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Information Each of the mathematics courses of Finite Math (Math 105) and Precalculus (Math 117) has an algebra prerequisite. To satisfy this prerequisite your options are to
  • take Basic Algebra (Math 100),
  • have transfer credit for Basic Algebra,
  • pass an on-line departmental placement exam in algebra
  • pass a paper based departmental placement exam in algebra or
  • have a sufficiently high score on the Math ACT test.
This page contains details about an on-line placement test in algebra.

Math Placement The on-line test requires registration for a course called MATHPLACEMENT that uses WebCT software. Some details about the course follow.
  • The course contains tests for placement in Finite Math (Math 105), Precalulus (Math 117) and Calculus (Math 131).
  • Evening students take the prealgebra test for Finite Math.
  • The course contains a practice test that you can take as often as you like.
  • You can take the practice test wherever you have access to the web.
  • You can not use a calculator on the test.

  • The actual test is similar to the practice test.
  • The test consists of 25 problems, either multiple choice or numerical calculation.
  • You must complete the test in 35 minutes.
  • You can take the actual test at most 4 times.
  • You must take the actual test in the Math Center located in Science 116 or Science 151.
  • You must contact a faculty member of the Math Department who will enter the password needed to take the actual test.
  • The software grades your test once you complete it.
  • A passing score on each test is 18.
  • Once you pass the test, your advisor can register you for the appropriate math course.

Arithmetic If you are a student in the evening program or in the day program with a low math ACT score, then you must take Math 100 or pass a placement test in arithmetic to qualify for Math 103. The topics for the arithmetic test come from a high school course in algebra. Particular topics are
  arithmetic operations on integers,
arithmetic operations on fractions,
operations with algebraic expressions,
geometry,
ratios and percents. 		linear equations,
linear inequalities,
fractional equations,
graphs,

Basic Algebra The placement test for finite math determines whether you are ready for a college math course. The topics for the algebra test for Finite Math (Math 105) come from high school courses in algebra. Particular topics are
  arithmetic operations on numbers,
operations with algebraic expressions,
absolute value,
factoring,
exponents,
radicals,
ratios and percents. 		linear equations,
linear inequalities,
fractional equations,
geometry,
graphs,
distance,

Algebra The placement test called Algebra determines whether you are ready for a college course in precalculus. The topics for the algebra test for Precalculus (Math 117) come from high school courses in algebra. Particular topics are
  arithmetic operations on numbers,
operations with algebraic expressions,
absolute value,
factoring,
exponents,
radicals,
ratios and percents, 		linear equations,
linear inequalities,
systems of linear equations,
graphing,
distance,
fractional equations,
quadratic equations.

Precalculus The placement test called Precalculus for calculus determines whether you are ready for a college course in calculus. The topics for the precalculus test come from high school courses in algebra and trigonometry. Particular topics are
  geometry,
measurement,
graphs,
functions,
word problems,
modeling,
numerical estimation,
factoring. 		exponential functions,
exponents,
logarithms,
equations,
inequalities,
absolute value,
trigonometry,
WebCT You only register once. After you have registered, you need just two steps.
  • Access CBU's WebCT server at

    http://webct6.cbu.edu

  • Enter your WebCT ID and password on this page. Press the "Log in to" link.

Registration To register for a course called MATHPLACEMENT on CBU's WebCT server requires the use of your CBU email name assigned by Information Technology Services. Please follow these instructions.

Access direct registration for this course on the server at

http://webct6.cbu.edu


The following link for registration contains this address but opens another window and hides these instructions.
Press both the "Alt" and "Tab" keys at the same time to switch back and forth between the windows.

  1. Press the "Course List" button.
  2. Next press the Science link.
  3. Now press the green triangle in front of MATHPLACEMENT: Math Placement Test
  4. Next press the icon in the Actions column in the right column
  5. Then press the "Log in" button.
  6. Enter your CBU email name (without @cbu.edu) and your password.
    Typically this ID begins with the first letter of your first name followed by your last name or the first seven letters of your last name. Each of these letters is lower case. You control your password.
  7. Select the MATHPLACEMENT Math Placement test link in the middle of the page.
If you have forgotten your email ID, then you can search for it based on your name from the following link.

http://www.cbu.edu/FacStaff/


Questions Email Dr. Yanushka or call him at 901 321 3454.