HOWDY!! Precalculus Preparation Program (PPP)
Program Overview
The Precalculus Preparation Program (PPP) at Texas A&M University is a three-week, fully online program designed to improve the success rates of prospective students who will be taking a calculus course at Texas A&M. The short summer sessions are designed to reinforce, or reteach, the prerequisite concepts and skills that are needed for students to be successful in calculus.
Who Should Enroll?
This type of on-demand learning is benefits all students, particularly those who demonstrate gaps in mathematical skills based on their scores on the TAMU Math Placement Exam (MPE). We strongly encourage students who scored 70% or below on their MPE to enroll in a summer PPP session to strengthen their skills before taking their necessary math course in the fall semester.
Session Dates & Flexible Scheduling
- The short summer sessions are designed to reinforce or reteach the prerequisite concepts and skills students need to be successful in calculus.
- To accommodate students’ summer schedules, the three-week sessions start on different dates throughout the summer.
- Choose a session that fits your summer schedule. If your availability changes, contact the program director for assistance.
Cost and Financial Assistance
The cost of enrollment for the program is $225 (Non-Refundable). Scholarships for the program are available for students who demonstrate a financial need. Please contact the program director.
Instruction and Live Interaction
All PPP sessions are synchronous and led by highly qualified math tutors with at least 10 years of experience teaching precalculus or calculus at the high school or collegiate level. Because the sessions are “live,” participants may interact with the tutor via voice over IP, webcam, or text chat. In the 10 years of its existence, students report that the most valuable part of the program is the tutors.
Contact Information
To learn more about the PPP, select the links on the top menu of this page or contact the PPP director.