Mathematics Assessment Exam

College Mathematics Requirement

Please note: The Math Assessment Exam is administered through The Mathematics Learning Center. You can check that web site for upcoming Exam Dates. Click here for a practice test.

Goals

Rhode Island College believes that every student should have ability in mathematics in the following areas:

1. Solve real-world problems using a variety of problem-solving techniques.
2. Apply geometric relationships to solve problems using models if appropriate.
3. Solve problems involving measurement in real-world situations.
4. Analyze and apply the concepts of simple probability and statistics to real-world problems. This should include the ability to interpret probabilistic and statistical statements.
5. Analyze and interpret graphical and charted material.
6. Translate English sentences into mathematical or algebraic equations and vice versa.
7. Plot and locate ordered pairs to represent real-world data.
8. Solve simple algebraic expressions and perform standard arithmetic calculations.
9. Use ratios and proportions in problem-solving situations.
10. Make estimates and check for reasonableness.

Procedure

Students are urged to complete the College Mathematics Requirement by the end of their first semester of study at the College. Students who have not fulfilled the requirement will have that noted on their schedules and grade reports.

Students who do not satisfy the College Mathematics Requirement by the end of their first semester (l5 or more attempted credit hours at Rhode Island College) will be placed on academic probation.

Note: Fulfillment of the College Mathematics Requirement is distinct from and does not substitute for completion of the Mathematics Category of General Education 2000.

Entering Freshmen:

1. Students who score 480 or better on the quantitative portion of the SAT-I (ACT mathematics subscore of 20 or better) will have met the College Mathematics Requirement.
2. Freshmen who scored less than 480 on the quantitative portion of the SAT-I (or mathematics subscore of less than 20 on the ACT) will be required to take the Mathematics Assessment Examination prior to or during freshman orientation. Students who achieve a satisfactory grade on the assessment examination will have met the College Mathematics Requirement. The Mathematics Assessment Examination is given at least six times each semester, and, if necessary, may be repeated once. It is administered by the Mathematics Learning Center in 154 Craig Lee Hall, or call (401) 456-9763.You can check that web site for upcoming Exam Dates. Click here for a practice test.
3. Students who do not achieve a satisfactory grade on the assessment examination (which may be taken twice) must enroll in Mathematics 010 prior to or during their first semester at Rhode Island College. Should such a student fail to earn a satisfactory grade during that semester, he/she shall be required to retake Mathematics 010 until successful completion.

Entering Transfer Students:

1. Students who score 480 or better on the quantitative portion of the SAT-I (ACT mathematics subscore of 20 or better) will have met the College Mathematics Requirement.
2. Students who receive transfer credit for a course deemed equivalent to Mathematics 010 or 177 or higher will have met the College Mathematics Requirement.
3. Transfer students who do not fulfill the College Mathematics Requirement by 1or 2 above will be required to take the Mathematics Assessment Examination prior to or during their first semester at Rhode Island College. Students who achieve a satisfactory grade on the assessment examination will have met this requirement. The Mathematics Assessment Examination is given at least six times each semester, and, if necessary, may be repeated once. It is administered by the Mathematics Learning Center in 154 Craig Lee Hall, or call (401) 456-9763.You can check that web site for upcoming Exam Dates. Click here for a practice test.
4. Students who do not achieve a satisfactory grade on the assessment examination (which may be taken twice) must enroll in Mathematics 010 prior to or during their first semester at Rhode Island College. Should such a student fail to earn a satisfactory grade during that semester, he/she shall be required to retake Mathematics 010 until successful completion.