"The advice that I would give someone who is taking this course for the first time is to be optimistic and confident. If you come into this course with a poor attitude and mind set towards this section, one’s grades are going to be poor. It also depends on the goal that one has set for oneself.

This course will help you in the following math courses that one has to take. It helps you to understand basic concepts that one needs to know to master other math courses.

All one has to do is have a determined mind to do the best that one can. Study and keep working at it. There is also a learning center where one can get assistance if needed."

Math 005 student's advice for incoming Math 005 students.