Placement Score
Interpretations
Placement Test Score Interpretations
Mathematics
Regular Math Assessment: [ Initial Math=first try and Math Update=Retest]
PLEASE NOTE: Students who are exempt from the Math Placement test may have a code "777" but some may not. View Placement Criteria web page to see SAT/ACT score information that helps explain which test (if any) the student should take. A continuing student may have a Math Update score of "888" or a "999" which indicates that they took Math 100 --- 888=did not pass, 999=pass. Math 100 is no longer taught at Lander, but these older scores may give an advisor insight on how well (or poorly) a student may perform in a math class at Lander.
Score Range/Advice for Student
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0 - 8: This is not a passing score. Students have several options. They may delay taking a math course at Lander until they take a developmental math class at a technical college. Please be reminded that Math 100 (Developmental Math) is no longer available at Lander.They may review their skills on their own or in the Math Lab then take the retest.They should attend the Math Lab while taking a math course at Lander.
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9 - 10: Passing score, but students may benefit from a review. Students are encouraged to use the Math Lab while taking a math course at Lander.
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11 - 16: Passing Score. Students may use the Math Lab. Students should be able to perform at a passing rate in any freshman-level math class but may use the Math Lab.
Pre-Calculus Assessment:
[Initial Pre-Cal=first try and Pre-Cal Update=Retest]
PLEASE NOTE: The Pre-Cal test is required for all students planning to take Math 131, Calculus I. Students may need to take Pre-Calculus (Math 111 and/or Math 112) for a review prior to taking Math 131 and should seek the advice of their advisor and/or the Math Department.
Score Range/Advice for Student
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0 - 8: This is not a passing score. Students have several options.
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They may enroll in Math 111 and/or Math 112 with the advice of their advisor prior to enrolling in Math 131 (Calculus I).
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They may review their skills on their own or in the Math Lab then take the retest.
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9 - 10: Passing score, but students may benefit from a review.
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Students are encouraged to use the Math Lab while taking Calculus I (Math 131) at Lander.
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11 - 16: Passing Score. Students may use the Math Lab.
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- Students should be able to perform at a passing rate in Calculus I (Math 131) at Lander.
Foreign Language:
THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE EXAM IS TO BE TAKEN PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT IN A LANGUAGE CLASS. EXEMPTION WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IF STUDENTS TAKE THE TEST WHILE ENROLLED IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASS.
Score Code/Advice for Student
- 01: Enroll in Foreign Language 101
- 03: Foreign Language Exam Passed
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- Student shows proficiency in foreign language so will not need to take the 6 hours of General Education foreign language. However, they must replace the 6 hours with elective credits.
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- Student may enroll in 200-level course of that same foreign language but should get language faculty approval.
- 04: Placement test is required -- see the Academic Success Center, LC 342
- 05: Students for whom English is a second language are exempt.
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- No foreign language exam required for ESL students
- These students MUST contact Gay Coleman, LC 340, to have the proper code entered.
- 06: Student must enroll in foreign language 102.
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- Students who have college credit for foreign language 101 must enroll in 102 of that same language. No Foreign Language Exam allowed.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL (8317) OR E-MAIL (gcoleman@lander.edu ) GAY COLEMAN IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
