CIT Mathematics Examination
CIT Special Entrance Examinations in Mathematics 2010
CIT holds special Mathematics examinations for applicants who have expressed an interest in its Level 8 (Honours) Engineering Degree programmes that require certain minimum levels of performance in Mathematics. The purpose of these examinations is to provide such applicants with a “second chance” opportunity to achieve these minimum Mathematics entry requirements.
How it Works
A minimum C3 grade in Higher Level Leaving Certificate Mathematics is required for entry to any of the following CIT Honours Degree (Level 8) courses in Engineering:
- CR105 Chemical & Biopharmaceutical Eng(Hons)
- CR108 Mechanical Engineering (Hons)
- CR109 Structural Engineering (Hons)
- CR520 Biomedical Engineering (Hons)
Alternatively, this Higher Level C3 Mathematics requirement may also be fulfilled by:
- achieving both a C3 in Higher Level Leaving Certificate Applied Mathematics and a D2 grade in Higher Level Leaving Certificate Mathematics
- achieving a specified grade in either of CIT’s Special Entrance Examinations in Mathematics (June, August)
- A minimum D3 grade in Higher Level Leaving Certificate Mathematics or a minimum A2 grade in Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level Mathematics is required for entry to the Common Engineering Honours Entry Scheme:
- CR500 Engineering Common Entry Level 8
Alternatively, the requirement for D3 in Higher Level Mathematics or A2 in Ordinary Level Mathematics may also be fulfilled by:
- achieving a specified grade in either of CIT's Special Entrance Examinations in Mathematics (June, August)
Dates of Examinations for Admission September 2010
Two special Mathematics examinations will be held in 2010; a student may sit one or both. These examinations are:
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The June Special Entrance Examination in Mathematics (JSEEM) – this examination is closely modelled on the Higher Level Leaving Certificate Mathematics examination papers and is marked in accordance with the usual Leaving Certificate procedures.
JSEEM - Saturday 26 June 2010, morning and afternoon
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The August Special Entrance Examination in Mathematics (ASEEM) – this examination reflects the actual requirements of CIT Engineering programmes. It is marked according to CIT Department of Mathematics procedures and criteria.
ASEEM – Tuesday 24 August 2010, morning and afternoon
Important Information
- These examinations are specifically for applicants who have applied through CAO for courses in CIT.
- Neither of these examinations interferes with your application for any other course in the CAO system.
- The main purpose of JSEEM and ASEEM is to provide such applicants with a “second chance” opportunity to reach a qualifying standard in Mathematics for CIT Honours BEng courses.
- CAO points are not awarded for either examination.
- Attaining a qualifying standard in JSEEM or ASEEM does not in itself guarantee a place on any course in CIT. The cut-off points for all courses will still apply.
- JSEEM will be discontinued from the academic year 2010-2011 onwards but ASEEM will continue to be offered.
Links
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Contact
For further information please email admissions@cit.ie or phone 021 4326142.
The June Special Entrance Examination in Mathematics (JSEEM) 2010
Date of Examination for Admission September 2010
Saturday 26 June 2010
- 10.00-12.30 Paper One
- 2.00-4.30 Paper Two
How it Works
The June Special Entrance Examination in Mathematics (JSEEM) is closely modelled on the Higher Level Leaving Certificate Mathematics Examination papers and is marked in accordance with the usual Leaving Certificate procedures.
Equivalences
| Leaving Certificate Maths Requirement | Equivalent Requirement in JSEEM |
| Higher Level C3 | C3 |
| Higher Level D3 | D3 |
Application Procedure
Application forms have been sent by CIT to all applicants for CR105, CR108, CR109, CR520 and CR500. The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 17th June. A non-refundable fee of €30 will be charged.
Important Information
The June Special Entrance Examination in Mathematics will be discontinued from 2011 onwards.
Useful Links
- Leaving Certificate Mathematics Syllabus:
- Past JSEEM papers:
- Past Leaving Certificate papers are available online at the State Examinations Commission website:
Contact
For further information, please contact admissions@cit.ie or phone 021 4326142
The August Special Entrance Examination in Mathematics (ASEEM)
Date of Examination for Admission September 2010
Tuesday 24 August 2010
10.00am - 12.30pm Paper One
2.30pm - 5.00pm Paper Two
Who may apply?
The August Special Entrance Examination in Mathematics is only for applicants who:
1. have applied, through CAO, for any of these CIT courses: CR105, CR108, CR109, CR520, CR500
and
2. who have failed to attain the appropriate Mathematics requirement for one of these courses in the Leaving Certificate Examination
and
3. who have satisfied all other entry requirements for at least one of these courses.
An Application Form can be downloaded here – or the form is available at the Admissions Office, Bishopstown, Cork. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 20th August 2010. A non-refundable fee of €30 will be charged.
How it Works
The August Special Entrance Examination in Mathematics reflects the actual requirements of CIT Engineering programmes. It is marked according to CIT Department of Mathematics procedures and criteria.
The examination consists of two papers:
Paper 1 (morning)
The material for examination in this paper consists of the CORE content for the Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level Mathematics Syllabus with the following exceptions:
- In the Arithmetic Section
• Taxation will not be examined.
• Simpson’s method will not be examined. - In the Geometry Section
• Students should be familiar with geometrical results of the synthetic geometry subsection but formal proofs will not be examined.
• Subsection 3 - Enlargements will not be examined.
Paper 2 (afternoon)
The material for examination in this paper consists of the CORE content for the Leaving Certificate Higher Level Mathematics Syllabus with the exception of the section on “Discrete Mathematics and Statistics”. (Students should note that this topic is examinable to Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level in ASEEM Paper 1).
Equivalences
The following table outlines the equivalence in terms of entrance qualification levels between the CIT August Special Entrance Examination in Mathematics and CIT Leaving Certificate Mathematics Entrance Requirements:
| Leaving Certificate Maths Entrance Requirement | Equivalent Requirement in ASEEM |
| Higher Level C3 | 65% overall |
| Higher Level | 85% in Paper 1 or 50% overall |
| Ordinary Level A2 | 85% in Paper 1 or 50% overall |
| Ordinary Level B3 | 70% in Paper 1 or 45% overall |
| Ordinary Level D3 | 40% in Paper 1 or 35% overall |
Links
Leaving Certificate Mathematics Syllabus:
Past and sample examination papers
Below are some past and sample ASEEM papers to assist you with your study:
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CIT Maths Exam Paper 1 Sample A
CIT Maths Exam Paper 1 Sample B
CIT Maths Exam Paper 2 Sample A
CIT Maths Exam Paper 2 Sample B
Contact
For further information, please contact admissions@cit.ie or phone 021 4326142
