1.12. MCLG, Math 100 Final Exam for Placement
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Math 100 and Placement
- Students receive a MCLG score for placement if they have completed their Math 100 final.
- MCLG scores are not the same as PPL scores.
- See the placement chart below for PPL vs MCLG scores
MCLG Score | PPL1/PPLN (PPL) Score | Eligible Course | Score Expiration |
0-24 | 0-14 | Math 100 | n/a |
0-54 (Math 108/112 majors) | 0-39 | Math 100 | n/a |
25 or higher | 15 or higher | Math 106 or 107 | 2 years |
55 | 40 or higher | Math 108 or 112 | 15 months |
Math 106 and 107 are not prerequisites to Math 108 or 112.
What do these scores mean?
MCLG score | Meaning | Recommendation |
MCLG 10 |
Student progressed through less than half of the content needed to qualify for Math 106 or 107. Student progressed through less than one third of the content needed to qualify for Math 108 or 112. |
Retake Math 100. There are too many topics missing in your knowledge base and you are not ready to progress to a higher level math course. |
MCLG 25- Math 106/107 majors only |
Math 106/107 majors only: Eligible for Math 106 or 107. |
Math 106/107 majors: Enroll in Math 106 or 107 if that course will complete the foundation math requirement for your major. Math 106 and 107 are not prerequisites to Math 108 or 112. |
MCLG 25- Math 108/112 majors |
Math 108/112 majors: Student progressed through less than 1/2 of the content needed to qualify for Math 112. |
Math 108/112 majors: Retake Math 100 if your major requires Math 108 or 112. |
MCLG 40- Math 106/107 majors only |
Math 106/107 majors only: Eligible for Math 106 or 107. |
Math 106/107 majors: Enroll in Math 106 or 107 if that course will complete the foundation math requirement for your major. Math 106 and 107 are not prerequisites to Math 108 or 112. |
MCLG 40- Math 108/112 majors |
Math 108/112 majors: Student progressed through about 70% of the needed to qualify for Math 112. |
If you spend 15-20 hours doing math through your Math 100 materials or PPL Prep and Learning, you have a chance at placing into Math 108/112. If you do not spend 15-20 hours doing math after completing your Math 100 course, you should retake Math 100 if your major requires Math 108 or 112. |
MCLG 55 |
Eligible to enroll in Math 106, 107, 108, 112. |
Make sure you enroll in the correct course based on your major. |