Math Jam for College Mathematics Certificate of Competency

Effective Fall 2019

Math Jam for College Mathematics is a noncredit program for all Las Positas College students. Th is pathway is designed to offer students support as they prepare for the credit transfer-level math course required to transfer. Embedded are essential study and life skills to develop each student holistically as well as rigorous learning support of prerequisite and key math concepts. Prior to starting math courses, Math Jam assists students prepare for their target transfer-level math course required to transfer to a four-year program based on their educational goal. Research at our college and similar community colleges have shown that supports such as Math Jam have a huge impact on student retention and success rates.

Required Core: Select One or More (30-180 Hours)
Units

Course	Hours
NMAT 261 (Math Jam for Prealgebra Preparation)	30-60
NMAT 262 (Math Jam for Elementary Algebra Preparation)	30-60
NMAT 263 (Math Jam for Intermediate Algebra Preparation)	30-60

 

Capstone: Select One (30-60 Hours)

Course	Hours
NMAT 264 (Math Jam for SLAM Preparation)	30-60
NMAT 265 (Math Jam for BSTEM Preparation)	30-60

 

Units

Units Category	Units
Total Hours	60-240