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Developmental Mathematics II (Elementary Algebra)

MAT0028C — MAT0028C
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0 credit hours 60 contact hours Prerequisites: MAT0018C (Developmental Mathematics I) with a minimum grade of C, or appropriate placement (PERT, SAT, ACT, or institutional placement test). Specific placement requirements vary by institution. v@Model.Guide.Version

Course Description

MAT0028C – Developmental Mathematics II is a developmental (below-college-level) mathematics course covering elementary algebra. Topics typically include real-number operations and properties; linear equations and inequalities in one variable; the Cartesian coordinate system; graphing linear equations; systems of linear equations; integer and rational exponents; polynomial operations and factoring; rational expressions; introductory radical expressions; and an introduction to quadratic equations. The course prepares students for college-level mathematics — typically MAT1033 (Intermediate Algebra) at institutions that still require it, or MAC1105 (College Algebra) at institutions that have eliminated MAT1033 from the standard sequence.

The course sits within the Florida Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS) under Mathematics > Developmental Mathematics and is offered at approximately 21 Florida public institutions. The 0xxx SCNS prefix indicates the course is below college level — credits do not count toward Associate or Bachelor's degrees in Florida public institutions, though courses may be assigned institutional credit (typically 4 institutional hours, used for tuition calculation, financial-aid full-time-status determination, and similar institutional purposes).

Important context: Under Florida Senate Bill 1720 (2013), students who entered Florida public high schools in 2003 or later and earned a standard Florida high-school diploma, or who served in active duty in the U.S. armed forces, are exempt from required developmental coursework in Florida public colleges. They may take MAT0028C voluntarily as preparation, or proceed directly to college-level mathematics. Students placed into MAT0028C through institutional placement testing typically benefit from the preparation, particularly if their high-school mathematics background is more than a few years past or if their algebra fluency has weakened. Students should consult an academic advisor about whether to take MAT0028C as preparation or proceed directly to college-level mathematics — the right answer depends on the student's specific circumstances, math background, and degree plan.

Learning Outcomes

Required Outcomes

Upon successful completion of MAT0028C, students will be able to:

Optional Outcomes

Major Topics

Required Topics

Optional Topics

Resources & Tools

Career Pathways

MAT0028C is a developmental course that prepares students for college-level mathematics. As such, the relevant career pathways are those for which college-level mathematics is required preparation:

Successful completion of MAT0028C does not directly qualify students for a specific career — the value lies in the doors it opens by preparing for college-level mathematics.

Special Information

Florida Senate Bill 1720 and Developmental Math

Under Florida Senate Bill 1720 (2013), students entering Florida public high schools in 2003 or later who earned a standard Florida high-school diploma, or who served on active duty in the U.S. armed forces, are exempt from required developmental coursework at Florida College System institutions. These exempt students may:

Students placed into MAT0028C through institutional placement testing typically benefit from the preparation, particularly if their high-school mathematics background is more than a few years past or if their algebra fluency has weakened. Students should consult an academic advisor about whether to take MAT0028C as preparation or proceed directly to college-level mathematics. The right answer depends on the student's specific circumstances, math background, and degree plan.

Articulation and Transfer

MAT0028C does not transfer as college credit within the Florida public-college system, as the course is below college level. Some institutions assign 4 institutional credits for tuition calculation, financial-aid full-time-status determination, and similar purposes, but these credits do not count toward AA, AS, or BS degrees. Some institutions assign 0 institutional credits.

Prerequisites and Placement

Most institutions require MAT0018C (Developmental Mathematics I) with a minimum grade of C, or appropriate placement. Placement is typically determined by:

Specific placement requirements vary by institution and may have changed in recent years; students should consult their institution's most current placement policies.

Course Format and Workload

MAT0028C is typically a 4-institutional-credit-hour course meeting 4–5 hours per week for 15 weeks (totaling approximately 60 contact hours; some institutions use 75-hour structures with longer weekly meetings). Many institutions offer the course in compressed (8-week), accelerated, mastery-based (ALEKS or Hawkes-driven), and traditional (16-week) formats. Expect: weekly textbook reading and homework practice; weekly online practice (where adopted); 4–6 unit exams; a comprehensive final exam. Out-of-class workload typically runs 6–10 hours per week — mathematics fluency requires substantial repeated practice. Students who fell behind in earlier mathematics often need 8–12 hours per week of consistent practice to develop fluency. Active engagement with the institution math learning center is the single most reliable predictor of success.

Mastery and Self-Paced Formats

Many Florida institutions have moved toward mastery-based delivery of MAT0028C using ALEKS or Hawkes Learning. In these formats, students progress at their own pace through topics, demonstrating mastery before advancing. Some students complete the course in less than the traditional 15 weeks; others take longer. Mastery-based formats typically require the same total effort but distribute it differently across the term. Students should evaluate which format best matches their learning style.

Course Code Variations

Florida institutions consistently use MAT0028C for this course; the title is typically "Elementary Algebra," "Beginning Algebra," "Developmental Mathematics II," or similar. The course is consistently below college level (0xxx SCNS prefix). Some institutions offer the lecture-only variant MAT0028 (without the "C" laboratory designation) — the laboratory component typically refers to a required computer-based learning component (often ALEKS-driven) rather than a science-style wet lab.

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