MathExcel

Calculus among Friendswww.math.uky.edu/

mathexcel

What is MathExcel?• A nationally-

recognized program for students who want to excel in first-year calculus

• A one-year long program:Calculus I – MA 113 in Fall Calculus II – MA 114 in Spring

• Small-college personal attention at the University of Kentucky

What do MathExcel Students Do?

• Learn valuable study skills

• Join a community of students who are committed to their studies

• Work in small groups

• Get more personal attention

• Form lasting friendships

Who Signs up for MathExcel?You may join MathExcel if…

• You are prepared for Calculus I, MA 113

• You are willing to commit to 2 extra hours of class per week

MathExcel Students…

• Have the same ACT score and high school GPA as other students

• Use the extra class time to develop their problem solving skills

What Should You Expect ?• Working on challenging

problems in small groups in MathExcel workshops

• Classmates ready to form study groups to work on homework in Calculus and other classes

• New friends and lots of fun

• A smooth transition to college work

What Else Should You Expect?

Pizza after each test!

Does MathExcel Work?Success Rates in Calculus I• 65% of students in regular

sections earn an A, B or C• 80% of MathExcel students

earn an A, B or C

Withdrawal Rates in Calculus I• 23% of students in regular

sections withdraw• 7% of students in MathExcel

sections withdraw.Students in MathExcel are more likely to finish Calculus I and their grades are

higher than students in regular sections.

What do Students Say?

“Coming from a small town to

a big university, it’s nice to

have a small class where

everyone knows my name.

MathExcel definitely helped

my grades, but I left each

class with some good

memories”

Brandon Nelson, Belfry, Ky.Chemistry Major, Class of 2013

What do Students Say?“MathExcel is a great program that provided a friendly and supportive environment during my freshman year. The workshop helped me to obtain many new study skills and to understand in depth all of the material we learned in the calculus lectures. MathExcel was a big part of my success in the calculus sequence and gave me the opportunity to acquire many new friendships in college.”

Danielle Fontanez, Lexington, Ky.Mathematics Major

What do Students Say?“I recommend the Math Excel program to

incoming freshmen because Calculus is

about how to attack problems and

problem-solving.

The best way to solve problems is to have

many people working simultaneously on

the same problem, having different angles

on how to approach a problem. By

working in a group, as MathExcel offers,

you get that one-on-one and you also get

that group experience with other

students.”

Ese Ighodaro, Lexington, Ky.Biochemistry Major, Math Excel Assistant Workshop Leader

What’s the MathExcel Difference? Regular Calculus MathExcel

Lecture MWF (3 hours per week)4 credit hours, graded

MWF (3 hours per week)4 credit hours, graded

Homework Online and Written Homework Online and Written Homework

Exams 3 Mid-Terms, 1 Final 3 Mid-Terms, 1 Final

Recitations/Workshops

T Th (2.5 hours per week)1 credit hour

M T Th or M W Th (4.5 hours)2 credit hours

Staff 1 Teaching Assistant 1 Workshop Leader, 2 Assistants

How do I Join MathExcel?• Fill Out Application

• Please as much information as possible. Include your UK student ID number and at least one math test score (ACT, SAT, or ALEKS).

• Receive Notification of Admission• If possible, the list of accepted students

will be posted this evening, outside of this room (CB 122)

• Admitted students will be notified by email• Advisers will also receive a list of admitted

students• Register for MathExcel with your other

classes

Course Credits Lecture Workshops

MA 113 006 4 (graded) MWF 9-9:50 pm M 3:00-4:30 pm

MA 193 006 2 (pass/fail) TR 2-3:30 pm

MA 113 012 4 (graded) MWF 1:00-1:50 pm M 3:00-4:30 pm

MA 193 012 2 (pass/fail) TR 3-4:30 pm

MA 113 018 4 (graded) MWF 11:00-11:50 pm M 3:00-4:30 pm

MA 193 018 2 (pass/fail)W 3:00-4:30 pmR 2:00-3:15 pm

MA 113 024 4 (graded) MWF 12:00-12:50 pm M 3:00-4:30 pm

MA 193 024 2 (pass/fail) TR 3:30-5:00pm

MathExcel Sections

Please Note:

• You must enroll in BOTH courses from the SAME package.

• If you must change your package, please be sure to change BOTH section numbers.

Two other programs of interest• FastTrack - a week before the start of the

semester to review mathematics in preparation for calculus. See www.as.uky.edu/fasttrack

• Some students who earn credit for Calculus I or II by an AP exam choose to take Calculus I or II, even though they have credit. Others, choose to begin in Calculus III. Calculus III Honors, MA 213 017 and 018 is an option for students who earn a strong AP score (4-5 on BC) and choose to begin in Calculus III. Contact your adviser after you receive AP scores.

Carl Lee, Director of MathExcelDepartment of Mathematics967 Patterson Office Tower

(859) 257-3951lee@uky.edu

www.math.uky.edu/mathexcel

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