One major factor in successfully completing mathematics classes is appropriate background. Most lower division classes depend heavily on the knowledge and skills that should have been learned in prerequisite classes. Because mathematics is not only something a student learns about but is something the student must do, mathematical knowledge and skills need to be used to maintain sufficient facility. If it has been more than six months since you have taken a mathematics class, a class which uses mathematics heavily or been employed in a job that uses mathematics, it is likely that you will need to review and practice doing mathematics before taking additional classes.

Before embarking on any of options below, you should discuss the possibilities with your academic adviser.