Mathematics Proficiency

Mathematics Proficiency may be achieved in the following ways:

Test

• Achieving a score of 56 or higher on the Arithmetic Skills section of the Computerized Placement Test.
• Achieving a score of 72 or higher on the Elementary Algebra section of the Computerized Placement Test.
• Achieving a score of 510 or higher on the mathematics SAT. (This score can be used for placement into Liberal Arts Math, Introduction to Statistics, or Intermediate Algebra and a score of 530 or higher can be used for placement into Precalculus 1.)
• Achieving a score of 80 percent or higher on the entry level Massachusetts Firefighters' Exam.
• Achieving an average score of 44.4 percent or higher on the Mathematics section of the entrance exam (TEAS) for the Practical Nursing Program. 
• Achieving a score of 8 or above on Part A of the Numerical Ability portion of the entrance exam (CNET) for the Nurse Education program.
• Acceptance into the VERIZON Next Step Program.
• Achieving a score of 3 or higher on either the Advanced Placement Calculus Exam or Advanced Placement Statistics Exam.

Course

• Completing NSCC’s MAT013 Prealgebra or any higher-level mathematics with a grade of C or better.
• Transferring any mathematics course equivalent to MAT013 Prealgebra or any higher-level mathematics course with a grade of C or better.
• Transferring any physics course (PHY) to NSCC.

Degree

• A Bachelor's Degree will be accepted as demonstrated mathematics proficiency.
• A Master's Degree will be accepted as demonstrated mathematics proficiency.

NOTE: Documentation may include a copy of grade reports from other colleges, an unofficial or official transcript, a copy of an SAT report, the completed demographic information on the NSCC registration form, an Associate's (communications only proficiency), Bachelor's or Master's degree. People without documentation may call the Center for Alternative Studies and Educational Testing at (978) 762-4000 x4376 or (781) 593-6722 x4376 for the most up-to-date preferred placement-testing schedule. Placement tests are generally available on a drop-in basis. No appointment is necessary.