PREPARATORY ALGEBRA covers necessary mathematical tools and fundamental skills for success in algebra.
One historical review rated the difficulty as very low, suggesting minimal effort was required.
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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 2.79 GPA, 34.1% A/AB (n=41 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.16 GPA, 52.7% A/AB (n=55 letter grades).
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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 2.71 GPA, 42.9% A/AB (n=42 letter grades); Fall 2025: 2.99 GPA, 53.7% A/AB (n=54 letter grades).
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Historical reviews for Chaojie Yuan describe him as kind and helpful, offering extensions and ensuring student understanding. However, one reviewer noted his accent could initially make lectures difficult to follow, though this improved over time.
CHAOJIE YUAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2018. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JIA HAO TAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
RYAN TAMURA is recorded teaching in Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
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| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 38 / 50 | 0 |
| LEC 004 | Classroom Instruction | 52 / 50 | 0 |
| LEC 006 | Classroom Instruction | 50 / 50 | 0 |
| LEC 008 | Classroom Instruction | 52 / 50 | 0 |
| LEC 010 | Classroom Instruction | 50 / 50 | 0 |
| LEC 013 | Classroom Instruction | 31 / 50 | 0 |
| LEC 009 | Classroom Instruction | 45 / 50 | 0 |
| LEC 011 | Classroom Instruction | 42 / 50 | 0 |
| LEC 003 | Classroom Instruction | 47 / 50 | 0 |
| LEC 002 | Classroom Instruction | 52 / 50 | 0 |
| LEC 005 | Classroom Instruction | 57 / 50 | 0 |
| LEC 007 | Classroom Instruction | 53 / 50 | 0 |
| LEC 012 | Classroom Instruction | 34 / 50 | 0 |
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Historical reviews for Chaojie Yuan describe the course as easy and the instructor as kind and accommodating, though his accent can initially hinder clarity.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 2.47 GPA, 30.4% A/AB (n=92 letter grades); Fall 2025: 2.96 GPA, 47.2% A/AB (n=684 letter grades); Spring 2026: 2.59 GPA, 31.9% A/AB (n=72 letter grades).
One historical review rated the difficulty as very low, suggesting minimal effort was required.
Historical reviews of Chaojie Yuan: Students appreciated the instructor's willingness to provide extensions and ensure understanding, despite occasional difficulties with his accent.
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Preparatory Algebra
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