The Mathematics Department is committed to offering quality learning opportunities to students. The courses are designed to meet the preparatory needs of all majors, from foundational to advanced mathematics. The department strives to provide the student with the opportunity to develop mathematical reasoning and numeracy. Students can improve their ability to analyze information and make informed decisions based upon that data.
Our math program has a mandatory placement policy so that students start in the math class that is right for them. The right math class for a student is one in which they have a reasonable chance at success while having the opportunity to learn and be challenged. Students are placed using one of the following:
- Accuplacer Score (taken on campus)
- ACT Score
- Previously taken college math courses
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When you complete the Mathematics program of study at Garden City Community College, you will open doors of opportunity for yourself in a variety of fields. Garden City Community College offers a full spectrum of math courses, ranging from basic arithmetic to Calculus and Elementary Statistics. Our math classes are taught by caring instructors with small class sizes that are conducive to learning. Relevant technology is used where applicable to enhance the learning experience, including online homework and resources, eBooks, and graphing calculators. The Thomas Saffell Library houses our Comprehensive Learning Center which provides a critical learning space and tutoring support for most of our math classes, with convenient hours and walk-in or scheduled appointments.
Our Associates Degree program provides students with a broad knowledge base through general education requirements, as well as introduces students to the important concepts and applications of mathematics through math and science courses. If you enjoy solving problems and using reasoning skills, this is the field for you.