TAMIU Offers THEA Math Workshops

Students preparing for the math portion of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) can take advantage of THEA workshops offered by the Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Center for the Advancement of Scholastic Achievement (CASA).

The workshops are free and open to all TAMIU and eligible high school students. Space is limited.

The schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, Oct. 25 - Fundamentals of mathematics, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Dr. Billy F. Cowart Hall, room 214.
Wednesday, Oct. 26 - Algebra, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Cowart Hall, room 214.
Thursday, Oct. 27 - Geometry and problem solving, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Cowart Hall, room 214.

The THEA is designed to provide information about the reading, mathematics and writing skills of student entering public colleges, universities and educator preparation programs in public and private institutions. The THEA replaced the former Texas Assessment Skills Program (TASP).

TAMIU's Programs for Academic Support and Enrichment (PASE) and CASA Tutoring Center staff coordinate the workshops.

For additional information on THEA, visit www.thea.nesinc.com

For more information on the workshops, please contact Norma Cortez, office coordinator, at 326.2723, e-mail ncortez@tamiu.edu or visit offices in the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library, room 205.

University office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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