Math Placement

EdReady Math Placement:

Jacksonville State University offers a mathematical placement exam, for which the placement criteria are described below. These criteria are subject to change, and students will be placed based on the criteria current at the time of enrollment in their initial mathematics course. There are two math tracks based on major: MS 110 or MS 204 Track and MS 112 Track.

Is EdReady Math Placement Required?

While JSU is test optional for ACT/SAT requirements, all first-year and transfer students who have not successfully completed or been awarded the first appropriate math credit for their major are required to take EdReady. Please see Step 1 below to verify required math credits by major.

To find your track, follow the steps below:

Step 1- Identify Required Math for Your Major

Required Math by Major: All Majors

Major	Required Math
Applied Engineering	MS 125
Art	MS 110 or higher
Biology, B.S. (Marine Biology, Health Professional Biology, Organismal Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology)	MS 113 or higher plus a second math course
Biology, B.A.	MS 113 or higher plus a second math course
Business (Accounting, Business Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing Majors)	MS 112
Chemistry (Professional Concentration and Physics Minor)	MS 125 and 126
Chemistry (Chemistry General Concentration for Health Professional and Biology Minor)	MS 113
Collaborative Special Education K – 6 & 6 - 12	MS 112 and 9 hours of approved math courses (MS 110 or higher: MS 133, 134, and 135 preferred)
Communication	MS 110 or 204
Computer Information Systems	(MS 120 or 125) and MS 302
Computer Science	MS 125, 126, 302 and 352
Criminal Justice	Two courses from: MS 110 or 112 or 204
Drama	MS 110 or higher
Early Childhood/Elementary Education	MS 112 and 9 hours of approved math courses (MS 110 or higher: MS 133, 134, and 135 preferred)
Emergency Management	MS 110 or 112
English	MS 110 or higher
Exercise Science and Wellness	Human Performance Concentration: MS 112 or higher Clinical Concentration: MS 113 or higher
Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Education	MS 110
FCS (Concentration: Child Development)	MS 110
FCS (Concentration: Human Sciences and/or Merchandising)	MS 112
FCS (Concentration: Dietetics and/or Hospitality and Culinary Management)	MS 112 and 204
Foreign Languages	MS 110 or higher
Forensic Investigation	Math courses approved by advisor
Geography	(MS 110 or 112) and MS 204
History	(MS 110 or higher) and MS 204
Mathematics	See Mathematics Major
Music	MS 110 or 112
Nursing	MS 112 and 204 *STEP RN-BSN Program = MS 110 or MS 112
Physical Education	MS 110 or higher
Political Science or Political Science /Law	MS 110 and one higher math course (MS 204 recommended)
Psychology	(MS 110 or higher) and (MS 204 or 302)
Respiratory Therapy	MS 112 and 204 *RT-Bridge Program (RT-BSRT) = MS 110 or MS 112
Secondary Education	Requirements by Teaching Field Biology MS 112 General Science MS 113 English Language Arts MS 110 Mathematics MS 125 History MS 110 Spanish MS 110 Social Studies MS 110
Social Work Degree (BSW)	(MS 110 or 112) and MS 204
Sociology	(MS 110 or higher) and MS 204
Sport Management and Recreational Studies	Recreation Leadership Concentration: MS 110 or higher Sport Management Concentration: MS 112 or higher

Step 2- Identify the Target Score for Your Track

MS 112 Track

Courses	JSU EdReady Score
MS 100	79 and below
MS 112	80 or higher
MS 113 or MS 120	80 or higher (also requires math sub-score ACT 24 or SAT 560)
MS 115	80 or higher (also requires math sub-score ACT 26 or SAT 600)
MS 125	80 or higher (also requires math sub-score ACT 28 or SAT 640)

MS 110 or MS 204 Track

Courses	JSU EdReady Score
MS 110 or MS 204	43 or higher

Step 3- Take Your JSU EdReady Placement

JSU EdReady Math Placement Steps

Disable pop-ups on your browser (optional). Chrome or Firefox browsers are recommended.
Login to my.jsu.edu
Click on "Math Placement."
If a pop-up window appears, click "Get Started" (you don't need to enter a key).
Under JSU Placement, click on "Add to goals."
Next, click "Go to goal."
Click "Start Assessment."

Note: Placement exams do not have to be taken on campus. You may access your placement exams anytime through your MyJaxState by clicking the placement exams tab located within the links provided on your MyJaxState homepage.

If you do not hit your target score... don't give up!

Remember... Your initial score is not your final score. You can increase your score by working your study path.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you help me understand this math approach?

Here's a quick rundown of the Course/Emporium Model:

Upon Acceptance: Students will be sent information to take the JSU EdReady Math Placement, which they will complete at least two weeks prior to Gamecock Orientation. To place in their first required MS course (MS 110, 112, 204, etc.), the student must make the required initial placement score OR complete their entire study path if the score is not high enough. (see step 2)
First Semester: If the student does not place high enough on the initial test, AND does not complete the individual study path, the student will be enrolled in MS 100. If the student completes MS 100 the student registers in their goal MS course.
Second Semester: If the student does not pass MS 100, the student will then enroll in LS 106, Algebra Emporium.

Flowchart Diagram

My Math Placement Test score isn't as high as I expected. May I keep working to improve my score?

Yes. Once you complete the initial placement, EdReady generates an individual study path for you. You must complete your study path that includes watching videos, reading the topic text, completing practice problems and passing the quizzes. Once you reach the placement score for your target class, you will be eligible to enroll in the math required for your major.

What if I have AP or Dual-Enrollment credit for a college-level math course?

You are exempt from taking the Math Placement Test and can enroll in the math course for which you have met the prerequisites.

Please email edready@jsu.edu if you have AP or dual enrollment credit.

Contact Us

For Math Placement Issues:

Department of Learning Services
Houston Cole Library
700 Pelham Road North
Jacksonville, AL 36265
256-782-5570
edready@jsu.edu

MCIS Department
119 Ayers Hall
Jacksonville State University
700 Pelham Road North
Jacksonville, AL 36265-1602
(256) 782-5269
Fax: (256) 782-5261
mcis@jsu.edu