LSP 120 - Mathematical and Technological Literacy I (MTL I)
Proficiency Exam 

Introduction

The purpose of the MTL courses at DePaul University is to help students to become confident and critical users of quantitative information.  These courses address the growing need for quantitative and computer literacy in the face of an enormous expansion in the use of quantitative methods and information in the social and physical sciences as well as daily life.

Testing Out of MTL I

If you feel you already know the material in MTL I, it is possible to take a proficiency exam to test out of this course. If you feel that you also know the material in MTL II, you may take a separate proficiency exam to test out of MTL II.  The testing guidelines are as follows:

• You may take the proficiency exam at anytime; however, if you are registered for the course and want to add/drop, you must take the test during the first week of the start of classes (or the first two days of the start of classes in the summer).

• Students make not take the proficiency exam if the course is listed on their official transcript.

• The proficiency exam consists of 10 problems (with multiple parts) that cover most of the topics listed below.

• To successfully complete the requirement for MTL I, a score of at least 70% is required. 

• The proficiency exam is taken in SAC 268 by appointment.  Please contact Jennifer Galka at jgalka1@depaul.edu or cal (773) 325-4663.

• There is a time limit of two hours for each exam.

• You can bring and use your own calculator.

• The QR center reports these scores to your college office.

• This exam may be taken only once.

• If you are enrolled in the class when you pass the proficiency exam, you must drop the class (generally through Campus Connect). Students who drop the class after the add/drop deadline will receive a W on their transcript. If the exempted course is not officially dropped before the drop deadline, the grade given by the instructor based on class performance will appear on your official transcript. For important dates see:  http://oaa.depaul.edu/what/calendar.jsp.

• If you pass the proficiency exam, you will not receive course credit, but will have satisfied MTL I requirement.

• If you have any other questions,  please contact Jennifer Galka at jgalka1@depaul.edu, or call (773) 325-7286.  You may also stop by SAC 268.

• For the test, you will be required to show your DePaul ID card.

Study  Guide for MTL I

As part of MTL I, you are expected to be proficient in the following math concepts and Excel skills.  To assist you in your review, we have attached notes and practice questions along with the percentage of problems covering that topic on the exam.