Mathematics and Statistics Diagnostic
Exams
May 2008
THE IAD (INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA DIAGNOSTIC) TEST WILL BE GIVEN ON Friday, May 16, 2008 AT 2:00pm.
Click here to sign-up for this IAD test.
THE Calculus Readiness Diagnostic Test (CR) WILL BE GIVEN ON two FRIDAYs: May 9 and May 16, 2008, AT 2:00PM. . Sign ups are required and can be made in BRH 141 (Math Dept Office)
Which diagnostic test do you need to take?
For Math 17, Math 24, Math 26A, Math 29, Math 107A, or Stat 1 -- take the IAD Test.
For Math 30 -- take the Calculus Readiness Diagnostic Test.
There are no review sessions for these tests in May, but there is a study guide available in the Hornet Bookstore.
A study guide called Mathematics Diagnostic Tests: Descriptions, Sample Tests and Study Guides with sample tests and answers is available. In addition, for the IAD (only) there is a Selected Solutions Manual which works out the questions step by step for the IAD sample test in the Diagnostic Tests Study Guide. Both are available in the bookstore.
Also, you can check your level of preparation for the IAD by following this link to the on-line Web-based Mathematical Analysis Readiness (IAD)Test formulated by the California Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project.
You can check you level of preparation for the Calculus Readiness Diagnostic Test by following this link to an on-line Web-based CR practice test formulated by the California Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project.
IAD (Intermediate Algebra Diagnostic) Test Information
The next IAD tests will be on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 2:00 pm
On the day of the test:
Show up 15 minutes before the test begins to sign in
Bring a #2 pencil and a photo ID (with the name you registered with)
The test is 60 minutes long
Calculators canNOT be used on the IAD
You MUST sign up to take any of the diagnostic tests given by the Math Department.
How can you sign up for a test?
Link to Information about and sign up for the IAD Test
Link to Information about and sign up for the Calculus Readiness Test
What score do you need on the test in order to stay in your Math Class?
Click here to look in the table to see what score you need to make in order to stay in your chosen math class. In the left column, find the name of your math class, in the middle column note the type of test that you needed to take for this class, and in the right column, you will find the recommendation based on the score that you make on the test.
How do you find your score after you have taken a test?
If you have registered for your test on the web, you will still need to get your score from BRH 118. Scores are not currently available online. Your score will be available on Monday, May 19, 2008.
Your test results will be available in BRH 118 on and after Monday, May 19, 2008. (IAD scores are not currently available online.)
Calculus ReadinessTest (CR) Information
The Calculus ReadinessTest (CR) will be given on Fridays: May 9 & 16, 2008, at 2:00 pm
On the day of the test:
Bring a #2 Pencil and a photo ID
The test is 90 minutes long
Calculators canNOT be used on the Calculus Readiness (CR) test
Sign-ups for the Calculus Readiness Test must be made in BRH 141
Diagnostic Test Score Result Information
|
Desired Course |
Diagnostic Test Taken |
Action Based on Test Score |
|
Math 9 |
Intermediate
Algebra (IAD) Test |
If your score is 8
or less, take
LS 7A/B or LS 10A |
|
Math
11 |
Intermediate
Algebra (IAD) Test |
If your score is 8
or less, take
LS 7A/B or LS10A |
|
|
|
Intermediate Algebra (IAD) Test |
If your score is 8 or less , take LS 7A/B or LS10 A If your score is 24 to 28, advisory qualification for Math 17 or 107A |
|
Math 24 |
|
If your score is 8
or less,
take
LS 7A/B or LS 10A If your score is 15 to 26, take Math 11 If your score is 27 to 31, advisory qualification for course |
|
|
|
If your score is 17 or less, take Math 9 If your score is 18 to 26, take Math 11 If your score is 36 to 40, advisory qualification for Math 30 |
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California State University, Sacramento • updated: April 16, 2008