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Mathematics
Eddie Pigg , Chair
B.S. Auburn University
M.S. Troy University
Telephone: 334-795-6437 ext: 5513
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Eddie Pigg
Southern Union State Community College
1701 Lafayette Parkway
Opelika, AL. 36801
epigg@suscc.edu
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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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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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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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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 will be presented to the three highest scoring teams and the three highest
scoring individuals in each competition.
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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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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.
- A student may only compete in the Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Pre-calculus
competitions once.
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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.
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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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