Math Screening Exam

This exam is for nursing students only. Please Register Here!

Please note that these dates are for Transfer Students only. Freshman Students, find your dates at:

www.molloy.edu/freshmanmath

Math Screening

A proficiency in basic mathematics is needed in pursuing your coursework and career in the nursing field. Therefore, all accepted nursing students are required to take a math screening test before registering to determine if there is a need for remediation.

You are asked to come to the lobby of the Wilbur Arts Center 15 minutes before the time of testing with a number 2 pencil. No one will be allowed late entry into the testing room. The exam is timed and lasts approximately 60 minutes. Please be reminded that while the test must be taken prior to your registering, it does not affect your admission to the college. The purpose is to determine your knowledge in basic mathematics needed to calculate medications accurately.

The test will consist of 20 questions that will incorporate these basic mathematical skills:

Division, multiplication, subtraction and addition of decimals
Division, multiplication, subtraction and addition of fractions
Conversion of fractions to decimals
Conversion of percentages to decimals and fractions
Solving for X
Ration and proportion
Word problems

Calculators may not be used.

Criteria for success: A grade of 90 percent (18 correct answers) is required.

Outcome of the test: Students who do not achieve the grade of 90 percent will be required to take a non-credit course, MAT 060, prior to entering any Freshman Nursing Courses. (Nur 129 and 139). Students will be required to show evidence of having passed the Math Screening Test or MAT 060 on the first day of class.

The faculty of the nursing department would like you to succeed in your nursing studies. We encourage you to practice your math skills prior to your taking the math screening examination.