North Carolina early mathematics placement testing ... a reality check of your child's readiness for college-level mathematics a guide for parents and guardians [2008-2009]

Actual college mathematics placement tests are often given during summer orientation sessions, just before college enrollment. Students should be warned not to let their mathematical skills “get rusty” and be reminded to study their algebra and geometry skills just prior to the date of their actual college mathematics placement test. The retention of mathematical skills is critical to the correct placement of a student during his or her first semester of college coursework. For more information about NC EMPT, please contact your child’s math¬ ematics teacher or: Ellen Hilgoe, Associate Director NC EMPT Program 2310 Old Cafeteria Building East Carolina University Greenville, NC 27858-4353 Phone: 252-328-6418 Fax: 252-328-2166 E-mail: ncempt@ncempt.org Web site: www.ncempt.org noEMFTna A Program of the General Administration of The University of North Carolii More News from the UNC Office of the President In an effort to ensure that every student entering a UNC institution has a strong chance of successfully completing an undergraduate degree, the UNC Board of Governors voted in April of 2000 to require a fourth unit of mathematics beyond Algebra II for admission. The high school class of 2009, this year's senior class, is the fourth group subject to this new minimum requirement. О Printed on recycled paper. ASC-009456 (Rev. 1/09) 25.000 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of SU82.41. or $.0472 per copy. A Guide for Parents and Guardians 2008 - 2009 North Carolina Early Mathematics Placement Testing . . . л. reaJlilru | ci^eck of vjour for coQdUej&-H&/eJL