Frequently asked questions about proficiency, placement and transferable courses:

Who determines what math classes transfer to Edgewood? Answer.
Who determines whether or not a transferable course satisfies the foundations of communication (general education) math requirement? Answer.
Who determines whether or not a transferable course satisfies the requirements of my major or minor? Answer.

Answers:

Proficiency is the equivalence of having passed the course to satisfy requirements for Foundation of Communications and/or degree requirements;
Placement is only saying that you are qualified to place into the next math course and does not satisfy any degree requirements unless specifically stated in the placement letter.

The Student Resource Center administers the placement exam several times a semester. For spring 2003, the exam dates are: January 8, 16, February 4, 24, March 19, April 3, 22, May 5, 21. All testing times are from 5 - 7pm, and the testing is scheduled for Predolin 123. To set up an appointment, please contact the Student Resource Center (663-2281).

Math 101, Math 102, Math 103, and Math 451: Proficiency evaluation for each of these courses has two components, a packet and a written exam. The packet must be completed within two weeks of receipt. Upon successful completion of the packet, you will have two weeks to take the written exam. In order to pass the proficiency evaluation, each of these components must receive a grade of at least 70%.
Math 459, Math 483 and Math 485: Credit for these courses may not be obtained through proficiency.
All remaining math courses numbered 111 and above: Proficiency is demonstrated by taking a written exam and scoring at least 70%.

In order to attempt to proficiency any mathematics course, you must have placed into the course or met all the course prerequisites.
You may not attempt to proficiency any mathematics course that you have taken at Edgewood College.
Proficiency for any mathematics course may not be attempted more than twice; and you must wait at least one full year between attempts.

A complete set of course goals for each mathematics course taught at Edgewood may be found on the department website; http://math.edgewood.edu/Goals/.
Additional materials may be found on course website that individual professors have posted.
Faculty will not tutor you in preparing for a proficiency exam. The idea is to demonstrate existing proficiency.

Math 101: Contact Steven Post, via email at post@edgewood.edu, by phone 663-2275, or in person in R21, Regina Hall.
Math 102, Math 103, or Math 451: Contact Karen Thomas, via email at kthomas@edgewood.edu, by phone 663-6777, or in person in R13, Regina Hall.
Math 111: Contact the Office of the Academic Vice President, DiRicci 222 at 663-2200.
All other math classes: Contact the Department chair, Diane Benjamin at dbenjamin@edgewood.edu or in person in R12, Regina Hall.

Math 101, Math102, Math 103, and Math 451: The packet requirements can be emailed or handed to you right away, but you will have only two weeks from the receipt of the requirements to complete the packet, so please indicate when you think you'll be ready to receive the assignments. The written portion of the proficiency evaluation must be taken within two weeks of successful completion of the packet.
Math 111: Proficiency exams are scheduled through the Office of the Academic Vice President, DiRicci 222 at 663-2200.
All other eligible math courses: The department chair, see above, will set up a mutually agreeable time. Usually this takes two to four weeks from the initial inquiry.

All math proficiency exams cost $50 for students who have taken at least 15 credit hour at Edgewood. This fee is nonrefundable but may be applied toward the cost of credits, if the student passes the exam. Please make a check out to "Edgewood College Math and CS Department" to be given to the proctor of the written proficiency exam.

Proficiency evaluation for any given math course may be attempted at most twice; and at least one year must pass between attempts.
Note: Starting but not completing the proficiency process for Math 101, Math 102, Math 103, or Math 451 will count as a failed attempt.

Yes, the contact person for the course you took the proficiency exam keeps all proficiency exams for that course on file, and you can set up an appointment to go over your exam with them. If you took the Math 111 proficiency exam, contact the Department Chair to set up an appointment.

There is a proficiency form that you and the Department Chair need to sign and have turned into the Registrar's Office. You need to decide whether or not you want to purchase the credits on that form. If you do decide to, you also need to have the Business Office verify that payment was made before turning in the form.

No, the only reason to buy the credits would be to help you earn the 120 credits needed to graduate. The Mathematics Department would prefer that you take another course in an area of your interest in order to contribute to your overall education broadening your exposure to the liberal arts and/or better preparing yourself for your chosen career.

The Registrar has the authority to determine what will transfer to Edgewood. Go to the Registrar’s window to submit a Transfer Course Approval form and get an answer to your question. The best way to assure smooth transfer of a course from another place to Edgewood is to get your course “pre-approved” by the Registrar.

The Registrar has the authority to determine what will transfer to Edgewood and what fulfills the Foundations of Communication (general education) math requirement.

If the course transferred in to Edgewood, your advisor will need to review it to see what it covered. They can look at course description or syllabus to see if it matches one of our major/minor courses.

For more information please contact: dbenjamin@edgewood.edu