Self-Directed Placement Survey for Mathematics

Self-Directed Placement Survey for Mathematics

Only the first assessment will be considered, so please answer these questions honestly and to the best of your ability. This survey asks questions about your experience with mathematics, your high school grades, your academic mindset, your study skills, and other items. Your responses will be used to help determine which mathematics course you should take at BRCC. Please answer the questions honestly and to the best of your ability. Your assessment score will be recorded on your LoLA account as a test score.
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1) Which below statement BEST describes your mathematics job experience? *

No Mathematics Involved – I don’t have to add, subtract, multiply, or divide by hand or on paper anytime during the day. Some Mathematics Involved/ Mathematics was Involved Often– You have held positions that required you to add, subtract, multiply, or divide using a calculator or by hand at least 1 or more times per shift.
2) What was your high school final grade for the Algebra I course? *

A B C D F Did not take course
3) What was your high school final grade for the Algebra II course? *

A B C D F Did not take course
4) What was your high school final grade for the Advanced Mathematics course? *

A B C D F Did not take course
5) Which below statement BEST describes your studying skills toward mathematics courses? *

I don’t like studying and don’t take good notes or I only study for tests only and usually wait until one to two days before the test to study. My skills are mediocre at best. I take notes and review my notes often. I make plans to study for quizzes and tests. I read the textbook and complete most of the homework. I complete all assignments and study until I feel confident with the material.
6) Which below statement BEST describes your feeling toward interacting with your mathematics teachers or instructors? *

I don’t feel comfortable asking for help or I ask for help but only when I really need it. I don’t talk much in class. I feel comfortable asking questions in class and talking to the teacher before or after class.
7) How true is this statement? I am accepting and embracing of challenges, seek and listen to feedback, and can keep going with difficult tasks. *

True False
8. Scan the questions below.
8a. If the above five questions/problems in 8. appeared on a test, how confident are you that you could answer them? *

Not Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied
8a. Scan the question below. If this question appeared on a test, how confident are you that you could answer them? Solve the inequality and graph the solution set: 3x+1≤5 *

Not Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied
8b. Scan the question below. If this question appeared on a test, how confident are you that you could answer them? Factor the polynomial: x^2-6x+8 *

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8c. Scan the question below. If this question appeared on a test, how confident are you that you could answer them? Multiply and simplify: (x^2-5x+3)(x-4) *

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8d. Scan the question below. If this question appeared on a test, how confident are you that you could answer them? Evaluate the polynomial 5x^2+x-3 for x=-4. *

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8e. Scan the question below. If this question appeared on a test, how confident are you that you could answer them? Simplify the radical: square root of (50) *

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9) Is your intended major in one of the following: Liberal Arts, Humanities, Care and Development of Young Children, Criminal Justice (Associate of Science), Fine Arts or Social Sciences? *

Yes No
10) I agree/do not agree (select one) with the recommendation. *

I agree. I do not agree.
11) Please allow me / do not allow me to register for the recommended course based on a holistic mathematics placement. *

Allow me. Do not allow me.
10) Select "True" if you agree with the below statement and agree to allow your response to be used as your electronic "Signature" confirmation. Select "False" if you do not agree. I understand the recommended placement for my mathematics course is based on my responses to the questions above, and I agree to be placed into a mathematics course based on the final score from this holistic self-directed mathematics placement. *

True False
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