All SPU students are required to complete a Ways of Knowing in Quantitative Reasoning (mathematics) course as part of the 研究性课程. Additionally, many academic majors require one or more mathematics courses. Prior to taking any mathematics course at SPU, you must demonstrate eligibility.
The purpose of established eligibility criteria is to help determine whether you are ready for college-level mathematics and to help you develop any math skills needed to successfully complete 研究性课程 and academic program requirements.
SPU has divided college readiness and 研究性课程 math classes into several groupings. Some departments other than the Mathematics Department may require attainment of a particular 数学的位置 Level as a prerequisite for courses in their majors.
Eligibility to enroll in a particular course can be demonstrated through an SAT or ACT math score; an SPU 数学的位置 Test score; an SPU Calculus Placement Test score; transfer of an approved college mathematics course; completion of a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate degree or its approved equivalent; or through math credit awarded for AP, 剑桥国际, IB, or CLEP exam.
大学预备数学
The courses, MAT 0144 “College Readiness Mathematics I” and MAT 0145 “College Readiness Mathematics II,” are designed for students who do not have adequate mathematical backgrounds to succeed in college-level coursework in mathematics.
If you need to take a course with prerequisites of 数学先修课程A级, you will need to take MAT 0144 if you do not meet any of the other conditions listed. If you need to take courses with prerequisites of 数学安置水平B, you may need to take both MAT 0144 and 0145.
数学的位置 policies are summarized in the tables below.
placement criteria for mathematics courses
(不包括微积分)
To enroll in a course listed in the second column below, you must meet at least one of the corresponding eligibility criteria.
| Placement Level |
Intended Math Course |
入学资格标准 |
| Level 0 |
MAT 0144 |
- 如果你没有达到任何标准 for Levels A or B, you place into Level 0.
|
| Level A |
MAT 0145;
MAT 1560 and 2561;
MAT 1521 or CSC 1521
|
- SAT Math Score: 600 or above on exam taken spring 2016 or later; or
- SAT Math Score: 580 or above on exam taken before spring 2016; or
- ACT Math Score: 25 or above; or
- SPU数学分班考试成绩: 40 or above/ or
- 华盛顿州MPT-G分数: 145 or above; or
- College Coursework: MAT 0144 成绩在C或C以上 or Intermediate Algebra with a grade of C- (1.7) or better
|
| Level B |
MAT 1300, 2360, 2700，或1110;
BUS 2700;
PSY 2360或SOC 2360
|
- SAT Math Score: 600 or above on exam taken spring 2016 or later; or
- SAT Math Score: 580 or above on exam taken before spring 2016; or
- ACT Math Score: 25 or above; or
- SPU数学分班考试成绩: 60 or above; or
- 华盛顿州MPT-G分数: 150 or above; or
- College Coursework: MAT 0145 with a grade of C- or Intermediate Algebra with a grade of C- (1.7) or better
|
数学预修0级
安置水平为0 (i).e., zero) indicates one of two things: The student has not yet taken the SPU 数学的位置 Test, or the student does not meet any of the criteria for 数学先修课程A级 and should begin by enrolling in MAT 0144.
数学先修课程A级
有资格参加MAT 0145, MAT 1521, MAT 1560, or CSC 1521, you must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Score 600 or above on the math portion of an SAT exam taken spring 2016 or later.
- Score 580 or above on the math portion of an SAT exam taken before spring 2016.
- Score 25 or above ACT考试的数学部分.
- Score 40 or above 在SPU数学分班考试中.
- Score 145 or above 华盛顿州的MPT-G.
- Complete MAT 0144 成绩在C或C以上, OR complete an approved course in intermediate algebra at another college or university 成绩在C或C以上.
数学安置水平B
有资格参加MAT 1300, MAT 2360, MAT 2700, MAT 1110, BUS 2700, EDU 2600, PSY 2360或SOC 2360, you must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Score 600 or above on the math portion of an SAT exam taken spring 2016 or later.
- Score 580 or above on the math portion of an SAT exam taken before spring 2016.
- Score 25 or above ACT考试的数学部分.
- Score 60 or above 在SPU数学分班考试中.
- Score 150 or above 华盛顿州的MPT-G.
- Complete MAT 0145 成绩在C或C以上, OR complete an approved course in Intermediate Algebra at another college or university 成绩在C或C以上.
CALCULUS Placement
To be eligible to enroll in MAT 1221 "Survey of Calculus" or MAT 1234 "Calculus 1", you must achieve a passing score on the SPU Calculus Placement Test before registering for the course.
- 如果你打算参加MAT 1234， you must score 13 or higher on the SPU Calculus Placement Test, or complete MAT 1110 and receive a grade of C- or better.
- 如果你打算参加MAT 1221， you must score 11 or higher on the SPU Calculus Placement Test, or complete MAT 1010 and receive a grade of C- or better.