<p>I will be starting at SIS this fall and am incredibly excited for all the classes I’ll be taking, except for the required math course. I really hate math and as is the case for most people, since I hate math it has always been my worst subject. Anyways, I’m not sure about taking the Math Placement Exam yet. What happens if you get an awful score on the test? What class would I most likely be placed in? I know that statistics is required for my major, but if I got a bad score would I somehow have to take additional math classes before statistics? And how hard should I expect the statistics course to be?
(On the bright side, did very well on the French Placement Exam today - good thing I’m in SIS!)</p>
<p>SIS Undergraduate Advising has not updated their website, but Basic Statistics is no longer a major requirement for SIS students. All incoming SIS students only need to complete 1 math course in order to complete their math requirement (effective spring 2012 I believe). </p>
<p>I know this sounds weird, but call SIS Undergraduate Advising or email your adviser and they will tell you the exact same thing. </p>
<p>If the math test is the same as it was two years ago, you will need to get 24 out of 32 correct on the math placement exam to place into statistics/calculus. I didn’t study at all during the summer and got a 27… I wouldn’t worry too much about it.</p>
<p>My D is just like you and hates math with a passion. She is in SIS and only had to take one math class. She started with a math class she didn’t like then was able to quickly switch to another math class which was more her speed. She thought the professor was the first to actually make math interesting for her. Here’s the class description:</p>
<p>MATH-154 Great Ideas in Mathematics (4)
This course explores a sample of beautiful branches of modern mathematics, concentrating on conceptual underpinnings rather than technical aspects. Includes study of infinity, number theory, fractals, and modern geometry, among other mathematical ideas. The course focuses on verbal and written communication skills and problem solving.</p>
<p>What kind of problems are on the test?</p>
<p>I second JuliusXIII’s inquiry…</p>
<p>The questions are a lot of algebra II and trigonometry. A little bit of pre-calculus, but not a lot. It is mostly equations, factoring, and some graphs. Math is my least favorite subject but even I think I did okay. I am sure you will all be fine.</p>