Montgomery College 2017-2018 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Montgomery College 2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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STSU 112 - Building Math Confidence


Designed for those who want to improve their attitude toward mathematics. Explores feelings and develops strategies to overcome math phobia. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving approaches to diagrammed, descriptive, and symbolic number problems. This course is open to students at all levels of mathematical skills, whether preparing for a job, college courses, a test, or living in a world where numbers matter. One hour lecture/discussion each week. Formerly DS 112.

1 semester hour

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding how management of success in mathematics differs from all other academic subjects.
  • Identify personal strengths and weaknesses in the study of mathematics.
  • Demonstrate specific math study skills such as time management, homework skills, reading math book, math test-taking skills and relaxation.
  • Explain how math anxiety impacts the study of mathematics
  • Create a positive learning environment for mathematics.
  • Develop a math educational plan that is consistent with the student’s major.


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