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The department faculty members who teach first year mathematics courses have been observing the extensive use of calculators by students in solving the very basic and simple mathematical problems. There was clear evidence that students were unable to demonstrate sufficient understanding of the underlying principles. The failing rates in these courses were rising.  \nThe department took careful measures to examine the use of calculators in first year mathematics courses at AUS and in mathematics placement tests. Several factors were considered in the investigation. As a result, it was decided that calculators should be disallowed in all mathematics placement tests. Consequently the placement test has been redesigned to measure and predict students’ success in first year mathematics courses at AUS. It is not formulated after any particular high school curriculum. Students with adequate mathematical skills in algebra and basic mathematics should be able to easily answer the test questions without the aid of calculators.  \nThe attached problem set is for your practice and preparation of the placement test. To increase your chance of passing the test, you are urged to solve the questions without the aid of calculators. You are advised to spend no more than three minutes per question.  \nGood luck  \nDr. Hana Sulieman  \nDepartment Head & Professor of Statistics Department of Mathematics and Statistics American University of Sharjah  \n[hsulieman@aus.edu](hsulieman@aus.edu)  \nIMPORTANT  \n1. THIS PLACEMENT TEST IS ONLY FOR:  \n􀀹 All Business and Management majors (Accounting, MIS, Management, Marketing, etc.)  \n􀀹 Design Management major  \n􀀹 International Studies  \n􀀹 Economics/Public Administration  \n2. INSTRUCTIONS (READ CAREFULLY)  \n􀀹 The test consists of 30 questions. 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