Success rates and drop rates may seem like opposites, but a new law may challenge that notion. With Assembly Bill 705, increased drop rates may
Tag: Math
From lecturing to schooling the web
With his most popular video being a 6-hour-long video solving 100 integrals has over 1.4 million views on Youtube. Steve Chow takes teaching math to
No place for placement tests at Pierce
Students who have been at Pierce for more than a year remember the era of math and English placement tests. Now, Assembly Bill 705 takes
The fundamentals can teach a thing or two
Faculty want their students to succeed, but sometimes the resources they provide aren’t enough to help everyone. That won’t stop them from implementing new techniques
Pro: Math requirement
People should have a general understanding of every subject, even if it’s not what they plan on pursuing as a career. Some students think as
Con: Math requirement
College students usually struggle to balance schoolwork, a job and a social life. Some of the classes we take throughout college will help us succeed
Con: Undecided major
Although college is a perfect time for students to explore their interests by taking various general education classes, going into college with an undeclared major
Pro: Undecided major
Students who start college off with an undecided major can explore a variety of opportunities without the pressure of making an informed decision. Your first
New plans for Media Arts building
Pierce College Council (PCC) members voted Thursday to revise original plans to build a new media arts building due to new construction prioritization guidelines by
Con: Math as a GE
Unless a student chooses a STEM career, requiring an Engineering, Math or Science major , the question becomes, “what are the odds the average person