Instructor: Pam Gipe

Basic Math & Algebra was just what I needed to help me get back into studying math. I hadn't taken math since the first semester of my junior year in high school.

The most beneficial thing I learned was how to factor polynomials again. I struggled with this at first, but because of the environment of Basic Math & Algebra, I didn't feel out of place as I continually asked questions.

In college algebra, I am required to factor multiple times a day... and can now do it quickly. Being reintroduced to dividing fractions has also been helpful to my success in algebra this semester. 

Believe it or not, I think this class should remain on a pass/fail basis. I say this because not having to worry about my grade helped me focus on the math instead of worrying about being right or wrong. 

The easy-going and laid-back class environment made it easy to ask questions... I never once felt unintelligent in class. I feel that because I returned to the basics, I will be able to successfully complete Calculus 2.