Wich Aleks Math do I need TESC

[kisseld]

Hi All
At TESC for the basic math requirement what Aleks math do I need to take? Is it beginning algerbra or Intermediate?

Thanks everyone.

[Tasman]

I'm pretty sure Beg Algebra covers gen ed requirements but am absolutely 100% positive know Int Aleks Algebra covers it.

It would be much easier actually doing a 'search' on the forum.
There are literally dozens of pages regarding this and has already been asked before

[kisseld]

I have scoured the forum and there is no definitive answer I can find. Does anyone know what TESC would require as a basic math requirement for a BA in Liberal Studies through Aleks. Can I just take Beginning Algerbra or will I have to take Intermediate Algerbra.

Thanks

[Lindagerr]

I got credit for ALEKS beginning Algebra at TESC it is put down as General Math MAT-102

[L_Hancock]

I'm taking Intermediate Algebra (which should show up on my transcript as MAT-115) (http://www.tesc.edu/syllabus/current/MAT...-115.html).
#1 - so it doesn't show on my transcript as me doing the bare minimum
#2 - just to be safe in case basic Algebra doesn't cover it (though from the looks of it, it should)

I just researched the full issue myself (and saved the links), so here's the pertinent info that I found on the IC forum. Hope it's helpful to you:

TESC ALEKS evaluation
001 Beginning Algebra- MAT102
002 Intermediate Algebra- MAT115
003 College Algebra- MAT121 *TESC Duplicate College Algebra w/trig
004 College Algebra with Trig- MAT121 *TESC Duplicate College Algebra
005 PreCal- MAT129 *TESC Duplicates Trig
006 Trig- MAT129 *TESC duplicates PreCal
007 Intro Stats- STA201
008 Business Stats- OPM351
009 Stats for Beh. Science- STA199

EC and TESC consider ALEKS Beginning Algebra (Aleks0001) as equivalent to MAT 102 (Genl Math) (July 2009)
http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...transcript

"I should have probably pointed out that the Beginning Algebra does not meet TESC's minimum math requirement. Thankfully, the Aleks Intermediate Algebra does! The Beginning Algebra can only be used as a General Ed. elective or free elective."(March 2007) http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...ALEKS+math

My husband asked about this since he is enrolled and this what he received from the advisor-"The ALEKS Beginning Algebra course is equivalent to TESC course MAT-102 (General Math II)." (June 2009)
http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...transcript

My husband spoke to the advisor about Aleks Beginning Algebra. I know the Aleks Intermediate Algebra does meet the requirement. Many people have used it and had it accepted. There is a long Aleks thread that explains everything. All you have to do is complete 70% of the Intermediate Algebra course and then have it transcripted by ACE and sent to TESC.
http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...transcript

Jenn,

There is a rough answer below, it's all the detail I got from the TESC advisor (and I'm not even enrolled). I am so desperate for the math requirement I confirmed EC would take Beg. Algebra (ALEKS) but now I am finishing up at TESC and needed to get a definitive answer from them. I told them there are conflicting reports on the forums and even MY advisor (and personal chef), "cookderosa" doesn't have the answer. The advisor said "if Jennifer doesn't have the answer, it probably doesn't exist!" I advised her that "Jenn may be slipping on the free-lance advising ("free" being the operative word) since she started "pahrking her cahr in Hahrvard yahd." Ah, never mind, that's a bad Boston joke!

From TESC:
Mike: The CLEP exam is equivalent to MAT-102 and MAT-103. ALEKS0001 Beginning Algebra is equivalent to MAT-102 and so would duplicate 3 semester hours of the CLEP.

ALEKS0002 Intermediate Algebra is equivalent to MAT-115; ALEKS0003 College Algebra is equivalent to MAT-121.

Any of these as earned credits would satisfy the Liberal Studies Math requirement and/or could be used to fulfill General Education Elective requirements.

...and then later because I'm a worrywart:
Mike: The ALEKS0001 Beginning Algebra course is equivalent to MAT-102 (General Math I) and will fulfill your Math requirement in the BA Liberal Studies degree. I do not know who you are talking with who is giving you conflicting information. Please let me know this individual's name and I will be sure to speak with them so that they are aware of this equivalency.

I have planned the course so that you can see that it has "plotted" into the Math requirement portion of your degree.

I'm calling that the definitive ruling...and buying that TESC advisor lunch!
(2008)
http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...transcript

[Tasman]

There you have it

[kisseld]

Thanks everyone I appreciate it. That is exactly what I needed.

[L_Hancock]

No problem, Kisseld. Good luck with taking the ALEKS test - be sure to take your time on the initial assessment (that way, you'll start out higher - I speak from experience )

[billchrz]

Just today I just had Beginner's Algebra denied on my academic evaluation as a General Educ elective by TESC.

[kisseld]

Just to give everyone an update. TESC does not take Alek Beginning Algebra as college credit. The did a review on it in august and they classify it as developmental credit now.