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Topics Covered by MPE

Finite Math/Mathematical Sampler

-Adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing of integers, mixed numbers, fractions and decimals
-Percents & Applications
-Probability
-Graphs of linear equations
-Absolute value
-Order of operations

Calculus with Review or Business Calculus

-Properties of Exponents
-Graphing and solving linear equations and systems (straight lines & slope)
-Graphing and solving linear inequalities
-Algebraic expressions (simplification & properties)

Calculus

-Graphing and solving quadratic equations and inequalities
-Algebraic expressions (factoring, simplifying, arithmetic operations, squaring binomials)
-Radical notation and operations
-Functional notation and operations
-Exponential and logarithmic functions and their properties 
-Sine, cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant, cotangent, identities, equations
-Right triangle relationships
-Graphs of trigonometric functions
-Degree/radian measure
-Applications of trigonmetric functions

Review Materials

Two Blackboard Community sites have been prepared for students by the Mathematics Resource Center (MaRC) in order for you to review crucial materials assumed to be prerequisite. The material on these sites are also useful in preparing for a placement exam.  The sites are self-enroll and take only a few quick steps:

  • Log into My UST (Blackboard) site.
  • Click the Community tab on top.
  • Enter either MATH 101 Review (for Finite Math or Mathematical Sampler) or MATH 108/109 Review (for Calc with Review, Business Calc., or Calculus I) into the Search box.
  • Scroll to find MATH 101 Review or MATH 108/109 Review in the list.
  • Click on the Enroll button beside the site name.
  • On the next page click on the Submit button.

You can now navigate through the materials provided on the website by clicking Information from the left and selecting a topic area.

This site is only valuable if you use it correctly.

  • Read the information sections first,
  • Next reflect on the material by making connections to what you remember,
  • Try any sample problems,
  • Next move on to the exercises when you are comfortable, and
  • Lastly check your answers after you have attempted the problems.

The tutors in the MaRC can help you with any of these problems if the solutions listed do not help.

MATH 108/109 review materials are also helpful to MATH 113 students.

MATH 005

 St. Thomas offers a 0 credit Basic Math Skills class, numbered MATH 005, to help students with reviewing arithmetic and basic algebra.  The course is specifically designed for students needing to achieve placement in MATH 100 or MATH 101.  The course is online and self study, with support available in the MaRC.  The only cost to the student is a registration fee and textbook costs.  For more information, consult your course guide or contact the MaRC director.