My humanities son (Anthropology major - History minor) is hoping to take MATH 110 Finite Math as his only math requirement – he loathes math. MATH 110 requires ACT math score of 18 for placement. Math is his worst subject. In the ACT we sent for transfer admission he scored 17 on Math, so is placed in MATH 005. He took another ACT later and increased his Math score to 20, but his composite was lower so we haven’t sent that ACT. He is really not wanting to take the math placement exam.
Anyone have experience with using a 2nd ACT just to place in a higher math class? If so, did they require an official ACT copy be sent? We are 2 weeks away from transfer orientation and fall registration, so time is short.
Here are the requirements for Math 110 per the catalog:
MATH 110 - Finite Mathematics
This course is intended to give an overview of topics in finite mathematics with applications. This course covers mathematics of finance, logic, set theory, elementary probability and statistics. This course does not provide sufficient background for students who will need to take Precalculus Algebra or Calculus.
0.000 OR 3.000 Credit hours
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Laboratory, Lecture
All Sections for this Course
Mathematics Department
Course Attributes:
Mathematics
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Colleges:
Engineering
Commerce Business Administratn
May not be enrolled in one of the following Campuses:
English Language Institute
Prerequisites:
Math 110 Placement
General Requirements:
( PLMA 190.00 to 600.00
May not be taken concurrently. )
or
( PLAC 355.00 to 700.00
May not be taken concurrently. )
or
( ACT2 18.00 to 36.00
May not be taken concurrently. )
or
( SAT2 440.00 to 800.00
May not be taken concurrently. )
or
( Course or Test: MATH 100
Minimum Grade of C-
May not be taken concurrently. )
I would think they will take the 2nd ACT with the 20 in Math. You’ll have to call to see if an official score needs to be sent. The other alternative is to have him take the placement test.