Monday, 28 October 2013

Math Placement Exam Requirements and Exemptions for 2013

Math Placement Exam Requirements for Transfer Students:

If you are a transfer student you do not have to take the Math Placement Exam.
There is one exception—if you are planning to take MATH 147/151/171 at A&M, a prerequisite restriction will prevent you from enrolling in this course unless you either have credit for MATH 150 at TAMU or a grade on the MPE.  If you have taken a pre-calculus course equivalent to MATH 150 (TCCNS 2412) at another institution, your A&M advisor might be able to substitute that for MATH 150; otherwise, you will have to take the MPE before you can enroll in MATH 147/151/171

Math Placement Exam Information and Requirements for Freshman Students:

What is the Math Placement Exam (MPE)?

The Math Placement Exam is a multiple-choice examination. The MPE is important because it helps your advisor determine which mathematics course you should take.  You will not be permitted to register for any mathematics course until you have completed the Math Placement Exam.

Do I need to take the Math Placement Exam?

Students entering any major in the colleges and programs listed below are required to take the Math Placement Exam (MPE).
  • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, in the following majors:  Biological and Agriculture Engineering , Entomology, Forensic  Science, Horticulture, Biochemistry, and Genetics
  • College of Architecture
  • Mays Business School
  • College of Education and Human Development
  • Dwight Look College of Engineering (no exemptions; all incoming students must take the MPE)
  • College of Geosciences
  • Transition Academic Programs (Blinn TEAM)
  • College of Science (no exemptions; all incoming students must take the MPE)
Students entering a major in the College of Liberal Arts or the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences who desire to take MATH 147/151/171 must either have completed MATH 150 (or equivalent, such as TCCNS 2412) or must complete the MPE with an acceptable score before they will be allowed to register for MATH 147/151/171.
To take the MPE, go to http://mathplacement.tamu.edu/ and select the link beside your college (or major). Use the online review material available to help you prepare for this 90 minute exam. Be prepared to spend the full 90 minutes taking the exam. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact the Math Department at mathassessment@math.tamu.edu.

The following rules apply to the Math Placement Exam:

  • Calculators are not permitted.
  • Exam must be taken before you attend your New Student Conference. It is highly recommended that you take the MPE before June 1 so you can take advantage of programs and assistance offered by Texas A&M.
  • The exam may be repeated up to three times; however, there is a 30 day waiting period between attempts.  
  • You cannot register for any math course until you have completed the exam. 

Exemptions (do not apply to students entering the Dwight Look College of Engineering or the College of Science--there are no exemptions in the College of Engineering or College of Science) :

  • Students who successfully have completed MATH 150 (TCCNS 2412) or MATH 147, 151 (TCCNS 2413), 171 or equivalent
  • College of Liberal Arts:  Students in the College of Liberal Arts who choose to take MATH 151 are required to have completed MATH 150 (TCCNS 2412)  or achieved an acceptable score on the MPE.  They do not have to take the MPE if they do not choose to take MATH 147/151/171 and have:
    • Successfully completed a calculus course that awards college credit that the College of Liberal Arts accepts toward the student’s degree requirements.
    • Previously earned credit through one of the following examinations:
      • College Board Advanced Placement (AP)
      • Calculus AB (score 4 or better)
      • Calculus BC (score 3 or better)
      • CLEP: Calculus with Elementary Functions
      • International Baccalaureate (IB): Higher Level Mathematics (score 4 or better)
      • Texas A&M University departmental credit by examination in calculus
  • College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences:  Students in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences who choose to take MATH 147/151/171 are required to have completed MATH 150 (TCCNS 2412) or achieve an acceptable score on the MPE.  Students are not required to take the MPE if they do not desire to take MATH 147/151/171
Calculus credit by examination is earned through a different test. Please contact Data and Research Services at 979.845.0532 to schedule additional examinations http://dars.tamu.edu/. Please note: Data and Research Services does not administer the Math Placement Exam. For questions regarding the Math Placement Exam, please contact the Math Department at mathassessment@math.tamu.edu or your academic advisor. To contact your academic advisor, please refer to the contact information listed here.

What If I Need Testing Accommodations Due to a Disability?

If you have a disability and require specific accommodations to complete any of the NSC placement exams or TSI requirements, please contact the Department of Disability Services to discuss your needs.  Reasonable testing accommodations are provided to allow students with documented disabilities an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and knowledge.  In order to coordinate testing accommodations for any of the tests offered through New Student Conferences, the student must submit an Accommodations Request Form and any supporting documentation to DS at least two weeks prior to the scheduled testing date for review.  Please contact the Disability Services office at 979.845.1637 or visit http://disability.tamu.edu for more information.

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