Placement into an appropriate beginning math course is based upon review of a student's Math ACT/SAT score and high school transcript. In consultation with the student, advisors should follow the following guidelines:
| Math ACT |
Math SAT |
Appropriate Beginning Courses |
| 0-15 |
0-370 |
Review of Basic Math, MTH 099 |
| 16 - 25 |
380 - 570 |
Math for the Liberal Arts, MTH 110
College Algebra, MTH 125
Principles of Math - Early Childhood Teachers, MTH 150
Principles of Math - Middle Childhood Teachers, MTH 152 |
| 26 - 31 |
580-690 |
Introduction to Statistics, MTH 140
Discrete Mathematics, MTH 145
Precalculus, MTH 160 |
| 32 - 36 |
700 - 800 |
Calculus I, MTH 240 |
Self Assessment Tools
Three brief online self assessment tools are available below. These short, online quizzes are intended to assist students and advisors in assessing an individual's preparedness for a given course.
Assessment tool #1 -- are you ready for
- Mathematics for the Liberal Arts, MTH 110
- College Algebra, MTH 125
- Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers, MTH 150/151
Assessment tool #2 -- are you ready for
- Introduction to Statistics, MTH 140
- Precalculus, MTH 160
Assessment tool #3 -- are you ready for
Calculus I, MTH 240