Los Angeles County Learning Academy

Enrollment Currently Closed

The Academy is offering this voluntary basic, introductory math skill-building program to all County employees as a tool to aid in developing or refreshing math skills.

The content of the two math courses includes Mathematics 1, a review of the four basic arithmetical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and then covers Approximation, Order of Operations, Fractions, Decimals and Ratios and Percentages. This course also teaches techniques for time management, strategies for successful test-taking, and approaches to overcoming math anxiety.

Mathematics 2 covers Probability and Averages, Graphs and Charts, Introduction to Geometry, Negative Numbers and Introduction to Algebra.

Each employee will have a opportunity to (1) select enrollment in the Math 1 class and not be required to take a placement test or (2) take a placement test that will establish whether the student is ready to begin with Math 1 or Math 2. The placement test will cover basic arithmetic operations, approximation, fractions, decimals, ratios and percentages. Participants enrolled in Math 1 will be given a diagnostic test at the beginning of class to determine whether they have mastered the basic arithmetic operations. If not, students will be provided a thorough review in the text book.


	Enrollment Currently Closed The Academy is offering this voluntary basic, introductory math skill-building program to all County employees as a tool to aid in developing or refreshing math skills. The content of the two math courses includes Mathematics 1, a review of the four basic arithmetical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and then covers Approximation, Order of Operations, Fractions, Decimals and Ratios and Percentages. This course also teaches techniques for time management, strategies for successful test-taking, and approaches to overcoming math anxiety. Mathematics 2 covers Probability and Averages, Graphs and Charts, Introduction to Geometry, Negative Numbers and Introduction to Algebra. Each employee will have a opportunity to (1) select enrollment in the Math 1 class and not be required to take a placement test or (2) take a placement test that will establish whether the student is ready to begin with Math 1 or Math 2. The placement test will cover basic arithmetic operations, approximation, fractions, decimals, ratios and percentages. Participants enrolled in Math 1 will be given a diagnostic test at the beginning of class to determine whether they have mastered the basic arithmetic operations. If not, students will be provided a thorough review in the text book.


	Each class will be presented in an eight-week, three hours a week format. Students should expect to study two hours outside of class for every hour spent in class. Employee must obtain manager or supervisor approval in order to attend these courses. This program is open to all County employees who want to develop their math skills and are able to commit the time and energy to these college-level courses. Classes will be offered both on County time and others partially on an employee's own time depending on class scheduling. Tuition, books, and parking are paid by the Academy.

	Norma Bueno-Gonzales: ngonzales@hr.lacounty.gov