Department of Math &

Computing Sciences

Computer Competency Assessment

The testing schedule is as follows:  

April 10, 2008 @ 10:00 am
April 15, 2008 @ 4:00 pm

Please email the Mathematics and Computing Sciences Technical Coordinator, Scott LeRoy at leroys@sage.edu to reserve your seat.

The Computer Competency Assessment will involve the testing of fundamental computing skills, including Windows XP, MS-Office 2003; Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Click the link to access the

Computer Competency Assessment Objectives [doc]
Computer Competency Assessment Objectives [pdf]  

There are two options for Computer Competency:*

*Note: These assessments are for degree-seeking students of The Sage Colleges.

There is a $25 test fee. There is an optional re-test with no fee.  Technology Intensive/Computer Literacy Waiver granted for scores of 70% or above. No course credit will be given; the student should consult with their faculty advisor regarding course options. Student receives immediate feedback. All passing assessments (scores of 70% or above) will be sent to the Registrar's Office.

OR

There is a $150 test fee.  There is an optional re-test with no fee.  Technology Intensive/Computer Literacy Waiver granted for scores of 70% or above.  Three credits will be given for CSI 101, Computer Literacy. (These credit hours will not be applied towards financial aid qualifications) Student receives immediate feedback. All passing assessments (scores of 70% or above) will be sent to the Registrar's Office.

Mathematics Competency

Upon enrolling in the College, all new students seeking an associate degree will have their academic transcripts
evaluated for basic mathematics competency. The Basic Math Competency is a requirement for graduation and can be met by one of the following ways:

• Students have completed two years of New York State Regents mathematics courses and received a
  final grade average of 70 or better.
• Students received a score of 500 or greater on the math section of the SAT exam.
• Students received a score of 19 or higher on the math ACT exam
• Students provide official and updated documentation regarding a mathematics learning disability
• Students may study and take the Arithmetic Skills Test and attain a score of 70%
  

If a student does not meet the Basic Mathematics Competency based on the criteria outlined above, they will
not be able to enroll in a mathematics course at Sage. All students must achieve Basic Mathematics
Competency before the completion of 30 credits. Students may choose to meet the Basic Math Competency by completing one of the following:

• Study and prepare to retake the Arithmetic Skills Test and attain the 70th percentile (one retake allowed)
• Transfer in and a Basic math course from another accredited college*

*Note: Coursework at this level is a prerequisite to college level work in math and does not result in credit
toward a Sage degree.

All students seeking a bachelor’s degree must demonstrate mathematics competency by passing a college level
mathematics course, MAT 110 or higher, or ECO 215. Students with a documented learning disability in
mathematics, must meet this mathematics requirement for the bachelor’s degree.
For more information regarding mathematics competency, requirements, and/or math course placement contact
the Mathematics and Computing Sciences Department at

292-1908 or the Academic Advising Office at 292-1719.