Math placement

[bc2121$]

What would happen if I do really poorly on the math assessments in ABS? I haven’t taken some of these subjects in several years so I feel like I won’t do as well but don’t want to be placed in a lower class.

 

[Dr. Strange Love]

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If you feel like you should practice and toughen-up for the Math assessments, here are old exams to help you. starting with Pre-Calculus, and up from there.

Student Resources: Course Materials

Course Materials page for Mathematics Department at USNA.edu. Updated Thu Sep 14 09:32:23 EDT 2023.

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[MidCakePa]

You’ll be put in the appropriate math classes to ensure you succeed in the long term, as you’ll be taking more STEM classes that require a certain foundation. USNA wants to set you up for success and believes you can succeed — that’s why you received offer of appointment.

 

[usna1985]

I wouldn't study for the tests. It's really the knowledge you have now to determine the level where you should start. There is no "stigma" to being in a "lower" class. It's not like h.s. in that regard. I had never taken Calc in h.s. (wasn't as much a thing in my day) so I was in the lowest level. That was a challenge for me whereas, for others, it would have been too easy. You want to be challenged but you also don't want to struggle.

 

[F14Weeds83]

You want to be challenged but you also don't want to struggle.

I agree. Validating as if it gets you a medal is silly. Validate because you already know the material. Otherwise you will simply get buried from the weight of all that you have "forgotten". Validation may free up some schedule room, but academic probation will fill it up again!!!