- for School of Computing freshmen with polytechnic diploma and admitted in AY2008-9 in Aug 2008 or during Special Terms (12 May 2008 to 2 Aug 2008)

- for School of Computing freshmen without either H2 Mathematics or G.C.E. A level Mathematics and admitted in AY2008-9 in Aug 2008.

Date: 21 July 2008

Time: 10-12 noon

Venue: Lecture Theatre 27 (LT27), Faculty of Science

Application Form:

Please downolad the application form and return it to School of Computing by Friday 11 July 2008.

Test Format :

• The Proficiency Test is a two-hour paper containing 8-10 questions of different lengths and marks.

• Candidates may bring two A4-size helpsheets (written on both sides) containing notes and formulae.

• Candidates may bring non-programmable calculators.

• Candidates MUST bring an identification card (e.g. Identity Card or Student Pass) for verification purpose.

Note:

• Students who pass this placement test would be considered to have A-level equivalent mathematics and hence, be allowed to read modules carrying A-level mathematics as prerequisite (upon admission/matriculation).
• However, these students will not be given any grades or credit for MA1301.
• Students who do not pass this placement test will have to read and pass MA1301 as one of their regular modules (upon admission/matriculation), before they are allowed to read other modules carrying A-level mathematics as prerequisite.

More details on the MA1301 Proficiency Test (including format and instructions, syllabuses, past MA1301 examination papers and suggested references)

Click here for MA1301 module description