
- Course Organization
- Time Management
- Setting Goals
- Staying on Track
- Getting Help
Tuition Waiver
In order to earn the 1-credit tuition waiver, a student must:
- Register for Math 107, Math 161, Math 200, Math 262, or Math 272 at UAF for Fall 2013
- Complete the Math Bridge Program including: attending an Orientation Meeting, completing the prerequisite work on Aleks, and attending a Ramp-up Meeting
- Pass his/her math course
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Contact Information
Katie Harrison
Email: krharrison@alaska.edu
Phone: +1 907 474 7605
Office: Chapman Hall, 306A .