Placement Score
Interpretations
Placement Test Score Interpretations
MATH SKILLS ASSESSMENT
Regular Math Assessment: [ Initial Math=first try and Math Update=Retest*]
* A retest on the Math Skills Assessment is no longer allowed.
PLEASE NOTE: 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 - 7: Your score indicates a serious lack of algebra skills needed to successfully complete MATH 121 or MATH 123. It is strongly recommended that you successfully complete a course in college algebra before attempting either of these courses at Lander University. If your propsed major does not require either of these mathematics courses, MATH 101, which is not algebra-based, will fulfill the General Education requirement. Please discuss your options with your academic advisor.
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8 - 10: Your score indicates that you may not have suffucient algebra background for successfully completing MATH 121 or MATH 123. You should consider using the Math Lab frequently and working with a tutor when enrolled in these courses. Completing a course in college algebra may also be beneficial.
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11 - 16: Your algebra skills should be sufficient for successfully completing MATH 121. However, please be aware that MATH 121 also requires problem solving skills not evaluated by this assessment.
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 114) 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
0 - 12: It is recommended that you take Pre-Calculus (MATH 114) prior to enrolling in Calculus I (MATH 131).
13 - 16: Your score indicates that you may not have sufficient background for successfully completing Calculus I (MATH 131). You should consider enrolling in Pre-Calculus (MATH 114) before Claculus I, frequently using the Math Lab, and working closely with your math professor.
17 - 24: Your Algebra and Trigonometry skills should be sufficient for Calculus i (MATH 131).
Foreign Language:
THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE EXAM IS TO BE TAKEN PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT IN A 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.
