MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT INFORMATION
Practice Problems Placement Test Dates
What are the UTC Mathematics requirements?
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. You can find information about practice problems at the bottom of this page.
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 license or UTC MOCS card) at the appropriate time. Late arrivals will not be admitted.
Placement Test DatesHow 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 (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 math-mail@utc.edu
Mayme Kay Banasiak, Director of Developmental Mathematics: (423) 425-4028 devmath@utc.edu
Freshman and Transfer Orientation information: UTC Admissions Office (423) 425-4662
Practice Problems
Multiple versions of many problems are available. Immediate feedback is provided for all questions answered. To go to the practice problems page, please click this link: http://tangent.utc.edu/math-help
