The Mathematics Placement Test 

You only are required to take the Mathematics Placement test if:

• You scored below 20 on ACT Math or below 540 on SAT Math within the last three years; OR

• If it has been three years or more since you last took the ACT (SAT) or the placement test.

If your ACT Math score is 25 or higher (SAT 620 or higher), you are cleared to register for Calculus (MATH 1610 or 1510), though you may still register for Finite Math (MATH 1100) or Precalculus (MATH 1120 or 1150) if either is required for your major.

If you must take the placement test, please note that the Mathematic Department uses the ACT Mathematics Test . You can find information about the test (including sample test questions) by going to http://www.act.org/compass/. (We are only administering the Algebra, College Algebra, and Trigonometry test.) 

Instructions:

• Choose from the testing dates on AUM's campus:

  Fall semester 2009 testing times
  Wednesdays from 5 - 7 p.m.
  Fridays from 2 - 4 p.m.
  
  There will be no placement testing during the week of Thanksgiving.

OR

Visit the Compass Web site to find another testing location.

• Students will need to pay a $10 test fee in the Cashier's Office and bring the receipt with them to the testing session. Students who take the test after the Cashier's Office closes on Wednesdays will not be allowed to take the test without a receipt, so they should make arrangements to pay their testing fee before 5:00 PM. The test takes an average of 30 minutes, so students should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the end of the testing session to be assured of having enough time to finish the test.
  

• Allow at least 30 minutes for testing. You can start testing at any time during the testing session but make sure you arrive in time to finish the test before the testing session is over.
  
  

• At the specified time go to Room 302 Taylor Center (this is the Mathematics Computer Lab).

What to bring:

• The receipt mentioned above
  
  
• Picture ID 
  
  
• Calculator (no graphing calculators are allowed, a Windows calculator is included online with the test) 
  
  
• Pencil
  
  
• Your student ID number (S number)

We will generate a printout of your test results together with our placement recommendations when you complete the test. You need to show this printout to your advisor before registering for a math class. This is particularly important in case that your test results qualify you to take one of several options of math courses.

Transfer Credit:

If you have taken a math course at another college, come to the Department of Mathematics office, Room 213 Goodwyn Hall, to be cleared to the appropriate AUM Mathematics course. Bring copies of your college transcript showing the math course(s) you have passed. An unofficial transcript is okay for this purpose. Also bring a course description of the highest level mathematics course you have taken.