On-Campus Math Center courses are flexible, open-entry, self-paced remedial math courses based around the resources found in the Math Center (T-208). On-Campus Math Center courses are geared towards helping students overcome the hurdles associated with conventional math instruction. They are ideally suited to motivated, self-disciplined students who need flexible schedules or have special pacing needs.
The current on-campus Math Center course offerings including CRN and calendar dates are as follows:

This section outlines aspects of a self-paced on-campus course and provides detailed information of what’s required to succeed. Click on the links below to access any area for more information.

Course Requirements
Have a CSID (College Student Identification) card
Students must have a CSID card to use the Math Center, to take any Math Center tests, receive a Math Center ID number, and to obtain an add code.

To earn a passing grade in a self-paced Math Center course, students must:
1. Take all chapter practice tests
2. Take all chapter tests
3. Attend at least five workshops (or watch the workshop videos)
4. Complete the final exam with a minimum passing score.
Note: Students must pass the final exam with a minimum of 36 out of 60 correct to pass the Math Center course. Refer to your Student's Hand Book
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Grading Procedure
Math 35, 95, and 96 grades [put into a table] Chapter Exams (20 Questions Each) = 75% of the course grade
Mandatory Math Center Final Exam (60 Questions) = 20% of the course grade 5 Mandatory Math Center Workshops = 5% of the course grade
Grade ranges are 90% for an A, 80% for a B, 70% for a C, 60% for a D

NOTE: In order to receive a grade of A, B, or C, you must obtain a score of 36 or better (out of 60) on your Final Exams. That is, if you score 35 or less on the Final Exam, you will receive a grade of D or F, even if your overall average is greater than 70%.
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Credit/No Credit
If you submit a petition to the Admissions office for a credit/no credit grade before the deadline listed in the schedule of classes, the letter grade you receive will be converted to a credit or no credit grade. See the City College Catalog for more information on credit/no credit grades.
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Homework
Homework is a very important part of your success in a self-paced course. We do not normally collect and grade homework as part of the class. Most students that are having difficulties are not doing homework, so it is highly recommended that you set a regularly scheduled time at home to work on math. Just as in a standard lecture course, each student is expected to attend the class a minimum of one hour per unit per week, and study at home two hours per unit per week.

You may be assigned homework:
• If you have taken all three chapter pretests and need to have them reset.
• If you have taken two chapter tests and have not passed with 14 (70%) or better.
• If you have fallen behind the recommended schedule and need to get back on track.
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How to Approach a Self-Paced course
Although the Math Center courses offer marvelous flexibility in scheduling and pacing, many well-intentioned students find that they are not prepared for the demands of self-paced study. Success in a self-paced course requires strong doses of the following personal characteristics:
Self-Motivation
You must be highly motivated and able to learn on your own to succeed in this course. Otherwise, you may find yourself falling behind in attendance and eventually being dropped from the course. Self-Discipline
It takes a lot of self-discipline to attend regularly when you are given so much flexibility. It also requires self-discipline to schedule a minimum of ten hours per week at home for homework and stick to that schedule.
Good Time-Management Skills
It requires a great deal of time-management skill for most students to find a minimum of fifteen hours per week in their busy schedules for studying math. You may have to give up or cut back on some social or recreational activities, hire a baby-sitter, get help from your friends and family, or simply be more tenacious about setting a schedule and sticking to it. If you are determined to finish this course in one semester, you need to find a way to make it happen.
Good Reading Skills
A self-paced course puts a heavy demand on your reading and comprehension skills. A large portion of your learning will come from reading from the text, a solutions manual, or a tutorial on the computer screen. You will also need to read, understand, and follow written instructions posted on the Math Center bulletin board.
Self-paced courses are not for everyone. If any of these skills are not already part of your personal strengths, then you should consider taking the course in a lecture format or coming back when you are better prepared. On the other hand, if you do have these skills and you are ready for a challenge,
then read on.
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Math Center Final
The Math Center final may be taken after a student has completed all chapter practice tests, chapters tests, and workshops. A student does not need to wait until the end of the semester to take the final. Students are allowed to take the Math Center final as soon as the course requirements have been met.
-The final may only be taken once. Students must pass the Math Center departement final with 36 out of 60 questions correct to pass the class.
-Students are allowed 120 minutes for the final. It is the students responsibility to make sure they do not exceed the time allowed for the final.
-No calculators are allowed on the final.
-All finals must be taken on paper. Finals are not available on the computers.
-All finals must be requested a minimum of two days prior to when you want to take final.
-Practice finals can be taken on the computer or paper upon student request.
-The practice final test is optional, however, it is highly recommended. Students must take all practice tests and chapter tests prior to taking a pratice final or the final.
-Students must see the supervisor to request the practice final and the final.
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Open-Entry
The Math Center offers open-entry, self-paced math courses. “Open-entry” means students can add the class anytime in the semester, well after the add deadline for full semester courses. Thus, students that are unable to add a traditional lecture or online course because it is past the add deadline or the class is full can still add a Math Center course. Also, there is no limit to the number of students the Math Center can accept, so it is always an option.
The Math Center classes are also open-exit, meaning that the students are done with the course as soon as they complete the final exam. The drop and withdrawal deadlines are extended well after the deadlines for the regular semester. Also, the Math Center end/final dates are not the same as the end of the regular semester.
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Prerequisites
To Enter a Math Center course, students must have the appropriate math placement score: M20 for Math 35, M30 for Math 95, and M40 for Math 96. In addition, students are given a 20 question addcode test. This diagnostic test is used for advisement and in some cases can be used as the basis to move a student to a higher level course. The addcode test is on prerequisite material, so most students do not need to study for it.
The Math Center addcode tests are separate from the placement tests administered by the Assessment and Testing Office. A student may qualify for Math 95, for example, but if they have serious difficulty with the addcode test, they would be advised to enroll in Math 35.
Challenging a prerequisite
If a student does not satisfy the prerequisites for a particular course, yet they pass the addcode test with 90% or higher, the Math Center Coordinator will complete a faculty-initiated petition to enroll them in the course. Note that this is used only for courses in the Math Center and that only faculty from the Math Department can sign this petition.
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Required Course Materials
The materials required for the on-campus Math Center courses are unique to the Math Center. Textbooks from other courses will not work because the testing and learning resources are all keyed to these specific books. They are
Math 35: Prealgebra, 5th edition by Martin-Gay, Pearson Publishing
Math 95: Math 95, by Martin-Gay & Blitzer, Pearson Custom Publishing
Math 65: Math 96, by Martin-Gay & Blitzer, Pearson Custom Publishing
The Math 95 and 96 books and supplements are going out of print; black and white versions of the texts will continue to be printed at a reduced cost. Limited supplies of the original textbooks and supplements are available. You can purchase a textbook only, or the text/supplement bundle. Your choice. The cost of the required textbook and optional supplements package at the City College Boostore is:
Math 35 text+supplement: $137.70
Math 95 text only: $69.00 (black and white only)
Math 95 text+supplements: $77.35
Math 96 text only: $78.70
Math 96 text+supplements: $78.70
You may be able to find these texts at KB Books or other off campus bookstores.
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Refunds
Refund Policy for Registration Fee:
The deadline to drop and be eligible for refund of enrollment fees and/or nonresident tuition is available in the deadline table on the main programs page and for each course in the online district class schedule (click the Details icon).
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Refund Policy for Text Purchase:
The bookstore will give a refund during the first 2 weeks of the semester. After the first 2 weeks of the semester, the student has 2 days to return the textbook. In both cases, the shrink wrap must not be broken and the student must have the original receipt.
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Self-Paced
The self-paced aspect of Math Center courses means that a student can take as much - or as little
- time as needed for a particular subject within reason. In conventional classes, there is a fixed time frame for each chapter and students who do poorly in the chapter are forced to move onto the next chapter before building a proper foundation. In the Math Center, each student sets their own pace. You can finish the course in a few weeks, or extend it into another semester if you need extra time. For students with math anxiety, or those who find math challenging, the extra time gives them a fighting chance to complete a course that would otherwise be unattainable. For example, a student who enrolls in a Math Center course in February will have until early December to finish the course.
There are two time constraints in the self-paced courses. One - you must finish at least four chapters by the end of the first semester that you join the class. Two - You must complete all chapter exams, workshops, and the final exam prior to the end date of the course. See the {table} above for course start and end dates. [Asha - anchor link to the table]
No incomplete grades are issued except in rare circumstances.
The self-paced nature of the Math Center is also a boon for students who excel in math or just need a refresher. It provides an opportunity for these students to finish their math requirements quickly. Some students complete two classes in one semester.
**Lack of Progress:
Students must complete practice and Test 1, 2, 3 and 4 prior to the Math Center's last day of the Spring or Fall semester, regardless of when you receive your addcode during the semester. If you do not complete a minimum of four chapters, you will be dropped for lack of progress. The Math 95 and Math 96 addcode tests do not count toward the four chapter requirement for continuation.
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Special Needs
If you receive services from the Disabled Student Services office and need special assistance, have DSPS forward the verification form to the Math Center and discuss your needs with the Supervisor. The Math Center has facilities to accommodate students with special needs such as wheelchair access and learning disabilities. Special software for sight-impaired students is also available.
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Step-by-step Self-Paced Process
1) Read each section in the book, working practice exercises as you go.
2) Do as many exercises from the end of each section as it takes for you to feel comfortable with the subject. Worked out solutions to the odd number exercises are in the Student’s Solutions Manual.
3) Use the computer videos, or computer tutorial to learn the material in each section. You should try both to see what works best for you.
4) If you have any questions, ask a tutor for help.
5) Continue steps 1 through 4 until you finish all the material for one chapter.
6) Check your understanding by taking the chapter practice test on the computer. If you do not pass with a score of 14 or better, ask for a copy of your test results. Use it to review the sections in the chapter which you had difficulty. You may retake the practice test until you are satisfied with the results. Even if you have passed the practice test you can retake the practice test, if you feel you need the practice.
7) When you have passed the practice test (14 or better), you may take the chapter exam.
8) When you have passed the chapter exam (14 or better), go on to the next chapter and continue with steps 1 through 7.
9) If you do not pass the chapter exam, make sure that you review the difficult sections on your own or with a tutor. You may take the practice test again to help measure your progress.
10) You may take the chapter exam until you get a passing score (14 or better), up to a maximum of three attempts.
11) You may take the practices exams at your discretion, but once you pass a chapter exam (14 or better), you may not take the chapter test again to improve your score.
12) You must pass the practice test with 14 or better before taking the chapter test. You must complete the practice test and chapter test before moving on to the next chapter. You cannot take the next chapter practice test without passing the previous chapter test.
NOTE: If the tutors and instructor are busy, write down your question and move on to the next item.
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Syllabus
Math 35
Math 95
Math 96
Student's Hand Book
Semester reference sheet
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Testing & Cheating Policies
All testing policies apply to all practice test , chapter tests and finals
-You must pass the practice test with a score of 14 (70%) or better before you can take the chapter exam.
-Once you pass the chapter test with 14 (70%) or better, you cannot take the test over to improve your grade.
-The Chapter test counts toward your grade; practice tests do not count toward your grade.
-Allow yourself ample time for each practice and chapter test.
Math 35 You are allowed 50 minutes
Math 95 You are allowed 60 minutes
Math 96 You are allowed 70 minutes
-No calculators in the testing area, if you need a calculator during the test, click on the “calc” button.
-No talking in the testing area. No Exceptions. If you have a question or a problem arises while you are taking a test have a staff member from up front help you. If you need to speak with a supervisor during a test, please ask a staff member to get the supervisor. Do not leave the testing area.
-You must complete your test in one sitting. Do not leave the testing area before you complete the test. If you have a question ask the testing station lab aide to assist you. If you leave the testing area before completing the practice test, you will not be allowed to finish it, your practice test will be scored at the time you leave.
-As soon as you click on Done, the results of your exam and a complete diagnostic are displayed. You will not be able to go back into the test once you click Done, so make sure you have answered all the questions prior to clicking done.
-You must print all test results regardless of score. The results will print at the front desk where the staff will record your test score and file the printout in your file. You may ask for a copy of your printout as a study guide.
-Tests are taken in sequential order (1, 2, 3, etc.), so no skipping of chapters. You must take the chapter practice test and pass it before taking the chapter test. You must have taken the previous chapter test and passed it before taking the next chapter practice test. Your score must be entered in the computer before you will be allowed to take another test. If you took the previous chapter test on paper you will need to wait until it is corrected and the score is in the computer before you can take the next practice test. See the supervisor, if you are having particular trouble with a certain chapter.
-Practice and Chapter tests may be taken on paper. See the supervisor to fill out the paper test request form. (All paper test request forms take a minimum of two days to process. Which means you will not be able to take the paper test right away.) Only one practice paper test is allowed per chapter. If you need additional practice tests, you must take them on the computer. (Allow two days for the grading of paper tests) You may not take a chapter test until the paper practice test has been graded and recorded.
-If there seems to be a problem with a question on the test with no correct answer or more than one correct answer, raise your hand or ask the staff person to come to your testing computer. The testing staff will save a screen copy of the test question. The problem questions are printed out by the supervisor periodically during the semester; you will be notified if you are eligible for additional credit. If you are not eligible for additional credit, you will not be notified. You must notify the testing staff about the problem prior to clicking done. No credit will be given to students for a question problem that has not been identified prior to clicking done. Remember, once you click done the question is gone forever, all tests are randomly generated, so there is no way to retrieve your exam. Once the results appear on the screen there is no way to go back and look at a problem that you got incorrect. Only the test scores are saved, not the test itself.
-Do not begin any test until you are ready to take it. Once the test is open you will receive a grade even if you open the test in error and quit immediately. Verify that you have been given the test you requested prior to taking it and your name is on the screen. Check with the testing staff or supervisor, if you were not given the practice test you requested.
-All testing stations close one hour and fifteen minutes (two hours and fifteen minutes for finals) before Math Center closing. Testing stations include paper tests as well as computer tests. If a student is taking a test they can finish the test, however students may not begin a new test. All tests must be completed a minimum of 10 minutes before closing.
-The Final Exam practice test is optional. If you decide to take the Final Exam practice test, see a supervisor prior signing up to take it. You are allowed 120 minutes to take the Final Exam practice and Final Exam for Math 35, 95 or 96.
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Cheating Policy
If a student is found cheating on a practice test or chapter test, (this includes practice final and the final) they will receive a grade of “F” for that chapter, and the test cannot be repeated. If the student cheats for a second time, they will be asked to leave the Math Center and will receive a grade of “F” for the course.
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Testing Procedures
The following steps apply for both Practice and Chapter test.
1. Sign up at the Testing Station and print your name, Math Center ID, course number (i.e. 35, 95, or 96), and the chapter you wish to take on the testing sign up sheet.
2. Your name will be called when a testing station becomes available. When your name is called return to the testing station desk. Give the staff your student ID, backpack, books, etc, and obtain a computer number card.
3. Take your pen/pencil, and Math Center scratch paper to the assigned testing station. (Handbags/Purses/Wallets must be placed on the floor or with your backpack, only Scratch paper and pen/pencil are allowed at the testing station. Please no water bottles, food, snacks or other beverage in the testing area.)
4. Verify the title of the test and your name before starting the test, make sure the information is correct. If it is not the correct test or student name, go back to the testing station desk and request the correct test.
5. Reference your Student Handbook for complete step by step instructions for the practice and chapter tests procedures.
You must receive a 14 (70%) or better to pass the test. If your score is 13 or less study the sections you are weak in. When you are ready, sign up to take the test over. However, if you have not passed a practice test on the third try or the chapter test on the second try, you will need to see the supervisor for homework before taking the following test.
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Tutors
Trained tutors and professors are available throughout the day. The tutors are there to help you, but it is up to you to contact them, if you are having difficulty. Many times you will find that one or two words from a tutor can help clear up difficulties that could take you up to hours on your own. If you feel that you need help, just go back to T-207 a tutor is there to help you.

Different tutors are available at different times, so when you find a tutor you feel you can work with effectively, you should plan your lab hours around their hours. Tutors schedules are posted on the bulletin board. Tutors and professors are available for tutoring, not teaching. This is a self-taught course and we are not set up to provide teachers for this course. Tutors are there to help you, if you have worked the problems and still have a question. Tutors are not there to provide hours of instruction. If you are having an inordinate amount of difficulties, you may be assigned additional homework. Because of the large number of students, tutors may only be able to spend 5 or 10 minutes at a time with you. If you still feel you need more time for tutoring, please see a supervisor for suggestions.
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Veterans
The Veterans Administration will not pay for this self-paced course due to the extended time frame. You are still welcome to take this course, but you'll have to pay for it yourself.
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Who can benefit from the Math Center?
Students who would normally have to drop because of schedule problems.
Students who cannot enter a lecture or online course.
Students who want more time to absorb the material.
Students who want to finish quickly.
Students who do not do well in a lecture format.
Students who are self-disciplined and can keep their own schedule.
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Workshops
Workshops focus on a variety of topic including dealing with math anxiety, improving study skills, applications of math in various vocations, word problems, fractions, etc. You are required to attend at least five one hour workshops. The time spent in the workshops counts toward your attendance. If you can't atteend a live workshops or there are none scheduled, you can watch them on video. Workshops videos may be checked out for use in the Math Center from the Materials Check-out area in the from of the Math Center. Workshops videos are different from the videos that are keyed to the book; workshops videos have a bright orange dot designate the difference. . Students will not be given workshops credit for videos that are keyed to the book.
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