Course Resources
Did your instructor assign WebAssign or MyMathLab?
MyMathLab or WebAssign may appear in your course materials list. Have questions about it, choose a link below.
- WebAssign may be used in classes for students to work on and submit their homework online! Find some tips and tricks here
- MyMathLab may be used in classes for students to work on and submit their homework online! Find out more about MyMathLab here
Calculator Information for Math Courses
Are calculators required for Math Courses at Lane?
The answer is... it depends. It depends on things like which course and if using a calculator is part of the skill development for the course. It depends on what the instructor preferences are for exams: some allow, some don't allow, and some do for only parts of the exam. It also depends on options given by instructors for using online calculator apps, software, and tools.
Before you buy a calculator, we have some advice:
- Go to class on Day 1. Get the information from your instructor about what they expect you to have and for what kind of use. They should explain it to you on the first day of class and you should be able to find if calculators are allowed on the syllabus, they may also suggest what kind of calculator.
- Explore your options. Some instructors are now giving options to their students to use free apps, or software instead of using a hand-held calculator. You may want to ask your instructor about that option.
Kinds of Calculators:
In general there are two main calculator categories: scientific and graphing. Below you will find the list of which courses use which kind of calculator if one is required.
Scientific | Graphing |
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MTH 020: Math Renewal | MTH 111: College Algebra |
MTH 025: Basic Math Applications | MTH 112: Trigonometry |
MTH 052: Math for Health & Physical Sciences | MTH 241 & 242: Elementary Calculus |
MTH 060: Beginning Algebra | MTH 243: Introduction to Probability & Statistics |
MTH 065: Elementary Algebra | MTH 251 & 252 & 253: Calculus |
MTH 070: Introductory Algebra | MTH 254 & 255: Vector Calculus |
MTH 075: Applied Algebra for Technicians | MTH 256: Applied Differential Equations |
MTH 085: Applied Geometry for Technicians | MTH 260 & 261: Linear Algebra |
MTH 082: Math for Network Operations | MTH 265: Statistics for Science & Engineers |
MTH 095: Intermediate Algebra | |
MTH 097: Geometry | |
MTH 098: Math Literacy | |
MTH 231 & 232: Discrete Math |