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TriAGe: Preparation for University Calculus
Review and deepen your understanding of core concepts, build a strong foundation and increase your chances of success in calculus with TriAGe!
TriAGe is a non-credit course designed to help prepare students who plan to enrol in an entry-level university calculus course by reinforcing fundamental skills in Trigonometry, Algebra, and Geometry.
Topics include:
- algebraic manipulations used to simplify expressions and solve equations and inequalities;
- analytic geometry;
- polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.
An experienced instructor will guide you through these topics and discuss specific learning strategies to help you with the transition from high school mathematics to university expectations. A final assessment will be provided to students who complete a set of assignments and an end-of-course evaluation.
- Instructor: Tina Balfour (BA, BEd), manager of Mathematics and Statistics Learning Support
- Course cost: $350 (+HST)
Built-in Flexibility
The majority of students who complete the TriAGe course do so over the summer months ("spring" term) in order to prepare for an introductory calculus course in the upcoming academic year; however, TriAGe can also be completed during the fall or winter academic terms, depending on student needs.
Prerequisite Equivalency
The Department of Mathematics at Laurier permits successful completion of the TriAGe course to be considered as an equivalency to the Grade 12 Advanced Functions prerequisite for MA100, MA102, and MA129. To be granted the equivalency, a final grade of 70% or better must be attained through completion of course assignments and the final evaluation.
The equivalency cannot be used directly towards program admission requirements (connect with your program academic advisor for any further information).
Online content: At your own pace
All students will start with the online session of TriAGe. Access to the course material will begin on June 26, 2023. You will then progress through the units at your own pace, with a goal to complete the course by the date of the final evaluation, August 25. We suggest you give yourself at least four weeks to complete the online version of TriAGe; that is, you should start the course no later than July 30 if you intend to complete it before fall term.
Synchronous Classes
There will be synchronous lectures offered, providing further in-person instruction to assist with the more challenging concepts. While these classes are optional, students are encouraged to attend to further engage with the course material - and to meet and work with others taking TriAGe!
The format of the classes (either remote and/or on campus), as well as specific dates are to be determined, and will be posted closer to the start of the course.
Final Evaluation
The final evaluation for the summer session will take place on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EST). Further details will be posted closer to the start of the course.
Online content: At your own pace
Students can start with the online Fall session of TriAGe any time between Sept. 12, 2022 and Nov. 1, 2022. You will then work through the course at your own pace, with a goal to complete the course by the date of the fall final evaluation, December 5. We suggest you give yourself at least four weeks to complete the course material; a longer duration is recommended for those students taking more than three credit courses simultaneously with TriAGe.
Remote instruction: Individual appointments
Your course registration also includes the opportunity to book up to four one-on-one 30-minute meetings with the instructor. These meetings provide individualized instruction of course content, with the topics to be covered chosen by you! Details as to how to book the appointment meetings will be included within the course site, and will be conducted remotely.
Final Evaluation
The final evaluation for the fall session will take place on Monday Dec. 5, 2022, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EST). There will be an optional review tutorial on Friday, Dec. 2 at a time to be announced.
The evaluation can be completed online or in person on the Waterloo campus; instructions will be provided within the course site closer to the date of the evaluation.
Online content: At your own pace
Students can start with the online Winter session of TriAGe any time between Nov. 28, 2022 and March 12, 2023. You will then work through the course at your own pace, with a goal to complete the course by the date of the winter final evaluation, April 7, 2023. We suggest you give yourself at least four weeks to complete the course material; a longer duration is recommended for those students taking more than three credit courses simultaneously with TriAGe.
Remote instruction: Individual appointments
Your course registration also includes the opportunity to book up to four one-on-one meetings with the instructor. These meetings provide individualized instruction of course content, with the topics to be covered chosen by you! Details as to how to book the appointment meetings will be included within the course site, and will be conducted remotely.
Final Evaluation
The final evaluation for the fall session will take place on Friday, April 7, 2023, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EST). There will be an optional review tutorial beforehand, at a day/time to be announced.
Registration for the Winter 2023 session of TriAGe is now open, and closes on March. 12, 2023. Online course access begins Nov. 28 2022.
Registration for the Spring/Summer 2023 session is also now open! While online course access does not begin until June 28 2023, you can plan ahead and enroll now. Registration for this session will remain open until July 30 2023.
Payment by credit card or debit must be made at the time of registration.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
If you need to cancel your registration and have not accessed the course, contact Tina Balfour to request a refund; a 15% administrative fee will apply.
Registration fees cannot be refunded once you have accessed the course on MyLearningSpace.