Illinois Tech will offer an exceptional opportunity for Runway 606 high school students beginning in January 2025 through a structured, virtual math mentoring program. This course is specifically designed to boost your performance in early stage college mathematics and set you up for future success in STEM fields.
What Makes This Program Unique
- Dedicated Mentorship: You鈥檒l receive personalized support from experienced mentors skilled in adaptive learning strategies. These mentors have navigated college algebra, calculus, and beyond, and they are here to guide you every step of the way.
- Proven Success: Students who have completed the General Learning Strategies (GLS) course have historically seen their overall semester grade-point average improve by more than a letter grade on average. This program is designed to enhance your academic performance and build your confidence in mathematics.
Key Program Details
- Virtual Format: Participate from anywhere through our convenient online platform
- Structured Learning: Engage in a well-organized curriculum that focuses on developing core math skills and strategies
Don't miss out on this fantastic chance to elevate your math skills and academic performance. Stay tuned for more details and get ready to take advantage of this valuable resource beginning in January 2025!
Get ready to launch your academic success with our highly anticipated GLS course, which begins in the spring 2025 semester.
Our kickoff event will set you up for success by:
- Allowing you to take the ALEKS Placement Exam to assess your current skills
- Meeting your dedicated math mentors who will guide you through the course
- Engaging in an interactive cybersecurity activity with Illinois Tech students, giving you a taste of real-world STEM applications
Why enroll in the Individualized Adaptive Learning (IAL) 181? The IAL 181 course, previously known as General Learning Strategies (GLS), is crafted to elevate your academic journey.
Here鈥檚 why you should join:
- Tailored Mentorship: You鈥檒l be paired with expert math peer mentors who are trained in Empowerment, Leadership, and Mentorship (ELM) principles. These mentors鈥攚ho excelled in college algebra, calculus, and beyond鈥攚ill provide personalized guidance and support.
- Proven Success: Past participants of GLS courses have seen an average grade-point average improvement of over a letter grade and have continued to excel in their academic pursuits. This is your chance to significantly boost your performance and gain confidence in your studies.
Interested in taking your math skills to the next level? You can sign up through a special form that will be released soon. Don鈥檛 miss this opportunity to enhance your academic experience!
Program Expectations and No-Show Policy
- Weekly Attendance: You must participate in weekly 30-minute coaching sessions. Your consistent attendance is crucial鈥攁rriving more than five minutes late will result in your session being canceled and marked as a 鈥渘o show.鈥 You must schedule your first coaching session within the first two weeks of the course.
- Rescheduling: If you need to reschedule, email your coach as soon as possible. Failing to notify your coach in advance or missing a session without rescheduling will result in a 鈥渘o show鈥 mark.
- No-Show Policy: Absences without proper rescheduling will be recorded as a 鈥渘o show,鈥 which impact your course standing.
Grading Criteria
- Weekly Attendance: One hundred percent of your grade depends on attending your coaching sessions. To earn full credit, you must attend the majority of sessions and not reschedule more than five times. Failure to meet these requirements will result in a failing grade.