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Math 111 continues to be slippery slope for OSU students
Abstract:
Is there any hope for college algebra?
Math 111 has been rumored throughout campus to be one of the most failed classes at Oregon State. Many students go into class with that expectation.
"I heard from everyone that I talked to about Math 111, that it was the number one failed class in the university, so I got in the mindset that I was going to fail, and I did," said Mark Stockhoff, a freshman in new media communications and business....
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Katt
posted 4/21/09 @ 9:22 PM PST
I mentioned to the head advisor for Fisheries and Wildlife that I was taking Math 111 and she laughed and said "good luck - it is THE most failed class OSU offers". If a head advisor makes such a statement, should the "rumor" tag be taken more seriously, and that she laughs it off - might there be some truth to the concept of "weeding" out?
Math 111 doesn't Teach - it Tells.
Math 111 doesn't Teach - it Tells.
Jami
posted 4/22/09 @ 8:24 PM PST
If people struggle that much taking Math 111 at OSU, I would encourage them to take it at LBCC instead. The course is without a doubt, easier and more enjoyable at LB, and more worthwhile in preparing you for other math courses, all without making you feel stupid, or breaking the bank. People that complain about math courses at OSU get no sympathy from me, there are other options out there.
Gunnar Leffler
posted 4/24/09 @ 9:47 PM PST
Math 111 is a slippery slope indeed (punny!). Something of a gateway drug which can lead you to harder stuff like calculus.
The only reason why I took math was because of peer pressure. The best way to quit is to never start otherwise you'll end up like me, graduating with an engineering degree.
The only reason why I took math was because of peer pressure. The best way to quit is to never start otherwise you'll end up like me, graduating with an engineering degree.
David Allen
posted 4/26/09 @ 7:49 AM PST
I'm glad to see that some things never change! I took this class in the mid-70's and failed the first time around...then struggled to barely get a "C." Never did try business calculus at OSU...did that class at Lane Community College in Eugene and got a "A," so I did prove that I wasn't entirely math stupid. Why can't the math department work at making this a more successful endeavor for students after all of these years? Good luck to you who still have to take this class!
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Patricia Santangelo
posted 4/21/09 @ 2:29 PM PST