Got Math? McHenry County College Hosts Algebra Review Sessions for Students

McHenry County College is offering free math refresher seminars this fall for new and prospective MCC students. 

The purpose of the seminars are to review concepts from Elementary (Algebra I) and Intermediate (Algebra II) for students who either want to prepare for the COMPASS placement exam or review concepts before taking a subsequent course.

The Elementary (Algebra I) upcoming review sessions are:  9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 16 in Room A342; 5-9 p.m. Nov. 18 in Room E102; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 14 in Room A342; and 5-9 p.m. Dec. 17 in Room A226.

The Intermediate (Algebra II) review sessions are: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 19 in Room A112; 5-9 p.m. Nov. 19 in Room E204; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 23 in Room A112; 5-9 p.m. Dec. 16 in Room A226; and 5-9 p.m. Dec. 18 in Room A226.

“Most students attending one of these sessions scored higher on their COMPASS placement test score. Some were able to place two levels higher,” said Bob Reass, math specialist at MCC.

Registration is not required. Participants may sign in upon arrival. For the math refresher course schedule for March and April, visit www.mchenry.edu/math. For more information, contact Emma Hendrieth, at (815) 455-8584 or ehendrieth@mchenry.edu. To view subsequent schedules for the coming year, view www.mchenry.edu/mathreview.