UMGC MATH 107: College Algebra
MATH 107 is UMGC's college algebra course: functions and graphs, linear and quadratic equations, polynomials, exponentials, and logarithms. It satisfies the math general-education requirement for many degrees and is the prerequisite stepping stone toward statistics and technical math.
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What makes it hard
Most UMGC students are returning adults, and the gap since their last math class is the real difficulty: the course assumes high-school algebra that may be a decade rusty. Compressed into 8 weeks, each module introduces a new function family, so there's no coast week.
What you'll cover
- • Linear equations and inequalities
- • Functions and graphs
- • Quadratic equations
- • Polynomial and rational functions
- • Exponential and logarithmic functions
- • Systems of equations
The MATH 107 study guide
How to study for UMGC MATH 107, step by step.
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Find your algebra gaps before week 1 ends
MATH 107 assumes high-school algebra that may be a decade rusty. Work a handful of basic problems (equations, fractions, exponents) and patch whatever wobbles before the course speeds up.
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Practice in short daily sessions
Math retention after years away comes back through frequency, not duration. Twenty minutes a day around your work schedule beats a three-hour Saturday block every time.
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Master each function family before the next arrives
The 8-week format introduces a new family nearly every module: linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential. There's no coast week, so confirm each one is solid before moving on.
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Untangle confusion the same day
When a problem type stumps you, resolve it that day rather than carrying it forward. Stacked confusion is what makes the back half of MATH 107 feel impossible.
Today's MATH 107 plan
What a Fennie Daily Plan looks like for MATH 107. Yours is built from your syllabus and adapts every day to your deadlines and progress.
- Review: Polynomial and rational functionsReview · 25 min
Work back through the MATH 107 material on polynomial and rational functions. In the app, Fennie builds this from your own notes and syllabus.
- Practice: Exponential and logarithmic functionsPractice · 20 min
Targeted problems on exponential and logarithmic functions, the kind MATH 107 actually tests.
- Quick quiz: Systems of equationsQuiz · 10 min
Five generated questions to expose weak spots on systems of equations before the exam does.
- Preview: Linear equations and inequalitiesPreview · 10 min
A first pass over linear equations and inequalities so the next session starts from familiar ground.
First plan free, no card required. Fennie is independent and unaffiliated with your school.
FAQ
Is MATH 107 hard?
It's standard college algebra; the difficulty depends almost entirely on how long it's been since your last math course. Returning adults who do daily practice instead of weekly cramming consistently report it's manageable.
What math do I need before MATH 107?
Comfortable basic algebra: solving simple equations, working with fractions and exponents. UMGC placement decides if you start here or in a developmental course first.
How do I pass MATH 107 in 8 weeks?
Daily short practice beats weekend marathons; math retention works that way. Do every assigned problem, and when one stumps you, get the concept untangled the same day so the next module doesn't stack confusion.
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