Math Course Guidelines (Fall 2015 Update)

Overrides:

1. Will not be given for test scores that fall more than 1 point below a cut-off score.

2. If a student’s math placement checks out (for MATH 110 or higher) but they are in AELP, it is not necessary to consult the math department if the student is also eligible to take both AELW 940 and AELR 930.

3.       If a student is seeking enrollment in MATH 181, it is not necessary to consult the math department if the student’s AMAT score is 87+ or their SAT Math score is 650+

a.       Working on identifying an ACT score for MATH 181 placement

  

·          If a MATH 080 student has completed 093 or 096 in the same semester, that information can only be found in the Banner Advising Comments. Any letter grade given for MATH 080 is for that course only. An H grade signifies that the student has completed only a part of the course (at least Half) and must register for MATH 080 again in order to complete the remaining coursework.

·      If a student has taken MATH 115A or 117A and then wishes to take MATH 165 we generally recommend the student first take MATH 096. 115A and 117A are terminal courses and not intended to prepare students for subsequent algebra intensive coursework.

·          Accelerated pathways:

1.       The Alternate Placement Pilot aimed at incoming recent MCPS graduates – Eligible students have the opportunity to take a college math class (MATH 110 or 117) without developmental math coursework. Please consult with student to make sure this option works for the student’s program.

2.       Beginning and advanced Fast Track classes offered in winter and summer sessions. These classes give current students an opportunity to improve their math placement. Eligible students can potentially place into 093, 096, 110, 115, 117, or 150. Placement is only good for the following semester.

3.       MATH115/117A

a.       These courses are combination courses of MATH093 and the corresponding college level courses.  Grades for MATH115A/117A and MATH115/117 are linked and these courses are transferable as the comparable college level class.

b.      There is an Algebra Competency Test as part of these classes.  This test must be passed in order to pass the class.  Students who do not pass will be given options for how to complete MATH093 in the same semester.  These options may include self-paced classes and late-start classes.

c.       Students who pass the competency test but not the course for MATH115A/117A will be allowed to sign up for MATH115/117.

d.      Please consider carefully whether the fast pace of MATH115A/117A is appropriate for a student.  Students who have needed more than 2 attempts to pass MATH080 are not good candidates.

e.      After successful completion of MATH115A/117A, students are allowed to take any class for which MATH093 is a prerequisite.

f.        Taking MATH115A or 117A is like taking two classes so please take that in to consideration.  If a student was planning on taking 4 classes and this is one of them, then take 3!  It counts as 5 billing hours and 3 credit hours.

g.       Generally speaking, the MATH093 content takes up the first 1/3 of the semester and the college content the last 2/3.