Test Preparation
Noncredit Continuing Education Courses
Winter 2010
Preparation for Math Placement Test
This 15-hour course is a partnership between Howard Community College's Division of Continuing Education and the HCC Credit Math Department. This course is recommended for those who wish to improve their chances of being placed into a higher level credit math course. $130 (includes $30 computer fee and $20 materials fee*)
Days and Times | Date | Course Number | Location |
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Mon-Fri 9am-12pm | Jan 06-Jan 12 | #9008 YD 497 9106 | Hickory Ridge 320 |
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Mon-Fri 6:30pm-9:30pm | Jan 06-Jan 12 | #9009 YD 497 9107 | Hickory Ridge 320 |
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Preparation for Math Placement Test Online
This 3-week online course prepares you to take the math placement test at Howard Community College. The course can also help those who have taken the placement test before and want to raise their score. Course materials will be available online at a dedicated course website, and the instructor will communicate with students via e-mail. This course involves a required on-campus orientation for you to receive web access and materials. Topics include arithmetic, basic math functions, elementary algebra, geometry, and college math. To take this course, you must have completed an algebra class. $130 (includes $30 computer fee*)
Days and Times | Date | Course Number | Location |
Home study on computer.
Required on-campus orientation Mon, Jan 4, 6:30-7:30pm. | Jan 04-Jan 29 | #8999 YD 266 9108 | Online |
Home study on computer.
Required on-campus orientation Wed, Mar 3, 6:30-7:30pm. | Mar 03-Mar 31 | #9000 YD 266 9109 | Online |
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Preparation for the SAT
Review basic math through Algebra II to prepare for the problem reasoning on the new SAT test. Verbal preparation includes examination of essays, improving paragraphs, reading comprehension, and sentence completion. Test-taking tips will be included in each session. This course is recommended for students taking the SAT this academic year and who are currently taking or have taken geometry. Call 410-772-4919 or 410-772-4982 regarding procedures for students under 16 years of age. You must bring a calculator. $285 (includes $30 materials fee*)
Days and Times | Date | Course Number | Location |
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Tue,Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm | Feb 02-Mar 11 | #9397 YD 874 9101 | Hickory Ridge 222 |
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Sat 9am-4:30pm | Feb 06-Mar 06 | #9399 YD 874 9103 | Hickory Ridge 222 |
Tue,Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm | Mar 16-Apr 29 | #9398 YD 874 9102 | Hickory Ridge 222 |
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Preparation for the SAT Math Test
If you are taking the SAT this academic year and only need preparation in the Math section, then you should take this 15-hour course. Review basic math through Algebra II to prepare for the problem reasoning test. Call 410-772-4709 or 410-772-4982 regarding procedures for students under 16 years of age. You must bring a calculator. $130 (includes $30 materials fee*)
Days and Times | Date | Course Number | Location |
Sat 1:30pm-4:30pm | Feb 06-Mar 06 | #9401 YD 400 9105 | Hickory Ridge 222 |
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Preparation for the SAT Verbal Test
If you are taking the SAT this academic year and only need preparation in the Verbal section, then you should take this 21-hour course. Please call 410-772-4919 or 410-772-4982 regarding procedures for students under 16 years of age. $170 (includes $30 materials fee*)
Days and Times | Date | Course Number | Location |
Sat 9am-1pm | Feb 06-Mar 06 | #9400 YD 929 9104 | Hickory Ridge 222 |
*Fees not eligible for waiver.
**Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for waiver.
(T) Textbook recommended or required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore before first class.
(S) Supplied needed. Instructor will provide list at first class.
