<p>Email
This letter provides a link to register for a very important test, the MDPT. (This is not to be confused with the ELM or EPT given by all state schools.) The MDPT is given by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics each quarter for placement into the appropriate math course. Most engineering majors need the PreCalculus level to meet the prerequisite for the first level of Calculus, which is highly recommended to be taken the first year. In order to take the MDPT, you must be exempt from the ELM or have passed the ELM with 50 or above.</p>
<p>To determine if you are exempt from the MDPT, answer the following two questions:
- Did you receive a score of 3 or higher on the Calculus AP (either AB or BC) test?
- Did you receive a grade of C or higher (not C-) for the first term of a year long, college calculus course?
(An AP class in high school is not a college course)</p>
<p>If you answered ‘Yes’ to either of these questions, then you do not need to take the PreCalculus MDPT and may disregard the link to the test.</p>
<p>Otherwise, you are required to take the MDPT and your score will determine the math in which you can register. I urge you to take this placement test seriously. We want you to begin your math classes at a level geared for your success. Many of the applicants find the questions and problems surprisingly challenging, even those for whom mathematics and/or science has always been ‘easy.’ The MDPT may be taken only once before you enter Cal Poly Pomona. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics recommends thorough studying before taking the test. </p>
<p>I was wondering if I have to take this test, if I’m currently going to take the AP Calc AB test this year?</p>
<p>I’m wondering the same thing too.
But, I just finished Pre-Calculus at a local community college and I currently have the Pre-Cal credit as college credits.
I’m wondering if I still need to take the MDPT even though I have Pre-Cal College credits.</p>
<p>Irelia, from what I read on the email, it says calculus credit, not precalculus. </p>
<p>My son takes the AP Calculus test on May 4 so since we won’t have his test scores back within 3 days, he’ll need to take this MDPT. It’s odd that they are just offering that 1 date and that it’s in May so soon after California students take the AP tests. We’re lucky we live 20 minutes away!</p>
<p>Does anyone know what happens if you don’t take it, the 7th is the day of my prom and that seems more important than driving 2 hours away to take a math test. It said to email them if you cannot attend it, so I did, they responded fast saying that there is only the 14th at csu east bay, which is 8+ hours away from me. I passed the ELM test but apparently that isnt good enough for them and im in AP calc now. So any idea what happens if we miss both?</p>
<p>Wow, dbh… that is a pickle. My son’s prom is the same day as his sister’s college graduation. Thankfully, her ceremony is at 1PM and we live only an hour away… and he’s a dude (who doesn’t need to get hair & nails done… lol), so we’ll be able to swing both.</p>
<p>As far as the test goes, I think that the ELM is more of a “proficiency” test, whereas the MDPT is a placement test - to see which level of college mathematics you’re ready for.</p>
<p>If you are NOT ready for Calc (or, if you miss the MDPT, perhaps… I DON’T know…) they may place you in MAT 105/106 (PreCalc) which would put you a year behind in your Math courses which are required & could affect enrollment in other ENGR courses. The 4-year flow chart for all options of Engineering shows starting MAT 114/115/116 in the fall, so having to do 105/106 could affect that. I’d give the College of Engineering & ask to speak with someone concerning academic advisement.</p>
<p>This is from the handout that they gave us at Engineering Day this past Saturday:
“The MDPT is the only test that can allow students to start higher than MAT 105/106”.</p>
<p>It looks like they added a June 25 date. My son is taking it May 7. I signed him up but did any of you get a confirmation email? I’m hoping his registration went through. </p>
<p>Anyone else take the MDPT today?
I ran out of time with about 15 problems left so I am pretty worried now… does anyone know how many problems you can miss to still be able to take math 114?</p>
<p>I think it was alright. I only had about 3 minutes left once I finished. There were a few I did not get, though. Can’t wait until Tuesday to see what I got.</p>
<p>My son took one of the practice tests last week and scored 100%, so he went in pretty confident.</p>
<p>He said it was a waste of time … finished with 30 minutes left & couldn’t leave until everyone was done…</p>
<p>He was wondering why they couldn’t take the SAT II score… Oh, well… it was only an hour’s drive for us (although it make ME late for a charity event… LOL). I feel badly for those who have to travel a distance to take it & find it a waste of time as well.</p>