Mathematics

Program Highlights

Mathematics is one of the most original products of the human mind. It has many important applications in science, engineering, and statistics, but mathematics is also an important field of study for its own sake. Throughout history each culture has developed its own mathematics to solve its problems. Today there is an internationally accepted mathematics that is studied and used across the world. With our increasing need for information and technology, mathematics will play an even more important role in most occupations and fields of study. It will also continue to be a critical topic in the history of ideas, documenting fundamental modes of human thought.

• If you have an appropriate Mathematics credit from another university
• If you have already completed Math 0020 (College Algebra) or MATH 0027 (Statistics and Mathematics Preparation) if registered for Precalculus
• If you have already completed Math 1103 (Precaluclus II) if registered for Introductory Calculus

To do the test at any of these times you must register at least 24 hours ahead of time with the Mathematics Department at : [email protected], stating which day you plan to write the test.

On the day of the test, we will send you an email that will contain the link and the password you need to access the test.

Note that you will need to use your MSVU mail and password to access the site and so make sure you know these before this date.

Also please note that the test will be open and accessible only for the two hours from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm that day.

Additional Information

• The test is multiple choice
• There is no penalty for wrong answers so be sure to answer all questions
• There is a time limit of 2 hours
• You may use a non-graphnig calculator
• You will be contacted within 24 hours of writing the placement test
• Results will be used to recommend which course the student should be registered in
• Scores are not part of a formal assessment and will not appear on the studentâs transcript
• University regulations against plagiarizing and cheating will be strictly enforced.

In general, secondary school applicants have an average of 70% (5 best scoring academic subjects considered) during their final year of schooling. Applicants looking to transfer from another post-secondary institution must demonstrate an overall GPA of 2.0. Refer to chart below for program specific requirements.