Algebra - which provider for math idiot

[back2schoolin22]

I just enrolled in the BS Occupational Safety and Health program at Columbia Southern University. Over 20 years ago I failed INTRO to college algebra 3 times.  Of course I need college algebra. Which provider offers the best algebra course for people that struggle with math? I don’t mind taking a remedial class first. I’ll need to be able to transfer the algebra credits to Columbia Southern. Thank-you!

[dfrecore]

Do you need an RA course, or are you looking for something like Sophia? You need to give us some guidelines in which you have to operate.

You can always do something like Khan Academy and work your way through math for free.

[back2schoolin22]

Do you need an RA course, or are you looking for something like Sophia?  You need to give us some guidelines in which you have to operate.

Something like Sophia. I spoke with an admissions person yesterday from Columbia Southern and she said credits from ACE recommended courses will transfer.

[Tedium]

I just enrolled in the BS Occupational Safety and Health program at Columbia Southern University. Over 20 years ago I failed INTRO to college algebra 3 times.  Of course I need college algebra. Which provider offers the best algebra course for people that struggle with math? I don’t mind taking a remedial class first. I’ll need to be able to transfer the algebra credits to Columbia Southern. Thank-you!

I’m finding Sophia to be pretty agreeable. While I can do the problems eventually, I struggle with time limits on math exams. I just find myself running out of time from working out all the problems. Sophia’s milestones give you 180 minutes for 25 questions, and you can take the practice milestones as often as you like to make sure understand the material.

If Columbia Southern accepts it, I would try that route. It’s $79 per month. Even if it takes you two months that still puts it at $158, which is insanely cheap.

ALEKS is another option. It will take you longer to work through the pie, but it’s also a lot cheaper per month.

Olivet Nazarene has a Finite Math course, but if you specifically need College Algebra then that wouldn’t work. They would definitely give you enough time with that one to work through the course and Columbia Southern should have no problem accepting it since it’s RA credit.

You just need to check with Columbia Southern to see if they accept those options. Both Sophia and ALEKS are ACE accredited.


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[rachel83az]

From this previous thread about CSU: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...-my-degree it sounds like they can be a bit weird, though they do accept ACE credits. Sophia would be the absolute easiest way to to get an Algebra credit. If you need credit from a school, and not ACE, I strongly recommend ASU's Algebra: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Ar...al_Learner

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ALEKS is another option. It will take you longer to work through the pie, but it’s also a lot cheaper per month.

Olivet Nazarene has a Finite Math course, but if you specifically need College Algebra then that wouldn’t work. They would definitely give you enough time with that one to work through the course and Columbia Southern should have no problem accepting it since it’s RA credit.

You just need to check with Columbia Southern to see if they accept those options. Both Sophia and ALEKS are ACE accredited.

ASU uses ALEKS for its math, but you get actual RA credit and not ACE credit. It's more expensive than ALEKS directly, but you have up to a year to work through the Algebra course.

[Tedium]

From this previous thread about CSU: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...-my-degree it sounds like they can be a bit weird, though they do accept ACE credits. Sophia would be the absolute easiest way to to get an Algebra credit. If you need credit from a school, and not ACE, I strongly recommend ASU's Algebra: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Ar...al_Learner

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ALEKS is another option. It will take you longer to work through the pie, but it’s also a lot cheaper per month.

Olivet Nazarene has a Finite Math course, but if you specifically need College Algebra then that wouldn’t work. They would definitely give you enough time with that one to work through the course and Columbia Southern should have no problem accepting it since it’s RA credit.

You just need to check with Columbia Southern to see if they accept those options. Both Sophia and ALEKS are ACE accredited.

ASU uses ALEKS for its math, but you get actual RA credit and not ACE credit. It's more expensive than ALEKS directly, but you have up to a year to work through the Algebra course.

I forgot about that. Another solid option for sure.


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[davewill]

I also suggest engaging a tutor if you find yourself struggling badly. One of the downsides of online learning is not having someone to explain things, and instead having to teach yourself from books or videos.

Also, if your class has a textbook, try to get the solutions guide for your textbook. The one for students has fully worked out solutions for the same problems the regular text just has answers for. That way, when you can't figure out a homework problem (usually odd numbered), you can find an even numbered problem that is similar and see how it it was done.

My final advice is try to forget that you are a "math idiot". Assuming it's been a while since you last tried to do Algebra, you may find that you are a very different student at this stage of life. Approach the course like all the rest of your courses, studying each lesson, and assuming that it will make sense if you work at it.

[rachel83az]

FWIW, one of the benefits of the ASU math is that you can get inexpensive math tutoring.

I think Sophia's algebra also has tutoring included?

[dfrecore]

My final advice is try to forget that you are a "math idiot". Assuming it's been a while since you last tried to do Algebra, you may find that you are a very different student at this stage of life. Approach the course like all the rest of your courses, studying each lesson, and assuming that it will make sense if you work at it.

When I take classes now (I'm taking 4 this semester), I pretty much assume I'm going to get an A no matter the subject.  Not so when I was much younger.  I'm just more dedicated now, better able to prioritize my time, etc.  I'm definitely not smarter, per se, but I'm just a much better student now.