Mathematics and
Statistics Diagnostic Exams
April & May 2013
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:
- Test scores are only valid for two semesters. Scores received before May 2012 are no longer valid.
- Test scores must be picked up in the Math Lab, BRH 118; test scores will be available the school day after the test.
- Scores are not available online.
- If for some reason your score cannot be found, fill out an "I Can't Find My Score" form and leave it with the tutor in BRH 118, or contact Professor Morris in BRH 118 (morrisb@csus.edu).
Get your score from the Math Lab, BRH 118. |
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| Math Lab Hours: M-Th 9:00am - 5:00pm F 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| Scores are not available online. |
Click here to see what score you need for your math class.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
See below for link to Sign-up program. Signups available after April 8 |
| Math 24 | |||
| Math 26A | |||
| Math 29 | |||
| Math 107A | |||
| Statistics 1 | |||
| Chem 1A | |||
| 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 Signups available after April 29 |
Upcoming Test Dates:
Friday |
No IAD dates in May 2012 |
|---|---|
2:00 pm |
Check this website throughout the Summer for upcoming test dates. |
Where to sign up and where to take the test:
Test |
Test Dates& Times |
Where to sign up |
Test Location |
|---|---|---|---|
IAD |
Friday, APRIL 26
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Online (click here)Link will be available after April 8, 2013. If a test time does not show, that test is FULL. Check this website throughout the Summer for upcoming test dates. |
BRH 118 |
CR |
Friday, MAY 17, 2:00 pm |
BRH 141 |
BRH 118 |
How to study for your diagnostic test: (click on choice to get details)
IAD |
CR |
|---|---|
Study Guide Booklet |
Study Guide Booklet |
Solutions Manual |
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Practice Tests |
Online Practice Test |
No reviews for fall |
Review Sessions |
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 CR (Calculus Readiness) Diagnostic Test
Review Sessions in May are for the CR test 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 1.5 hours each.
Review Sessions for the CR Test
| Time | WEDNESDAY May 15 |
|---|---|
| 3:00 to 5:00 pm |
DLN 1004
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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 18 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, |
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If your score is 8 or less, take LS 7A/B or LS 10. If your score is 9 to 17, take Math 9.
If
your score is 18 to 26, take Math 11 or Math 9. |
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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.
If
your score is 41 or more, qualifies to stay in Math 30. |
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California State University, Sacramento • updated: March 6, 2013