Learning Support
We provide academic support for students who need assistance in developing their skills in math, reading, and writing. Learning Support is located in Room 360 of the Volpe Library.
- Math
Students are placed in math classes based on their ACCUPLACER or ACT scores. They can challenge that placement by taking/retaking the math portion of the ACCUPLACER exam.
ACCUPLACER Placement Test ACCUPLACER Score ACT Math Subscore Course Placement Options (based on major)* Elementary Algebra <225 <15 No placement; receive tutoring and retest. 225-237 15-16 - "L" section of MATH1000
- "L" section of MATH1010
- "L" section of MATH1530
238-249 17-18 - MATH1000
- "L" section of MATH1010
- "L" section of MATH1530
250-300 19-21 MATH1130 or engineering math College-Level Math 231-250 22-24 MATH1710 & 1720 251-259 25-26 MATH1730 260-300 27-36 MATH1910 Calculus I *Please check with your advisor to ensure you choose the right math class for your major.
- Reading
Students are placed in reading classes based on their ACCUPLACER or ACT scores. They can challenge that placement by taking/retaking the reading portion of the ACCUPLACER exam.
ACCUPLACER Reading Score ACT Reading Subscore Course Placement <205 1-12 No placement; receive tutoring and retest; International students take ESL1010 205-222 13-14 No placement; receive tutoring and retest; International students take ESL1020 223-249 15-18* Must enroll in READ1010 250-300 19-36 No reading course required *If your ACT-Reading subject score is 17-18, you may take a reading-intensive class (history, sociology, psychology, philosophy, government, political science, criminal justice) at the same time as READ1010. If your score is 15-16, you should complete READ1010 before beginning a reading-intensive class.
- Writing
Students are placed in English classes based on their ACCUPLACER or ACT scores. They can challenge that placement by taking/retaking the writing portion of the ACCUPLACER exam.
ACCUPLACER Writing Score ACT English Subscore Course Placement <205 1-12 No placement; receive tutoring and retest; International students take ESL1010 205-222 13-14 No placement; receive tutoring and retest; International students take ESL1020 223-249 15-17 Must take ENGL1010 and READ1100 simultaneously 250-300 18-26 ENGL1010 - UNIV1030 Learning Strategies
The UNIV1030 course, Learning Strategies, is for students who place into two or more learning support classes (ESL1010, ESL1020, READ1010, READ1100, MATH1000, “L” section of a MATH class).
This course covers the following to promote student success:
- critical thinking/problem solving
- study strategies (reading, note taking, test taking)
- communication skills
- self-management (time management, etc.)
- classroom demeanor
- campus resources, including library
- other pertinent topics
Contact
Name: Janet Whiteaker
Email: lsp@tntech.edu
Phone: 931-372-3476
Fax: 931-372-6275
