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Mathematics and Statistics Diagnostic Exams
Spring 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 have been discarded.
  • Test scores must be picked up in the Math Lab, BRH 118; test scores will be available the first week of instruction, starting January 28, 2013.
  • 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, starting January 28, 2013.

Math Lab Hours:
Closed until January 28, 2013.
Scores are not available online.

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
45 multiple choice questions

60 minutes

No Calculators

Scantron provided

BRING Photo Id & pencil/eraser

Click here for chart of Test days and times.

 

Click here for link to Sign-up program.

Math 24
Math 26A
Math 29
Math 107A
Statistics 1
Chem 1A
Chem 4
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
(See Below)

Upcoming Test Dates:

Diagnostic Exams for Spring 2013 classes are only given during the beginning of the semester. You may take a diagnostic test ONE TIME from January 22 through February 1, 2013.

Spring 2013 IAD Test Schedule (test is given in BRH 118)

TUESDAY
Jan 22 		WEDNESDAY
Jan 23 		MONDAY
Jan 28 		TUESDAY
Jan 29 		WEDNESDAY
Jan 30 		THURSDAY
Jan 31 		FRIDAY
Feb 1
            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
12:45 pm 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

 * 2:00 pm *
3:15 pm 3:15 pm     3:15 pm
3:15 pm
* last day of testing
          4:30 pm
for Spring 2013
            classes*

Diagnostic Exams for Spring 2013 classes are only given during the beginning of the semester. You may take a diagnostic test ONE TIME from January 22 through February 1, 2013.

Spring 2013 Calculus Readiness Test Schedule

FRIDAY
Jan 25 		MONDAY
Jan 28 		TUESDAY
Jan 29 		WEDNESDAY
Jan 30 		THURSDAY
Jan 31 		FRIDAY
Feb 1
9:00 am
    8:00 am    
    9:00 am 10:00 am 9:00 am 10:00 am
11:00 am
  11:00 am 12:00 noon 11:00 am 12:30 pm
    1:00 pm   1:00 pm  
1:00 pm
    2:00 pm    

sign up in LSN 2302 (Testing Center)

test in LSN 2302

(if needed, overflow seating sign up in BRH 141)

No tests today

sign up in LSN 2302 (Testing Center)

test in LSN 2302

sign up in LSN 2302 (Testing Center)

test in LSN 2302

sign up in LSN 2302 (Testing Center)

test in LSN 2302

sign up in LSN 2302 (Testing Center)

test in LSN 2302

(if needed, overflow seating sign up in BRH 141)

Where to sign up and where to take the test:

Diagnostic Test sign up questions may be directed to the Math Department Office.
Please visit the department office or call during office hours. Phone: (916) 278-6534. Location: BRH 141.
Office Hours: Closed December 22, 2012, to January 2, 2013.
M-F 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm.

Test

Test Dates & Times

Where to sign up

Test Location

IAD

all days and times

Online (click here)

If a test time does not show, that test session is FULL.

See schedule above for test availability.

BRH 118

IAD

Friday, Feb 1

*2:00pm only

Overflow signups outside BRH 118 available on Thursday afternoon (1/31)

check in at

BRH 118

CR

Fri (Jan 25)

Fri (Feb 1)

BRH 141

on sign up sheet

CR

Tues (Jan 29),
Wed (Jan 30),
Thurs (Jan 31)

LSN 2302
(Testing Center)

LSN 2302
(Testing Center)

 

How to study for your diagnostic test: (click on choice to get details)

IAD

CR (for Math 30)

Study Guide Booklet

Study Guide Booklet

Solutions Manual

 

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 C                 

You 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.

Review Sessions for the IAD
Time

Tuesday
January 22

MONDAY
January 28

TUESDAY
January 29

10 - noon BRH 104    
2 - 4 pm BRH 104 BRH 118 BRH 118
5:30 - 7:30 pm   CLV 145 BRH 210
6:00 - 8:00 pm  
BRH 208
 BRH 114

 

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

Math 9

Intermediate Algebra (IAD)

If your score is 8 or less, take LS 7A/B or LS 10

If your score is 9 to 13, advisory qualification for Math 9

If your score is 14 to 26, qualifies to stay in Math 9

Math 11

Intermediate Algebra (IAD)

If your score is 8 or less, take LS 7A/B or LS10

If your score is 9 to 19, take Math 9

If your score is 20 to 26, qualifies to take Math 11


Math 17

Math 107A

Intermediate Algebra (IAD)

If your score is 8 or less , take LS 7A/B or LS10

If your score is 9 to 19, take Math 9.

If your score is 20 to 23, take Math 9 or 11.

If your score is 24 to 28, advisory qualification for Math 17or Math 107A

If your score is 29 or more, qualifies for Math 17 or Math 107A

Math 24,
Math 26A
Math 29
Stats 1

Chem 1A
Chem 4


Intermediate Algebra (IAD)

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.

If your score is 27 to 31, advisory qualification for the course.

If your score is 32 or more, qualifies to stay in the course.


Math 30


Calculus Readiness Test (CR)

If your score is 19 or less, take Math 9.

If your score is 20 to 26, take Math 11.

If your score is 27 to 31, advisory qualification for PreCalculus (Math 29).

If your score is 32 to 35, qualifies for Math 29.

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.

 

California State University, Sacramento • updated: January 3, 2013