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Modes of Instruction: What are A&B, X&Y, and DE?

• Traditional Lecture – 107, 65, 55
• Half-paced Lecture – 65A&B, 55A&B
• Math X – 107X&Y, 65X&Y, 55X&Y
• Distance Education – 65DE, 55DE

Traditional Lecture

1. I learn best when a teacher demonstrates problems.
2. I can listen and take notes.
3. I like to work in groups.
4. I like a structured class.

These are around 5 unit classes that meet two or three times/week. A Math instructor teaches the class. Math 65 and Math 55 each take 1 semester to complete.  These classes include one hour of lab per week in the Integrated Learning Center.   Math 107 also takes 1 semester to complete and has several hours of lab work each week in the classroom.

Half-paced Lecture A&B

1. ...In addition to Traditional Lecture characteristics:
2. I need more time for Math concepts to sink in.
3. It’s been forever since I studied Math, and I need a careful review of the basics.

These are 3 unit classes that meet two times/week. A Math instructor teaches the class. Math 65A&B and Math 55A&B each take 2 semesters to complete. Math 65A and Math 65B comprise Math 65; similarly Math 55A and 55B comprise Math 55.  These classes include one hour of lab per week in the Integrated Learning Center.

Math X&Y

1. I am a self-motivated, dedicated, and organized student.
2. I like to work alone.
3. I need a quick brush up on my algebra skills.

Math 65X, 65Y, 55X, and 55Y are 2.5 units each; Math 107X and 107Y are 2 units each.  Math 65X and Math 65Y comprise Math 65; similarly Math 55X and 55Y comprise Math 55 and M107X and Math 107Y comprise Math 107. Classes meet two or three times/week. A Math instructor is available to answer questions. There is no lecture. Assigned homework is completed by each student working independently.

Distance Education

1. … in addition to Math X&Y characteristics:
2. It’s very hard for me to come on campus.
3. I’m computer savvy.

Math 65DE and Math 55DE are 5.0 unit classes. The classes are web-based. Students are required to come on campus for orientation and to take four exams.