TACOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MATH PLACEMENT CHART
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TCC testing starts with the Elementary Algebra Test.
When a student answers questions correct, the questions move the student to the College
Level Test. Answering question incorrectly will move the student to the Arithmetic Test.
Choosing the correct Math path is an important discussion to have with an Advisor!
Math Classes require English Prerequisite
ARITHMETIC LEVEL TEST
PLACEMENTS
ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA TEST
PLACEMENTS
COLLEGE LEVEL TEST
PLACEMENTS
Scores 0-80A
Scores 30-37E
Scores 0-34C
MATH 075,
CMATH 075*,
MATH 010W†
Review
Arithmetic
MATH 085,
CMATH 085*,
MATH 010X†
MATH 095,
CMATH 095*,
MATH 010Z†
T MATH 100
Intermediate Algebra
Introduction to Algebra
Scores 81-120A
Scores 38-69E
MATH 085,
CMATH 085*,
MATH 010X†
Introduction to
Algebra
MATH 090
CMATH 090*
Math 010Y†
Elementary Algebra
Scores 70-120E
MATH 095,
CMATH 095*,
MATH 010Z†
Intermediate Algebra
English Requirements for Math
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Math 075 - Requires ENGL-085 or above (ENGL prerequisite may be taken
concurrently) If you have scored 38 or below strong advising points to
taking ABE Math before taking credit classes.
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Math 085 - Requires ENGL-085 or above (ENGL prerequisite may be taken
concurrently).
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Math 090 & 095 - Requires ENGL-095 or above. (ENGL prerequisite may be
taken concurrently).
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TMath 100 requires ENGL – 095 or above. (ENGL prerequisite may be taken
concurrently).
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College Level Math Classes -College Level English is required
Statway ™
TCC Math Department is offering a math course for Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, &
Elementary Education.
Statway ™ is a 2 quarter path-way. Please talk to your Advisor about these classes. **
Scores 80-120C
MATH CL2
Math 148
Business Calculus
Scores 35-79C
MATH CL1
Math& 107
Math in Society
Math&146
Intro to
Statistics
Math&147
College Algebra
for Business and
Economics
Math&131, 132
Math for Elem,
School Teachers
Classes for degree choices of
Math/Engineering/Science or
Sonography are:
Math 096/140 accelerated Algebra & Intro to
Precalculus EAlgebra at 100-120 CL test at 20-54
Math& 141
Precalculus 1: College Algebra CL test at 55-79
Math&142
Precalculus 2: Trigonometry CL test at 80-120
Leading to the below choices – Student must complete
the pre-requisites first.
Math&151
Calculus l
Math& 152
Calculus 2
Math& 153 Math220
Calculus 3 Linear Algebra
Math& 254
Calculus 4
Math 238
Elements of Differential Equations
* CMATH (Computerized Math) will be available to students starting winter quarter, 2012.
** Note that Social Science and Liberal Arts majors have 2 paths to reach college level math. Please talk to an Advisor.
†Math 010 is a computer mediated 2 credit intensive review course. Entry code is required. See the MARC (Bldg.19- Room 22)