MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT INFORMATION

How much mathematics is required at UTC?

All students must complete at least one college level mathematics course to meet general education requirements, and most students must complete at least one more mathematics course for their majors. In addition, students who do not place into college-level mathematics must take one and possibly two developmental courses.

What if I have already taken mathematics in college?

Students who have earned a grade of C or better in certain prerequisite math courses are automatically eligible to take the next math course in their sequence. Those prerequisite courses include Math 105, Math 106, Math 131, Math 144, Math 145, and Math 151/152. Transfer credit for a “math elective” does not exempt a student from taking the placement test.

Students who have the proper transfer credit are strongly urged to take the Mathematics Placement Test for advisement purposes if it has been several years since the mathematics course was taken. Such students should discuss their situations with a member of the Mathematics Department (423-425-4545).

What is the Mathematics Placement Test like?

The test consists of two parts: a 35-question arithmetic test and a 25-question algebra test, each lasting 30 minutes. You are strongly urged to review for this test particularly if you have not taken a math course in at least once semester. The questions on the algebra test are at a high school Algebra II level. Practice Problems

How do I arrange to take the Mathematics Placement Test?

The Admissions Office (423-425-4662) administers the Mathematics Placement Test during the Freshman and Transfer Orientation sessions. These dates/times are listed in the information sent to students in regard to orientation.

For students who missed the test during orientation, the Mathematics Department administers the Mathematics Placement Test at various other times before and after each semester begins. Placement Test Dates. No appointment is needed. The mathematics placement test is given in room 205 in the Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science Building. Bring pencils, Social Security number, and picture ID (driver’s licenses or UTC MOCS card) at the appropriate time. Late arrivals will not be admitted.

How do I obtain the results of my test?

Results of tests taken during an orientation session are posted to RAP sheets and are available at the advisement session during orientation. Likewise, results of tests taken at other times are posted to RAP sheets and are also available from the Mathematics Department (423-425-4545) by 1:00 pm the next working day following the test.

How do I interpret my placement level?

The Mathematics Placement Program places students into five levels. The courses available at each level are as follows:

Level	Course available
05	Math 105-Elementary Algebra (institutional credit)
15	Math 106-Intermediate Algebra (institutional credit)
20	a. Math 123, 131, 144-depending on major b. Math 210-statistics requirement
30	Math 136, 145-depending on major
40	Math 151/152-depending on major

All UTC mathematics courses have prerequisites that are strictly enforced. The prerequisite(s) for each mathematics course is listed in the Schedule of Classes link (Mathematics). All students (even transient and graduate students) must demonstrate either the appropriate UTC mathematics placement level or prerequisite course credit in order to enroll in a UTC math class.

Can I retake the Mathematics Placement Test?

Students take the placement test only once.

Contacts for additional information

Mathematics Department: (423) 425-4545 Mathematics Department Math-mail@utc.edu

Mayme Kay Banasiak,

Director of Developmental Math: (423) 425-4028 Developmental Mathematics DevMath@utc.edu

Freshman and Transfer Orientation information, UTC Admissions Office: (423) 425-4662 Admissions Office

Practice Problems

website: http://tangent.utc.edu/math-help Multiple versions of many problems are available. Immediate feedback is provided for all questions answered.

Textbooks on 2-hour reserve at UTC library:

Math 106 Intermediate Algebra by Kaseber (course textbook)
Math 105 Introductory Algebra by Kaseberg (course textbook)
Math 105 Prealgebra by Martin-Gay (arithmetic review)
Math 105 Arithmetic and Algebra by Proga (arithmetic review/algebra)
Math 105 Basic College Mathematics by Martin-Gay (arithmetic review/algebra)
Math 105 Developmental Mathematics by Wood/Capell/Hall (arithmetic review/algebra)
Math 105 Basic Mathematics for Trades & Technologies by Cleaves/Hobbs/Dudenhefer (arithmetic review)

Textbook specific videos for the Math 105 and 106 textbooks are on 2-hour reserve in the Audio Visual Department (2^nd floor) of the UTC Library.