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<\/h2>\n<\/h2>\nMath isn\u2019t everyone\u2019s favorite subject. In fact, for many, math is the reason they\u2019re hesitant to pursue their educational dreams.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was nervous taking college math before I enrolled at Oregon State University,\u201d said Erin Traub, who earned a bachelor\u2019s degree online in psychology. \u201cIt wasn’t nearly as scary as I thought it would be.\u201d<\/p>\n
Traub was surprised by how much support is available to online students, and you may be, too. Whether you took your most recent math class last summer or a decade ago, Oregon State makes sure you\u2019re set up for success in college math.<\/p>\n
All undergraduate degree programs at Oregon State require the completion of Core Education<\/a>, which includes math courses. Some degree programs require more math courses beyond Core Ed.<\/p>\n At Oregon State Ecampus, we\u2019ve built a handy degree comparison tool<\/a> to help you evaluate programs side by side while you determine which path is right for you. You can compare online undergraduate degrees to get an overview of program requirements (including math), internship requirements and more.<\/p>\n From there, you\u2019ll also find links to each degree\u2019s curriculum and required courses in OSU\u2019s academic catalog.<\/p>\n Oregon State, like many colleges and universities, uses a platform called ALEKS<\/a>. ALEKS is a placement assessment helps you pinpoint exactly which math course you should start with.<\/p>\n The ALEKS assessment is conducted online and takes about 90 minutes to complete. Then, you\u2019ll receive a score that correlates to which math class you should enroll in first at Oregon State.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t worry. Your score won’t count against you. Oregon State uses the ALEKS assessment, your AP or IB scores and your prior college math credits to recommend a starting math course. Your advisor will look at all of this information and help you start in the class that\u2019s right for your current<\/strong> skill set. If that means beginning at an earlier level of math before advancing to your required courses, know that you\u2019ll be working toward long-term success.<\/p>\n \u201cI am very glad I placed low in ALEKS. I don\u2019t think I would have been as successful as I was in the later math classes had I not had refresher courses,\u201d said Annmarie Floyd, an Ecampus online student who earned a degree in marketing.<\/p>\n Oregon State offers math coursework online that starts with elementary algebra, so don\u2019t let the fact that it\u2019s a university-level course deter you from taking on the challenge. You\u2019re up for it.<\/p>\n One bonus of the ALEKS assessment is that you\u2019ll be able to understand where you stand before you enroll in classes. If you want to brush up on your math skills before you take the ALEKS exam, check out resources like Kahn Academy<\/a> or Paul\u2019s Online Math Notes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Your ALEKS score doesn\u2019t override your prior college credits. If you transfer your credits to Oregon State, you can start with the next class you\u2019re eligible for. However, you might consider improving your score first, just to ensure you\u2019re in the best position before class starts.<\/p>\n ALEKS can help through learning modules<\/a>. After your exam, you\u2019ll get a personalized list of mathematical topics to study on the platform.<\/p>\n Once you start your first term learning online, Oregon State Ecampus has support in place for you, no matter which math class you enroll in. Your instructors want you to succeed, and they\u2019ll work hard to ensure you feel confident in your skills, through every part of your course. You can also reach out to your peers to form study groups and gain support.<\/p>\n Traub said, \u201cMy math instructor created a discussion board that gave extra credit for asking and answering questions, so the whole class was super active and really worked to help each other understand the material.\u201d<\/p>\n Beyond your instructors and classmates, Ecampus students have access to free online tutoring<\/a> through Brainfuse and virtual tutoring through OSU\u2019s Mathematics and Statistics Learning Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n And if you are looking to improve your study skills and set yourself up for success in your online learning journey, you can connect with Ecampus success coaching<\/a>. Still have questions? Connect with an Ecampus student ambassador<\/a> or our enrollment services<\/a> team via email, phone, live chat or scheduled call.<\/p>\n <\/span> 3<\/span> minute read<\/span><\/span>Don’t let your worries about college math get in the way of taking on your degree. Find the answers to your questions, and gain confidence that you have what it takes to earn the degree you want.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":2554,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1,672,674],"tags":[686,30],"class_list":["post-2553","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all","category-learning-experience","category-tips","tag-degree-requirements","tag-student-success"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p7BNSE-Fb","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":1273,"url":"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/online-learning-advice\/","url_meta":{"origin":2553,"position":0},"title":"Oregon State Ecampus graduate ‘shocked’ by her scientific success","author":"Tyler Hansen","date":"November 26, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"As a kid, Andrea Fuchs dreamed of someday working with animals. 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3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How do I know if I\u2019m ready for college math? What if I haven\u2019t taken math in years?<\/h3>\n
4. What happens if I don’t get the ALEKS score I wanted?<\/h3>\n
Finding success as an OSU student<\/h2>\n
Book an appointment<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"