Mathematics and Statistics Diagnostic
Exams
SPRING 2012
IAD testing is in BRH 118.
Although you may have pre-registered for some math classes, you must pass a diagnostic test to stay in these classes.
If you have taken a diagnostic test and need your SCORE: (scores are available back through May 2011)
Get your score from BRH 118 |
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| Scores are not available online |
If for some reason you or a tutor cannot find your score, fill out an "I Can't Find My Score" form and leave it at the table outside BRH 118. Or contact Professor Morris in BRH 118 (morrisb@csus.edu).
If you need to TAKE a diagnostic test:
Which test to take: IAD (Intermediate Algebra)/ CR (Calculus Readiness)
For this class... |
Take this test. | Test Details | Days, times, and location of tests |
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| Math 17 | IAD |
Test is given in BRH 118 60 minutes No Calculators Scantron provided BRING Photo Id & pencil/eraser |
Click here for chart of Test days and times.
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| Math 24 | |||
| Math 26A | |||
| Math 29 | |||
| Math 107A | |||
| Statistics 1 | |||
| Chem 1A Chem 4 |
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| Math 9 & 11 | IAD | same as above | Same as above |
| Math 30 | CR |
60 multiple choice questions 90 minutes No Calculators Scantron provided BRING Photo Id & pencil/eraser |
click here for chart of Test days and times Sign up in BRH 141 or LSN 2302 |
Upcoming Test Dates:
Diagnostic Exams for Spring 2012 classes are only given during the beginning of the semester. You may take a diagnostic test ONE TIME from January 18 through 27, 2012.
Spring 2012 IAD Test Schedule (test is given in BRH 118) |
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| Wednesday Jan 18 |
MONDAY Jan 23 |
TUESDAY Jan 24 |
WEDNESDAY Jan 25 |
THURSDAY Jan 26 |
FRIDAY Jan 27 |
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| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | ||||
| 10:15 am | 10:15 am | 10:15 am | 10:15 am | ||
| 11:30 am | 11:30 am | 11:30 am. | 11:30 am | 11:30 am | |
| 12:45 pm | 12:45 pm | 12:45 pm | 12:45 pm | ||
| 2:00 pm |
2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | * 2:00 pm * | |
| 3:15 pm | 3:15 pm | * last day of testing | |||
| 4:30 pm | for Spring 2012 | ||||
| 5:45 pm | classes* | ||||
Where to sign up and where to take the test:
Test |
Test Dates & Times |
Where to sign up |
Test Location |
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IAD |
all days and times |
Online (click here) |
BRH 118 |
IAD |
Friday, Sept 2nd*2:00pm only |
Overflow signups outside BRH 118available on Thursday afternoon (1/26) |
check in atBRH 118 |
CR |
Wed(1/18), Mon(1/23), Fri(1/27) |
BRH 141 |
on sign up sheet |
CR |
Tues (1/24), Wed (1/25), Thurs (1/26) |
LSN 2302 |
LSN 2302 |
Diagnostic Exams for Spring 2012 classes are only given during the beginning of the semester. You may take a diagnostic test ONE TIME from January 18 through 27, 2012.
How to study for your diagnostic test: (click on choice to get details)
IAD |
CR |
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Study Guide Booklet |
Study Guide Booklet |
Solutions Manual |
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Practice Tests |
Online Practice Test |
Review Sessions |
No reviews for January |
How can you study before the test?
Study guide called Mathematics Diagnostic Tests: Descriptions, Sample Tests and Study Guides.
Three sample tests and answers is available. The sample tests are EGAD, IAD, and Calculus Readiness. Available in the Hornet Bookstore (second floor). Also available as a pdf printable version--click here. This Study Guide is used in the IAD Review sessions.
Selected Solutions Manual which works out the questions step by step for the IAD sample test in the Diagnostic Tests Study Guide. Available in the Hornet Bookstore (second floor).
IAD Practice tests: Here are 4 forms of a Practice IAD test. Each has 45 multiple choice questions, a practice scantron, and the answer key. Give yourself 60 minutes to work the problems.
Form A Form B Form CYou can check your level of readiness for the Calculus Readiness Diagnostic test by following this link to the on-line web-based Calculus Readiness test for a practice test formulated by the California Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project.
Review Sessions for the IAD (Intermediate Algebra Diagnostic) Test
Review Sessions are for the IAD only.
The sessions use the Diagnostic Study Guide IAD Sample Test and are usually in a question/answer format.
To get the most out of these review sessions, you need to have spent some time working out the problems yourself.Sign ups are not required for Review Sessions. Review Sessions are 2 hours each.
| Time | MONDAY January 23 |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY January 25 |
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| 5:30 - 7:30 pm | BRH 104 | BRH 202 | ALP 122 |
| 6:00 - 8:00 pm | BRH 114 |
BRH 208 | ALP 235 |
Passing scores on the diagnostic test:
Find your score in the following chart for the Math class you need to take.
"Advisory qualification" is enough to stay in the class, but you will need to work hard.
Diagnostic Test Score Result Information
Desired Course |
Diagnostic Test Taken |
Action Based on Test Score |
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Math 9 |
Intermediate
Algebra (IAD) |
If your score is 8
or less, take
LS 7A/B or LS 10 |
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Math
11 |
Intermediate
Algebra (IAD) |
If your score is 8
or less, take
LS 7A/B or LS10 |
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Math
107A |
Intermediate Algebra (IAD) |
If your score is 8 or less , take LS 7A/B or LS10 If your score is 20 to 23, take Math 9 or 11. If your score is 29 or more, qualifies for Math 17 or Math 107A |
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Math 24, Chem 1A |
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If your score is 8 or less, take LS 7A/B or LS 10. If your score is 9 to 19, take Math 9. If your score is 20 to 26, take Math 11 or Math 9. |
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If your score is 19 or less, take Math 9. If your score is 20 to 26, take Math 11. If your score is 36 to 40, advisory qualification for Math 30. If your score is 41 or more, qualifies to stay in Math 30. |
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California State University, Sacramento • updated: January 11, 2012