A New Way to Take Math!
OPEN ENTRY/ OPEN EXIT
- Do you feel comfortable with computers?
- Are you self-motivated?
- Do you ever walk out of your math class thinking the teacher is going way too FAST or too S-L-O-W?
- Do you feel you just need a math refresher?
- Do you struggle with fractions, percents and decimals?
If you answered YES to three or more of these questions, this is the right MATH CLASS for you!
OPEN ENTRY/ OPEN EXIT
OE/OE ...
WHAT IS IT?
- A computer-based course that allows you to progress at your own pace.
- In-class tests are given when YOU are ready, NOT when the "class" is ready.
- Courses may be completed in LESS than one semester.
- If you need more than one semester to complete the course, registration will be required each semester.
- OE/OE teaches you mathematics in a step-by-step manner.
- Instructors will facilitate, not lecture and will be available in the classroom to help answer questions.
- At least one class period will be devoted to computer training.
HCC OE/OE Math Class Information
- Classes are scheduled at several different times for your convenience.
- In addition to scheduled class time, each week you are required to work on the Internet either at home or in HCC'S computer labs.
- An instructor and tutors will be available for help during class time.
- You take tests in class when YOU are ready.
- Instruction is computer based and you learn at YOUR own pace and level.
- Courses offered are:
Spring 2007 - MAT* E075
Fall 2007 - MAT* E075 and MAT* E095
Spring 2008 - MAT* E075, MAT* E095 and MAT* E137
How Do I sign up?
Look for the math classes labeled OE/OE in the Housatonic class schedule.
OE/OE math is designed for:
- Students who feel they already know the material and want a faster way to progress through their mathematics courses.
- Students who feel overwhelmed in their math class.
- Students who don't like the pace of a traditional classroom.
- Students who are self-motivated.
- Students who like to work with computers.
Requirements:
- You must attend every class to make progress.
- 80% proficiency must be achieved to progress through the course.
- Each class is limited to 20 students.
- At-home Internet access is desirable but not necessary.
- Personal headphones will be used in every class. Please bring your
own.
For further information or if you have questions contact Sheila Anderson by phone at 203-332-5145 or email sanderson@hcc.commnet.edu