Mathematics Placement Policy
The ACT/SAT mathematics sub-score (no more than 5 years old) is used to determine the appropriate placement for incoming students in mathematics courses according to the criteria below using the Accuplacer:
ACT Mathematics Sub-Score | Math Placement |
26 and above | MATH 106, MATH 113, MATH 115, MATH 117, MATH 120 or MATH 253 |
22-25 | MATH 113 |
18-21 | MATH 104, MATH 106 |
17 and below | USM 090 |
SAT Mathematics Sub-Score | Math Placement |
600 and above | MATH 106, MATH 113, MATH 115, MATH 117, MATH 120 or MATH 253 |
501-599 | MATH 113 |
421-500 | MATH 104, MATH 106 |
420 and below | USM 090 |
Students using the KYOTE College Readiness Math Test should meet the following criteria:
KYOTE Score | Math Placement |
22 and above | MATH 113, MATH 115, MATH 117, MATH 120 or MATH 253 |
11-21 | MATH 104, MATH 106 |
10 and below | USM 090 |
Students using the KYOTE College Algebra Test should meet the following criteria:
KYOTE Score | Math Placement |
14 and above | MATH 113, MATH 115, MATH 117, MATH 120 or MATH 253 |
10-13 | MATH 104, MATH 106 |
9 and below | USM 090 |
Those students who enter Spalding without an ACT score (or have outdated ACT/SAT scores) are placed according to the results of the Accuplacer or KYOTE web-based exam. The minimal competency for University Studies requirements will be MATH 106 or MATH 113, although MATH 115, MATH 117, MATH 120 or MATH 253 will be accepted. The following MATH courses will not fulfill the University Studies mathematics requirement: MATH 104, MATH 201, MATH 203, MATH 231, and MATH 351. Transfer students who have earned an acceptable grade in Finite Math elsewhere will meet the minimal competency for University Studies.
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