COA Math Assessment

How to Interpret Scores on the Diagnostic Test

Note: As of Fall 2001, the math assessment test is no longer administered to incoming students

These ranges are guidelines; they are not meant to be interpreted rigidly. The "dividing line" between The Nature and Language of Mathematics and Introduction to Chaos and Fractals should be interpreted especially loosely.

Scores on this test are just one among many factors that should be taken into consideration when determining the appropriate math course. Other considerations include: Previous courses taken, motivation, and confidence. If you have any questions about which math course is appropriate for you, please don't hesitate to ask.

  • Greater than 35: Almost definitely ready for calculus.
  • Between 25 and 35: Probably ready for calculus, almost definitely ready for statistics.
  • Between 15 and 25: Understanding Functions or Introduction to Chaos and Fractals. Might be ready for statistics.
  • Less than 15: The Nature and Language of mathematics is probably the best choice.

For further discussion of QR offerings, please see the list of frequently asked questions.

Students who are unsure about what math courses to take are encouraged to talk to me (Dave Feldman). The questions and answers below might also prove helpful.



[Math at COA] [Dave's Home Page] [College of the Atlantic Home Page]

Questions about the contents of these pages or about math at the College of the Atlantic should be sent to Dave Feldman at dave@hornacek.coa.edu.