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Testing and PlacementPlacement TestingEvery BMCC student must take the mathematics placement test as soon as they enroll. Scores on this test then determine what level of mathematics course a student may take. Te be exempt from taking remedial courses, a student must demonstrate proficiency in pre-algebra (arithmetic) and elementary algebra. Students can do this by scoring at least 37 on the ACT’s COMPASS exam in pre-algebra and at least a 38 on the ACT’s COMPASS exam in algebra. If a student has a high enough Regents exams score, SAT score, a high score on the CUNY Mathematics Assessment exam (the test given prior to COMPASS), or if a student has earned a BA or BS degree, then they may be exempt from remedial math courses. In order to take 200-level courses, a student must pass or place out of MAT 056, Intermediate Algebra and Trigonometry. Students are not automatically tested for MAT 056 when admitted to the college; students who have previously taken an intermediate algebra course at another school can go to the Math Lab in S511 to schedule the MAT 056 placement test. Students who have passed an intermediate algebra course at another college may be able to be placed in MAT 200 or 206 directly without taking the placement test; such students should see the math department chairperson or a math department deputy chairperson for placement. In order to take MAT 209, Statistics, or any 300-level mathematics course, students must pass or place out of MAT 206, Pre-Calculus. Students who have previously taken a precalculus course elsewhere can go to the Math Lab in S511 to schedule the MAT 206 placement test. Students who have passed a college precalculus course should receive transfer credit for MAT 206. Students who have taken one of the AP Calculus exams and received either a 3, 4, or 5 can be placed in a higher level mathematics course than MAT 301. The COMPASS ExamThe COMPASS Pre-algebra and Algebra exams are used CUNY-wide as both placement examinations for mathematics courses and as exit criteria for remedial courses. For more information, see the BMCC Testing Center Information page. Online Course Materials for MAT 010, 011, 012 and 051Student Login InstructionsAll students taking MAT 010, 011, 012, and 051 will have access to online course materials. Students in MAT 010, 011, and 012 should click here for login instructions. Students in MAT 051: instructions coming soon. Faculty Login InstructionsAll faculty teaching remedial courses should have an online version of their course. Online course materials for MAT 010, 011, and 012 will be used beginning fall 2009, and online course materials for MAT 051 will be phased in during fall 2009 for use beginning spring 2010. Facutly teaching MAT 010, 011, and 012 should click here for instructions on how to set up your course . Faculty teaching MAT 051: instructions coming soon. Help and ResourcesFor students: Go to http://coursecompass.com/html/student_support.html for “getting started” information, to fill out an online request form, or to use Pearson’s live “Chat” feature to talk with a member of the support team. For faculty: Go to http://coursecompass.com/html/educator_support.html for “getting started” information, to fill out an online request form, or to use Pearson’s live “Chat” feature to talk with a member of the support team. Faculty who would like to talk with another professor who has used mymathlab can contact Prof. Kathleen Offenholley or Prof. Rita Plotkin for help. Frequently Asked QuestionsIf you have questions about course placement, testing, or remedial course procedures that aren't answered here, try our frequently asked questions page. |
