Math Path

Rowan path · pre-class mastery

Learn the courses before you take them.

Study guides, tutorials, and free video playlists for each Rowan math course on your CE plan. Goal: walk in ready for an A — then still do every homework like it counts (because it does).

How to use this

  1. Open a course below and click any “must know” item for definitions + flashcards.
  2. Watch the intuition playlist, then work written notes / Khan drills.
  3. Only mark a topic done when you pass the self-check cold.
  4. Do Calc I → Calc II → Linear before the 300-level courses.

Foundation (take first)

MATH 01130 · 4 credits

Calculus I

Foundation for every later Rowan math course and a big chunk of Praxis Functions & Calculus.

Prep time: 3–5 weeks if algebra/trig is rusty; 2 weeks if strong

MATH 01131 · 4 credits

Calculus II

Integration techniques, series, and polar/parametric topics that Praxis and later analysis lean on.

Prep time: 3–4 weeks after Calc I is solid

MATH 01210 · 3 credits

Linear Algebra

Matrices, systems, eigenvalues — core for teaching Algebra II and Praxis algebraic structure.

Prep time: 2–4 weeks

Advanced (300+ for NJ)

MATH 01310 · 4 credits · advanced

College Geometry

Advanced credit + direct Praxis Geometry + what you will teach in HS geometry.

Prep time: 3–5 weeks (proof habits take time)

STAT 02360 · 3 credits · advanced

Probability and Random Variables

Advanced credit and the rigorous layer above Stats I — Praxis probability loves this.

Prep time: 3–4 weeks

MATH 01340 · 3 credits · advanced

Modern Algebra I

Groups/rings/fields — advanced credit and deep structure sense for teaching algebra.

Prep time: 4–6 weeks (new language for most CS grads)

MATH 01352 · 3 credits · advanced

Theory of Numbers

Advanced elective that strengthens proofs + Praxis number/algebra thinking.

Prep time: 2–4 weeks