Classroom
Halo
Your main classroom. Submit assignments, post in discussions, access grades, and communicate with your instructor.
MAT-144:
College Mathematics
4 Credits · 7 Weeks · Real-world math for real-world decisions
From budgets and loans to probability and statistics — the math that matters in modern life.
7
Topics across seven weeks
~208
ALEKS practice topics
1,000
Total points
The Journey
Seven weeks, seven topics.
Seven weeks, seven topics.
One continuous arc.
A connected roadmap — from reading linear functions to reading the stock market. Hover any node to see what it covers.
Your Toolkit
Three platforms. Every week.
You'll move between these tools throughout the course. Here's what each one does.
Adaptive Practice
ALEKS
Your adaptive homework system. ALEKS figures out what you know, fills in the gaps, and helps you master every topic at your own pace.
Spreadsheets
Excel
Your workhorse for weekly Discussion Questions and the quantitative portions of the major assignments — models, tables, and charts.
Grading
Where your 1,000 points come from.
Hover any segment or card to cross-reference — they're connected.
47.5%
Major Assessments are 47.5% of your grade — prioritize them. Everything else supports these checkpoints.
How to Win
Five habits that actually move the needle.
Advice from students who finished strong — distilled.
Start ALEKS early
The adaptive engine rewards consistent daily practice. Cramming dozens of topics the day before a deadline will not work.
Watch support videos first
Before starting a topic's homework, watch the required support videos. They'll save you hours.
Master Excel basics
Every DQ uses Excel. Spend time early getting comfortable — it pays dividends every week.
Use your instructor
Office hours, email, discussion posts — your instructor is your best resource when you're stuck. Reach out early, not the night before.
Retention beats cramming
ALEKS runs periodic knowledge checks that can take topics off your pie if you forgot them. Consistent review locks in what you've learned.
Additional Resources
Go deeper when you need to.
Optional references that complement the required ALEKS path.