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Mathematics | 0-21 | 200-530 | 200-229 | NA | 0-11 | 0-2.19 |\n| BOA152 Business Math/Electronic Calc. MTH042 Quantitative Reasoning Corequisite\u003Cbr>MTH060 Elementary Statistics Corequisite MTH095 Transitional Algebra | 18-21 | 490-530 | 230-254 | NA | 12-14 | 2.20-2.99 |\n| MTH142 Quantitative Reasoning\u003Cbr>MTH160 Elementary Statistics | 22-24 | 540-560 | 255-300 | NA | 15+ | 3.0 or higher |\n| MTH130 Technical Mathematics MTH140 College Algebra\u003Cbr>MTH150 Precalculus | 22-24 | 540-560 | NA | 230-262 | NA | 3.5 or higher and Grade of B-or higher in\u003Cbr>High School Algebra II |\n| MTH145 Trigonometry\u003Cbr>MTH165 Finite Mathematics\u003Cbr>MTH190 Calculus for Business & Life Sciences | 25-26 | 540-560 | NA | 263-275 | NA | NA |\n| MTH201 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I | 27+ | 570+ | NA | 276+ | NA | NA |\n\nMath Competency Testing –(MECA):  \nStudents may opt to take a competency exam to attempt a higher math placement. If a student passes a MECA exam, they MAY take the next higher MECA exam. Students must start with the MECA which fits with their current placement, but with consecutive passing results, could take subsequent MECA exams and ultimately be placed in MTH140, MTH142, MTH150, or MTH160 . Each MECA exam may only be taken once. Results will be communicated to the student by MACC Student Affairs. There is no charge for the MECA.  \nEnglish  \nWRITING SKILLS  \n\n| Course Placement | ACT English | SAT Reading and Writing | Next-Gen Accuplacer Writing | HiSET (High School Equivalency) | LAL101 Placement Exam | High School GPA\u003Cbr>(Unweighted 4.0 Scale) |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| LAL053 Academic Literacy (*see below) | 0-11 | 200-310 | 200-236 | 0-14 | 0-9 | NA |\n| LAL090 Composition I Corequisite (*see below) | 12-17 | 280-310 | 237-249 | 0-14 | 10-14 | 2.50-3.24 |\n| LAL101 Composition I\u003Cbr>IND120 Technical Report Writing BUS150 Business Communication | 18+ | 320+ | 250+ | 15+ | 15-20 | 3.25 or higher and four years of English with no grades lower than C- |\n\nREADING SKILLS  \n\n| Course Placement | ACT Reading | SAT Reading and Writing | Next-Gen Accuplacer Reading | HiSET (High School Equivalency) | LAL101 Placement Exam | High School GPA\u003Cbr>(Unweighted 4.0 Scale) |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| LAL053 Academic Literacy (*see below) | 0-11 | 200-310 | 200-236 | 0-14 | 0-9 | NA |\n| LAL090 Composition I Corequisite (*see below) | 12-17 | 280-310 | 237-249 | 0-14 | 10-14 | 2.50-3.24 |\n| LAL101 Composition I\u003Cbr>IND120 Technical Report Writing BUS150 Business Communication | 18+ | 320+ | 250+ | 15+ | 15-20 | 3.25 or higher and four years of English with no grades lower than C- |\n\n*Composition I Corequisite (LAL090)– 3 credit hours:  \nTo qualify for enrollment, a student must meet the following requirements:  \na) ACT Writing score of 12 or higher OR ACT Reading score of 12 or higher OR  \nb) Next-Gen Accuplacer Writing score of 237 or higher OR Next-Gen Accuplacer Reading score of 237 or higher OR  \nc) SAT Reading & Writing score of 280 or higher OR  \nd) LAL101 Placement Exam score of 10-14  \n*Academic Literacy (LAL053)– 3 credit hours:  \nTo qualify for enrollment, a student must meet the following requirements:  \na) ACT Writing score of 11 or lower WITH ACT Reading score of 11 or lower OR  \nb) Next-Gen Accuplacer Writing score of 236 or lower WITH Next-Gen Accuplacer Reading score of 236 or lower OR  \nc) SAT Reading & Writing score below 280 OR  \nd) LAL101 Placement Exam score of 0-9  \n*LAL101 Placement Exam:  \n*Students may opt for a one-time LAL101 Placement Exam to demonstrate the writing and reading skills neces","cbCaipwZdHhGAstX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipwZdHhGAstX","pdf",239780,"English","# Mathematics\n## Math Competency Testing – (MECA)\n# English\n## Writing Skills\n## Reading Skills\n## Composition I Corequisite (LAL090)\n## Academic Literacy (LAL053)\n## LAL101 Placement Exam\n## Multiple Measure in Reading (MMRE)\n## Math Advising","[{\"question\":\"How does MECA work for improving a student’s math placement?\",\"answer\":\"Students may take a competency exam (MECA) that fits their current placement. 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