Students are often able to fulfill the University’s quantitative reasoning and language requirements by utilizing instructional supports available to all UConn students.
Quantitative Reasoning Competency
- Enrollment in MATH 1011Q Introductory College Algebra and Mathematical Modeling as a first Q course. This course is recommended as preparation for Q courses for students whose high school algebra needs reinforcement since it emphasizes basic algebraic notions and their manipulations and the practice of solving multi-step problems from other disciplines, called mathematical modeling.
- Enrollment in MATH 1020Q Problem Solving as an additional Q course in Mathematics. This course is an introduction to the techniques used by mathematicians to solve problems; including skills such as externalization (pictures and charts), visualization (associated mental images), simplification, trial and error, and lateral thinking learned through the study of mathematical problems.
- Tutoring services at the Q Center. See http://qcenter.uconn.edu/
- Meetings with the instructor and/or private math tutors
- Enrollment in a reduced course load
Second Language Competency
Students are often able to fulfill the University’s Second Language Competency by utilizing instructional supports available to all students, including:
- Taking second language courses in the summer
- Utilizing the Multimedia Language Lab
- Meetings with the instructor and/or second language tutors
- Enrollment in a reduced course load
- Students struggling with second language are encourage to read the LDOnline article “Assisting Students with Foreign Language Learning Difficulties in School“.