Fast-Track Math - Is it for Me? - Take charge of your success

Oct 4, 2026

Fast-Track Math helps students advance their math requirements by pairing two upcoming eight-week courses sequentially within the same semester. It supports programs that require math literacy (quantitative reasoning) or a statistics pathway, aiming to increase the probability of success. Courses meet three or four times weekly, compressing schedule without changing overall outside work time. Learning communities with group activities promote engagement and shared progress, while students must commit to attendance, focus, group participation, and adequate weekly study.

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Fast-Track Math - Is it for Me?

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Fast-Track Math Fast-Track Math – Is itforMe? If you are a student whose next math course is MATH-0955 or 0990, Fast-Track Math may be what you need, depending on your intended major.1 If your program of study requires a math literacy (also referred to as quantitative reasoning) or a statistics pathway, Fast-Track Math enables you to complete your math requirements quicker and increases your probability of success. This approach pairs your next two eight-week math courses, offering them sequentially in the same semester: MATH-0955 and 1240 for the statistics pathway and MATH-0990 and 1190 for the math literacy pathway. My academic plan calls for the math literacy or statistics pathway, but I’m still not sure about taking two math courses in one semester. I’ve always struggled with math. Your hesitation is understandable, and you’re not alone. Fast-Track Math courses are structured to help increase your probability of success. Courses usually meet three or four times a week, helping you stay on track and engaged with the work. This does not change the amount of time you spend in a class or doing out-of-class work; it just compresses it. And it often does not change the total number of credits you take in a semester, meaning the total time spent on your studies is the same. In addition, courses usually include group activities, in which students work together, a proven and effective learning method. The “learning community” you build with your professor and fellow students makes the classes more enjoyable. You learn and succeed together. This sounds like something that could benefit me. Is there anything else I need to know? Although the College has structured these courses to help you successfully complete your math requirements, you still need to do your part. You must commit to attend every class, stay focused during class and perform your fair share of group work. You must spend the necessary time on studying and homework outside of class. For an eight-week, three-credit class, like MATH-1190 and 1240, you will need to spend about nine and a half hours per week on studying and homework, and for a four-credit (MATH-0990) or a six-credit course (MATH-0955), proportionately more. If you are willing to make that commitment, the rewards can be great. Are you ready to take charge of your success? It is strongly recommended that you speak with a counselor about Fast-Track Math, and speak with your current math teacher if you are taking MATH-0910 . If you decide to take Fast-Track Math, we wish you the best – we’re rooting for you! 1 If you plan to study a STEM discipline (science, technology, engineering and math), you will need to take the algebra pathway. For more information, [visit](visit www.tri-c.edu/FastTrackMath)[ www.tri-c.edu/FastTrackMath](visit www.tri-c.edu/FastTrackMath) 19-1310

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Which students is Fast-Track Math designed for?

Students whose next math course is MATH-0955 or MATH-0990, depending on their intended major and required pathway, can be good candidates. It is also aimed at programs needing math literacy or a statistics pathway.

How does the fast-track pairing work in one semester?

Fast-Track Math pairs the next two eight-week math courses and offers them sequentially in the same semester. The statistics pathway uses MATH-0955 then 1240, while the math literacy pathway uses MATH-0990 then 1190.

How much time is required outside class?

For an eight-week, three-credit class, students typically need about nine and a half hours per week on studying and homework. Four-credit and six-credit courses require proportionately more time.

What are the key expectations if you choose this option?

Students must attend every class, stay focused during class, complete their fair share of group work, and spend the necessary time studying and doing homework. Counseling with a counselor and speaking with a current math teacher is also strongly recommended.

Oct 4, 2026

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