Mathematics Diagnostic
Exams
for December 2009
If you have RECENTLY taken a diagnostic test:
Get your score from BRH 118 |
|---|
| Scores are not available online |
If you need to take a diagnostic test:
Upcoming Test Dates:
| Test | Date | Room | Time | Where to sign up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IAD |
Dec 4 | BRH 118 | 2:30 pm | |
IAD |
Dec 11 | BRH 118 | 2:30 pm | |
CR |
Dec 4 | BRH 104 | 2:00 pm | BRH 141 |
CR |
Dec 11 | BRH 104 | 2:00 pm | BRH 141 |
Which test to take: IAD (Intermediate Algebra)/ CR (Calculus Readiness)
| For this Math class... | Take this test. | Test Details |
|---|---|---|
| Math 17 | IAD |
45 multiple choice questions 60 minutes No Calculators Scantron provided BRING Photo Id & pencil/eraser |
| Math 24 | ||
| Math 26A | ||
| Math 29 | ||
| Math 107A | ||
| Statistics 1 | ||
| Math 30 | CR |
60 mutliple choice questions 90 minutes No Calculators Scantron provided BRING Photo Id & pencil/eraser |
How to study for your diagnostic test: (click on choice to get details)
IAD |
CR |
|---|---|
| Study Guide Booklet | Study Guide Booklet |
| Solutions Manual | |
| Online Practice Test | |
| Review Sessions | Review Sessions |
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 |
|
Math
11 |
Intermediate Algebra (IAD) |
If your score is 8
or less, take
LS 7A/B or LS10 |
|
|
|
Intermediate Algebra (IAD) |
If your score is 8 or less , take LS 7A/B or LS10 |
|
Math 24 |
|
If your score is 8
or less,
take
LS 7A/B or LS 10 |
|
|
|
If your score is 17
or less, take
Math 9 |
|
A study guide
Diagnostic Tests: Descriptions,
Sample Tests and Study Guides
Three sample tests and answers -- EGAD( Elementary Algebra), IAD (Intermediata Algebra), and CR (Calculus Readiness). Available in the Hornet Bookstore, on the second floor.
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Click here for a .pdf version of the Diagnostic Tests: Descriptions, Sample Tests and Study Guides
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. Available in
the Hornet Bookstore on the second floor.
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There are NO review sessions for the IAD tests in December.
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REVIEW SESSIONS for the CR Test. A two hour review of the PreCalculus/Calculus Readiness Sample Test from the Diagnostic Tests: Descriptions, Sample Tests and Study Guides will be given on two different days. Sign-ups are not needed for review sessions.
| CR REVIEW | SESSIONS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | Date | Time | Room |
Wednesday |
Dec 2 |
2:00 - 4:00 pm |
CPS 327 |
Wednesday |
Dec 9 |
2:00 - 4:00 pm |
ELD 1039 |
California State University, Sacramento • updated: November 16, 2009