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SVCC Mathematics Placement Policy

When students choose to take their first math course, they must enroll in the math course as designated by their valid placement scores (within three years) or satisfy individual course prerequisites. Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher to progress to the next level. All students enrolled in developmental math courses must demonstrate proficiency with algebra subject matter at the conclusion of MAT 080 to progress to college-level math.

Students mathematics skills are measured using one of the following options for placement:

• SVCC Placement Test Results (COMPASS Mathematics)
• ACT Mathematics scores
• CLEP or AP exam scores
• Review of credit already earned at any accredited college or university including Sauk Valley Community College

SVCC Mathematics Placement Scores

(Effective Sept 7, 2004)

Compass Score Range	ACT Math Score	Placement	High School Prerequisite
College Algebra 59-100 Trigonometry 46-100	26-36 and Trigonometry with C or higher	MAT 203	4 years of college preparatory high school mathematics with grades of "C" or higher**
College Algebra 46-58 Trigonometry 0-45	23-25	MAT 122, 220, 221, 230, 240	4 years of college preparatory high school mathematics with grades of "C" or higher**
Algebra 42-100 College Algebra 0-45 and geometry*	21-22 and geometry*	MAT 110 MAT 115 MAT 121	2 years of high school algebra with grades of "C" or higher and** 1 year of high school geometry*
Algebra 30-41	18-20	MAT 076, 080, 106	1 year of high school algebra with grades of "C" or higher**
Pre-Algebra 34-100 Algebra 17-29	16-17	MAT 074	N/A
Pre-Algebra 25-33 Algebra 0-16	13-15	MAT 072	N/A
Pre-Algebra 0-24	0-12	MAT 070	N/A

*High School geometry with a grade of C or higher in both semesters or MAT 076 with a grade of C or higher
** All semesters