Testing at Your New Student Conference

Math Assessment Requirements and Exemptions (Freshman ONLY)

Students in the following colleges (majors where listed) and programs are required to take the math assessment test prior to their scheduled New Student Conference. The Math Assessment is available online at http://mathassessment.tamu.edu/ Additional information pertaining the Math Assessment (including directions on how to access the assessment) will be sent to freshmen in their New Student Conference Confirmation packet. • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (agricultural engineering, biochemistry, biological systems engineering, genetics, and plant and environmental soil science majors only) • College of Architecture (visual studies majors only) • Dwight Look College of Engineering (all majors) • College of Geosciences (all majors) • College of Science (all majors) • General Studies Program (potential engineering, math and science majors only) This examination is important in that it determines which mathematics course you should take in your first semester. The exam can be repeated up to three times before the conference.  Calculus credit by examination is earned through a different test. The math assessment test is a multiple-choice examination. Subject areas include functions and their graphs, linear and quadratic equations, polynomials, trigonometric functions, and exponential and logarithmic functions. Calculators are not permitted. The information below does not apply to engineering students as there are no exemptions for the Dwight Look College of Engineering or the College of Science. Even if you are in one of the Major/Colleges listed, you may be exempt from the math assessment test if you have: • successfully completed or are currently enrolled in a calculus course that awards college credit. • previously earned credit through one of the following examinations: • College Board Advanced Placement (AP):      Calculus AB (score 4 or better)      Calculus BC (score 3 or better) • CLEP: Calculus with Elementary Functions • International Baccalaureate (IB): Higher Level Mathematics (score 4 or better) • Texas A & M University departmental credit by examination in calculus Scores from these examinations must be on file at Texas A & M before your conference, or you will not be exempt. AP Calculus scores from May will not be received by Texas A & M before July 1. You will not be permitted to register for any math course until you have either provided test scores or attempted the math assessment test. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact the Math Department at mathassessment@math.tamu.edu

 

Texas Success Initiative (formerly TASP)

All students who are not exempt must take the THEA, ACCUPLACER, ASSET, or COMPASS test. Non-exempt students will be blocked from registering for all classes during the New Student Conference until one of the above tests have been taken and scores are on file at Texas A&M University.  If you have further questions concerning the Texas Success Initiative, please contact the Student Learning Center (formerly Center for Academic Enhancement) at (979) 845-2724 or visit the website.  An ACCUPLACER* test is available for students who have not met the Texas Success Initiative requirement.   It will be administered by Measurement and Research Services at 1101 General Services Complex, corner of F&B and Agronomy roads.

*  Students need to register for the test prior to the test date at 1101 General Services Complex, corner of F&B and Agronomy roads or by contacting Measurement and Research Services at (979) 845-0532.

Credit By Exam Testing
Credit By Exam Testing  is available on testing days throughout the year.   Please contact Measurement and Research Services at (979) 845-0532 to schedule additional examinations. 

For Additional Information Contact
Measurement and Research Services
Texas A&M University
4239 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4239
(979) 845-0532  fax (979) 847-8666
http://www.tamu.edu/mars

Testing Accommodations

Disability Services (DS) works with Measurement and Research Services to provide testing accommodations for eligible students with disabilities.  Reasonable testing accommodations are provided to allow students with documented disabilities an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and knowledge.  In order to receive testing accommodations for any of the tests offered through New Student Conferences, the student must submit documentation to DS at least two weeks prior to the scheduled testing date.  Please contact the Disability Services office at (979) 845-1637 or visit their website for more information.