Intermediate Algebra at SF has been redesigned to give students faster feedback, more time for hands-on work during class time, and more one-on-one contact with instructors. Instead of meeting in the same classroom all the time, MAT1033 students spend part of their time in the classroom and part of their time in the Math Studio, a computer lab in P Building designed for math. Most coursework is done online, which lets students track their progress and learning in real-time. Working in the Math Studio gives students access to individual help from their instructors and Studio tutoring staff.
Redesigned MAT1033 is offered in three different formats, described below, each with a different mix of classroom and Studio time. You should be able to see which option you are registered in on your eSantaFe schedule; if you can't see which set up, or have any questions, please reach out to the Studio Coordinator, Patrick Carmichael, math chair, Katey Arnold, or your academic adviser.
MAT 1033
Intermediate Algebra (3) P
This course includes the study of quadratic equations; rational exponents and their properties; radicals; rational expressions and equations; factoring (review); graphing linear and quadratic functions and interpreting graphs; solving systems of linear equations and inequalities; and applications. Prerequisite: MAT0028, or equivalent.
1033 Studio Class Formats
- Option 1: Three 55-minute class meetings each week. Meetings are in a classroom on Mondays and Fridays. Wednesday meetings are in the Math Studio.
Option 2: Three 55-minute class meetings each week. Wednesday meetings are in a classroom. Monday and Friday meetings are in the Math Studio.
Option 3: Two 85-minute class meetings each week. Each meeting will start in a classroom and then move to the Math Studio partway through.