Mathematics Placement Examinations 
 
All students, including transfer students, who plan to take MAT 0995, 1050, 1110, 5160, 1500, 1800 or 2010 as their first mathematics course at Wayne State, must take the Mathematics Placement Examination. Results of the examination are used in determining into which course the student is placed. Students intending to take MAT 0993 need not take the examination. 

All Students take the same examination, although one part that is required only of those students seeking placement into MAT 2010. Passing at the first level allows entry into MAT 0995 or MAT 1050. Passing at the second level allows entry into MAT 1110, MAT 5160, MAT 1500 or MAT 1800. Passing at the third level allows entry into MAT 2010. 

Mathematics 0995 and 1050: Students qualify for entry into MAT 0995 or MAT 1050 by having completed one of the following within the previous two semesters: a) satisfactory score on the Mathematics Placement Examination, or b) MAT 0993. For  placement at this level, students should have a command of arithmetic and beginning algebra corresponding approximately to one year of high school algebra. 

Mathematics 1110, 5160, 1500 and 1800: Students qualify for entry into MAT 1110, MAT 5160, MAT 1500 or MAT 1800 by having completed one of the following within the previous two semesters:  a) satisfactory score on the Mathematics Placement Examination, or b) MAT 1050, or c) MAT 0995.  For placement at this level, students should have command of algebra and basic geometry, corresponding approximately to three years of college-preparatory mathematics. 

Mathematics 2010: Students must qualify for entry into MAT 2010 by having completed one of the following within the previous two semesters:  a) MAT 1800, or b) a sufficiently high score on the Mathematics Placement Examination. For placement at this level, students should have a command of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and elementary functions corresponding approximately to four years of college-preparatory mathematics. 

Examination Periods: The Mathematics Placement Examination is administered prior to the beginning of each semester. It is important for the student to review thoroughly before taking the Examination. A student may take the Examination only once during a testing period. 

Time Limitation: Scores on the Mathematics Placement Examination will be honored for only two semesters: the semester immediately following the testing period and its subsequent semester.  The Spring/Summer term is included.

Last updated Fall 1997 

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