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Noncredit Continuing Education Courses for Summer 2013 & Spring 2013

NOTE: Room numbers are posted in each building lobby on the day of class.

•SAT Preparation

•Math Placement


SAT

Preparation for the SAT
You will review basic math through Algebra II to prepare for the problem reasoning on the SAT test. Verbal preparation includes improving vocabulary, essay writing, and reading comprehension. 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. The class simulates a test-taking environment with practice tests and exercises. Parents or guardians of students under 16 years of age will be required to complete a special form that will be given to these students on the first day of class. You must bring a calculator. $305 (includes $70 in fees*)
Mon-Fri 9am-1:00pm, Jun 24-Jul 5 (no class Jul 4)
#8972 XK 132 6888 Hickory Ridge
►Sat 9am-4:30pm, Apr 13-May 11
#1975 XK 132 6676       Hickory Ridge 102
Mon-Fri 9am-12:30pm, Jul 8-Jul 19
#8764 XK 132 6106       Hickory Ridge
Mon-Fri 9am-12:30pm, Jul 22-Aug 2
#8767 XK 132 6725       Hickory Ridge
Mon-Fri 9am-12:30pm, Aug 5-Aug 16
#8765 XK 132 6164       Hickory Ridge
Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm, Aug 19-Aug 23
#8766 XK 132 6406       Hickory Ridge 152


Preparation for the SAT Math Test - Advanced
If you are retaking the SAT this academic year and want to improve your math score or if you have already taken the Preparation for the SAT Math Test class and you are proficient with your math skills through Algebra II, you should take this course. Students will focus on the more difficult problems including: coordinate geometry, polynomials, probability and logic reasoning. Tricks and strategies for solving difficult problems will also be included. $185 (includes $70 in fees*)
Mon-Fri 9am-12pm, Aug 19-Aug 23
#9273 XK 177 6068       Hickory Ridge 120

Prep for SAT Subject Test in Math Level 2 ★NEW!★
Ages 16 and up. If you find yourself approaching college with higher level math ability, you should take this unique prep class. This course covers Algebra, Plane, Solid, and Coordinate Geometry, Trig, Functions and other miscellaneous topics and will prepare you for the one-hour multiple-choice test given by the College Board in May. Students should have 4 years of math including two years of algebra, one year of geometry and one year of either precalculus, or trig or both. This test recommends using a graphing calculator. Parents or guardians of students under 16 years of age will be required to complete a special form that will be given to these students on the first day of class. You must bring a TI-83 calculator. $165 (includes $65 in fees*)
►Mon,Wed 6:30pm-9pm, Apr 8-May 1
#1979 XK 164 6654        Hickory Ridge 106


Preparation for the SAT Math Test
If you are taking the SAT this academic year and you only need preparation in the math section, you should take this course. Review basic math through Algebra II to prepare for the problem reasoning test. The class simulates a test-taking environment with practice tests and exercises. Parents or guardians of students under 16 years of age will be required to complete a special form that will be given to students on the first day of class. You must bring a calculator. $185 (includes $70 in fees*)
►Tue,Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm, Jul 16-Jul 30
#8768 XK 133 6165       Hickory Ridge 120
►Mon-Fri 1:30pm-4:30pm, Aug 19-Aug 23
#8769 XK 133 6175       Hickory Ridge

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 course. The class simulates a test-taking environment with practice tests and exercises. Parents or guardians of students under 16 years of age will be required to complete a special form that will be given to these students on the first day of class. $185 (includes $70 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, Aug 19-Aug 23
#8770 XK 134 6896       Hickory Ridge

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 course. The class simulates a test-taking environment with practice tests and exercises. Parents or guardians of students under 16 years of age will be required to complete a special form that will be given to these students on the first day of class. $180 (includes $70 in fees*)
►Sat 9am-1pm, Apr 13-May 11
#1977 XK 134 6678        Hickory Ridge


MATH

Preparation for Math Placement Test Online
This course is an online version of Preparation for the Math Placement Test. $130 (includes $70 in fees*)
►Mon, May 6-May 20
#2496 YD 266 9303
(Required on-campus orientation Mon May 6, 6:30- 7:30 PM at Hickory Ridge)
►Mon, Jun 3-Jun 24
#2497 YD 266 9304
(Required on-campus orientation Mon June 3, 6:30- 7:30 PM at Hickory Ridge)
►Mon , Jul 1-Jul 29
#4070 YD 266 9420
(Required on-campus orientation Mon July 1, 6:30- 7:30 PM at Hickory Ridge)
►Thu , Aug 1-Aug 29
#4071 YD 266 9421
(Required on-campus orientation Thu Aug 6, 6:30- 7:30 PM at Hickory Ridge)

Preparation for Math Placement Test
This 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. The course offers an overview of basic math functions, elementary algebra, geometry, and college math. Course requirement: You must have a basic knowledge of fractions, decimals, and percents to enroll. $155 (includes $90 in fees*)
►Tue,Wed,Thu 9am-12pm, May 14-May 23
#2494 YD 223 9301        Hickory Ridge 112
►Mon,Tue,Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm, Jun 10-Jun 20
#2495 YD 223 9302         Hickory Ridge 112
►Mon-Fri 12:30pm-3:30pm, Jul 8-Jul 15
#4056 YD 223 9417       Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 9am-12pm, Aug 5-Aug 12
#4057 YD 223 9418       Hickory Ridge 104
►Mon-Fri 6:30pm-9:30pm, Aug 5-Aug 12
#4059 YD 223 9419       Hickory Ridge 104

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Course Notes
*Fees not eligible for waiver.
**Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for waiver.
(S) = Supplies needed. Instructor will provide list at first class.
(T) =  Textbook recommended or required.  Purchase at HCC Bookstore or online before first class.






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