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Placement Testing: Mathematics Readiness Standard Notice to Current Students

If you currently attend Fitchburg State College and you have not satisfied the College Level Mathematics Readiness Standard, please read the standard below. You are encouraged to take the placement test before your final two semesters to ensure that you will have adequate time to prepare for the test and complete the required mathematics courses. Please refer to the Practice questions on this website.

College Level Mathematics Readiness Standard

Meeting the College Level Mathematics Readiness Standard is required to determine your level of preparation for success in college level mathematics courses.

The College Level Mathematics Readiness Standard can be met in one of the following ways:

  • Achieve a score of 82 or higher on the computerized Algebra Placement Test.
  • Receive college level transfer credit for Calculus I or higher.
  • Pass Basic Math II at Fitchburg State College. (Students can only register for Basic Math I or II after completing a Placement Test.)
  • If you entered Fitchburg State College as a transfer student and you do not need, or desire to take a mathematics course at Fitchburg State College.