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 I65% 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 I23% of students in regular sections withdraw7% 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. Math Excel definitely helped

my grades, but I left each class with some good

memories”

Brandon Nelson, Belfry, KentuckyChemistry 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, KentuckyMathematics 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, KentuckyBiochemistry MajorMath 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○ 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 113 012 4 (graded) MWF 9-9:50 pm M 3:00-4:30 pm

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

MA 113 018 4 (graded) MWF 10:00-10:50 am M 3:00-4:30 pm

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

MA 113 024 4 (graded) MWF 1:00-1:50 pm M 3:00-4:30 pm

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

MA 113 030 4 (graded) MWF 2:00-2:50 pm M 3:00-4:30 pm

MA 193 030 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. Interest session in CB 114 at 7:20 pm or http://www.as.uky.edu/fasttrack

■ Some students who earn credit for Calculus I by an AP exam choose to take Calculus I, even though they have credit. Others, choose to begin in Calculus II. Calculus II Honors, MA 114 009 and 010 is an option for students who earn a strong AP score and choose to begin in Calculus II. Contact your adviser after you receive AP scores.

Contact the Director of MathExcel:Russell BrownDepartment of Mathematics741 Patterson Office Tower (859) 257-3951russell.brown@uky.eduOr visit our web site:www.math.uky.edu/mathexcel

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