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The Mathematics Department offers various entry-level
courses for freshman and sophomore students. Developmental courses
are available for students who need additional instruction before
entering a college-level curriculum. College-level courses that satisfy
Southern Union graduation requirements will also transfer to four-year
colleges and universities.
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Developmental
Mathematics Courses
(Placement Policies) |
The COMPASS
mathematics placement test is given to new students to assist them
in appropriate selection of courses. Students who have met any of
the following criteria will not be required to take the placement
test:
- Transient student
- Score of 20(or higher) on the ACT mathematics section
- Score of 480(or higher) on the SAT mathematics
section
- Previous credit for a college-level mathematics
course
The following scores on the COMPASS
test will be used for initial placement in courses:
- MTH 090 - Prealgebra (35 or below)
- MTH 098 - Prealgebra (36 – 100) or Algebra
(0 – 27)
- MTH 100 - Algebra (28 –65)
- MTH 112 - Algebra (66 –100) or College Algebra
(0 – 45)
- MTH 113 - College Algebra (46 – 100) or Trigonometry
(0 – 45)
- MTH 125 - Trigonometry (46 – 100)
If a student tests into a developmental course, he/she
will be given another test on the first day of class to confirm the
placement.
The mathematics faculty consists of highly qualified
professionals who are dedicated to providing effective instruction
and assistance to students. Faculty members are available and accessible
to students.
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Math Tournament (Click on
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MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS
TOURNAMENT DATES AND CATEGORIES ARE:
April 11, 2007 - 1A, 2A, 3A, and private schools
- Algebra I
- Geometry
- Algebra II
- Pre-calculus
April 12, 2007 - 4A, 5A, and 6A schools
- Algebra I
- Geometry
- Algebra II
- Pre-calculus
- Comprehensive
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SCHEDULE FOR EACH DAY
8:30 - 8:50 Registration in the Student Center
of the Wadley Campus
9:00 - 10:30 Written Exams
10:30 - 12:00 Lunch in the school cafeteria(cost included in
the registration fee)
12:00 - 1:30 Ciphering Match in Renaissance Center
1:45 - 2:15 Awards Ceremony in Renaissance Center
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COMPETITION CATEGORIES
AND SCORING
There will be an individual and team competition for each
category.
Individual – an individual’s
score will be the total points earned on the written
exam and the total of any ciphering points earned.
Team – a team for each
category will consist of four members. The team score will
be determined by adding all four individual scores. If
a team has fewer than four members, the team score is still
determined by adding the individual scores. Alternates
will not be permitted.
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AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the three highest scoring teams
and the three highest scoring individuals in each competition.
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REGISTRATION
In order to compete in the Southern Union
Mathematics Tournament, each school must return a pre-registration
form. A five-dollar registration fee for each team member
may be paid the day of the tournament. This fee includes
lunch. Alternates
will not be permitted.
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RULES OF ELIGIBILITY
In an effort to make the competition fair and manageable,
the following rules were formulated. Please examine the rules
to determine which of your students may compete in the different
competitions.
- In order to compete in the Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II and Pre-calculus competitions, a student must
be currently enrolled in that course or have completed
that course this school year.
- Any student may compete in the Comprehensive competition.
- A student may only compete in the Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II and Pre-calculus competitions once.
- A student may compete in the Comprehensive
competition more than once.
- 1A, 2A, 3A, and private schools may participate
in the comprehensive competition, but they must come on April
12, 2007 for that competition.
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COMPOSITION OF EXAMS
- Each category will have a timed exam lasting
one and one-half hours.
- There will be thirty multiple-choice questions
counting five points each.
- Each student will be asked to solve two tie-breakers.
The solution to each tie-breaker must be shown in its entirety.
- There will be no penalty for incorrect responses.
- The Precalculus competition will include the
topics of trigonometry and advanced algebra.
- The Comprehensive test will include topics
from calculus, analysis, and the four other categories.
- Calculators will not be permitted
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CIPHERING
The ciphering contest will be held in the Renaissance Center.
Each student will be presented two questions. A two-minute
time limit will be imposed on each question. Scoring will
be as follows:
1st correct response - 5 points
2nd correct response - 4 points
3rd correct response - 3 points
4th correct response - 2 points
All other correct responses - 1 point
In the event of a tie, the same number of points will be
awarded to each correct respondent.
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