Developmental Mathematics
Welcome to Frederick Community College Developmental Mathematics!
Did you know that most students who place into developmental math are able to take the credit math course required for their degree program while learning foundational math skills required for that course. This means a student completes developmental math and credit math in ONE semester!
General Ed Core
Students need to speak with an Advisor before registering for any of these courses to ensure proper placement in course required for degree program.
To begin your math studies at FCC, you must take the Math Placement Test.
You may be exempt from taking the Math Placement Test. Review the
Testing Guide to find out whether you are exempt. If you qualify for any of these please send official or unofficial documents to
[email protected] for review.
In addition to the courses listed above, Frederick Community College has a course available for students who, after taking the mathematics placement test, demonstrate a need for preparation for college mathematics. This class, MATH 50, will be available beginning in Summer 2019.
If you need more information or have any questions, contact the Math Department Chair, Kylena Cross, by telephone,
301-629-7835, or by email,
[email protected] .
If you need more information or have any questions, please contact
an advisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I start?
To begin your math studies at FCC, you must take the Math Placement Test.
You may be exempt from taking the Math Placement Test. Visit the
Testing Center FAQ page to find out whether you are exempt.
You may take the Math Placement Test twice before enrolling in a math course. If you are not satisfied with your math placement after the first attempt, then you may re-test. However, once you begin taking any developmental math class, you cannot take the Math Placement Test.
To prepare for the Math Placement Test, you can access the official web-based study app and free accuplacer study questions on the
College Board site. If you would like assistance on any of these problems, then feel free to visit the STEM center during regular business hours for walk-in tutoring.
For test information, times and locations, or to schedule an appointment, call the Testing Center at 301.846.2522.
What’s on the math placement test?
Learn more about placement testing, how to prepare, and view sample test questions
here.
Where do I go for help with math?
Come to the
STEM Learning Center in B212 and get help from the STEM learning assistants and math tutors. The Learning Center is open to all students currently enrolled in a math class at FCC. You may study in the Learning Center and use the resources available there. Math books of every level and graphing calculator manuals are also available. Reference material must stay in B212.
Department Chair
Kylena Cross
[email protected]
Department Chair
240.629.7835
Office: B230
Academic Office Manager
Jeanne Nesbitt
[email protected]
Academic Office Manager
301.846.2530
Office: B228