Algebra highlights
- Lecture-based, question/answer format with paper/pencil tests.
- Computerized mastery learning method – students may work either online or offline
- Our online system provides automatic feedback so students don’t practice problems incorrectly
- Students must achieve 80% correct and receive 100% for the assignment if completed on time
- If a problem is missed, students can choose to either miss the problem and immediately see how to do the problem correctly or try a similar problem with no penalty
- Students may try the computerized homework as many times as they wish
- Free tutoring
- FSCC offers free tutoring from instructors and peers
- Computerized mastery learning method – students may work either online or offline
Higher mathematics highlights
FSCC offers small class sizes with direct tutoring from instructors (not graduate assistants) in:
- Trigonometry
- Elementary statistics
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Calculus III
Kansas DegreeStats
Kansas DegreeStats is interactive online tool that reviews cost and earnings data from real graduates for each undergraduate degree program offered at a public college or university in Kansas.
Career opportunities
The career opportunities are endless for students who complete the calculus series; possible fields include engineering and science. For more information about career opportunities in mathematics, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.
Math Relays
Each year, FSCC hosts the Math Relays, a mathematics competition for area high school students. Students can compete in up to four of the ten math contests; NO CALCULATORS. Individual medals are awarded for first, second, and third place in each event for each grade level and the three highest scoring schools are awarded a plaque.
Steps to get your students registered:
- Please fill out this spreadsheet to register your students and save it to your computer: Math Relay Registration Form.xlsx **
- Complete the Math Relay Registration Form making sure to attach the completed spreadsheet found in #1 and submit
**Note that there are 2 workbook tabs on the bottom of the spreadsheet and both tabs need to be filled out completely and uploaded to the registration form.