Cork Institute of Technology

CIT Mathematics Examination 2012

CIT holds a Mathematics examination for applicants who have expressed an interest in any of its programmes that require certain minimum levels of performance in Mathematics. The purpose of this examination is to provide such applicants with a “second chance” opportunity to achieve these minimum Mathematics entry requirements.

Results of the March 2012 examination were posted to candidates on Friday 27th April.

The second opportunity to take the CIT Mathematics Examination will be on Tuesday 21st August 2012.
Please watch this webpage for updates re application procedure, etc.

Date of Examination for September 2012 Admissions

The examination date is in August, after the Leaving Certificate results are issued.

Tuesday 21 August 2012

10.00-12.30 Paper One
14.00-16.30 Paper Two

NB: A separate examination fee is payable in respect of each examination.

Paper One (Ordinary Level): €30.00
Paper One & Paper Two (Higher Level): €50.00

Important Information

The CIT Mathematics Examination reflects the actual Mathematical requirements of CIT programmes. It is marked according to procedures and criteria set out by the Department of Mathematics at CIT.
This examination is specifically for applicants who have applied through the CAO for courses in CIT.
This examination does not interfere with your application for any other course in the CAO system.
CAO points are not awarded for this examination.
A pass in the CIT Mathematics Examination (i.e. 40% in Paper 1 or 40% overall) will allow an applicant to replace the Leaving Certificate Mathematics requirement of Grad D3 minimum with a Grade D3 minimum (Ordinary or Higher Level) in another Leaving Certificate subject.
Attaining a qualifying standard in the CIT Mathematics Examination does not in itself guarantee a place on any course in CIT. The cut-off points and all other course-specific entry requirements for all courses will still apply.
Please note that photo-ID will be required to gain entry to the examination centre.
Please note that electronic devices such as mobile phones and ipods (even if they are switched OFF), or bags are not permitted in the examination hall.

Sample Papers

The examination consists of two papers. Paper 1 is compulsory for all candidates.

Paper 1 (morning) - Paper 1 is set at Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level. Sample Papers for Paper 1 are available here
Paper 2 (afternoon) - Paper 2 is set at Leaving Certificate Higher Level. Sample Papers for Paper 2 are available here

How it works

The following table gives the equivalences in terms of entrance qualification levels between the CIT Mathematics Examination and CIT’s Leaving Certificate Mathematics entrance requirements:

Leaving Certificate Maths Entrance Requirement	Equivalent Requirement in CIT Maths Examination 2012
Higher Level C3	65% overall
Higher Level D3/ 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 40% overall