![]() Math 99 is for students who do not qualify for any other math course, usually due to weak or very rusty mathematical foundations. In many cases students will have a range of Western math courses for which they are eligible to register we discuss below the optimal course choice for different academic objectives. The Core Math Flowchart print shows how the introductory math classes at Western are related to one another, and details the relevant class prerequisites. Students with an MPA score below the eligibility score for the Western math course they wish to take, but who have completed an acceptable prerequisite college math course elsewhere, will still be permitted to register for the Western math course, but do so at their own substantial risk. The MPA score is thus a good indicator of success, and taking the MPA is recommended even for students who have completed prerequisite math classes elsewhere. Our data indicates that students who register for a math class based on their MPA score have at least an 80% chance of passing that course, whereas students who register for a Western math class based on a transfer class have a substantially lower likelihood of success. The MPA score not only provides access to Western math courses, but suitable MPA scores also serve as acceptable prerequisites for classes in several other academic departments at Western this is another reason why taking the MPA well before registering for classes at Western is highly recommended. Accordingly, students who do not have any college math credits when entering Western are strongly advised to take the MPA. Students who have not taken the MPA and who do not have any college math credits are only eligible to register for Math 99, which may be far below their capabilities and aspirations. The TER may thus not be entirely complete and up to date, and it is wise to keep a copy of unofficial transcripts readily available for consultation during course planning and registration. Note that the TER only lists courses completed by the student of which the university is aware at that point in time it can take a considerable length of time for transcripts and grades from other institutions to reach and be processed by Western. That includes any AP, IB or other special credit-bearing courses and programs that students have completed. ![]() For students with transfer math credits, their Transfer Equivalency Report (TER) details how the math courses completed elsewhere transfer to Western. Details on taking the MPA can be found on the MPA page, which also lists the classes for which students are eligible based on their MPA score. Placement in beginning math classes is usually based on either the score obtained on the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment (MPA), or on college credit for math classes completed elsewhere. Students who intend to take a calculus course as their first course in mathematics at Western should consult the relevant advice posted at Calculus at Western. The information below is intended for those whose first course in mathematics at Western is likely to be a course below the level of calculus. ![]()
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