ALEKS math or BYU

I am torn I have never taken Algebra and, I am looking for the best route for me .I see with ALEKS you can get ACE credit and transfer to a school that chooses to accept them. A plus for ALEKS that it is 20 bucks a month affordable .I also found BYU but I don't really know anything about them can anyone give me insight between the two ?Thanks

 

I've heard College Algebra at BYU is a tough one but doable! You can always hire a tutor!

 

I can only afford one math class and I am starting from the beginning algebra level course.

 

If you are planning on using it for a college degree, make sure it is 100 level or higher. 97 course level is "High School" or "college preparatory" level and does not give you college credit!

 

Clovis Community College offers online Math courses for college credit. intermediate Algebra or Math for General Ed. I believe they make you take accuplacer to start coursework though.

Course Schedule

There are many other schools that offer college math courses as well!

 

LSU "print based" college math courses:
https://is.lsu.edu/courselist.asp?cat=Mathematics&nid=102&pg=

 

AMU's College Algebra 110 was spot on - not difficult, good lessons... : https://www.amu.apus.edu/login/Schedule/course/math110

 

I know that but I never took HS algebra so I cannot just start out at Int.Algebra and hope for the best .So does any have an insight on the two courses I asked about

 

I have thought about Clovis but how can I take the test if I don't live in the same state they are ?

 

I noticed some of the courses are Basic Mathematics or Math for General Ed which start with the basics and finish off with basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry. I would rather take one of those for college credit and get a good review and intro into algebra. You can always hire a tutor to help you get through!

I think Clovis allows you to use local university testing sites or a Librarian with prior arrangements for testing.

Another option is to take the free Saylor Beg. Algebra and get a foundation before attempting a college course.

http://www.saylor.org/courses/ma001/

 

CEP has an algebra exam that some schools accept for credit:
https://clep.collegeboard.org/exam/college-algebra

While this exam may or may not be suitable for your needs you can at least see if you can do the test exam -- borrow the suggested texts from a library (I find that library sales often have loads of college text books at cheap prices).

 

My instructor at Clovis let me use my public library. If you are in Indiana, here is a list of test proctoring sites. Most of them are free:

http://www.icn.org/info_for/coordinators/documents/FINAL_TestProctorGridLOGO_000.pdf

 

Thanks delta ,your answer was most helpful in my decision.

 

Although the cost is high, I HIGHLY recommend Excelsior's Everyday Math class - I hadn't done math for 40 years and finished the class in 8 weeks.