Math Bridge is a one-year-long program beginning each fall semester whose purpose is to assist students in the successful completion of Elementary Algebra (Math 840) and Intermediate Algebra (Math 860). The program focuses on African American, Latino/a, Filipino/a and Native American students, however all students are welcome to apply.

Math Bridge is not a remedial program. The goal of the program is to give extra assistance in the completion of mathematics prerequisites at City College in order to increase the number of underrepresented students who:

• transfer to baccalaureate colleges and universities, and
  
• enter the STEM majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).

The extra assistance in Math Bridge consists of a workshop, group tutoring, and other activities that supplement the mathematics courses.

Interested students must attend an orientation and submit an application during the spring semester in order to enter the program in the following fall semester.

The program has two mandatory components:

• Daily algebra class M-F 10-11 a.m.
• Workshop MWF 11-12
• Students enrolled in the program must actively participate in both components.

Contact the Math Bridge coordinator at mathbridge@ccsf.edu for more information regarding admission to the program.

First semester (Fall only):

• Math 840: Elementary Algebra (3 units)
  
• Math S: Algebra Workshop (2 units)
• Students enrolled in the program must actively participate in both components.

Second semester (Spring only):

• Math 860 Intermediate Algebra (4 units)
• Math U Algebra Workshop (2 units)
• Students enrolled in the program must actively participate in both components.

The Math Bridge sections of Math 840 and of Math 860 follow the same course outline as other sections of these courses.

• The Workshop. The math course is followed by a one-hour math workshop on MWF. The workshop provides students the opportunity to reinforce their understanding of the material in the math course, and to focus on effective learning skills. Students ask questions and discuss and solve problems.
• Community. One special aspect of this program is that the students stay together for two semesters. Students get to know their classmates very well. Students help each other intellectually and emotionally. They create study groups and are encouraged to get together outside of class hours.
• Class Participation. Students are expected to actively engage in the learning process, during the math class and the workshop. This involves asking questions and working with classmates.
• Dedicated tutors. Math Bridge has tutors who work with the students in the program. The tutors are available for drop-in tutoring, for working with study groups or for individual tutoring.