Foundations Lab
Foundations Lab Services offers comprehensive academic support to help students succeed. Services include preparation for Math and Reading placement testing, as well as targeted support for students preparing for the Pre-Nursing ATI TEAS exam. The lab also provides ongoing academic assistance in Reading, Writing, and Math courses, with additional support available for students with accommodations.
To be eligible for Foundations Lab services, students must either be enrolled at Jefferson College or participating in the college’s AEL (Adult Education and Literacy) program.
Hillsboro Campus
Location: Technology Center (TC) First Floor - Room 111
Math/Math Test Prep: (636) 481-3155
Reading & Writing: (636) 481-3573
Summer 2025 Hours, June 9 - July 31
Math:
Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 3 pm
Reading & Writing:
Wednesday - Thursday: 8 am - 3 pm
Arnold Campus
Location: First Floor - Room 112
(636) 481-3571
Summer 2025 Hours, June 9 - July 31
Reading & Writing:
Monday - Tuesday: 8 am - 3 pm
Important Dates:
The Foundations Lab is closed on the following date for the Summer 2025 semester:
- 7/3/25 - Independence Day Observed
- View the academic calendar for school closures.
Meet the Team
Carol Ising (Lead Math/Math Placement Instructor)
Campus: Hillsboro, Technology Center Room 111
Ext: 3155
Email: cising@jeffco.edu
Info: B.S. in Education, Southeast Missouri State University
Learning Center Math Instructor, 1989-2017
Foundations Lab Instructor
Kerry Hugo (Lead Reading/Writing/Reading Placement Instructor)
Campus: Hillsboro, Technology Center Room 111 & Arnold, Rm 112
Ext: 3573 (Hillsboro), 3571 (Arnold)
Email: ehugo@jeffco.edu
Info: B.A., Fontbonne University
Learning Center Instructor, 2010-2017
Foundations Lab Instructor
Online Options
The Academic Success Center Hillsboro Foundations Lab can be accessed online for Summer 2025 during the following hours:
- Math: Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 3 pm
- Reading/Writing: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 3pm
To communicate with our Foundations Lab instructors online, click one of the the following links for either Math or Reading/Writing help:
These instructors can assist with reading, writing, and math classes using the Math Help link or the Reading & Writing Help link during the days and times listed above.
Having trouble contacting an instructor? Contact Patricia Lee at (636) 481-3439 or via email at plee3@jeffco.edu.
Reading and Math Placement Resources
- Accuplacer Study App: Next-Generation Version
- Learning Express Library (In the Search window type: Next Generation Accuplacer)
- Longsdale Publishing
Math Resources:
- Khan Academy
- Learning Express Library - Adult Core Math Skills
- Mometrix Study Video - Basic Arithmetic
- Mometrix Study Video - Complex Arithmetic
- Mometrix Study Video - Pre-Algebra
- Mometrix Study Video - Algebra I
- Mometrix Study Video - Algebra II
Reading Placement Exam
Accuplacer Next Generation Reading (20 Questions)
- Score 246+: ENG101 & ENG099 (ALP)
- Score 232-245: ENG/RDG090
- Score 231 or lower: Refer to the ASC
Math Placement Exam
Accuplacer Next Generation Math Test - No Hand Held Calculators
Arithmetic Test (20 questions)
With a score of 230+ on this test, you can enroll in the following math classes:
- Beginning Algebra (MTH 002)
- Business Math (MGT 103)
Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics Test (20 questions)
With a score of score 230+ on this test, you can enroll in the following math classes:
- Quantitative Reasoning w/support (MTH 131 w/ MTH 091)
- Introductory Statistics w/ support (MTH 132 w/ MTH 092)
- Intermediate Algebra (MTH 128)
- Technical Math I (MTH 121)
With a score of 240+ on this test, you can enroll in the following math classes:
- Quantitative Reasoning (MTH 131)
- Introductory Statistics (MTH 132)
- Structures of the Real Number System (MTH 130)
Advanced Algebra and Functions Test( 20 questions)
With a score of 230+, you can enroll in the following math classes:
- Intermediate Algebra (MTH 128)
- Technical Math I (MTH 121)
- College Algebra w/support (MTH 134 w/ MTH 094)
With a score of 245+, you can enroll in the following math classes:
- College Algebra (MTH 134)
With a score of 250+, you can enroll in the following math classes:
- Calculus for Business and Social Sciences (MTH 161)
- Business Statistics (BUS 168)
- Probability and Statistics (MTH 168)
- Trigonometry (MTH 133)
- Pre-Calculus (MTH 141)
With a score of 265+, you can enroll in the following math classes:
- Calculus I (MTH 180)
Math Skills Topics include:
- Arithmetic: Questions will focus on computation, order of operations, estimation and rounding, comparing and ordering values in different formats, and recognizing equivalent values across formats. Some questions may present a real-world context that you will need to analyze and solve.
- Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Functions: Questions will focus on applying ratios and proportional reasoning, creating linear expressions and equations, understanding probability, and interpreting graphical displays. Some questions may present a real-world context that you will need to analyze and solve.
- Advanced Algebra and Functions: Questions will focus on equations and functions, including linear, quadratic, rational, radical, polynomial, and exponential. Some questions will focus on advanced geometry and trigonometry. In addition, some questions may present a real-world context that you will need to analyze and solve.
