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To fulfill the University's graduation
requirements, all students are required to complete a basic
math skills competency requirement and a general
education mathematics requirement as a part of the exploratory
curriculum.
Math Skills Competency Requirement
Competency in basic mathematics is essential in
our technologically oriented society. All undergraduates are required to
demonstrate competency in basic mathematics in one of the following ways:
- Score 500 or more on the quantitative SAT-I
exam if taken prior to April 1995.
- Score 580 or more on the quantitative SAT-I
exam if taken April 1995 or later.
- Score 25 or more on the ACT math test.
- Transfer in with a C (2.0) or better in MAT
1225, Calculus, or its college level equivalent. (MAT 1221, Survey of
Calculus, does not meet this requirement.)
- Pass SPU's Mathematics Proficiency Examination.
- Complete the required work in Arithmetic
Review (MAT 0121-MAT 0125) as revealed by the proficiency test results.
- Successfully complete all 5 credits in
Arithmetic Review.
No student will be allowed to enroll in any
mathematics course except Arithmetic Review without having completed the math
skills competency requirement in one of the above ways. The math
competency requirement must be completed within the first three quarters of
attendance at SPU.
Mathematics Proficiency Examination
The mathematics proficiency examination covers
pre-high school level mathematics and emphasizes problem-solving. Sample
questions illustrating the types of questions asked are available. Unless
one of the waivers listed in 1-4 in the list above applies, each student is to
take the exam before the first week of study at SPU.
An analysis of errors on the exam is done and
areas of weakness are determined. Any student whose score on this exam
falls below accepted college entrance norms will be required to strengthen these
areas of weakness through work in Arithmetic Review courses (MAT 0121-MAT 0125)
during the first year of registration.
Arithmetic Review courses are not considered college level
courses. Credit earned in MAT 0121-MAT 0125 do not count toward the 180
minimum credits required for graduation. Arithmetic Review courses are offered through the
Math Lab.
Proficiency Exam Schedule 2007-2008
You must arrive on time -- you will
not be admitted after the directions have started. Please bring a
sharpened No. 2 pencil.
All times are subject to change. Please call 281-2140 to verify test
times within 2 days of the test.
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Autumn 2007 |
Location: OMH 126 |
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Tuesday, September 25 |
3:00-4:00 pm |
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Thursday, September 27 |
9:30-10:30 am |
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Thursday, October 25 |
7:30-8:30 pm |
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Tuesday,
November 13 |
3:30-4:30
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Winter 2008 |
Location: OMH 126 |
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Tuesday, January 8 |
9:30-10:30 am |
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Thursday, January 17 |
7:30-8:30 pm |
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Tuesday, February 12 |
9:30-10:30 am |
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Spring 2008 |
Location: OMH 126 |
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Tuesday, April 8 |
3:30-4:30 pm |
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Tuesday, April 29 |
9:30-10:30 am |
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Thursday, May 15 |
9:30-10:30 am |
The date the results will be available will be announced when you take the
exam. You
are responsible for checking the results at the Math Lab (OMH 126) during open hours
on or after the announced date.
Questions? Call Laurie Mendes, x2140.
Exploratory Curriculum Requirement
Five credits in mathematics are required of all baccalaureate degree
students. This general education requirement can be met by choosing one of the
following:
- MAT 1221 Survey of Calculus
- MAT 1225 Calculus I (this course has been discontinued)
- MAT 1234 Calculus I
- MAT 1360 Intro to Statistics
- MAT 1521 Intro to Contemporary Mathematics
- BUS 2700 Statistics for Business and Economics
- HSC 4044 Biomedical Tests, Measurements, and Statistics
- SOC 2360 Intro to Statistics in Social & Behavioral
Sciences
Only those students who are getting education certification and who have
completed Phase I in the Education department can meet this requirement by
taking both MAT 2530 and MAT 2531, Survey of Mathematics I & II.
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