MATH 0099 Information

Summer 2012

F.A.Q.S.

• Why do I have to take this class? – Low or No SAT or ACT scores– High School Deficiency in Math– Scored between 32 and 39 on COMPASS Entrance

Exam• What will this class do for me? – Improve your skills in intermediate algebra

• Topics: Rational expressions, Radical expressions, Linear equations, graphing, and Quadratic equations

– Begin to prepare you for MATH 1001 or MATH 1111

F.A.Q.S.

• What if I don’t pass MATH 0099? – PASS: Earn C or better in course & earn 40 + on

COMPASS Exit Exam– Required to repeat course*

• When do I take the COMPASS Exit Exam? – End of the term (August 1, 2012, time TBD)– Must bring photo ID for test– May use calculator (some restrictions apply)

F.A.Q.S.

• Does this count in my grade point average (GPA)? – NO! – Do show on transcript – May affect eligibility for Financial Aid from HOPE

or Pell Grants

Learning Support Rules

• Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia

• Limited (if any) adjustment by GHC

• Signature required----

Learning Support Rules

• Enroll in Learning Support course FIRST !!

• May not withdraw from Learning Support courses without first withdrawing from credit courses

• Take FCST 1010 if two or more Learning Support requirements

Learning Support Rules

• Complete Learning Support “area” within a limited number of attempts to avoid USG suspension*– ENGL 0099 or READ 0099 –two attempts– MATH 0097 and MATH 0099 –three attempts – Cumulative within USG – After Spring 2012, NO appeals for additional

attempts– ONE year suspension from USG

Learning Support Rules

• Complete Learning Support requirements before earning 30 hours of academic credit