Learning Communities

The ASAP Course

 “ASAP” stands for Algebra Success at Pierce and is a one semester 14 unit learning community with 4 components: Elementary Algebra (Math 115), Intermediate Algebra (Math 125) (these two are blended together), Personal Development 40 (PD-40), and Directed Study (Math 185). This program is designed to allow you to complete your algebra sequence “as soon as possible” - in one semester.  If any of the following fit your situation, then this program is for you!: a) You placed into Math 125 but want a refresher also, b) You placed into Math 115 by just missing the cutoff for Math 125, c) You placed into Math 115 by scoring very high on the Algebra Readiness assessment test, or d) You did very well in your Pre-Algebra class.

 If you would like to join an ASAP learning community you must sign up to get an add card. To sign up, send an email to Learning Community Success at LCsuccess@piercecollege.edu  indicating which ASAP learning community you would like to be enrolled in and you will be sent a confirmation email confirming your enrollment. Once you are enrolled in this learning community, you will be getting 4 transfer credits because the Personal Development 40 (PD-40) class is 3 transferable units and the Directed Study (Math 185) is 1 transferable unit. By joining the ASAP community you’ll have a maximum of 14 units for the semester – total immersion into mathematics with a learning community of instructors, counselors, and students there to help you succeed!

 There are two ASAP learning communities being offered:

Modularized Team-taught Math 115 Elementary Algebra classes

The sections of Math 115 listed below are being offered in a self-paced modular format and will be team-taught by the instructors listed. Modularized team-taught Math 115 is structured so that students can master all the modules in one semester, working at their own pace under the direction of the instructors in order to maximize student success.  A tutor will also be assigned to each class.

 If you would like to join the Modularized team-taught Math 115 learning community you must sign up to get an add card. To sign up, send an email to Learning Community Success at LCsuccess@piercecollege.edu indicating which Modularized Math 115 class you would like to be enrolled in and you will be sent a confirmation email confirming your enrollment.