MathExcel

Calculus among Friends

www.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?“Calculus can be challenging, but MathExcel

taught me strategies to solving problems and

studying for exams. It was very helpful

because we were put into small groups with

our classmates and worked on worksheets to

get a better understanding of the material.

MathExcel is great because it is a small

community that helps and wants you to

succeed!”

Nadine Almasri, Lexington, Kentucky

STEM Education major

What do Students Say?Math Excel is a great program. It gives

you that extra practice you need with

wonderful teaching assistants to help you.

It saved my life on every exam!

Blake Clark, Pikeville, Kentucky

Mining Engineering

What do Students Say?“MathExcel has many perks associated with the

extra work we do; pizza during class for

example. The most important advantage of

participating in MathExcel was the setting. We

worked in small groups which allowed us to see

how others approached problems. Without

MathExcel I would not have been as successful

in Calculus I !”

Jamesha Ricketts, Louisville, Kentucky

STEM Education Major

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

oPlease 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 AdmissionoAdmitted students will be notified by emailoAdvisers 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 2:00-3:30 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 3:30-5:00 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 2:00-3:30 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 3:30-5:00 pm

MathExcel Sections

Please Note:

●You must enroll in BOTH courses from the SAME

package.

●If you change sections or drop Calculus, please be

sure to change sections or drop BOTH MA 113

and MA 193.

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

semester to review mathematics in preparation for calculus. See http://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.

Contact the Director of MathExcel:

Carl Lee

Department of Mathematics

967 Patterson Office Tower

(859) 257-1405

lee@uky.edu

Or visit our web site:

www.math.uky.edu/mathexcel

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