Mathematics Competency

If you have a good background in math and don't need to take any more math, you may qualify to take the Math Competency Exam.  It only casts $20 (much cheaper than three hours of tuition).  Check the table below to see if you qualify.  If you are interested call Mary Jo at 1092 to set up an appointment for the exam.  It will be given in the Testing Center whose new location is IET 142N.  The Old Competency Exam (for students who are using a 2004-2005 bulletin or earlier) covers Elementary Algebra topics.  The New Competency Exam (for students who are suing a 2005-2006 bulletin or later) covers Intermediate Algebra topics. There are study materials and practice exams available.  For further info see
http://www.cmich.edu/cbptc/
A sample test is available at http://www.cmich.edu/cbptc/mathcomp.htm
Options for Receiving Competency
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  • CMU students with 35 credit hours or fewer
or
  • First semester transfer students
  • CMU students with 36 credit hours or more
or
  • Other transfer students
Under 2004-2005 bulletin or earlier
  • Old Competency Exam
  • Credit in MTH 055 or higher level math class
  • C or better in 100 level or higher math class*
  • Credit in MTH 055 or higher level math class
  • C or better in 100 level or higher math class*
Under 2005-2006 bulletin or later
  • New Competency Exam
  • C or better in 100 level or higher math class*
  • C or better in 100 level or higher math class*

*Excludes MTH 200, 151, 152