This course lays the foundation for the study of algebra. The topics covered include: review of whole number operations, fractions, decimals, percents, ratio and proportion; signed numbers and operations on signed numbers; real numbers; simplifying algebraic expressions; solving linear equations; geometry, units of measurements; introduction to graphs and statistics. This class is taught either in traditional lecture mode or through individually tailored, interactive computer instruction that provides the student's primary method of learning, with the instructor available to assist students on an individual basis during the class period. Prerequisites: completion of Math 065 with a grade of 2.0 or higher, or a COMPASS Pre-Algerbra score of 40 or greater.